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Legal Analysis


Court of Arbitration for Sport Dismisses Russian Appeals
On July 15, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed all appeals filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) against Fédération...
Landis Barber
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Club or Country: The Devastating Repercussions for A Player Faced with A Difficult Decision
In a year with the FIFA Men’s World Cup on the horizon, it’s normal for moments that spark widespread debate among supporters to appear...
Bryce Goodwyn
Jul 8, 20223 min read
For the Good of the Game: The Faces of FIFA’s Corruption May Finally Face Repercussions
While American football fans and legal analysts have fixated their attention on events pertaining to the numerous lawsuits entered...
Bryce Goodwyn
Jul 2, 20223 min read
Better Not Be Caught with a Celebratory Drink In Your Hands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
In an eyebrow-raising, but less-than-surprising decision, FIFA has re-stated its policies regarding following all laws in countries that...
Zachary Bryson
Jun 27, 20224 min read
If You Can’t Sign Him, Sue Him? The Most Interesting Transfer No One is Talking About
In the world of international soccer – or football as they implore it be called overseas – the process of player transfers can be...
Bryce Goodwyn
Jun 24, 20223 min read
A Blip in The Road: Canada Soccer’s Rocky World Cup Preparation
As the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar grows closer, one might be inclined to believe that the period of preparation for the...
Bryce Goodwyn
Jun 19, 20223 min read
Apple Reaches Media Rights Deal With Major League Soccer
Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) have agreed on a 10-year deal to air all MLS content, including games, exclusively on Apple TV for a...
Landis Barber
Jun 16, 20222 min read
David Tepper’s Real Estate Holding Company Files For Bankruptcy
In a calculated move, GT Real Estate Holdings, LLC (“GTRE”), owned by Panthers and Charlotte FC owner David Tepper, has filed for Chapter...
Landis Barber
Jun 3, 20222 min read
Boehly’s Purchase of Chelsea is the Start of a New Chapter
When Roman Abramovich became the owner of Chelsea in 2003, they had only won one Premier League title and zero Champions League or Europa...
Greg Termolle
Jun 1, 20223 min read
La Liga to File Complaint to UEFA Over Mbappé’s Extension
In what is arguably the biggest transfer saga of all time, French star Kylian Mbappé has decided to stay in the capital of his home...
Greg Termolle
May 26, 20223 min read
United States Soccer National Teams Agree On New CBAs
Both the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), through the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association, and the U.S. Men’s...
Landis Barber
May 19, 20223 min read
CAS Releases Full Order on Russia’s Request for Provisional Measures
Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released its decisions on the Football Union of Russia’s (FUR) requests to stay the...
Landis Barber
Apr 13, 20222 min read
The Sale Is Final; It is Time For The Washington Spirit To Move On From the Shadows Of Their Past
When you hear the phrase “toxic workplace” in relation to a Washington D.C. sports team, your brain may immediately go to the Washington...
Emlyn Goodman
Mar 31, 20223 min read
The Challenger Cup & The Challenges Women Soccer Faces in Injury Risk
The National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”) hosted an extended preseason tournament, The Challenger Cup, over the last two weeks, leading...
Ashlyn Stone
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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