Soccer News

• Hope Solo continues fight for change with bid for U.S. Soccer presidency
  
  Hope Solo made a name for herself as one of the most accomplished soccer goalkeepers in the world. But she also made headlines for what happened off the field. In her years on the national team, Solo spoke out about coaching decisions. ...
  CBS News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Ovechkin becoming investor in NWSL's Spirit
  
  Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is becoming an investor in the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit.
  ESPN.  Sunday, 9 May 2021.
• Nine Super League Founders Admit 'Mistake' and Recommit to UEFA
  
  Nine founders of a breakaway soccer league admitted it was a mistake and agreed to pay millions in fines. But three holdouts are vowing to seek damages.
  New York Times.  Sunday, 9 May 2021.
• Soccer playoffs set, but some teams need L.A. County approval to travel
  
  L.A. County health guidelines need to be revised for Southern Section soccer teams to play outside adjacent counties.
  Los Angeles Times.  Saturday, 8 May 2021.
• High school boys' soccer: Southern Section playoff pairings
  
  High school boys' soccer: Southern Section playoff pairings
  Los Angeles Times.  Saturday, 8 May 2021.
• Runaway teen, soccer coach found in upstate New York
  
  We're learning more about the secret relationship between a Florida teenager and the high school soccer coach she ran off with. They were found Friday about 1,200 miles from home, in upstate New York. ...
  CBS News.  Saturday, 8 May 2021.
• After Signing Up Harry Kane And Paulo Dybala, Soccer Supplement Eyes International Expansion
  
  The company, which makes nutrition products specifically for soccer players, also plans to make a splash in the amateur market.
  Forbes.  Friday, 7 May 2021.
• Dortmund vs. Leipzig in Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal final will be an epic week for German soccer
  
  Dortmund face Leipzig in two competitions, the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal final, this week. The results will tell us a lot about the Bundesliga.
  ESPN.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.
• Global soccer star Erling Haaland makes his first investment, selecting sports tech company Hyperice
  
  Erling Haaland, 20, is among the best players in the Bundesliga league and joins NBA stars and the NFL as an investor in Hyperice.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Arsenal's 25-year run in European competition on the line
  
  So much for Arsenal being one of the elite soccer clubs in Europe.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Manchester City Battles Premier League Over Alleged Rule Breach
  
  City, the Gulf-backed soccer team on the cusp of a fourth English Premier League title, is fighting an investigation over financial control rules.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
• Majority Of American Soccer Fans Think USMNT Should Boycott Qatar World Cup, Says Survey
  
  A poll of American soccer fans has found 59% think the United States Men's National Team should boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
• Argentine doctors find irregularities in Maradona's death
  
  A medical report on the death of Diego Maradona given to prosecutors Monday said the Argentine soccer legend agonized for more than 12 hours, did not receive adequate treatment and could still be alive if he had been properly hospitalized.
  Fox News.  Monday, 3 May 2021.
• David Beckham's early days at Real Madrid revealed in new book by Australian minder Andy Bernal
  
  Socceroo turned agent Andy Bernal has written a book, Riding Shotgun - The Autobiography of the Original Wizard of Oz, and Daily Mail Australia has obtained an exclusive extract.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 3 May 2021.
• The European Super League plan collapsed. But it might not be dead forever
  
  Now known as the "dirty dozen," 12 powerful European soccer clubs tried to form their own enclosed league.
  CNBC.  Friday, 30 Apr 2021.

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