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NASL Seeks New Trial Against U.S. Soccer Federation and MLS, Citing Legal Missteps in Previous Verdict

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The North American Soccer League (NASL) is pushing for a retrial in its protracted legal battle against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS), after suffering a significant setback earlier this year when a jury sided unanimously with the USSF and MLS. The legal skirmish, which came to a head in a federal court in February, stems from a 2017 lawsuit in which NASL accused the national governing body and the premier soccer league of engaging in actions that effectively barred NASL from attaining Division I or Division II status. This legal … Read more

North American Soccer League Takes Legal Action, Challenges National Federation Over Competitive Restrictions

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The North American Soccer League (NASL), which launched in 2009 and enjoyed status as a second-tier soccer league from 2011 to 2017, has brought forth allegations within a lawsuit claiming unfair practices by the federation governing soccer in the United States. According to the NASL, the established criteria for determining league status were not only anticompetitive but also exclusionary, essentially stifling its ability to compete with Major League Soccer (MLS) for top-tier recognition and with the United Soccer League for the second-tier status. In response to the charges laid out by NASL, both the federation … Read more

Judge Rejects Rocha’s Bid to Contest for Spanish Football Federation Presidency

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Madrid, Spain – A Spanish judge has ruled that former referee Luis Rubiales cannot run for re-election as the head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), delivering a significant blow to his campaign. The decision was influenced by an ongoing investigation involving Rubiales, who had been seeking to lead the federation for another term. Rubiales, who previously served as a prominent referee before transitioning to administrative roles within football, faces allegations of administrative misconduct. These charges, which surfaced earlier this year, prompted legal scrutiny and widespread media attention, casting a shadow over his tenure … Read more

United Federation of Teachers Funds Staten Island’s Legal Battle Against Congestion Pricing, Unveiling Hidden Alliance

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New York City – The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has taken the lead in a legal battle against congestion pricing, funding Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella’s lawsuit against the toll plan. The revelation by The Post’s Rich Calder sheds light on the controversial role played by the teachers’ union in this ongoing dispute. According to Fosella, UFT President Michael Mulgrew proposed the idea of a joint legal action, and the borough’s top elected official agreed. Fosella stated that his office worked closely with UFT to prepare the lawsuit, which has drawn attention due … Read more