Late, experimental and under-funded: MLS’s 28-month odyssey from concept to kick-off By Matthew Gourlie On December 17, 1993, World Cup USA 94 chairman and CEO/US Soccer president Alan I. Rothenberg announced the formation of Major League Soccer and unveiled the league’s logo. The creation of a Division 1 league in the United States was a…
Two more cities have expressed interest in new league in the past week By Matthew Gourlie In the week since they have been sanctioned by the Canadian Soccer Association, the Canadian Premier League has gained valuable momentum. “I knew the soccer fans would be really engaged, interested and excited by this, but what has really…
Hamilton and Winnipeg granted first franchises in CPL By Matthew Gourlie For the first time in 25 years Canada once again has its own nation-wide soccer league. The Canadian Premier League received unanimous approval from the Canadian Soccer Association Saturday at its annual general meeting in Whistler, B.C. In addition to granting status to the…
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