North American Soccer League (NASL)
Commisso pulls $500m offer to USSF due to “conflicted” board members
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso has withdrawn his offer of $500m funds for a revived North American Soccer League after the US Soccer Federation refused to meet his demands.
NASL seeks Concacaf support in USSF battle
The North American Soccer League has written to Concacaf members outside the US seeking support in its quest to resume operations in the United States.
NASL antitrust case moves on
The North American Soccer League’s antitrust lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer has proceeded towards the discovery phase after the defendants declined to file a motion to dismiss.
Cosmos owner makes U.S. Soccer $500m investment offer
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso has offered U.S. Soccer a $500m (€408.8m) investment, if the federation makes certain changes to its running of the game.
USSF files to dismiss NASL suit
The US Soccer Federation has filed a motion in New York State Court to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the North American Soccer League against most of its board of directors.
MLS players unhappy with salary, no pro-rel
A majority of Major League Soccer players are dissatisfied with the league’s salary structure and want to see promotion/relegation, a survey has found.
NASL adds MLS to claim against US Soccer
The North American Soccer League over the weekend added Major League Soccer as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation.
Cosmos owner counts cost of NASL demise, slams USSF
NASL club New York Cosmos will get nothing from airline Emirates – its biggest sponsor – after the 2018 league was cancelled, owner Rocco Commisso has told SportBusiness International.
Rejected injunction puts NASL future in danger
The North American Soccer League is “almost sure to not play in 2018” after its appeal for a injunction against the United States Soccer Federation was rejected on Friday, according to a well-connected league source.
NASL files antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Soccer
The North American Soccer League (NASL) has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) after the national governing body rejected a request to grant it Division 2 status for 2018.
NASL slams U.S. Soccer sanctioning decision
The North American Soccer League (NASL) has hit out at the U.S. Soccer Federation, stating its decision to deny Division 2 status for 2018 is not in the best interest of the sport in the country.
Football stars invest in NASL expansion franchise
The North American Soccer League (NASL) has unveiled a new team in San Diego County, with the expansion franchise to be backed by an ownership group led by star footballers Eden Hazard, Demba Ba, Yohan Cabaye and Moussa Sow.
NASL expands to West Coast with San Francisco franchise
The North American Soccer League (NASL) will expand to 13 teams in the 2017 season with the launch of a new franchise in San Francisco, California.
Frank Dunne Comment: To what extent will the FIFA scandal affect media rights?
Here are two sobering thoughts for football federation officials and sports marketing executives around the world.
Miami’s Silva Lining
Frank Dunne asks Riccardo Silva, sports media rights entrepreneur and co-founder of new NASL (North American Soccer League) franchise Miami FC, about his fight to take on Brand Beckham.
MP & Silva founder partners with Italy legend Maldini for new Miami NASL team
Riccardo Silva, president and founder of the MP & Silva agency, has teamed up with Italian football legend Paolo Maldini to form Miami FC, which will debut in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from the 2016 season.
Ronaldo expands business interests by investing in NASL’s Strikers
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo is to join Fort Lauderdale Strikers in an ownership role after opting to invest in the North American Soccer League (NASL) outfit.
Indy’s Eleven
NASL expansion franchise Indy Eleven tells Owen Evans why a setback last month won’t stop its ambitions for a new stadium.