MLS Incorporating Video Review
Starting August 5th, Major League Soccer will be implementing Video Review in all its matches.
The traditional four-person officiating crew now consists of a fifth Video Assistant Referee (VAR) who will have access to all camera angles and video replays to either uphold or reverse controversial referee decisions made in real time.
Read: MLS To Implement VAR August 5th
2017 Tournament Of Nations
The United States will host the first ever Tournament of Nations competition beginning this week in Seattle, Washington. The inaugural competition features four of the world’s top women’s soccer nations: USA, Australia, Brazil, and Japan.
Seven Orlando Pride players will represent their countries during this year’s Tournament of Nations.
USA - Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger
Brazil - Marta, Camila, Monica
Australia - Alanna Kennedy, Steph Catley
Read: Tournament of Nations: Why You Should Watch
Redding, Dikwa Part Of USL’s 20 Under 20
Orlando City SC players Tommy Redding and Albert Dikwa have been named to a select list featuring the top young soccer talent in the country. The United Soccer League recently announced its second edition of the “20 Under 20” - a list of the best players who have seen USL action this season 20 years of age or younger.
