Friday's USL-Championship opener between Lexington SC and Louisville City FC was played as scheduled, but the match started with the players engaging in a 60-second silent protest over ongoing CBA talks. #USL-C
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The USL-Championship opener between Lexington SC and Louisville City FC is underway, but both sides stood motionless for a minute to call attention to ongoing CBA talks. #USL-C
The March window is just a little over two weeks away. Perfect time then for the latest edition of the #usmnt Big Board.
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A five-hour bargaining session on Wednesday between the USL and USLPA - with a mediator present - resulted in some movement on key issues, but the two sides still seem far away from agreeing on a new CBA.
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From what Luy describes, it still sounds like the 2 sides are far apart on most of key issues. For example, he says USL is offering minimum compensation of $38,500 for salary & housing. USLPA is holding fast at $43,000.
Talks with mediator present are taking place today. Season starts on Friday.
USL president of competition and administration Brett Luy to ESPN on the state of CBA talks with the USL Players Association.
From ESPN colleague @anthonyolivieri.bsky.social - Boston 2026 host committee says it will pay for security costs incurred by the town of Foxborough for the World Cup, and that it has a guarantee from the Kraft Group, which owns Gillette Stadium, to fund any shortfall.
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100 days out from the World Cup, where do things stand with the #usmnt? A roundtable consisting of Bruce Arena, Steve Cherundolo, Landon Donovan, Herculez Gomez, Kasey Keller and Eric Wynalda chimes in.
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Source tells ESPN that McKennie's deal is guaranteed for four years at $7 million/year after taxes. #usmnt
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To be clear, much bigger issues at play here than the World Cup. That said...
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Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in doubt.
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Meet the new Mayor of San Jose. #Quakes74
Timo Werner gets his first goal contribution as a Quake by putting his pass on a platter Ousseni Bouda to finish from close range. Big goal for San Jose as it puts them 2-0 up on Atlanta. #Quakes74
PayPal Park. Where former Newell's Old Boys goalkeepers get the yips.
SOURCES: Ex-Tottenham manager Robert Vilahamn is set to be named the new head coach of the Portland Thorns, who open their new #NWSL season in less than two weeks. The Thorns looked inside the NWSL as well and ultimately went with Vilahamn.
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Here is the USL's statement in response to the USLPA's strike authorization vote:
Werner is available for selection tomorrow against Atlanta. #Quakes74
BREAKING: An investor group headed by Haslam Sports Group, owners of the Columbus Crew, is exploring the possible acquisition of an #NWSL expansion franchise. #Crew96 With ESPN colleague @jeffkassouf.bsky.social ...
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Josh Sargent completes his move to Toronto FC after bitter transfer saga.
He told ESPN, "It was unfortunate how things worked out [at Norwich], I think. But I'm happy to finally be here, happy to get started with a new chapter in my life." #TFCLive #usmnt
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Not to my knowledge. Players in USL League One have their own, separate CBA.
BREAKING: The USLPA has authorized its bargaining committee to call a strike unless an agreement w/the USL can be reached on a new CBA for players in the USL-Championship. 90% of eligible members took part in the vote, w/ 90% of votes in favor of authorizing a strike.
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Timo Werner has landed (at SFO to be exact). #Quakes74
Open the checkbook.
Had to be McKennie. #usmnt
Cracking goal from Johnny Cardoso for Atletico Madrid from just outside the box. Puts Atleti up 2-1 on the night and up 5-4 on aggregate. First goal for the club and in the CL for Cardoso. #usmnt
Sources: Tristan Blackmon has signed a contract extension with #VWFC through the 2029-30 season. Big signing for the Whitecaps as it keeps the reigning MLS Defender of the Year in Vancouver.
After further review into the situation, Major League Soccer found that Messi did not violate league policy.
The video captures Messi entering an area that was not restricted by the league, with PRO also confirming he did not enter the officials’ locker room.
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For those well-versed in #DualNationalPanic, Jonathan Gonzalez makes his #Quakes74 debut.
Daniel Munie for the Golden Boot! #Quakes74
Sparse looking crowd here at PayPal. Going to take more than Timo Werner to fix this. #Quakes74
