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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

The 2026 World Cup received over 150 million ticket requests, prompting FIFA to justify high prices and state that proceeds will fund global soccer development.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

How U.S. Soccer can grow the game with $100 million World Cup windfall

USSF expects approximately $100 million from the 2026 World Cup's host revenue share, prompting decisions on investment in soccer development, infrastructure, and financial planning.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Promotion/relegation coming to MLS? Never say never, says commish Don Garber | amNewYork

Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber is not drawing such a hard line in the sand anymore when it comes to the concept of promotion/relegation. Back in the day, I would say never,' Garber said during his state of the league address at Audi Field on Thursday night. Today, we say there's no real point in saying never because I don't know what the future would look like. I certainly never thought we would adapt to the international calendar.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromEyes On Isles
2 months ago

A new professional sports franchise is set to play near the NY Islanders old home

Island F.C., a new MLS Next Pro team, will launch in March 2027 with a privately funded expandable 2,500-seat stadium in Uniondale.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Why Cindy Parlow Cone's 1999 World Cup legacy shapes U.S. Soccer today

Cindy Parlow Cone will become the first female national federation president to preside over a World Cup as U.S. Soccer president when the U.S., Mexico, and Canada co-host next June.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Women's World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2031

FIFA announced the Women's World Cup will expand to 48 teams and 104 games in 2031, enhancing representation and investment in women's soccer.
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