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The U.S. women's national team wants the U.S. Soccer Federation to repeal the anthem policy it instituted after Megan Rapinoe started kneeling during the "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The U.S. women's team also wants the federation to state publicly that the policy was wrong and issue an apology to the team's black players and supporters.
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"Further, we believe the Federation should lay out its plans on how it will now support the message and movement...
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Gladbach leapfrog Leverkusen to move into fourth despite their disappointing goalless draw vs. Werder Bremen. United States international Fabian Johnson will leave Borussia Monchengladbach after six years, the club's sporting executive Max Eberl has confirmed.
Munich-born Johnson, 32, joined Gladbach from Hoffenheim in 2014. A versatile player, he has made 140 competitive appearances for the Foals in various positions out wide. But injuries have limited his time on the pitch to just seven appearances this term and the club will now let his contract run down.
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The U.S. Soccer Federation's board of directors is considering the possible repeal of its policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem, according to multiple sources.
At the urging of USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone, the board will meet via conference call Tuesday to discuss the policy, sources said. The board probably will take a formal vote Friday.
If the board votes to repeal the policy, it would take effect immediately, but it would still have to be voted on at...
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Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong explains why there is a "disconnect" when it comes to diversity in MLS.
ESPN's Jon Champion explains how relieved he was to hear Major League Soccer is now set to resume.
Ale Moreno warns that when MLS returns, players are more likely to be in preseason than midseason form. The U.S. Soccer Federation's (USSF) board of directors is considering the possible repeal of its policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem, according to multiple sources.
At the urging of USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone, the board will meet via conference call Tuesday to discuss the policy, sources said. The board probably will take a formal vote Friday.
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DeAndre Yedlin shares a message from his grandfather, saying he'd fear for Yedlin's life in the United States.