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Legal Analysis


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...
Landis Barber
Jan 11, 20231 min read


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...
Jonathan Trusz
Jan 11, 20233 min read


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...
Matthew Marino
Jan 8, 20232 min read


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...
Landis Barber
Dec 28, 20222 min read


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
Dec 21, 20224 min read


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...
Bryce Goodwyn
Oct 20, 20223 min read


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...
Landis Barber
Oct 19, 20222 min read


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...
Emlyn Goodman
Sep 24, 20223 min read


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
Sep 16, 20227 min read


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
Aug 10, 20224 min read


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...
Bryce Goodwyn
Jul 22, 20223 min read


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...
Mel Stack
Jul 19, 20224 min read


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
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