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NYCFC stadium approved, EPL to get semi-automated offside, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks


Happy Friday! Thanks to Annie for taking the Kicks yesterday. Happy to return the favor today, so here we go!

NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field approved by NY City Council (ESPN)

The NYCFC stadium is a done deal. Now, they can get shovels in the ground and start building it.

Semi-automated offside technology approved by clubs for 2024-25 season (BBC)

The EPL will get semi-automated offside technology starting next season. Probably won’t help some of the more controversial calls they’ve had this season.

Press on comeback: The only promise I’ll make is that I’ll try (Pro Soccer Wire)

Christen Press is trying very hard to get back on the field. The key word, she says, is try. We’re hoping it can happen.

Peter Vermes & Sporting Kansas City: A relationship built on “valuable lessons” (MLS)

An inside look at Peter Vermes and his time at Sporting Kansas City.

Gotham FC’s 13-year-old trainee Mak Whitham is scoring goals and readying to go pro (The Athletic)

Gotham has a 13-year-old that may be making her debut soon. That’s wild, especially considering she couldn’t play any games that go after 6pm due to New Jersey’s child labor laws.

World in disbelief after Atalanta demolishes Liverpool at Anfield (Pro Soccer Wire)

Atalanta dropped the hammer on Liverpool, winning 3-0 at Anfield. It will be a tall task for Liverpool to come back in the 2nd leg.

Sheffield United: Blades will be deducted two points next time they play in Championship (BBC)

Whenever Sheffield United returns to the Championship, a 2 points deduction will be waiting for them. This comes after they defaulted on payments to other clubs.

Pat McAfee and the incredibly named The Concafa SC are in for TST 2024 (Pro Soccer Wire)

It’s really official now: TST has already jumped the shark.

Sergio Canales: From three ACL injuries to Spain’s national team and the Liga MX transfer record (The Athletic)

Sergio Canales has a wild career of ups and downs, but he has carved out a stellar role for Monterrey.

USMNT dual nationals: Which players top U.S. Soccer’s to-do list? (Pro Soccer Wire)

It’s a look at some of the dual nationals that could be in contention to eventually join the USMNT.

Enjoy the weekend!

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