Cleveland Soccer Group buys franchise and stake in new 2nd tier WPSL Pro league
April 22 – The US will have a third professional women’s league in 2026 with the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) launching as a second tier pro league.
Federations
MLS talks on-going over switching season to align with international calendar
April 14 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is continuing its exploration into the feasibility of moving its calendar to align with the international football calendar as early as 2027. Along with the switch, the league is also looking at changes to the format of the regular season and playoffs.
US Soccer settles antitrust suit, clearing Relevent to bring non-domestic league games to US
April 11 – The squeaky wheel does get the oil as Relevent Sports now has a clear path to stage foreign league matches on American soil after settling its antitrust lawsuit with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), according to a filing with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Denver NWSL franchise fails to win city support for new stadium build
April 11 – Having pre-sold 10,000 season tickets for the new NWSL franchise in Denver, the city has baulked on greenlighting $70 million of public money for land acquisition and improvements for a women’s soccer stadium.
Previously unbeatable, Hayes suffers second defeat but keeps USWNT’s sights set on the future
April 10 – Having opened her tenure as head coach of the US Women’s national team with 17 straight wins and an Olympic Gold medal, Emma Hayes looked like she could do no wrong.
Why is the US men’s team so unloved with domestic fans compared to their all-conquering women?
April 9 – SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, has seen two different faces to America’s relationship with their respective men’s and women’s national teams over the last two weeks, and the differences could not be starker.
NWSL expansion could hit 32 teams, say commissioner Berman
April 9 – Jessica Berman, National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) commissioner, speaking at the SheBelieves Summit, said that the US women’s league could expand to 32 teams.
MLS bans Messi’s close protection from the Inter Miami dugout
April 2 – As the world’s most famous player, Lionel Messi requires protection on and off the pitch, however Major League Soccer (MLS) has decided to take full control of his safety after banning his bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from the touchline of Inter Miami matches.
Euro compliant: USL Super League announces June play-offs to close 2024/25 season
April 2 – The USL Super League, the first-division women’s soccer league competing against the National Women’s Soccer League, has announced that its championship match will be played on June 14, 2025.
El Mexicano dairy brand targets US-based market with MexTour and MexTour W deal
March 28 – As the Hispanic community continues to grow in the United States, it’s no surprise that the Federacion Mexicana de Futbol (FMF) has teamed up with Soccer United Marketing (SUM) to announce a multiyear partnership with the El Mexicano brand.
CBS commits to Open Cup and live broadcast of all matches
March 28 – The unfairly maligned U.S. Open Cup has just received a major shot in the arm with the announcement that CBS Sports and U.S. Soccer have reached a multi-year, multimedia rights agreement for the exclusive English-language rights through 2026.
More abuse in NWSL as fan ‘hate speech’ targets Barbra Banda
March 26 – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is just two rounds into its new season, and with coaching and administrative issues taking up news space off the pitch, they are now having to deal with abuse in the stands investigating ‘hateful language’ directed towards, Barbra Banda.
Canadian league launches ‘Made in Canada’ campaign
March 21 – As political tensions between Canada and the United States escalate following controversial remarks from former US president Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st state, the Canadian Premier League (CPL) has launched a national branding campaign titled ‘Made in Canada’, emphasising homegrown talent and self-sufficiency in football development.
Canada to host 4-team friendly tournament as part of Gold Cup prep
March 21 – Canada have announced they are hosting a four-team friendly tournament this June at Toronto’s BMO Field. Played as two doubleheaders on June 7 and June 10, matches will complete four days before the Gold Cup kicks off.
Best of friends: MLS and Liga MX schedule All-Star Game ahead of Leagues Cup
March 18 – Despite the fraught political climate between the United States and Mexico, for the fourth time in five years, the best of Major League Soccer (MLS) will take on the best of Liga MX in its annual All-Star Game.