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Inter Miami CF Fixes the Books

By Sean McCaffery, April 16, 2021

Was it an honest mistake, a book keeping snafu? The investigation by MLS into the inking of Blaise Matuidi continues to see if this addition was in step with the leagues League Roster & Budget Rules of 2020. Already this probe has shown that Miami was not in step with these rules. Last year, Matuidi, set as a TAM player, but his pay was above that threshold, making him a DP, thusly they violated the DP Limit with 3 plus him on the season.

In the off-season, the team bought out one of their DP's, Matias Pellegrini, putting them into accord with the DP number for 2021.

RBNY seek to go Half at It

By Sean McCaffery, April 3, 2021

Yes, I had to read part of this a few times over. In an email received late yesterday, the Red Bulls made it known that they are of course working hand-in-hand with MLS to to finally set their way of handling fans at RBA, they open v SKC on the 17th at 8 p.m. ET. In appreciation of the health and safety of all involved being the highest of priorities and in staying in line with the local laws and guidelines, the plan will set their procedures in place for all to be in attendance.

Newness in WOSO Refs

By Anonymous (not verified), April 3, 2021

Shifting to a New Model for Professional Referee Development in the Women’s Game Michael A. Saunders April 02, 2021 Back in late October 2020, Baroness Sue Campbell, the director of women’s football at the English Football Association, emphasized that there is no timeframe for the introduction of full-time professional referees in the women’s game until 2024. Since her comment, the quality of refereeing in the Women’s Super League is still being heavily criticized by players, managers, pundits and of course fans.

From East Rockaway to David Villa for Leo Guarino

By Sean McCaffery, March 31, 2021

It took us many months over two teams to get the elusive interview with the son of a past co-worker. His father had been speaking of his son as being a great player, always met with a jaundiced eye, I first saw him play before people from Roma, under age and undersized for his age, he more than held his own. Fast forward father and son are making a 4 hour drive a few times a week to Whippany, quite the commute for the New York Red Bull Academy, with high praise coming out of it, a short stint with NYCFC before they dropped that age group.

USA @ Northern Ireland

By Sean McCaffery, March 27, 2021

Coming off a 4-1 win over Jamaica, the US now looks to tomorrow for their next game at noon on FOX, UDN & UniMas. he USMN now have 8 games unbeaten with just one tie going back to Nov. 15, 2019 and the 4-1 win over Canada in this same Nations League.

Many got their firsts, Dest, his first goal on his 20' effort, after 2 for his club team of Barcelona, giving him a trio on the week. The others to get their first tallies for the nation also tallied assists with Tore, Gioacchini, Musah & Sargent getting an assist each.

The Vlatko Era

By Anonymous (not verified), March 27, 2021

Will the “Vlatko Era” Continue the USWNT Success? Michael A. Saunders March 26, 2021 The USWNT has been graced with a large pool of talented players throughout its history. It facilitated the teams’ finishing no worse than third place in all eight WC’s, reaching five finals and winning four. Their Olympic record is equally impressive attaining the medal rounds in five of six Olympics; again, gold medaling in four.

MLS Schedule Released

By Sean McCaffery, March 24, 2021

Earlier, home and away openers were made known, now the cat is fully out of the bag. welcome to Austin and 3 SSS's. This, the 26th year of the league, has the most extensive coverages ever with ABC, FOX, Univision CV & TVA networks.

Fully 37 games are to be shown nationwide with all the networks mentioned, more games are sure to be added the same. ESPN+ will stream all regional broadcasts nationally, out of market, in the US and any games not in English will be on Twitter in English.

USWNT Roster Set for March European Friendlies

By Sean McCaffery, March 24, 2021

HC Andononvski tabbed the 23 for the travel list as they face Sweden and France in April. The 10th at Friends Arena at 1 p.m. ET will have them face Sweden on FOX, the 13th, France at Stade Oceane  from 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2. 

Most came from he NWSL with 17 of them and the remaining 6 are in Europe playing their club ball. Only  a pair were not on the SheBelieves Roster.There will be no fans at either game and 18 player game rosters.

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