Soccerex set Feb date for MENA edition alongside Sports Expo in Cairo
December 2 – Soccerex will hold the next edition of its conference and exhibition format in association with Sports Expo in Egypt in February 2025.
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LA takes on New York for MLS title with Galaxy facing the Red Bulls
December 2 – Just over a month ago, the dream match-up of New York and LA squared off for a world title as the Yankees lost to the Dodgers in Major League Baseball World Series. On Saturday the two cities will meet again in Carson for the right to be called MLS Cup Champion.
Top scoring Suarez (aged 37, goals 25) signs for another year with Barca’s old boys at Inter Miami
December 2 – At 37-years-young, Luis Suarez is proving that age is indeed a number as he signed a contract extension with Major League Soccer’s (MLS), Inter Miami, that will see him remain in Florida until the end of the 2025 season.
USSF backs away from mandating youth soccer registration changes, leaving it to leagues to decide
November 29 – Last month as reported by Inside World Football (https://tinyurl.com/zynnae8x) the US Soccer Federation (USSF) announced that they would be reviewing how the soccer ecosystem chooses to register players.
MLS coaches caught in revolving doors as managers across the country are pink-slipped
November 27 – In the National Football League in the US, the last game of the regular season is known as ‘Black Monday’ as assorted coaches receive their pink slips. Major League Soccer does not have a true equivalent, however, Monday after the conference finals has proven to run ‘Black Monday’ close.
Caitlin Clark joins Cincinnati bid for NWSL franchise but winning is no slam dunk
November 26 – Women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark (pictured), who a season ago was playing college basketball and has just finished her first pro-season with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, has joined the Cincinnati ownership group bidding to bring an NWSL franchise to the city.
Hayes returns to England and Wembley with her Olympic champion US team
November 26 – United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) head coach, Emma Hayes, has revealed that towards the end of her time coaching the seven-time WSL Champions, Chelsea, she was unwell.
Colorado Switchbacks win USL Championship, but where do they go from here?
November 26 – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks have reached the mountain top winning their first United Soccer League (USL) title beating Rhode Island FC 3-0.
FIFPRO secures media deal with Footballco brands to amplify World 11 awards
November 26 – Footballco has joined world players’ union FIFPRO as media partner for the World 11 awards and ceremony and will create content across media brands that have a combined monthly audience of more than 640 million.
Javier Mascherano set to reunite with Messi as manager of Inter Miami
November 25 – Inter Milan are expected to announce 40-year-old Javier Mascherano in the next 24 hours. The Argentine is currently the U20 coach of the national team and will reunite with his old Barcelona pals, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets.
Marta puts 8 years of hurt behind her as Orlando Pride do NWSL double
November 25 – Since their formation 9-years ago the Orlando Pride, have been something of a laughingstock in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), however, that ended on Saturday evening as they completed the double winning the Championship to add to the Shield they won a few weeks ago.
Mata follows Beckham into MLS ownership with stake in San Diego FC
November 22 – Former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spain star, Juan Mata has announced that he’ll be joining the investment group behind Major League Soccer’s (MLS) newest franchise, San Diego FC, as a part owner.
Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy takes MLS coach of the year award
November 21 – Columbus Crew head coach, Wilfried Nancy, has been announced as the 2024 Sigi Schmid Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year, becoming the first Crew head coach to earn the accolade since the award’s namesake, Sigi Schmid, in 2008.
Tata Martino quits Inter Miami for personal reasons
November 21 – After winning the Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporter’s Shield with a record points tally, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has resigned as the head coach of Inter Miami citing personal reasons.
Concacaf sets pairings for Gold Cup 2025 Prelims with 14 nations playing off for 7 slots
November 21 – With the Concacaf Nations League having reached the final four, the 14 qualifiers for the Gold Cup Prelims have been matched for the home and away series to be played in March 2025.