Lima set to host 2025 Copa Libertadores final in November
April 29 – CONMEBOL has confirmed that the Peruvian capital Lima will stage the final of the 2025 Copa Libertadores in November.
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MLS’s longest coaching reign ends as Vermes leaves Sporting Kansas City
April 1 – The longest-serving manager in Major League Soccer (MLS), Peter Vermes (pictured), has mutually agreed to part ways with Sporting Kansas City (SKC).
Pochettino linked with Spurs return after poor USMNT Nations League displays
March 25 – Fresh from a humbling in the CONCACAF Nations League, United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) boss Mauricio Pochettino is having to deal with expanded rumors about a return to one of his former clubs, Tottenham Hotspur.
USL creates true meritocracy by adding promotion and relegation to its pyramid
March 20 – In news that could permanently alter how football is run in the United States, the upstart, United Soccer League (USL), has announced that it will introduce promotion and relegation to its pyramid, with expectations that it will be in place in 2028.
Lack of state federation support sees Ronaldo pull out of CBF presidential race
March 13 – Two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo (pictured) has withdrawn from the race to be president of the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) after failing to drum up enough support among the state federations.
Santos legend Antonio Lima passes away at the age of 83
February 4 – Brazil and Santos legend Antonio Lima passed away on Monday at the age of 83 after a month-long hospitalisation.
MLS joins cash game as Houston Dynamo buy Philadelphia Union’s McGlynn
February 4 – Beginning in January, Major League Soccer (MLS) began allowing teams within the league to trade players for cash. Houston Dynamo FC wasted no time in opening up their wallets to acquire Philadelphia Union midfielder Jack McGlynn (pictured) in the first cash-for-homegrown player trade.