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Spanish powerhouses Madrid and Barcelona still alone in fight for Super League despite ruling

Real Madrid and Barcelona are struggling to find allies in their fight to revive the Super League project.

By TALES AZZONI / AP Sports Writer December 22, 2023

FILE - Real Madrid president Florentino Perez poses for a picture prior the 66th Ballon d'Or ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. The European Union's top court has ruled UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU competition law by blocking plans for the breakaway Super League. The case was heard last year at the Court of Justice after Super League failed at launch in April 2021. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin called the club leaders “snakes” and “liars.” (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Soccer’s Super League revived by court ruling against FIFA and UEFA. Many top clubs still against it

European soccer was rocked by a court ruling that revived the rebel Super League on Thursday, though it wasn't clear whether any clubs were joining Real Madrid and Barcelona in the breakaway project.

By Times Free Press Staff December 21, 2023

FILE - UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin hands the trophy to Manchester City's team captain Ilkay Gundogan after the the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 11, 2023. The European Union's top court has ruled UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU competition law by blocking plans for the breakaway Super League. The case was heard last year at the Court of Justice after Super League failed at launch in April 2021. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin called the club leaders “snakes” and “liars.” (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

FIFA’s rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash

A 32-team World Cup for clubs is FIFA's big play to change the face of soccer.

By James Robson December 18, 2023

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola laughs during a training session at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Urawa Reds will play against Manchester City during the semifinal soccer match during the Club World Cup on Tuesday Dec. 19.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Columbus Crew beat Los Angeles FC for third MLS Cup

Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy knew Los Angeles FC would be trouble in the second half. That's why he was so focused on a good first half.

By The Associated Press December 9, 2023

AP photo by Sue Ogrocki / The Columbus Crew's Steven Moreira, left, and Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga chase the ball during the first half of the MLS Cup championship final Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Crew host Los Angeles FC in MLS Cup final

When the Los Angeles Football Club advanced to last season's MLS Cup final, Dénis Bouanga was still finding his way on a new team and in a new country.

By ANNE M. PETERSON / The Associated Press December 8, 2023

AP photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez / LAFC forward Denis Bouanga smiles during the Western Conference final against the Houston Dynamo last Saturday in Los Angeles.

US, Mexico join forces in bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Mexico and the United States could be the home of the world's biggest soccer tournaments in back-to-back years.

By The Associated Press December 8, 2023

AP photo by Alessandra Tarantino / Members of Spain's national women's soccer team celebrate after beating England in the Women's World Cup final on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. The next edition of the global tournament is in 2027, and Mexico and the United States hope to co-host the tournament.

Chattanooga Football Club announces move to new league, upgrades for Finley Stadium

The Chattanooga Football Club is taking a major step forward.

By Patrick MacCoon November 14, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / CFC warms up for their game against Memphis on April 7, 2022.

Gotham FC wins NWSL title; injury ends OL Reign star Megan Rapinoe’s career early in final

Either Megan Rapinoe of the OL Reign or Ali Krieger of Gotham FC was going to walk off the pitch and into retirement with the NWSL trophy.

By BERNIE WILSON / The Associated Press November 11, 2023

AP photo by Gregory Bull / OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, embraces Gotham FC defender Ali Krieger as Rapinoe comes off the field after getting injured early in the NWSL title match Saturday night in San Diego.

Chattanooga FC’s year ends with crushing NISA semifinal loss

Chattanooga FC's second straight appearance in the NISA semifinals had a frustratingly familiar result for the home team at Finley Stadium.

By Patrick MacCoon November 5, 2023

Chattanooga FC falls in final road game of NISA season

With its outstanding regular season winding to a close, the Chattanooga Football Club made its final road trip of the year Saturday.

By Staff Report October 21, 2023

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