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MLS players upbeat during first day of individual training but know more hurdles loom

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date May 6, 2020

Several teams returned to the pitch this week for voluntary individual training sessions, but players and executives alike are wary about calling it a “return to play.”

Tags Atlanta United, Dax McCarty, featured, Inter Miami, MLS, Nashville SC, Orlando City, Sporting Kansas City

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MLS allows clubs to use outdoor team facilities for voluntary, individual workouts

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date May 1, 2020

Players will be allowed to utilize fields for individual workouts under strict league rules

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FIFA wants to let teams use 5 substitutes to aid players after pandemic shutdown

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 27, 2020

With soccer facing a congested slate of games after players have been idle during the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA is supporting a major rule change

Tags Coronavirus, featured, FIFA

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FIFPRO concerned about players’ mental health with soccer shut down

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 21, 2020

The global union for soccer players has found its members are struggling with increased levels of anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down most leagues.

Tags Coronavirus, featured, FIFAPRO

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Utah Royals acquire European stars Sarah Bouhaddi, Dzsenifer Marozsan

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date April 20, 2020

Plus a line of masks from MLS, Wayne Rooney’s thoughts on player trades in the U.S., and a wedding and baby arrival for two U.S. Soccer stars.

Tags Coronavirus, D.C. United, featured, Leslie Osborne, MLS, MLS WORKS, NWSL, Reggie Cannon, USWNT, Utah Royals, Wayne Rooney

MLS kicks off 5-week video game tournament to fill void

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 18, 2020

One of the highlights Sunday will be a virtual El Trafico’rivalry match, pitting LA Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez against LAFC forward Adama Diomande.

Tags Coronavirus, esports, featured, MLS

MLS delays restart until June 8, discusses player salary cuts

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 18, 2020

MLS is exploring possible “changes to player compensation” because of the financial hit the league and teams are facing.

Tags coronavirus. MLSPA, featured, MLS

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U.S. Soccer shuts down Development Academy; MLS launches new youth competition

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date April 15, 2020

The decision to shutter the 13-year-old program is the first major change made under new federation president Cindy Parlow Cone.

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Only way sports can return this summer is without fans

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date April 15, 2020

Plus a look back at LAFC coach Bob Bradley’s best memories as a manager, an act of charity by the England WNT and actor Will Ferrell’s favorite LAFC moments.

Tags Bob Bradley, Coronavirus, England National Team, England Women's National Team, featured, LAFC, MLS, Will Ferrell

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MLS says it will not resume play in mid-May as planned, will likely restart without fans

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date April 14, 2020

An update on the future for MLS, plus a FIFA leader who believes international soccer won’t return until 2021 and a creative way Bundesliga fans are showing support.