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The simple acts of swinging a tennis racket, throwing a football or kicking a soccer ball have complex consequences. From the carbon footprint of attendees driving to the U.S. Open and the materials used to make athletes’ uniforms to the straws in spectators’ drinks and the cans discarded by fans, sports events have a wide-reaching […]
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It might be too early to compare Cincinnati’s early success in Major League Soccer to what Atlanta United FC accomplished in its first two years, but the impact of the league’s newest entry can’t be underestimated. After beginning play in 2017, Atlanta United emerged as MLS Cup champions in 2018. While Atlanta United shares Mercedes-Benz […]
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Major League Soccer has announced plans to expand to 30 clubs in the coming years, up from its original expansion target of 28. The league has also set the expansion fee for teams 28 and 29 at $200 million, $50 million more than what the latest expansion teams paid. “Professional soccer at all levels is […]
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Major League Soccer has extended the contract of Commissioner Don Garber for another five years through the 2023 season. Headquartered in New York City, the league currently features 27 clubs through the United States and Canada and plans to reach 28 clubs in the coming years. Garber was named MLS commissioner in 1999. During his […]
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Under the terms of a new multiyear partnership, Deloitte will serve as the official professional services provider of the U.S. Soccer Federation and foundational sponsor of SheBelieves through 2021. The deal kicks off on March 9 when Deloitte will serve as title sponsor of the second annual U.S. Soccer SheBelieves Summit at Nike’s headquarters in New York City. “Inspiring young women […]
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Aaron Ryan has been named chief operating officer of Relevent Sports, the largest privately owned soccer company in North America and Asia. Ryan previously spent 22 years at the NBA, most recently as senior vice president of the NBA 2K League, where he managed business operations for the esports league including marketing, sales and overall development. At Relevent, Ryan will […]
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Major League Soccer has announced that Austin FC will begin play in 2021, becoming the league’s 27th member club. The announcement was made at an event in Austin, Texas, that was attended by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Austin FC Chairman and CEO Anthony Precourt, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and hundreds of soccer fans. “Austin is […]
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Amanda Duffy has been named president of the National Women’s Soccer League. Duffy takes over the professional league’s top leadership position after serving as managing director since 2018. She joined the league as managing director of operations in January 2017. As president, Duffy will continue to oversee the league’s day-to-day operations and will work with the league’s owners […]
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Volkswagen will become the presenting automotive partner of U.S. Soccer through 2022 under a deal announced by Volkswagen of America Inc. and the national governing body. The agreement, facilitated by Soccer United Marketing, was announced during the Detroit Auto Show. “We are extremely excited to work together with Volkswagen to help us continue to grow soccer […]
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Matt Libber has been named executive director of the Maryland Soccer Foundation, which owns and operates the Maryland SoccerPlex, Discovery Sports Center and SAM Soccer. Libber will begin the new position on January 2. He succeeds Trish Heffelfinger, who led the organization for 20 years and retired from the position this month. “Matt brings a passion […]
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