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Cordeiro steps down as US Soccer president amid equal pay dispute
Carlos Cordeiro has stepped down as United States Soccer Federation president after a damaging week in the organization's equal pay dispute with its women players
US Soccer president Cordeiro apologizes to USWNT as equal pay dispute escalates
United States Soccer Federation president Carlos Cordeiro was forced into a humbling apology to members of the US women's national team as the equal pay dispute between the organization and players further…
NWSL agrees three-year broadcast deal with CBS Sports and Twitch
The National Women’s Soccer League has finalised a three-year broadcast deal with CBS Sports and streaming service Twitch.
US Soccer embroiled in new spat with USWNT over equal pay
The equal pay dispute between the United States Soccer Federation and members of the US women's national team appears to be heading for a trial following another war of words over the weekend
Reign FC rebrands as OL Reign following OL Groupe takeover
National Women's Soccer League team Reign FC has rebranded as OL Reign following the recent takeover by OL Groupe, the parent company of French women’s soccer team Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
US Soccer signs multi-year deal with GoGo squeeZ
The United States Soccer Federation has named squeezable snack pouch brand GoGo squeeZ as its official fruit snack in a multi-year agreement
US Soccer signs multi-year partnership with Chipotle
The United States Soccer Federation has signed a multi-year partnership with restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, which will be designated the official Mexican restaurant of the men's and women's national…
NWSL has had significant international outreach since OL Groupe takeover of Reign FC
The National Women's Soccer League has received significant outreach from international clubs following the recent takeover of member franchise Reign FC by OL Groupe, it has been revealed
NWSL appoints former US Olympic marketing chief Baird as commissioner
The National Women's Soccer League has appointed veteran marketing executive Lisa Baird as its commissioner following the recent departure of league president Amanda Duffy
USWNT players seek $66m from US Soccer in gender discrimination lawsuit
Players on the United States women’s national team have filed a motion seeking more than $66m in damages and back pay as part of their gender discrimination lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation.
Sky Blue FC gains new minority partner, Houston Dash signs jersey sponsor
National Women's Soccer League team Sky Blue FC has announced businessman and tech author Ed Nalbandian as a new minority owner
NWSL to announce new commissioner ‘in coming weeks’
The National Women's Soccer League has announced that its new commissioner is a woman and that she will be unveiled "in the coming weeks
USL hires Hucles as strategic consultant for women’s soccer
The United Soccer League has appointed former United States women’s national team player Angela Hucles as a senior consultant to lead the league's efforts in the women's game.
CBS poised to secure NWSL broadcast rights
CBS is the front-runner to gain the broadcast rights to the National Women's Soccer League in the United States, according to multiple reports
Univision gains US Spanish-language rights to Olympic soccer qualifiers
Hispanic media company Univision has signed a deal with regional soccer federation Concacaf to gain the Spanish-language rights in the United States for both the women’s and men’s Olympic qualifying tou…
Women’s football and boxing Olympic qualifiers moved from Wuhan
Tokyo 2020 qualifying events in boxing and women's football scheduled for next month in Wuhan, China will be moved due to the coronavirus outbreak
US Soccer unveils 2020 SheBelieves Cup teams, venues
The prestigious SheBelieves Cup invitational international women's soccer tournament will be participated by the United States, England, Spain, and Japan from March 5-11 in the US
NWSL faces potential leadership void following Duffy’s departure
The National Women's Soccer League faces a potential leadership void following confirmation that Amanda Duffy is stepping down as league president
Amanda Duffy stepping down as NWSL president
Amanda Duffy is stepping down as National Women's Soccer League president after a year in the role to take up an executive position with NWSL team Orlando Pride, according to multiple reports
OL Groupe confirms Reign FC takeover in $3.5m deal
OL Groupe, the parent company of French women’s soccer team Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, has agreed to take over National Women's Soccer League team Reign FC in a $3.51m deal.
NWSL faces delay to become independent after US Soccer ‘denies $47m funding request’
The National Women's Soccer League's plans to operate independently of the United States Soccer Federation in 2020 is in the balance after the national governing body, which currently manages the NWSL, …
Uefa centralises rights to new Women’s Champions League group stage
Uefa has unveiled plans to centralise all media rights from the group stage onwards in a revamped Women’s Champions League from the 2021-22 season onwards.
NWSL, Octagon seek three-year broadcast deals to ensure long-term growth
The National Women’s Soccer League and consulting partner Octagon will be seeking a minimum three-year commitment from English- and Spanish-language broadcast partners in the United States to ensure t…
Olympique Lyonnais ownership enters talks to take over Reign FC
OL Groupe, the parent company of French women's soccer team Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, has entered into exclusive negotiations to purchase a majority stake in National Women's Soccer League team Reign …