Mexico and US plan pre-Gold Cup warm-ups as 14 nations battle for final seven slots
March 7 – Turkey and Switzerland will be the pre-Gold Cup warm-ups for Mexico and the USA before the Concacaf tournament kicks off this summer.
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SoFi Stadium tests grass pitch build for Nations League finals ahead of World Cup 2026
March 7 – The SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park is this week laying grass over the top of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams pitch in preparation for the Concacaf Nations League finals that kick off March 20.
Toyota aim to drive Canadian women’s game with Northern Super League sponsorship
March 7 – Toyota Canada has joined forces with the Northern Super League (NSL) as its exclusive automotive partner, taking a huge step in supporting the growth of women’s soccer in the region.
US Soccer changes youth age group dates from calendar year to school year
March 7 – Long rumored, and now official, US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) have announced that they will be transitioning away from a mandated Birth Year age group policy, and into a more flexible policy starting with the 2026-27 season.
CONCACAF clears LAFC’s Palencia of ‘hate speech’ towards Colorado’s Awaziem
March 6 – CONCACAF has cleared LAFC defender Sergi Palencia of using discriminatory language towards Colorado Rapids defender Chidozie Awaziem in last month’s CONCACAF Champions Cup match.
US Soccer takes broader view of its development task
March 6 – At the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM) last weekend, the theme was one of ‘In Service to Soccer’ and it was an expression heard throughout the event.
Champions Cup last 16 kicks off tonight with MLS clubs looking to break Liga MX’s title grip
March 4 – Six Liga MX teams and six MLS clubs dominate the field for the Round of 16 match-ups in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. The home and away series of matches begin tonight with second legs of the ties being played March 11-13.
Yuridia to play live concert as part of Concacaf’s Nations League celebration week
March 4 – Hollywood Park have announced Latin music sensation Yuridia will play in between the semis and the final of Concacaf Nations League at the YouTube Theater, adjacent to SoFi Stadium, on March 21.
Dallas Cup expands its girls age-group competition platform with 180 teams committed
March 4 – The Dallas Cup is world-renowned as one of the premier youth boy’s tournaments on the ever-expanding playing circuit. This year organisers are taking it a step further and expanding their girl’s platform.
No Messi, no money. Houston Dynamo offer free tickets after Leo no-show
March 3 – Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs have all benefited from the Lionel Messi effect as match-day tickets soar in value whenever the Argentine great hits the road, however, when he doesn’t show up, the financial effects are felt the other way.
US Soccer recognises Phil Anschutz for his foundational contribution
March 3 – Phil Anschutz along with Lamar Hunt, is widely considered to be one of the true pillars of American soccer, and on Saturday night at the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM), he was the recipient of the Werner Fricker Builder Award amongst other awards.
San Diego’s MLS home debut marred by ‘Puto’ chant
March 3 – San Diego FC began life as a Major League Soccer (MLS) club on Saturday with a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium witnessing a 0-0 draw with St. Louis City SC. However, the celebration was marred by the homophobic chant that follows the Mexican National team around the world.
Jesse Marsch ignites Concacaf’s Nations League finals with a message to Trump to stop the ‘ridiculous rhetoric’
February 27 – “If I have one message to our president (Donald Trump), it’s lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being the 51st state,” and with that statement, Canadian national team boss, Jesse Marsch, who grew up in Wisconsin and enjoyed a 13-year career in Major League Soccer (MLS) has lit the fuse and given the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) tournament, a spiciness, that has previously been missing from the three earlier editions, all won by the country of his birth,
Pakistan FA agrees new constitution to exit FIFA normalisation in time for Asian Cup qualifiers
February 28 – Pakistan’s return to world football could be imminent after football officials approved the federation’s new constitution.
Concacaf opens probe into ‘hate speech’ incident that halted LAFC-Colorado Champions Cup tie
February 28 – Hate speech is on the rise throughout the political and sporting world, and football has often been at the forefront. On Tuesday night during a Concacaf Champions Cup game between LAFC and the Colorado Rapids, Colorado defender Chidozie Awaziem was seen pleading with match referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere to stop the match!