Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says
Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years.
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Baseball Stadiums May Be Empty, But You Can Still Hear The Crowds
The fans can't come back because of the coronavirus pandemic, so Major League Baseball will pump crowd sounds into the empty ballparks when its season begins on July 23.
Sidelined By Coronavirus, MLS Will Return In July With Leaguewide Tournament
After scant live sports to watch since the coronavirus pandemic took hold, the 54-game tournament in Florida will provide a football buffet: matches nearly every day from July 8 to Aug. 11.
National Women's Soccer League To Return In June To Play Tournament
All players, officials and staff members will be tested two days before arrival in Utah and subject to consistent coronavirus testing and symptom review through the tournament.
Germany's Bundesliga To Resume Season May 16, But Fans Will Have To Watch On TV
"The league wants to continue because it still has a potential revenue stream. But to do so when we still know so little about this virus is wrong," says German sports journalist Tim Jürgens.
Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Claim
A spokesperson for the U.S. Women's National Team says they'll appeal in their quest to receive compensation on par with the men's team. Other claims in the lawsuit will go to trial.
Head Of U.S. Soccer Resigns Amid Pay Dispute With Women's National Team
The resignation of Carlos Cordeiro, who served for two years as the president of the governing body, is effective immediately. He is replaced by the federation's vice president, Cindy Parlow Cone.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team On The Cusp Of Olympic Berth. Mexico Stands In The Way
A win would mean the seventh-straight Olympics appearance for the U.S. — and a shot at redemption after finishing fifth at the 2016 Games.
Under New Deal, Australian Women's And Men's Soccer Will Get Equal Share Of Revenue
The deal will lift salaries for the Matildas by 90% and promises parity in training and travel. Norway and New Zealand have made similar moves, as a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer continues.
Vlatko Andonovski Is Chosen To Coach U.S. Women's National Team
The 43-year-old takes the helm after a successful stint leading the Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League. He replaces Jill Ellis, the winningest coach in USWNT history.