Can the MLS Catch Up to the Premier League? How MLS Salaries Compare to the Top Leagues in Europe.
This past winter, many Americans began watching soccer for the first time in years or for the first time in their lives. This was because...
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THE SPORTS LAW INTERSECTION
Legal Analysis
Landis Barber
- Jan 11
- 1 min
Court Issues Ruling On USWNT’s Attorneys Fees
Last month, a California Federal District Court formally approved the settlement agreement reached between current and former players of...
Jonathan Trusz
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Trends of Foreign Ownership in Top Five Leagues
There has been a changing trend in the top five leagues of European football, and it has led to some major economic developments within...
Matthew Marino
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Cristiano Ronaldo is Now the Highest Paid Soccer Player Ever
After an interview with Piers Morgan criticizing Manchester United, Ronaldo terminated his contract with the club in November. This led...
Landis Barber
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
House of Representatives Passes Equal Pay for Team USA Act
The Equal Pay for Team USA Act (S. 2333) passed the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 350 to 59. Now the...
Bryce Goodwyn
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
One Big Step along The Path to Progress: A Brief Recap of USL League One’s Historic CBA
In November 2022, the United Soccer League (USL) and United Soccer League Players Association (USLPA) announced that they have achieved...
Bryce Goodwyn
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Current Status and Potential Implications of Mason Greenwood’s Legal Troubles
With the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar set to kick off in approximately one month, players from all 32 competing nations are...
Landis Barber
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
Former Player Hope Solo Objects To USSF Settlement
Former United States Women’s National Team goalkeeper Hope Solo objected to the settlement agreement reached between current and former...
Emlyn Goodman
- Sep 24, 2022
- 3 min
Tensions Arise between players and the Royal Spanish Football Federation
Given the history of Women’s sports around the world, it is likely no surprise to hear that there is often a feeling of mistrust between...
Bryce Goodwyn
- Sep 16, 2022
- 7 min
An Inside Look into The Life of Major League Soccer’s Legal Counsel – Nashville SC
For many attorneys and law students aspiring to utilize their legal degrees to work in the sports industry, an in-house position with a...
Bryce Goodwyn
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
Nastiness in Naples: Club President Issues Ultimatum to African Players
With the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup looming on the horizon, clubs around the world are faced with the anxiety-inducing reality of sending...
Bryce Goodwyn
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
FIFA’s Friendly Fire: Ukrainian Club Taking FIFA to Court over June Ruling
Since the outbreak of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, FIFA has attempted to demonstrate solidarity by assisting foreign nationals...
Mel Stack
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
Breaking Down the Legal Proceedings Surrounding the European Super League: Final Decision Expected
This past week in Luxembourg, Europe's highest judicial body, the European Union Court of Justice, heard legal arguments surrounding the...
Landis Barber
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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