Warren Smith Set the Stage for MLS in Sacramento

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https://www.comstocksmag.com/commentary/warren-smith-set-stage-mls-sacramento

Warren Smith Set the Stage for MLS in Sacramento

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https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2019/07/31/mls-governors-meet-but-nothing-new-for-sacramento.html

MLS governors meet, but nothing new for Sacramento expansion

Top Major League Soccer brass met Wednesday, but Sacramento’s wait for an MLS expansion team will continue.

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http://www.egcitizen.com/sports/republic-fc-s-efforts-for-mls-expansion-remain-on-track/article_efbf95f8-b56c-11e9-9794-b764d9976ef0.html

Republic FC’s efforts for MLS expansion ‘remain on track’

Major League Soccer held its all-star game on July 31 in Orlando, featuring the MLS All-Stars against Atletico Madrid and ahead of the game, the Sacramento Republic FC released a statement on All-Star Game.

“We congratulate MLS on another banner All-Star week and a record season to date.  Our efforts remain on track and we are continuing to work on a daily basis with the Commissioner and his colleagues to finalize an agreement to bring MLS to Sacramento.  We are excited about what lies ahead for our region and look forward to sharing more updates in the near future.”

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https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/business-journal/heres-why-the-mls-expansion-process-is-taking-so-long/63-d56e67e3-da5f-4936-98fa-09e266e83b60

Here's why the MLS expansion process is taking so long

Fans in St. Louis and Sacramento are still waiting to hear if their cities will be awarded teams.

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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2019/08/02/coolest-office-spaces-united-soccer-league-in.html

Coolest Office Spaces: United Soccer League in Tampa kicks around in its FIFA room

United Soccer League is one of the largest operators of soccer properties in the United States.

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/new-england-revolution/revolution-loan-isaac-angking-charlotte-independence/

New England Revolution loan Isaac Angking to Charlotte Independence

Revolution loan Angking to Charlotte for remainder of the season, retain the right to recall him at any time.

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https://www.al.com/sports/2019/08/how-does-birmingham-legion-fc-benefit-from-loaner-players.html

How does Birmingham Legion FC benefit from ‘loaner’ players?

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https://www.epluribusloonum.com/2019/8/1/20749058/why-minnesota-united-should-not-buy-in-to-usl-championship-or-league-one

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Why Minnesota United shouldn’t buy a USL side.

The Loons have a good thing going with their partnership with the Mingos, and it should stay that way.

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https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2019/08/01/usl-unveils-naming-conventions-postseason

USL unveils naming conventions for postseason

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https://www.soccerwire.com/news/next-step-in-creation-of-usl-academy-league-announced/

Next step in creation of USL Academy League announced

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1038552

USL Unveils Naming Conventions for Postseason

RE-BRAND BRINGS FRESH IDENTITIES FOR USL PLAYOFFS

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https://theathletic.com/1110002/2019/08/01/usl-plans-to-launch-new-academy-league-in-2020-season/

USL plans to launch new academy league in 2020 season

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https://mlsmultiplex.com/2019/08/03/mls-key-points-board-governors-meeting/

MLS: The key points from Board of Governors meeting

The MLS  community all came together this week in Orlando, FL for the annual all-star festivities and the MLS board of governors meeting. Here are some key points.

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https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/ny-real-madrid-international-soccer-mls-nfl-20190802-g4vfknadk5anpjz4fcmjllb3na-story.html

We export real NFL, MLB games, so why do we settle for meaningless int’l soccer in the US?

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https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3910752/david-beckhams-inter-miami-update-on-first-playerslinks-to-falcao-and-other-star-signings

David Beckham's Inter Miami: Update on first players, links to Falcao and other star signings

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David Beckham’s Inter Miami reveal they are ‘very close’ to appointing a manager

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https://sempremilan.com/gds-gattuso-wanted-as-head-coach-by-former-milan-midfielder

GdS: Gattuso wanted as head coach by former Milan midfielder

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Gattuso has already rejected an offer from Ligue 1 club Nantes who are looking to replace Vahid Halilhodzic.

Meanwhile, former Milan midfielder and England captain David Beckham reportedly the former Italy midfielder to manage his side Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS) next season.

Gattuso has a choice whether to accept that role or wait for something closer to home.

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https://www.football-italia.net/141699/zenga-nantes-gattuso-miami

Zenga to Nantes, Gattuso to Miami?

As Nantes move for Walter Zenga after being rejected by Gennaro Gattuso, the former Milan boss could link back up with David Beckham at Inter Miami.

Gattuso was offered the role at Nantes, but Gazzetta dello Sport reports he passed up the opportunity.

The newspaper adds the French club are now in negotiations with Zenga, who is currently out of work after leaving Serie B side Venezia in March.

The ex-Inter goalkeeper is much travelled as a Coach, working in the US, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and England as well as his native Italy.

Gattuso, meanwhile, could now be destined for a reunion with Beckham at Inter Miami, who will debut in MLS next year.

That is because, as per La Gazzetta, the Englishman wants his former midfield partner to manage his newly-founded club.

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