USSF condemns racist abuse after Copa America loss to Panama
June 28 – The US soccer federation has condemned online racist abuse of their players after their 2-1 defeat by Panama at the Copa America.
Concacaf
Montagliani says Copa America in the US is preparation for Concacaf’s 2026 competitiveness
June 20 – Much has been made of the Copa America in the US being a test event for the 2026 World Cup, but there has not been so much comment about the importance of the event for six Concacaf nations competing as they build their teams towards 2026.
Copa America’s transplant to the US opens tonight in Atlanta with Messi vs Canada
June 20 – With all eyes still very much on Euro 2024, across the Atlantic in Atlanta the Copa America gets under way tonight with the opening game between Canada and two-time defending champions Argentina.
Mediapro agrees handover of OneSoccer channel to Canada’s Timeless
June 19 – Canada Soccer is moving on from its previous media partner Mediapro following a settlement with Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) to the legal action filed in January 2024 with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Cayman Islands forfeit 2026 qualifier against Cuba over fear of US VISA reprisals
June 13 – The long-standing issues of VISA entry to the US for Cubans took a different twist this week with the Cayman Islands men’s team pulling out of a World Cup qualifying fixture in Cuba.
Mexican fans again test the 3-step anti-discrimination protocol with ‘puto’ chant
June 9 – The friendly between Mexico and Brazil was paused after the Mexican fans chanted the gay slur ‘puto’ from the stands behind the goal.
US fall apart as Colombia give them a latin lesson ahead of the Copa America
June 9 – Billed as a warm-up for Copa America and a step on the US team’s journey to their 2026 home hosting of the World Cup, the US were brought down to earth with a bang following a 5-1 dismantling at the hands of Colombia.
Comical: Canadian Premier League meets Marvel for series of Super Hero days
June 9 – Comic-turned-TV brand Marvel is teaming up with the Canadian Super League (CPL) for a series of Marvel Super Hero Days during the 2024 regular season.
NJ/NY Gotham avoid San Diego and Portland Thorns as Concacaf draw inaugural W Champions Cup groups
June 7 – San Diego and Portland Thorns of the NWSL have been drawn in the same group with Club America of Mexico for the inaugural WConcacaf Champions Cup. Panama’s Santa Fe FC and the winners of the premliminary round play-in will make up the five-team group.
Concacaf draw groups for 2024 Central American and Caribbean Cups
June 7 – Concacaf has drawn the groups for the second editions of its 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup competitions, to be played between July and December 2024, and serve as qualifiers for the 2025 Champions Cup.
Concacaf links with America SCORES with help of World Football Remission Fund
June 6 – US non-profit America SCORES that provides free after-school programming combining soccer, poetry, and service-learning, has launched an initiative with Concacaf and the FIFA Foundation in Miami.
Concacaf names qualifiers for 2024 Central American and Caribbean cups
June 4 – Concacaf has confirmed the 20 clubs that will participate in the 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup and the 10 clubs that will play in the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
Rondon double pushes Pachuca past Columbus Crew to Champions Cup title and CWC 2025 spot
June 3 – Concacaf’s senior men’s club competition may have a different name, being rebranded as the Champions Cup, but the grip over the confederation’s top club competition by Mexican clubs remains the same.
Concacaf sets draw date and reveals teams for inaugural W Champions Cup
June 3 – Canada’s Vancouver Whitecaps will play-off against El Salvador’s Alianza Women FC for the final place in the group stages of the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup this August.
NWSL and Liga MX Femenil set for Summer Cup kick off, Toyota Field awarded final
May 30 – Mirroring the men’s League Cup, played between clubs in the MLS and Mexico’s LigaMX sides, the NWSL and the Liga MX Femenil will debut the Summer Cup, kicking off July 19.