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The lower divisions of professional soccer can be an unforgiving place for owners. As Soc Takes has discussed before, owners constantly lose money in the pro leagues, and it doesn’t seem as though that will change anytime soon. Unfortunately, it is usually the players and staff who often face...
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A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine by Daniel F. Mackay et al. raises the question of whether soccer follows the trend of “contact” sports in terms of increased risk of neurodegenerative disease for athletes. My article attempts to (1) summarize the key findings of the...
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Soc Takes understands that the USL Championship’s franchise fee now stands at $10 million. As Soc Takes has previously reported, the USL’s franchise fee has increased significantly over the last decade, from a low of $150,000 to a current high of $10 million. Most recently, the franchise fee was...
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CHICAGO — The U.S. women’s national team wrapped up its 2019 Victory Tour with a Sept. 6 draw against Korea Republic at Soldier Field. The 1-1 result marked the final time that decorated manager Jill Ellis roamed the touchline as the USWNT boss. Ji So-Yun put the visitors on...
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On the heels of USL League One’s official announcement that Lansing Ignite FC is discontinuing operations after their inaugural season, we caught up with club vice president Jeremy Sampson to find out more. Nipun Chopra: Let’s start with how are you doing? Jeremy Sampson: The feeling right now is...
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Eleven edged the visiting Swope Park Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night at Lucas Oil Stadium to secure at least one home match in the USL Championship playoffs. A second goal from Dane Kelly un-leveled matters late and the hosts held on to lock up —...
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Los Angeles FC is in dangerous territory. October will define if it’s remembered as the most ambitious project in the history of MLS or as another good team with an impeccable campaign. If LAFC doesn’t culminate 2019 with the MLS Cup, it’s going to be a statistic, a precedent,...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Goals by Cristian Novoa, Karl Ouimette and Tyler Pasher, along with a clean sheet from goalkeeper Jordan Farr and the defense, propelled the Indy Eleven to a convincing 3-nil win Saturday evening against Memphis 901 FC at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Eleven haven’t suffered a defeat at...
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Welcome to our SG Effigy series, which highlights supporters’ groups (SGs) around the U.S. that our staff photojournalists have covered. FENTON, Mo. — Voracious supporters of Saint Louis FC and soccer throughout the area, the St. Louligans can be found any given matchday tailgating and chanting at West Community...
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Football fans should be happy that the UEFA Champions League is back on track. European football brightness is always great to watch, and even more so during Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Although the Champions League is an excellent option for sports gamblers, keep your money out of the group...
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HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — Detroit City FC and the New York Cosmos settled for a 1-1 draw Saturday evening at Keyworth Stadium in NPSL Members Cup play. DCFC defender Stephen Carroll opened the scoring in the 46th minute, with the visitors responding in the 55th through forward Darwin Espinal. Follow...
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Greenville Triumph SC has been full of smiles in its inaugural USL League One campaign. The expansion side currently sits in third place in the table — above the playoff line — and has a game in hand on the three teams immediately beneath it in the standings. And...
The lower divisions of professional soccer can be an unforgiving place for owners. As Soc Takes has discussed before, owners constantly lose money in the pro leagues, and it doesn’t seem as though that will change anytime soon. Unfortunately, it is usually the players and staff who often face...
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine by Daniel F. Mackay et al. raises the question of whether soccer follows the trend of “contact” sports in terms of increased risk of neurodegenerative disease for athletes. My article attempts to (1) summarize the key findings of the...
Soc Takes understands that the USL Championship’s franchise fee now stands at $10 million. As Soc Takes has previously reported, the USL’s franchise fee has increased significantly over the last decade, from a low of $150,000 to a current high of $10 million. Most recently, the franchise fee was...
CHICAGO — The U.S. women’s national team wrapped up its 2019 Victory Tour with a Sept. 6 draw against Korea Republic at Soldier Field. The 1-1 result marked the final time that decorated manager Jill Ellis roamed the touchline as the USWNT boss. Ji So-Yun put the visitors on...
On the heels of USL League One’s official announcement that Lansing Ignite FC is discontinuing operations after their inaugural season, we caught up with club vice president Jeremy Sampson to find out more. Nipun Chopra: Let’s start with how are you doing? Jeremy Sampson: The feeling right now is...
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Eleven edged the visiting Swope Park Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night at Lucas Oil Stadium to secure at least one home match in the USL Championship playoffs. A second goal from Dane Kelly un-leveled matters late and the hosts held on to lock up —...
Los Angeles FC is in dangerous territory. October will define if it’s remembered as the most ambitious project in the history of MLS or as another good team with an impeccable campaign. If LAFC doesn’t culminate 2019 with the MLS Cup, it’s going to be a statistic, a precedent,...
INDIANAPOLIS — Goals by Cristian Novoa, Karl Ouimette and Tyler Pasher, along with a clean sheet from goalkeeper Jordan Farr and the defense, propelled the Indy Eleven to a convincing 3-nil win Saturday evening against Memphis 901 FC at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Eleven haven’t suffered a defeat at...
Welcome to our SG Effigy series, which highlights supporters’ groups (SGs) around the U.S. that our staff photojournalists have covered. FENTON, Mo. — Voracious supporters of Saint Louis FC and soccer throughout the area, the St. Louligans can be found any given matchday tailgating and chanting at West Community...
Football fans should be happy that the UEFA Champions League is back on track. European football brightness is always great to watch, and even more so during Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Although the Champions League is an excellent option for sports gamblers, keep your money out of the group...
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — Detroit City FC and the New York Cosmos settled for a 1-1 draw Saturday evening at Keyworth Stadium in NPSL Members Cup play. DCFC defender Stephen Carroll opened the scoring in the 46th minute, with the visitors responding in the 55th through forward Darwin Espinal. Follow...
Greenville Triumph SC has been full of smiles in its inaugural USL League One campaign. The expansion side currently sits in third place in the table — above the playoff line — and has a game in hand on the three teams immediately beneath it in the standings. And...