Story Archive: CONCACAF
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MLS-Adidas Deal Boosts USA World Cup Bid as FIFA Inspection Looms
30/8/2010 Major League Soccer chief Don Garber announces a new eight-year sponsorship deal with Adidas worth an estimated $200 million. The USA World Cup bid will use the agreement to underline their commitment to youth development to a FIFA inspection team visiting next week.
Exclusive - USA World Cup Bid Chief Reveals FIFA Inspection Schedule
30/8/2010 USA World Cup bid CEO David Downs talks to INSIDER about the "very ambitious" schedule his team have in store for FIFA's inspection team next week and why his country has no plans to drop out of the race to host the 2018 finals. INSIDER's James Corbett reports.
Marquee Players Boost MLS Attendances; Houston Dynamo Stadium Progress
26/8/2010 MLS crowds are on the upswing thanks to better stadiums, bigger stars and a 16th team... AEG president Tim Leiweke says construction of Dynamo's 22,000-seat stadium to begin by year's end and gives go-ahead for team to sign marquee player for 2011 season.
The Monday Briefing - FIFA Inspectors Arrive in Russia; Maradona Eyes Villa
16/8/2010 World Football Insider rounds up the ten things you need to know about the global football business today.
Newsdesk - Court Rules on Soccer City Name Change; Internacional Beat Chivas
12/8/2010 Soccer City, venue for the World Cup final in South Africa, will continue to be known as FNB Stadium... Internacional edge closer to winning Latin America's premier club competition... UEFA chief visits Moldova to commemorate 100 years of football in the country.
Turf Controversy as Chivas Face Internacional in Copa Libertadores Final
11/8/2010 The artificial turf pitch at Chivas' new Omnilife Stadium in Guadalajara raises concerns ahead of today's first leg of the Copa Libertadores final against Brazil's Internacional. INSIDER's Matthew Grayson reports.
Major League Soccer Changes 'Beckham Rule' to Attract More Star Players
1/4/2010 David Beckham and Landon Donovan could soon be joined by a third 'designated player' at LA Galaxy after Major League Soccer amended its budget rules to help grow the popularity of the sport.
Confederations Report - 2012 Cup of Nations Preparations; Platini Emphasizes Financial Fair Play
27/1/2010 Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou backs plans for co-hosting of 2012 edition in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea... Platini restates importance of spending limits for European clubs... CEO for Football Federation Samoa.
Major League Soccer Continues Talks with Players Union to Avert Work Stoppage
23/1/2010 The MLS Players Union advises players to attend pre-season training while negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement continue. Expansion franchise Philadelphia Union make their MLS debut in March. (AP)
U.S. Soccer Finally Agrees to Operate Second-Tier Professional League in 2010
8/1/2010 U.S. Soccer hammers out a plan for a Division 2 league with United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League, a short-term solution following a bitter battle between the USL and breakaway NASL.
Temporary Stadium and Renovation Plan for 2011 Major League Soccer Expansion Clubs
24/12/09 Retractable roof to be installed on 2010 Olympic Stadium after Winter Games won't be ready until July 2011, so Vancouver Whitecaps will debut at historic venue. Portland Timbers plan PGE Park revamp. WFI's Bob Mackin reports from Vancouver.
MLS Moves Closer to Naming Montreal Franchise; NA Soccer Leagues Square Off
11/12/09 Montreal Impact are poised to become Major League Soccer's 19th team... North American soccer leagues in talks with U.S. federation... Canadian FA approves budget and appoints national team coach.
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