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Legal Analysis


United States Creates FIFA Pass to Streamline World Cup Ticket Holder’s Visa Applications
With FIFA president Gianni Infantino by his side, President Donald Trump announced the creation of the FIFA Prioritized Appointments Scheduling System (PASS). This FIFA Pass will expedite the process for international visitors seeking visas to attend World Cup games in 2026. A separate FIFA portal will be created for ticket holders to have the interview portion of their application prioritized. They will not be guaranteed a visa, but they will have priority status. Secret
Eliana Halivni
Nov 20, 20253 min read


JuJu Watkins Makes NIL Investment History
JuJu Watkins is a talented basketball player for the University of Southern Carolina Trojans. She had a standout freshman year scoring over 900 points and receiving several accolades, including the AP Player of the Year and a unanimous first-team All-American. Because of a torn ACL, Watkins will have to sit out the 2025-2026 season, but Watkins still has a NIL valuation of close to $1 million which places her in the top 50 overall in NIL earnings for college athletes. About
Gwyn Geressy
Nov 19, 20252 min read


A Disappearing Match in Miami: Civil War in Spain Derails La Liga’s American Dream
The announcement was meant to be a lucrative and symbolic planting of the flag. La Liga, the top fútbol league in Spain, was bringing a regular season match to the United States, with European giants FC Barcelona set to face Villareal CF—not in Spain, but under the bright lights of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. While it was not the first attempt the league had made to cross the Atlantic, this time felt different. With strong backing from a U.S.-based promoter named Relevent
Oliver Canning
Nov 6, 20256 min read


Youth Soccer to the NWSL: The Trend of Young Athletes Waiving College Eligibility
There is no doubt women's soccer has rapidly evolved in both skill and popularity, leading to more opportunities for women to reach the...
Mikayla Yarwood
Sep 24, 20253 min read


The Billion Dollar Blueprint: Manchester City and Puma Continue to Redefine Kit Sponsorship with Record-Setting Deal
Professional football’s landscape is once again shifting—this time with more force than ever. Puma and Manchester City have just announced...
Oliver Canning
Jul 26, 20255 min read


Caught in the Crossfire: Club World Cup, National Team Loyalty, and the Fatigue Crisis Facing Soccer's Elite
With next summer’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup set to kick off in the United States, the tournament is already drawing more than just...
Oliver Canning
Jun 7, 20255 min read


Homicide Trial for Medical Staff of Soccer Legend Diego Maradona
Seven members of the medical team that treated Diego Maradona are facing homicide charges in Buenos Aires. Maradona, who died in November...
Cassandra Devaney
Apr 22, 20252 min read


National Team Nightmare: Protecting Players in an Age of Increasing International Fixtures
The sight of fans collapsing in tears of joy after their team secures the World Cup. The stories of Olympic medals catapulting...
Oliver Canning
Apr 6, 20255 min read


USL Adopts Promotion-Relegation Plan: MLS May Have Competition
On March 19, 2025, The United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted to implement a promotion and relegation system (pro/rel), marking the...
Calvin Holle
Mar 31, 20257 min read


Premier League Player Faces Lifetime Ban Over Betting Charges
The trial for Lucas Paqueta began last week, in what’s set to be one of the longest court proceedings in the English Football...
Cassandra Devaney
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Swap Deal Summer: How Premier League Clubs are Changing Transfer Tactics Under PSR Rules
This summer’s Premier League transfer window has been relatively quiet, in part due to the CONMEBOL Copa America and UEFA’s European...
Caleb Clifford
Jul 19, 20245 min read


The Slippery Slope of Self-Dealing and Manchester City
Next week, an Independent Tribunal will convene to hear Manchester City’s case against the English Premier League. The Mancunian club is...
Benjamin Kaner
Jun 4, 20244 min read


UEFA and FIFA Monopoly Over? Competition Law And The Future Of Football Organizations
I. Introduction While UEFA and FIFA have historically maintained a dominant market presence in “organizing and marketing interclub...
Zeynep Karageldi
Feb 23, 20245 min read


An Inside Look into The Life of Major League Soccer’s Legal Counsel – Sporting Kansas City
For many attorneys and law students aspiring to use their legal degrees to work in the sports industry, an in-house position with a...
Bryce Goodwyn
Feb 8, 20247 min read
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