Blackletter

U.S. Soccer, FIFA Must face Anti-Trust Lawsuit


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A promoter's lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation can proceed toward trial after a lower-court judge had thrown it out, a federal appeals court ruled recently. In its refusal, the USSF had cited a 2018 FIFA policy that its ruling council "emphasized the sporting principle that official league matches must be played within the territory of the respective member association."

Today Tom Dunlap provide's details about U.S. Soccer and FIFA's pending Anti-Trust lawsuit. He discusses why it is needed, how it will effect FIFA soccer leagues, and the difference between European and American soccer leagues.

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BlackletterBy Thomas Dunlap

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