MLS commissioner Don Garber softens on pro/rel: 'Never say never' - ESPN
WASHINGTON — MLS commissioner Don Garber won't rule out adopting relegation and promotion while making clear such a decision is years or decades away.
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From hosts to contenders: Qatar aim to prove credentials at 2026 World Cup
Dec 4 : - Qatar will enter Friday’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington with renewed purpose, determined to show that their debut in 2022 was the beginning of a lasting football journey rather than a one-off showcase.
Morocco look to youth and experience to prove Qatar World Cup success was no fluke
Dec 4 : Morocco head into Friday’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington brimming with confidence, determined to build on their trailblazing run to the semi-finals in Qatar 2022 and prove their rise is no accident.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy clears concussion protocol - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy cleared concussion protocol Thursday, his final step in returning to the starting lineup in time for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders.
Source: Former Angels manager Washington joins Giants staff - ESPN
Former Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants' coaching staff, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
FIFA eyes referee body cams and faster offside calls for 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 : FIFA is weighing up the introduction of new refereeing technologies and stricter timekeeping rules at the 2026 World Cup as it looks to build on trials conducted at this year's Club World Cup in the United States, senior officials said on the eve of the World Cup draw.
Saudi Arabia dream big for 2026 World Cup
Dec 4 : Saeed Al-Owairan’s breathtaking solo goal against Belgium at the 1994 World Cup – a 70-metre run past five defenders that sealed Saudi Arabia’s place in the last 16 – remains the Kingdom’s proudest football memory.
NWSLPA files grievance against league in Trinity Rodman contract offer - ESPN
The National Women's Soccer League Players Association has filed a grievance against the NWSL arguing that the league violated terms of the collective bargaining agreement when it vetoed the Washington Spirit's record-setting contract offer to star forward Trinity Rodman.