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sports1 year ago

"MLS Season Kickoff: Replacement Referees Amid CBA Dispute"

Major League Soccer will begin its season with replacement referees after unionized match officials rejected a contract offer, leading to a lockout by the Professional Referee Organization. The offer, which was voted against by nearly 96% of the referees' union members, was deemed insufficient in addressing compensation and quality-of-life issues. The season starts this week with non-unionized replacement referees, sparking disappointment from both sides and raising concerns about the experience and fitness of the replacement officials.

via NPR|
#labor-negotiations#lockout#mls
sports1 year ago

"MLS to Start Season with Replacement Referees Amid Labor Dispute"

Major League Soccer (MLS) will begin its season with replacement referees after the referees’ union rejected a tentative labor agreement, leading to a lockout by the organization overseeing officiating. The decision comes ahead of the league opener on Wednesday, with concerns raised about the quality of matches with inexperienced officials. The union cited increased demands on officials and sought fair compensation amid the league's reported record growth, while the league expressed confidence in its contingency plan utilizing experienced professional match referees and veteran video replay officials.

via The Washington Post|
#labor-dispute#mls#professional-soccer
sports2 years ago

USSF Denies MLS Request to Exclude Teams from U.S. Open Cup

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has denied Major League Soccer's (MLS) request to replace its first teams with teams from its developmental league, MLS Next Pro, in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The USSF stated that MLS must participate in all representative U.S. Soccer and CONCACAF competitions. MLS had announced its plan before informing U.S. Soccer, citing goals such as developing young players and reducing schedule congestion. However, MLS clubs can still use players from their academies and Next Pro teams in the tournament. The decision raises questions about the level of participation from first-team players.

via ESPN|
#lamar-hunt-us-open-cup#mls#mls-next-pro
sports2 years ago

USWNT Legend Julie Ertz Retires from Professional Soccer

Two-time World Cup champion Julie Ertz has announced her retirement from professional soccer. Ertz, who played a major role in the USA's back-to-back World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, made a comeback after injuries and the birth of her son to play in the 2023 World Cup. She is a two-time U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year and one of just five players to win both the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year and the senior team award. Ertz's career spanned 10 years, during which she earned 122 caps and scored 20 goals. She played for the Chicago Red Stars and Angel City FC in the NWSL.

via U.S. Soccer|
#fifa-womens-world-cup#julie-ertz#professional-soccer
sports2 years ago

Megan Rapinoe Set to Retire from Professional Soccer After 2023 NWSL Season

Megan Rapinoe, iconic soccer player and advocate for social issues, has announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the 2023 NWSL season. She will play in her final World Cup this summer and finish her career with OL Reign. Rapinoe leaves the game as one of the most impactful figures in the history of soccer in the United States and the global women's game.

via U.S. Soccer|
#2023-fifa-womens-world-cup#megan-rapinoe#nwsl
sports2 years ago

USL to Launch New Women's Soccer League in 2024 with Tim Tebow as Planned Team Owner.

The United Soccer League (USL) has announced the launch of a new women's league, the USL Super League, in August 2024, pending approval from U.S. Soccer. The league will play at the highest division of professional soccer in the United States alongside the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The USL Super League plans to open with 10-12 teams for the league's inaugural season, and will not directly compete with the NWSL due to scheduling differences. The league aims to be globally recognized and admired for its financial stability, operational excellence, community building, and high-level competition.

via Yahoo Sports|
#nwsl#professional-soccer#sports
sports2 years ago

USWNT's Ali Krieger to retire after 2023 NWSL season.

Ali Krieger, a soccer star known for her impressive defensive skills and leadership, has announced her retirement from professional soccer. Krieger has been an integral part of the US Women's National Team for more than a decade and currently plays for Gotham FC. She plans to retire at the end of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. Krieger has advocated for equal pay and the LGBTQ+ community, and is looking forward to spending more time with her family.

via CBS News|
#ali-krieger#nwsl#professional-soccer