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Jul 291 min read

Sports Industry Contract Updates for The End of July

As July comes to a close, so does a few highly anticipated deals. However, not without drama, as the battle between the NBA and TNT...

Swap Deal Summer: How Premier League Clubs are Changing Transfer Tactics Under PSR Rules

Caleb Clifford

Jul 195 min read

Swap Deal Summer: How Premier League Clubs are Changing Transfer Tactics Under PSR Rules

This summer’s Premier League transfer window has been relatively quiet, in part due to the CONMEBOL Copa America and UEFA’s European...

NWSL’s Rebirth in Boston: From Breakers to Believers

Madison Greco

Nov 3, 20234 min read

NWSL’s Rebirth in Boston: From Breakers to Believers

The city of Boston arguably has one of the best sports fanbases in the country. While their beloved Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, and...

Willet’s Point Revitalization Plan: The Process of Building New York City FC’s New Stadium

Evan Lautato

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Willet’s Point Revitalization Plan: The Process of Building New York City FC’s New Stadium

The relatively new soccer team New York City FC (“NYCFC”) just received approval to build a new stadium set to open in 2025, the first...

The Most Unique Stadium in Europe: Estádio Municipal de Braga

Evan Lautato

Jul 7, 20232 min read

The Most Unique Stadium in Europe: Estádio Municipal de Braga

The Municipal Stadium of Braga is one of the most unique soccer stadiums in Europe. Located in the northwest region of Portugal in the...

Team Mexico Fans' Slurs Leave CONCACAF Seeking Enforcement Mechanisms

Chase Youngman

Jun 23, 20232 min read

Team Mexico Fans' Slurs Leave CONCACAF Seeking Enforcement Mechanisms

While many Team USA fans will be pleased with their 2-0 CONCACAF Nations League victory over Canada on Father’s Day, the biggest story of...

Luton Town and the Challenge of Becoming Premier League Ready

Evan Lautato

Jun 14, 20232 min read

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...

An Inside Look Into the Life of MLS Club Legal Counsel – New York Red Bulls

Bryce Goodwyn

Mar 28, 20237 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...

Can the MLS Catch Up to the Premier League? How MLS Salaries Compare to the Top Leagues in Europe.

Evan Lautato

Jan 12, 20232 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...

Court Issues Ruling On USWNT’s Attorneys Fees

Landis Barber

Jan 11, 20231 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...

Trends of Foreign Ownership in Top Five Leagues

Jonathan Trusz

Jan 11, 20233 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...

Cristiano Ronaldo is Now the Highest Paid Soccer Player Ever

Matthew Marino

Jan 8, 20232 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...

House of Representatives Passes Equal Pay for Team USA Act

Landis Barber

Dec 28, 20222 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...

One Big Step along The Path to Progress: A Brief Recap of USL League One’s Historic CBA

Bryce Goodwyn

Dec 21, 20224 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...

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