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Music City to Soccer City: Nashville Awarded MLS Franchise

by Chris Stearns

It’s official. Nashville will become the 24th franchise in Major League Soccer. With four cities competing for two spots, Nashville was the only expansion announcement. MLS has delayed the next announcement until “early 2018.” Cincinnati, Detroit, and Sacramento are all in the running to be selected. While Nashville was one…

January 02, 2018

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50 New Mini Soccer Fields Coming to Chicago

by Chris Stearns

Over the next five years, the Chicago Fire, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and the city of Chicago will build 50 mini soccer fields throughout underserved neighborhoods throughout the city thanks to a donation from Illinois billionaire Ken Griffin. In addition to the courts for free play, there will also be afterschool…

December 07, 2017

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Adidas Unveils Eight New World Cup Kits for 2018

by Chris Stearns

We’re still more than 200 days out until the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off next summer in Russia, but Adidas is throwing it back to the 1980s and 1990s – and even many centuries ago – for the latest World Cup kits they just dropped. I love the unifying…

November 07, 2017

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LA Galaxy Sign AARP as Official Community Partner

by Chris Stearns

“Young and old – soccer unites us.” The latest sponsorship deal for the LA Galaxy has them partnering with non-profit organization AARP as an Official Community Partner. As part of the deal, the Galaxy and AARP will be teaming up my many community programs throughout the Los Angeles area under…

November 01, 2017

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Five Reasons to Watch the NWSL Championship

by Chris Stearns

On Saturday afternoon, the Portland Thorns face off against the NC Courage down in Orlando for the NWSL Championship. We’re pumped for it and think you should be too. Here are the five most intriguing storylines heading into it: The Revenge Factor. Last year, the Thorns were the top team…

October 13, 2017

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Nashville’s MLS Expansion Bid Becomes A Favorite

by Chris Stearns

Don’t look now, but Nashville might have the inside track on one of the two MLS Expansion bids to be awarded in December. While Nashville was among the last of twelve cities to get in on the bidding process, they just cemented themselves as the second most-ready city after unveiling…

October 09, 2017

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