Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic qualified for the preliminary knock-out stage as winners of Group B in Concacaf Nations League B, winning five games and losing just once, scoring 24 goals in the process.
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El Salvador
El Salvador qualified for the preliminary play-off after topping Group B of League B in the Concacaf Nations League when they won all six of their matches, with 24 goals from a number of different players.
Panama
Panama qualified for the W Gold Cup by topping their League A Nations League group ahead of Guatemala and Jamaica.
Paraguay
Paraguay qualified as one of the Conmebol guests for the Concacaf W Gold Cup by finishing fourth in the 2022 Copa America Feminina.
Canada
Canada qualified for the Gold Cup as CONCACAF Olympic play-off winners, making them the first team to officially join hosts USA. The Canadians have a strong a footballing pedigree having won Gold at the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
Brazil
Brazil qualified as 2022 Copa América Femenina winners which gave them automatic qualification to the W Gold Cup. As a result, they were seeded in pot 1 of the group stage draw alongside fellow favourites USA and Canada.
U.S. Soccer adopts Yates report recommendations into new ‘Safe Soccer’ regulation
January 31 – The United States soccer federation is to introduce a more thorough vetting system for coaches and officials as part of reforms after an investigation found widespread misconduct in the top-flight women’s league (NWSL).
NWSL plans expansion teams in Boston, Utah and San Francisco
January 30 – The 12-team National Women’s Soccer League is in advanced discussions to expand with three new teams in Boston, Utah and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Copa America to return to US in 2024 after Conmebol and Concacaf sign new multi-competition pact
By Paul Nicholson
January 27 – Conmebol’s flagship Copa America will be played in the US in 2024 for the second time with all 10 of the South American nations and the six best Concacaf teams competing.
Stewart exits US Soccer for PSV Eindhoven, recruiters hired to fill top jobs
January 25 – The US men’s national team may have to wait longer for a new coach following the exit of sporting director Ernie Stewart at US Soccer. Earlier this week general manager Brian McBride had also departed the federation.
Canadians mark fifth season of top tier pro-league with emphasis on journey’s start
January 27 – It took a long time in gestation and it intends to be around for even longer. The Canadian Premier League (CPL) is marking its fifth season with a celebratory logo as it continues to build.
Seattle Sounders agree healthy 10-year shirt deal with Providence
January 24 – MLS side Seattle Sounders, winners of the Concacaf Champions League last season, have agreed a new sponsorship with western-US based health provider Providence.
LAFC agree record $100m stadium naming rights deal with Canada’s BMO
January 22 – LAFC’s Banc of California stadium in Los Angeles is changing its name following a $100 million deal with the Bank of Montreal (BMO). It is the largest stadium naming rights deal in MLS.
Houston Dynamo fuel up with Shell Energy stadium naming rights deal
January 18 – MLS club Houston Dynamo have unveiled a new stadium naming rights deal ahead of the start of the 2023 MLS season.
USL pushes women’s pro Super League launch to 2024 as it builds W League platform
January 11 – The United Soccer League (USL) has pushed back the start of its new professional women’s league into 2024.