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Luton Town and the Challenge of Becoming Premier League Ready
On May 27, 2023, Luton Town beat Coventry City 6-5 in penalty kicks to be promoted into the top flight of English soccer. The small...
Evan Lautato
Jun 14, 20232 min read


How a Dream Likely Became Reality: An Initial Breakdown of Lionel Messi’s Unprecedented MLS Contract
For devoted soccer followers in the United States, this day always seemed to be, at best, an optimistic dream. And yet, in what will...
Bryce Goodwyn
Jun 7, 20234 min read


An Inside Look Into the Life of MLS Club Legal Counsel – New York Red Bulls
For many attorneys and law students aspiring to utilize their legal degrees to work in the sports industry, an in-house position with a...
Bryce Goodwyn
Mar 28, 20237 min read


Sports Law: A Year in Review & What to Watch for in 2023
In 2022, the area of sports law experienced major developments across the country, many of which will continue their trajectory of change...
Christina Stylianou & Gregg Clifton
Jan 13, 20236 min read


Can the MLS Catch Up to the Premier League? How MLS Salaries Compare to the Top Leagues in Europe.
This past winter, many Americans began watching soccer for the first time in years or for the first time in their lives. This was because...
Evan Lautato
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Court Issues Ruling On USWNT’s Attorneys Fees
Last month, a California Federal District Court formally approved the settlement agreement reached between current and former players of...
Landis Barber
Jan 11, 20231 min read


Trends of Foreign Ownership in Top Five Leagues
There has been a changing trend in the top five leagues of European football, and it has led to some major economic developments within...
Jonathan Trusz
Jan 11, 20233 min read


Cristiano Ronaldo is Now the Highest Paid Soccer Player Ever
After an interview with Piers Morgan criticizing Manchester United, Ronaldo terminated his contract with the club in November. This led...
Matthew Marino
Jan 8, 20232 min read


House of Representatives Passes Equal Pay for Team USA Act
The Equal Pay for Team USA Act (S. 2333) passed the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 350 to 59. Now the...
Landis Barber
Dec 28, 20222 min read


An Inside Look into The Life of UEFA Senior Legal Counsel
For many attorneys and law students aspiring to utilize their legal degrees to work in the sports industry, an in-house position with a...
Bryce Goodwyn
Dec 23, 20226 min read


One Big Step along The Path to Progress: A Brief Recap of USL League One’s Historic CBA
In November 2022, the United Soccer League (USL) and United Soccer League Players Association (USLPA) announced that they have achieved...
Bryce Goodwyn
Dec 21, 20224 min read


Labor Trafficking in Qatar: Has the World Cup Brought Progress or Pain?
As we approach kickoff of the first matches of the 2022 World Cup, an expected five billion viewers will watch as brand-new stadiums and...
Matteson Landau
Nov 22, 20224 min read


Sports Eminent Domain and The Battle of Niagara
A 12-acre parcel in the South End of Niagara Falls, New York is currently the subject of ongoing eminent domain proceedings, featuring a...
Duncan Hubbard & Michael DiLiello
Nov 15, 20225 min read


The Current Status and Potential Implications of Mason Greenwood’s Legal Troubles
With the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar set to kick off in approximately one month, players from all 32 competing nations are...
Bryce Goodwyn
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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