MLS NEXT calendar grows as more than 2,000 teams and 43,000 players battle for titles
September 22 – MLS NEXT continues to expand at a pace that mirrors the rapid growth of the game across North America.
Federations
Son’s arrival in LA drives MLS TV sales in South Korea
September 19 – Major League Soccer’s (MLS) latest international broadcast agreements highlight a trend that is seeing itsforeign superstars fuel the league’s global pull.
Schalke begins the long road back to sporting and commercial sustainability
September 14 – German sleeping giants FC Schalke 04 have released the latest edition of their business newsletter, providing updates on sporting direction, commercial partnerships, hospitality development, and sustainability projects, as the club continues to navigate financial strain.
Mascherano bemoans loss of Suarez but did MLS let them off lightly?
September 14 – The combustible career of Luis Suárez has never been short of headlines. From his infamous handball against Ghana in the 2010 World Cup, to multiple biting incidents, and the racial abuse suspension of Patrice Evra, the Uruguayan has always had a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde persona.
He was majesterial. Iconic football commentator Ray Hudson hangs up his mike
September 10 – A day that many football listeners of the beautiful game feared has finally arrived and one of the true greats of commentary in the United States has decided to hang up his microphone.
Canada’s NSL begins search for 7th pro team
September 9 – The Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s six-team professional women’s league, has started the process of adding a seventh club for the 2027 season.
CAS rules out early return of LigaMX promotion and relegation until 2026-27 season
September 5 – Mexican second tier clubs calling for an immediate return of promotion and relegation between the top two leagues in the country have had their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) turned down.
TV is down, attendance is up. NWSL needs its stars on the pitch
September 3 – The 2025 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season is painting a picture of contrasting fortunes. While television viewership has dipped, the league has just smashed its all-time attendance record.
MLS tiptoes around Palestine issue enforcing one flag rule at Columbus Crew
August 22 – Major League Soccer (MLS) has granted the Columbus Crew permission to display exactly ONE Palestinian flag at home games to support new signing Wessam Abou Ali who plays internationally for the country.
Temperatures raised in NWSL over Kansas City-Orlando heat delay
August 22 – The delicate balance between weather, player safety and live television has been put to the test this summer with the FIFA Club World Cup and now, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Mascherano caught on TV sending instructions to bench after being sent off
August 21 – Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, sent off just before half time in their quarter final game against Mexico’s Tigres in the Leagues Cup, was later spotted passing instructions on to his assistant coach from the stands.
Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle poised to break world transfer record with move to NWSL
August 20 – Mexico’s standout Lizbeth Ovalle is closing in on a move from LigaMX to the NWSL in a deal that would set a new world transfer record in women’s football.
MLS NEXT brings in raft of changes in bid to change the US youth game
August 20 – MLS NEXT is shaking up North American youth soccer again with sweeping changes designed to maximize “player development opportunities”. The initiatives, launching with September’s 2025-26 season kick-off, tackle everything from financial barriers to playing time distribution.
Panama president Manuel Arias back in the FIFA dock for breaching terms of his 6-month ban
August 13 – Panama FA president Manuel Arias is back under FIFA investigation again, just a month after having served a six-month ban imposed on him by the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee that prohibited him from taking part in any football-related activity.
Jamaica recruit Mason Greenwood to final 2026 qualifying push
August 6 – After a disappointing Gold Cup performance this summer and with the final group stages of Concacaf World Cup qualifying set to start in September, Jamaica are again trawling their English diaspora for talent that would secure only their second appearance at a men’s World Cup.