Published by Miami Herald The email subject line jumped out from my crowded inbox Wednesday morning, screaming to be read: U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION, WOMEN’S AND MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM UNIONS AGREE TO HISTORIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS. I read further and smiled as I learned details about the landmark deal. After a lengthy contentious battle, which included a high-profile discrimination lawsuit, U.S.

Published by Reuters (Reuters) -U.S soccer men’s and women’s national team players will receive equal pay and prize money, including at World Cups, after they came together to agree on landmark collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with the U.S Soccer Federation on Wednesday. For official competitions, including the World Cup, the women’s (USWNT) and men’s (USMNT) national team players will earn

Published by Sports Illustrated By Brian Straus The landmark deal runs through 2028 and equalizes World Cup prize money from FIFA, which had been a big sticking point for the U.S. women in their negotiations. The U.S. Soccer Federation, along with its men’s and women’s senior national teams, announced a pair of historic labor deals early Wednesday that will unite

Published by Sports Illustrated By Avi Creditor A report suggested that Lionel Messi would play for Inter Miami in 2023 and acquire 35% of the club in the process, but it was quickly denied by both sides. View the original article to see embedded media. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been linked to one another for quite some time,

Published by Sports Illustrated By Brian Straus Last season featured a seemingly endless array of trophies won by a group enjoying simultaneous triumphs. This one has proven more trying for the U.S.’s nucleus. Considering his effervescent personality and obvious on-field impact, not to mention the prominence of his name, it’s easy to forget that 12 months ago, Tim Weah was

Published by Al-Araby Activists are demanding that slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh receives a Nobel Peace Prize. Abu Akleh, who was killed at the age of 51, was a trailblazing Palestinian journalist who reported from occupied Palestinian territories for broadcaster Al Jazeera for over 25 years. She was shot dead by Israeli troops on 11 May while covering an Israeli