In an exciting development for both AFC Bournemouth and the burgeoning U.S. soccer scene, the club has acquired highly-regarded youth international Matai Akinmboni from D.C. United. The announcement made headlines on Friday, revealing that Bournemouth secured the 18-year-old defender for an initial fee of $1.5 million, which could rise to $2.5 million based on performance-related
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Football kits are often seen as simplistic uniforms that serve one primary purpose: to differentiate teams on the pitch. However, as fashion-conscious fans are becoming increasingly demanding, many clubs and manufacturers are stepping up their game. Among these manufacturers, one rising star stands out: Macron. This Italian sportswear company is beginning to eclipse some of
The U.S. Soccer Federation recently unveiled the revised format for the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup, bringing changes to the structure of the competition. In a departure from previous editions, only eight out of 26 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams will have their first teams participate in the upcoming tournament. This shift marks a significant change
United Soccer League (USL) CEO Paul McDonough expressed strong disappointment with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s handling of a dispute involving Major League Soccer (MLS) and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The ongoing issue has had a significant impact on the USL as well. Since December, when MLS announced that its first teams would
The recent rejection of a proposed new collective bargaining agreement by the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has caused tension between the referees and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO). The PSRA, which represents officials in MLS, NWSL, and USL, voted overwhelmingly to reject the proposed CBA, resulting in the threat of a lockout by the