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    HS SOCCER: MHS girls host OHS in play-in game

    The Midland High girls soccer team will need to win one more match against a District 2-6A rival if it wants a return trip to the playoffs.

    The Lady Bulldogs will host Odessa High in a District 2-6A play-in game at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Astound Broadband Stadium as the winner will go into the playoffs as the fourth seed. The loser of the match will end its season.

    MHS (10-11-3, 3-6-1-0, 11 points in district) and OHS (7-11-3, 3-5-0-2, 11 points) finished the regular season tied for fourth. The Lady Bulldogs fell to Odessa Permian, 2-1, at home on Friday, while Odessa High defeated Legacy, 4-0, to force the tie.

    The teams split in the regular season with MHS winning the first meeting, 3-0, on Feb. 10, and then OHS winning rematch, 2-1, in Midland on March 3.

    MHS coach Rafael Gonzalez knows that his team has to find way to capitalize more on its opportunities if it’s to have a chance at winning.

    Against Permian, the Lady Bulldogs got an early goal from Hannah Johnson but couldn’t add on to it. That cost them as Permian answered later in the first half and then got the winning goal from Anai Lopez with 20:04 remaining in the match.

    “Trying to find more goals has been the story of our district play,” Gonzalez said. “We’ve had plenty of opportunities, but it’s just a matter of finding the back of the net.”

    The winner of this match will have to go to El Paso to play the District 1 winner in the bi-district round, which is March 23-25. Franklin currently leads District 1 by one game with two to play.

    MHS BOYS TURN

    FOCUS TO PLAYOFFS

    The Midland High boys soccer team is turning its focus to making a playoff run after Odessa Permian spoiled its perfect season with a 2-1 victory at Astound Broadband Stadium on Friday night.

    Permian (14-8-1, 4-3-1-2, 16 points in district), which was fighting for second place in District 2-6A, controlled most of the match against the district champion Bulldogs (17-1, 9-1-0-0). MHS didn’t get a goal until the final seconds from Aden Hendricks.

    “They came out and were playing faster and more physical,” said MHS coach Jason Bush about Permian. “We were playing more to their game than how we play. It’s just proof that you have to bring it every night, every game and be 100 percent, because if you don’t, teams like that are going to beat you.

    “I don’t think we let down because we had district already won. We were still trying to win out.”

    The two goals are the most MHS has allowed in a match all season as the Bulldogs have only given up six goals all year.

    The loss certainly doesn’t spoil what has to be one of the best regular seasons in the program’s history.

    The Bulldogs will next host the bi-district round of the playoffs, which will be March 23-25, against the No. 4 seed out of District 1 in El Paso. MHS should know by the end of the week who its opponent will be as District 1 still has two matches left to play and a few teams still fighting for a playoff spot.

    “We will practice a little bit (this week), get some time off and get away from it, and then come back refreshed,” Bush said. “We’ll fix the mistakes we were making and then do what we have to do to be ready for whoever we’re playing in the playoffs.”

    LHS BOYS FINISH

    AS NO. 3 SEED

    The Legacy boys soccer team finished as the No. 3 seed out District 2-6A and will have to go on the road for the first round of the playoffs.

    The Rebels (8-8-1, 3-4-2-1, 14 points) finished the regular season last Friday with a 3-2 loss at Odessa High. With Permian pulling off a 2-1 upset of district champion Midland High, LHS fell back to the third-place spot.

    Matthew Gutierrez scored off an assist by Landon Howard, while AB Baeza added a goal with an assist by Tucker Tranum for LHS.

    LHS, which is making its second straight playoff appearance, will play at the No. 2 seed out of District 1, which still has two matches left in the regular season. The bi-district round takes place March 23-25.

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    Huge week ahead for District 13-6A boys soccer playoff contenders

    It’s a big week for soccer, and not just because Season 3 of Ted Lasso premieres on Wednesday.

    Down to the final week of the regular season, just five points separate second place and fifth place in District 13-6A.

    With just one game left on the schedule for second place Grand Oaks and two games apiece for Conroe and College Park – both tied for third place – and fourth place Caney Creek, the final three playoff games hang in the balance.

    It’s been musical chairs over the past month or so for the four programs as each has either held second place or been on the outside looking in at different times.

    Here’s a quick guide to how things shape up for each contender in the league.

    1. The Woodlands (13-0-2 – 41 Points)

    Things are cut and dry for the already-crowned District 13-6A champions.

    The Highlanders round out the regular season Tuesday night at seventh place and out of playoff contention Willis.

    Coming off its run to the state final four last April, The Woodlands clinched the district title back on March 3 against Cleveland.

    The Highlanders recently played to a 1-1 draw with Caney Creek this past Friday.

    The Woodlands will be able to rest its legs some as bi-distrct doesn’t start until March 23 at the earliest.

    2. Grand Oaks (9-3-3 – 30 Points)

    Speaking of rested legs, Grand Oaks will be doing just that Tuesday night.

    The Grizzlies are off on their bye before traveling to Cleveland Friday night.

    Grand Oaks is in the driver’s seat in second place, but haven’t technically clinched a playoff spot as its five points ahead of fifth place Caney Creek.

    Grand Oaks won a thriller this past Friday night and earned a massive three points on the road at playoff-contending Conroe. Nathaniel Velasquez netted a hat trick to lift Grand Oaks from a 2-0 deficit for a 3-2 win over the Tigers.

    Grand Oaks is seeking its second-ever playoff berth.

    T3. Conroe (8-4-2 – 26 Points)

    Conroe took a tough loss at home Friday night to Grand Oaks but are still in the mix to extend its playoff streak to three straight seasons.

    The Tigers play winless Cleveland on the road Tuesday night and will need all three points on the win to keep pace. 

    After Tuesday, Conroe will host College Park in what could be a massive match with high stakes for both teams.

    Conroe beat the Cavaliers 4-3 back on Feb. 13.

    T3. College Park (8-4-2 – 26 Points)

    On Friday night, College Park won a big 4-3 decision over Oak Ridge. That not only kept the Cavaliers in contention, but it eliminated another threat in the War Eagles.

    The Cavaliers will face eighth place New Caney at home Tuesday night before heading up I-45 to play Conroe.

    The Cavaliers have won four out of five with arguably their biggest win coming against Caney Creek on Feb. 28.

    College Park is seeking its eighth consecutive playoff appearance dating back to 2015.

    5. Caney Creek (7-3-4 – 25 Points)

    The Panthers sit five points from being tied for second and are currently one point out of making the postseason.

    This week, the Panthers play two teams who are lower than them in the district standings.

    Caney Creek hosts Oak Ridge in its las home game of the season Tuesday night.. The War Eagles are in sixth and seven points behind Caney Creek. The Panthers defeated the War Eagles 4-1 on Feb. 10.

    From there, head coach Andrew McGregor’s squad travels to eighth place New Caney on Friday. 

    Caney Creek enters the week unbeaten in seven of its last eight games (lone loss to College Park).

    The Panthers, new to Class 6A, reached the playoffs the past five seasons in Class 5A.

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    Milan smider føring og halter efter

    Salernitana overraskede ved at spille 1-1 med AC Milan, som jagter en topplacering i Serie A.

    Med mesterskabet uden for rækkevidde jagter AC Milan for tiden andenpladsen i den italienske Serie A.

    Men mandag aften led det forsvarende mesterholds forhåbninger et knæk, da det smed point hjemme mod bundholdet Salernitana.

    AC Milan vs. Salernitana

    1–1

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    Olivier Giroud bragte ellers Milan planmæssigt foran, men en udligning til slutresultatet 1-1 efter pausen forpurrede værternes jagt på tre point.

    AC Milan er på fjerdepladsen i den bedste italienske fodboldrække efter 26 kampe. Der er to point op til Inter på andenpladsen og hele 20 op til førerholdet Napoli.

    Salernitana er på 16.-pladsen og kæmper fortsat for overlevelse.

    Serie A

    Serie A
    Position Holdnavn K V U T F I +/- P
    1 SSC Napoli 26 22 2 2 60 16 +44 68
    2 Inter 26 16 2 8 47 30 +17 50
    3 Lazio 26 14 7 5 41 19 +22 49
    4 AC Milan 26 14 6 6 43 33 +10 48
    5 Roma 26 14 5 7 35 25 +10 47
    6 Atalanta 26 12 6 8 42 30 +12 42

    Kjær på bænken

    Den danske landstræner Kasper Hjulmand udtager tirsdag landsholdet til de kommende EM-kvalifikationskampe, og spørgsmålet er, om forsvarsveteranen Simon Kjær er med i truppen.

    I hvert fald tilbragte Kjær endnu en kamp på bænken for Milan, som dominerede første halvleg.

    Værterne kom frem til flere gode forsøg, men det mest bemærkelsesværdige var et saksespark fra Olivier Giroud, der sendte kuglen lige over mål på akrobatisk vis.

    Med få minutter til pausen havde Salernitana en friløber, som Boulaye Dia slet ikke fik nok ud af, og så slog Giroud til.

    Angriberen pandede bolden i mål på et hjørnespark og sendte Milan til pausen med 1-0.

    Boulaye Dia fik revanche for sin sløje aktion i første halvleg ved at sparke et indlæg i nettet i helt fri position efter en time.

    Milan troede kort efter, at et straffespark var vejen til tre point, men dommeren ændrede mening efter at have set forseelsen igennem og ændrede sin egen dom.

    41-årige Zlatan Ibrahimovic, der for nylig gjorde comeback efter en lang skadespause, kom ind fra bænken og forsøgte at skabe ravage i feltet.

    Det brændte da også på i gæsternes forsvar mod slutningen, men det blev ved en – for AC Milans vedkommende – skuffende pointdeling.

    How to watch Champions League Soccer from anywhere for free | Digital Trends

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    By Lucas Coll

    Soccer fans around the world are tuning into the 2022-2023 season of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club soccer tournament. The tournament, now in its 68th season, features the best clubs from Europe competing for the prestigious championship. With champion Real Madrid defending their record-setting win streak this year, fans won’t want to miss any of the action. In the U.S., there’s only one platform that offers a complete Champions League live stream for every single game, but there are several other live TV streaming services that include CBS Sports for watching select TV broadcast games. Below, we’ve laid out all the ways that soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Champions League, including some ways to do so for free. Read on to discover how to watch the Champions League so you can catch all the exciting soccer action from wherever you are.

    Watch the Champions League on Paramount Plus

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    American soccer fans who want to watch every single Champions League soccer game will have to sign up for Paramount Plus, the online streaming platform from CBS. CBS has the broadcasting rights to Champions League soccer in the U.S., and its premium streaming app is the only venue that offers every Champions League live stream, making it a must-have for die-hard soccer fans. In addition to live coverage of every match, Paramount Plus also provides access to a large library of on-demand shows and movies, including original content like Star Trek: Picard and Yellowstone. It’s also home to blockbuster movies like Top Gun Maverick and some additional live TV programming. New subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial to test out the service before committing to a subscription. After the trial is up, Paramount Plus is very affordable way to watch every Champions League live stream at just $5 per month or $50 per year. Showtime is available for an extra fee, as well.

    Watch the Champions League on FuboTV

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    FuboTV is a live TV streaming service tailor-made for cord-cutting sports fans. It $75/month “Pro” plan offers more than 150 live TV channels, including numerous sports networks like ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports. That means that FuboTV offers select Champions League soccer games for live streaming, but not all of them — you’ll still need Paramount+ for that. And in addition to soccer, FuboTV has coverage of other popular sports like football, basketball, and baseball. They also have news outlets such as CNBC, MSNBC, and Fox News, as well as popular entertainment channels like AMC, Bravo, and FX. FuboTV is one of a shrinking number of streaming services offering a free trial, too, and new subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day trial to test out the service before committing.

    Watch the Champions League on Hulu with Live TV

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    Soccer fans looking to replace cable TV with an all-in-one streaming bundle should check out Hulu with Live TV, which is our own favorite. CBS is included in its lineup of 85+ live TV channels, although again, not all Champions League matches are available via CBS Sports. Nevertheless, Hulu with Live TV is a fantastic cord-cutting package that provides access to popular TV channels, including sports networks like ESPN, Fox Sports, and NBC Sports. In addition to its live TV programming, Hulu with Live TV also includes Hulu’s vast collection of on-demand shows and movies, plus Disney+ for everything Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. It also includes ESPN+ for even more sports content, which covers UFC fights and pay-per-views. If you’re a sports fan looking for a comprehensive TV streaming bundle that includes live sports, on-demand shows, and movies, Hulu with Live TV is an excellent option and a solid value at $70 per month.

    Watch the Champions League on YouTube TV

    YouTube TV on Roku.
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    Another option for soccer fans looking to watch select Champions League games is YouTube TV, but as with the other live TV streaming services on this list, not all matches are available for streaming. YouTube TV includes CBS Sports in its 100+ channel package, along with other popular sports channels like ESPN, Fox, and NBC. YouTube TV also offer news channels like CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, as well as popular entertainment channels like AMC, FX, and USA. You can have six accounts and three simultaneous streams per household, and you also get unlimited cloud DVR, as well. What’s more is that YouTube TV currently has the most generous free trial offer of all these streaming services, letting new subscribers take advantage of a 14-day free trial to test it out before committing. After your trial, YouTube TV plans start at $65 per month.

    Watch the Champions League from abroad with a VPN

    NordVPN company name and logo, blue mountain peaks against a white circle on a blue background.

    American soccer fans who are traveling or living abroad can still watch Champions League soccer games via any of these services with a little help from a virtual private network. With a VPN, users can connect to a server in the U.S. and access region-restricted streaming content as if they were back at home. NordVPN ranks at the top of our list of the best VPN services for providing a fast and reliable connection, which makes it an excellent choice for streaming live sports without interruptions. NordVPN boasts an impressive selection of servers spread across many countries, giving you a wide range of options for connecting and accessing content from abroad. It’s easy enough to use, too: Simply sign up, install the NordVPN app on your devices, log in, select a server in the U.S., and you’re ready to access the Champions League live stream from one of the above platforms.

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    Tony Yoka vs Carlos Takam live stream: watch the boxing live

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    This fight will be very important for Tony Yoka, who was once looked to have a fantastic career ahead of him before that was cast into doubt by his loss last year to Martin Bakole. As such, Yoka is likely looking to put on a performance during this 10-round fight against Carlos Takam, who, while not being the freshest fighter, is a 2004 Olympic contender. In fact, in Takam’s most recent fight, he forced Arslanbek Makhmudov to go ten rounds, ending his knock-out streak in an impressive performance.

    The matchup between the two was supposed to happen before, but Yoka backed out due to an injury, so we’re looking forward to seeing how this match plays out!
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    HBO made a The Last of Us behind-the-scenes special — here’s when you can watch it

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    It’s safe to say that after eight stellar episodes, The Last of Us is one of the best shows of 2023. From its effortless world-building to its subtle and layered character development, the show has impressed critics and audiences alike with its excellent storytelling. The show has broken the video game curse and become the rare adaptation that matched the high quality of its source material. And since The Last of Us is one of the most acclaimed video games of all time, that’s no small feat.

    While some people may be sad that the first season is ending, they will have more to look forward to. A second season has already been given the green light but that’s still at least a couple of years away. In the meantime, HBO is offering up an immediate treat for fans: a behind-the-scenes special. The making of The Last of Us will air soon on HBO, but when can people watch it and what is it about? With The Last of Us episode 9 about to air, we have all the answers for you.
    When can you watch the Making of The Last of Us?

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    The Last of Us episode 9 release date, time, channel, and plot

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    The end is here…at least for now. The Last of Us has been one of the biggest hits of 2023 so far. With viewership increasing by the millions with each episode, the show has already achieved something truly rare in entertainment: it’s a video game adaptation that doesn’t suck.

    Eight episodes have been released so far, and if you want to find all the information on The Last of Us episode 9 — including the release date, time, channel, plot synopsis, cast, runtime, and trailer — you’ve come to the right place, as the season finale airs today.
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    U.S. Soccer investigation: Gregg Berhalter eligible to keep USMNT job after

    Following the investigation into past misconduct by former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter, he remains a candidate to coach the team, U.S Soccer announced on Monday. The federation made the announcement while also declaring the conclusion of the investigation by Alston & Bird, who were also asked to expand the investigation into potential inappropriate behavior toward U.S. Soccer officials and staff in relation to former USMNT midfielder Claudio Reyna, the father of Borussia Dortmund and USMNT midfielder Gio Reyna. 

    Berhalter’s contract expired at the end of December, and assistant manager Anthony Hudson has been serving as an interim manager since then. The initial investigation was due to a domestic incident between Berhalter and his now wife Rosiland Berhalter in 1992.

    “Given the investigators’ conclusion that there is no legal impediment to employing him, Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to serve as head coach of the men’s national team,” a statement released by U.S. Soccer said.

    This doesn’t mean that Berhalter will be the coach of the national team as the search to hire a new sporting director is still ongoing. But it does mean that Berhalter can remain a candidate.

    According to the statement from U.S. Soccer, the report does also identify a need to revisit policies concerning appropriate parental communication with staff at the national team level. That finding comes after Claudio and Danielle Reyna, Gio Reyna’s parents brought the domestic incident to U.S Soccer’s attention after their son Gio was struggling for playing time at the World Cup. The conduct around those communications was also looked at and showed that Claudio Reyna had a pattern of reaching out to U.S. Soccer officials over a six-year period about the treatment of his children. 

    During the World Cup, both parents suggested that they had damaging information about Berhalter which was in reference to the domestic incident, but apparently things began before that. No criminal laws were violated during their communications nor were any U.S. Soccer or SafeSport rules violated, but, according to the investigation, Reyna may have violated FIFA regulations due to FIFA code applying to all officials and players. During his time as sporting director of New York City FC and Austin FC, Claudio Reyna would have been considered an official.

    “Information obtained during the investigation suggests that Mr. Reyna participated in conduct in which he attempted to influence U.S. Soccer officials’ decisions related to his children,” the report said. “We were informed that Mr. Reyna voiced periodic complaints to U.S. Soccer officials and staff beginning in or around 2016 through the 2022 World Cup. Information obtained during the investigation suggests that Mr. Reyna may have used his status as arguably one of the best soccer players in the United States, while also serving in a position that constitutes an ‘official,’ as that term is defined under the FIFA Code of Ethics, to attempt to influence decisions by U.S. Soccer officials and staff concerning his children.”

    One of those contacts in 2018 saw Reyna request a male ref for a game that Gio Reyna was involved in, according to the findings. In an email, he stated that the field, the female ref and more were embarrassing and that male refs need to oversee matches like that one. Former U.S. Soccer sporting director Earnie Stewart informed the investigation team that Reyna began making complaints to him in November of 2019 during the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

    Reyna has already stepped down as sporting director at Austin FC.

    Chloe Kane Named UAB Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach – UAB Athletics

    03/13/2023 04:01:00 PM | Women’s Soccer

    BIRMINGHAM – UAB Women’s Soccer head coach Lisa Mann has announced that Chloe Kane will be the Blazers’ assistant coach.
     
    “We are delighted to add Chloe to our coaching staff,” said Mann. “Chloe came very highly recommended by coaches we have great respect for. We have no doubt she will bring qualities that help elevate our program and players to higher levels, as we transition into the AAC”.
     
    Kane arrives in Birmingham after spending the last two years as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Smith College, Northampton, Mass. Throughout her time at Smith, she trained both field players and goalkeepers, assisted with recruiting and was involved in administrative aspects of the program. She will earn a Master’s in Exercise and Sport Studies in May 2023.
     
    A native of Morecambe, England, Kane is a current member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 program. She currently holds her D-License from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
     
    A 2021 graduate of Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Ind, she played goalkeeper for the Saints and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Prior to Holy Cross, Kane spent two years at Ancilla College in Plymouth, Ind., where she completed her Associates Degree in Sports Management and served as the Women’s Soccer team captain.
     
    Kane has also coached at Michiana Echo Soccer Club in Indiana and worked as the Goalkeeper Coach for the Midwest Select Muskrats in their inaugural WPSL season in 2022.
     

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    Parsippany Soccer Star Invited To International Tour

    PARSIPPANY, NJ – Dylan Mazzarella has been invited by US Club Soccer on the 2023 id2 National Selection International Tour to England, which will be held March 30 through April 11.

    Mazzarella is a student at Central Middle School and will be attending Delbarton School in the fall.

    Established in 2004, US Club Soccer’s id2 National Identification and Development Program provides an opportunity for the country’s elite youth soccer players to be identified and developed, and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer’s National Team programs, according to their website.

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    The 2023 id2 National Selection International Tour officially begins March 30 with a two-day domestic camp in New Jersey before traveling to London and Manchester for an immersive experience of training, competition, and culture.

    The tour, which concludes on April 11, represents the final progression of the current id2 age group cycle, targeting players born in 2009.

    Find out what’s happening in Parsippanywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

    Eighteen boys and 18 girls were selected from id2 National Training Camps held in Florida and California over the past two months. This is the first time US Club Soccer is taking the id2 National Selection girl’s team overseas; previous years, the girls participated in a domestic camp alongside the ECNL.

    For the id2 National Selection boys team, the tradition of foreign competition continues, and this year’s roster joins an elite community of alumni, including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Tim Weah.

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    Se AGF sikre sig plads i top-6 med langskudsperle

    Mikkel Duelund fik sat gang i AGF i kampen mod Randers med et langskud.

    Det var et opgør om at ende i top-6, der i dag udspillede sig i Randers mellem de lyseblå fra Randers FC og naboen mod syd AGF.

    Det blev et opgør der ikke bliver husket for det gode spil, og en bane, der heller ikke indbød til den helt store tiki-taka-oplevelse.

    Til gengæld var det masser af fight, og lige inden pausen kunne Mikkel Duelund sende AGF mod slutspillet med den perle af et langskudsmål du kan se ovenover.

    I anden halvleg fik Randers målmand Patrik Carlgren nedlagt Patrick Mortensen i feltet, og på det efterfølgende straffespark måtte Randers indkassere endnu et mål.

    I det 87. minut reducerede Randers FC til slutstillingen 2-1.

    Resultatet betyder at AGF nu er sikre på en plads i slutspillet inden sidste spillerunde i grundspillet, hvor klubben øjeblikkeligt befinder sig på fjerdepladsen med 32 point.

    Det var også en flok glade AGF-spillere der efter kampen kunne fejre sejren sammen med de mange tilrejsende fans på udebaneafsnittet.

    Alt håb er dog ikke ude for Randers, der stadig kan sikre sig en plads i den fine halvdel i sidste runde mod AaB.

    U.S. Soccer Report Finds Gio Reyna’s Parents Tried to Undermine Coach Gregg Berhalter

    An independent report found that Claudio Reyna and Danielle Egan, both former players, revealed an abuse allegation against the U.S. men’s coach in response to their son’s lack of playing time.

    Gregg Berhalter was coach of the U.S. men’s team during the 2022 World Cup.

    Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi/Associated Press

    An independent investigation commissioned by U.S. Soccer has found that the family of star men’s national team member Gio Reyna tried to dissuade the federation from renewing U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter in the job.

    The report, published Monday, examines the bizarre fallout from Berhalter’s decision to bench Gio Reyna, one of the team’s up and coming talents, at the 2022 World Cup. Reyna’s parents—the former U.S. men’s captain Claudio Reyna and former women’s national team player Danielle Egan—were upset about Gio’s lack of playing time in Qatar and resented Berhalter’s revelation after the tournament that the problem had been Gio’s attitude. 

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    Controversial Lease Of Public Housing Land To Pro Soccer Team Finalized With Federal Approval

    NEAR WEST SIDE — The Chicago Housing Authority has finalized its deal to lease public housing land to the Chicago Fire pro soccer team despite pushback from concerned neighbors and housing activists.

    Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced Monday that the Housing Authority and Chicago Fire soccer team signed a lease for at least the next four decades after the federal government signed off on the deal earlier this month. The signing was not on the mayor’s public schedule or part of a public event.

    The pro soccer team plans to build a new training facility on the site. Before the agreement, the land had long been set aside for new housing, much of it for low-income residents.

    Officials said the deal is expected to bring the Chicago Housing Authority at least $40 million over the next 40 years, which the agency has pledged to invest in housing. But the fine print of the lease shows that the total figure is not set in stone, since future rent payments could vary depending on inflation and renegotiations. The lease also includes provisions that could extend the deal another 20 years, to six decades in all.

    “The Chicago Fire, one of our city’s greatest sports teams, deserves to have a high-quality training facility that not only meets their needs but fosters the growth of talented athletes,” Lightfoot said in a news release. “This potential new facility will both fulfill this need and provide the surrounding West Side community with job opportunities, recreational activities, and community gathering spaces. Additionally, the millions of dollars in rental income generated by this project will support the CHA’s efforts to rehabilitate and build affordable housing in the surrounding areas.” 

    But some residents and housing advocates have criticized the plan as another failure by the Housing Authority to produce housing it has promised for more than two decades.

    The 23.3 acres of land is bounded by Roosevelt Road, Ashland Avenue, 14th Street and Loomis Street on the city’s Near West Side. The site was once part of the Addams, Brooks, Loomis and Abbott developments — together known as the ABLA Homes. As the Housing Authority demolished hundreds of units at ABLA in the early 2000s, it vowed to replace them with more than 2,400 units of improved affordable and mixed-use housing, including for displaced residents. But so far the agency is hundreds of units short of those promises.

    City Council approved the zoning for the deal in September with pushback from some alderpeople and affordable housing activists. 

    Just last week, neighbors staged a protest outside the Chicago office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development asking the federal agency to halt the sale — despite a history of the department routinely approving Chicago Housing Authority land sales.

    Documents show HUD gave the Housing Authority approval in a March 6 letter. The letter mostly repeated the mayor’s and Housing Authority’s arguments that the deal would generate money that could be used for housing and other community improvements.

    RELATED: The Chicago Housing Authority Keeps Giving Up Valuable Land While HUD Rubber-Stamps The Deals

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    Don Washington and other housing advocates gather outside the Chicago satellite office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development March 8, 2023 to ask the department to stop the city leasing public housing land to a pro sports team.

    The Fire has released plans to build a 53,000 square-foot, two-story performance center, two-and-a-half hybrid grass pitches and three synthetic turf pitches, according to the city’s news release.

    The team has also discussed starting a youth mentorship program and an after-school soccer training academy.

    “Being a part of and giving back to Chicago is at the heart of the Chicago Fire Football Club ethos, and we are excited to put down roots on the Near West Side in the Roosevelt Square community,” said Chicago Fire FC owner Joe Mansueto in the news release.

    “The development of our new facility will provide a state-of-the-art training environment for our players, coaches, and sporting staff. Our facility will also serve as a community programming home to the next generation of Chicagoans, bringing our city together through the sport of soccer.”

    Lightfoot, Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) and Housing Authority CEO Tracey Scott have pushed the project for more than a year, claiming it will bring in additional funds for the Housing Authority to built and improve housing and provide an economic boost to the area.

    But until the Monday announcement that the deal was done, the city and HOusing Authority had kept the exact terms of the lease secret.

    The lease, now posted on the Chicago Housing Authority’s website, spells out that the agency will receive $8 million in payments over the next decade, at least half of which will go toward green space, new parking and other improvements in the area near the leased land. In addition, the Fire will make rent payments that start at $750,000 a year and then vary based on inflation and future appraisals. If the Fire sells naming rights to the new facility, it can keep the proceeds.

    Officials said Monday that construction on the site is expected to begin this spring.

    The proposed Chicago Fire facility isn’t the only project on the Addams, Brooks, Loomis and Abbott Homes sites.

    In September, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the National Public Housing Museum, a project that’s been in the works for 15 years to renovate the last remaining building from Jane Addams Home at 1322 W. Taylor St. It’s expected to open this fall.

    The museum will use oral histories, art, photography and more to preserve the stories to come out of public housing in Chicago, reshaping the narrative of what public housing is and informing discussion on housing policies, museum leaders have said.

    It will also have 15 mixed-income apartments from a partnership with the city housing agency and developer Related Midwest.

    And in January, construction began on the next phase of the Roosevelt Square development — 222 new apartments and 184 rehabbed apartments in the ABLA area. The new apartments will be in three mid-rise buildings at 1002 S. Racine Ave., 1257 W. Roosevelt Road and 1357 W. Roosevelt Road with studios to three-bedroom apartments.

    This project phase of Roosevelt Square is expected to wrap by 2024.

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