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Roger Hampel Image: Vancouver Whitecaps FC Vancouver Whitecaps FC have announced a partnership with Sports Interactive, becoming the first Major League Soccer club to formally collaborate with the creators of Football Manager. The deal grants the club access to FMDB Pro, Sports Interactive’s professional-grade data platform used by clubs and federations worldwide for scouting, benchmarking and player-performance evaluation. The move signals a continued shift in North American

Roger Hampel Image: MLS Major League Soccer has confirmed that Inter Miami CF will host the 2025 MLS Cup Presented by Audi, facing the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The match will mark Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup appearance and continues a postseason marked by notable audience growth across linear and streaming platforms. Broadcast coverage will span FOX, FOX Deportes, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, TSN, and RDS, with the championship match av

Roger Hampel Image: UD Las Palmas UD Las Palmas has signed a collaboration agreement with CF Academy LLC, a New Jersey–based organisation, to officially launch the UDLP Camps USA, marking the club’s first structured development initiative in the United States. The project represents a strategic step in the club’s international expansion and its long-term plan to export its youth development methodology. The partnership will run between December 2025 and June 2026, with activi

Roger Hampel Image: U.S. Soccer U.S. Soccer has expanded the group of industry partners contributing to the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center (NTC), announcing new agreements with Kwik Goal, FieldTurf, John Deere (via Beard Equipment), and True Natural Gas. They join Musco Sports Lighting as core suppliers supporting the construction and long-term operation of what will become the central home for the sport in the United States. The announcement underscores

Roger Hampel Image: SUM Ria Money Transfer has entered a multi-year commercial agreement with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), becoming the official remittance services partner of both the Mexican men’s and women’s national teams in the United States. The deal strengthens Ria’s growing sports presence and ties the brand to one of the most commercially powerful fanbases in North American soccer. The agreement was announced ahead of the

Roger Hampel Image: Portugal FA/Instagram The United States Soccer Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation are finalizing the announcement of a high-profile friendly between the USMNT and Portugal, scheduled for March 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. According to reporting from The Athletic  and The New York Times  — the match is agreed, signed off, and awaiting only public confirmation. The fixture forms part of the USMNT’s preparation programme ahead of t

Roger Hampel Image: MLS Major League Soccer and Apple have announced a significant evolution of their media partnership: starting in 2026, every MLS match will be available to stream at no additional cost for Apple TV subscribers. The update marks the most substantial shift in the league’s broadcast strategy since the launch of MLS Season Pass in 2023. The standalone Season Pass offering will conclude after the 2025 season, with MLS moving fully into Apple’s core subscription

Roger Hampel Image: MLS Major League Soccer has approved a historic restructuring of its competition calendar, with the league set to transition to a summer-to-spring season beginning in July 2027. The move, confirmed at the MLS Board of Governors meeting in Palm Beach, represents one of the most significant changes in the league’s 30-year history and brings MLS into alignment with the scheduling model used by most major global leagues. The league is working with the MLSPA to

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF has confirmed that Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension through 2028, securing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s presence in Major League Soccer for at least three more seasons. The Argentine captain, who joined the club in July 2023, was previously under contract until the end of the 2025 campaign. Strategic Continuity for Inter Miami The extension solidifies Messi’s central role in Inter Miami’s sporting and commer

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami Major League Soccer’s 30th regular season concluded with record growth across all key indicators, including viewership, attendance, and digital engagement, underscoring the league’s expanding influence in North America and abroad. According to official data, MLS viewership increased 29% year-over-year, while total attendance surpassed 11 million fans for the second consecutive season. Expanding Audiences Across Platforms For 2025, MLS reported

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami Inter Miami CF has announced the renewal of its partnership with Ticketmaster, extending a collaboration that has been in place since the club’s inaugural season in 2020. The agreement designates Ticketmaster as the official ticket provider for the club’s new stadium at Miami Freedom Park, which is scheduled to open in 2026. Enhancing the Fan Experience at Miami Freedom Park The renewed partnership aims to deliver a personalized and technology-

Roger Hampel Image: New York Red Bulls The New York Red Bulls have announced the launch of Hype House, a new open-air social club located...

Roger Hampel Image: San Diego FC San Diego FC (SDFC) has reported significant business and commercial achievements during its inaugural...

Roger Hampel Image: Angel City Football Club (ACFC) Angel City Football Club (ACFC) has announced the addition of four new investors to...

Roger Hampel Photo Credit: New York City FC New York City FC has announced a new partnership with Rugs.com , naming the company as the...

Roger Hampel Image:  FC Barcelona The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has approved an initial request from Villarreal CF and FC...

Roger Hampel Photo: Chelsea FC With Chelsea FC officially securing a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025, set to take place at...

Roger Hampel Photo Credit: LAFC Giorgio Chiellini, one of the most iconic defenders in modern football, has taken the next step in his...

Roger Hampel Image: Al Ahly Al Ahly SC, widely regarded as one of the most successful football clubs in history, has taken a major step...

Roger Hampel Dr. Michael Diederich, FC Bayern Munich - Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer | Image: FC Bayern FC Bayern...