The U.S. Soccer Federation has turned down a proposal to overhaul divisional sanctioning and more as part of New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso’s plan for an NASL revival. (more…)
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Don Garber: Promotion/Relegation Not Economically Viable in MLS
MLS commissioner Don Garber recently stated a common argument against promotion/relegation, a cause for some U.S. pro-soccer enthusiasts, pointing out it is not a viable economic option for the league. (more…)
NASL, USSF Case Moves to Discovery
A lawsuit alleging antitrust actions by United States Soccer Federation and MLS in denying the NASL Division II status for 2018 is now going to discovery in the Eastern District of New York. (more…)
NASL Adds MLS to USSF Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleging antitrust actions by United States Soccer Federation in denying the NASL Division II status for 2018 has been amended to include Major League Soccer. (more…)
NASL Appeal of USSF Demotion Denied
An appeal seeking a preliminary injunction preventing U.S. Soccer Federation’s demotion of the NASL from Division II status has been denied, further placing the circuit’s future in play. (more…)
USL Granted Division II Sanctioning
The USL has been granted Division II sanctioning by the U.S. Soccer Federation for 2018, with the organization giving the league a two-year path to full compliance. (more…)
Bad News for NASL: Deltas, FC Edmonton Close Shop
This isn’t good news for the beleaguered NASL, as the San Francisco Deltas and FC Edmonton owners both announced today they were ceasing team operations immediately. (more…)
NASL Lawsuit Fails to Retain Division II Status for 2018
The North American Soccer League (NASL) lost the first round of a legal fight against U.S. Soccer (USSF) to retain Division II status, as U.S. District Court Judge Margo Brodie denies the request for an immediate injunction based on antitrust claims — an injunction the league says is crucial to short-term survival. (more…)
NASL Calls for Preliminary Injunction to Survive
The NASL is calling for a preliminary injunction to retain its Division II status, arguing that it is essential to the league’s survival. (more…)
NASL Lawsuit Challenges US Soccer Over Loss of Division II Status
In a fight for its future, North American Soccer League owners today filed suit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), alleging that the USSF has violated federal antitrust laws through its division structure that saw NASL denied Division II status for 2018. (more…)