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The Major League Soccer Players Association serves as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for all current players in MLS. #20YearsofSolidarity
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@ us next time...
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The MLSPA supports the efforts of its fan/supporters' groups to overturn MLS's overly vague ban on "political" speech at MLS games. (1/2)
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...is that a charter flight? 🧐
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Statement from MLSPA Executive Director Bob Foose:
“On this tragic weekend, on behalf of all MLS players I want to express my full support for
@AleBedoya17
’s exercise of free speech. To paraphrase his post-game comments, before our members are soccer players, they are people.”
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As countless athletes have shown in the past several years, we all have a voice and should be empowered to use it to support inclusiveness and oppose those who attempt to silence opinion. Our supporters' groups are the backbone of our league and have our full support. (2/2)
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Good luck figuring out the spending rules.
Today,
@avant_forward
, the official credit card of
@MLS
, announced the availability of the co-branded MLS Forward Credit Card powered by Avant.
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NEWS: The MLSPA and MLS have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. Details to follow. MORE:
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Fact check
@thesoccerdon
: It is grossly inaccurate to say that players think that the current group of referees are doing a "good job."
In fact, players are very clear that the replacements are under-trained, lack experience and are not nearly at the level that a league of
Don Garber: MLS is ‘more than prepared’ to use replacement refs for as long as needed ⤵️
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Statement on Tim Howard Disciplinary Decision: "Tim takes responsibility for his actions, but MLS needs to do the same..."
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Under new CBA, players see significant improvements to free agency rights, increases in compensation & continued investment in growing the sport. MORE:
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Statement on MLS Players’ Ratification Vote:
Players are ready to play.
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At least 150, and potentially as many as 200 current MLS players qualify for & would like to take the B license course right now. Not one of them will be able to do so this year, which will be the 3rd consecutive year no B licenses are earned by 1st division players in the U.S.
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The MLSPA & MLS players stand in solidarity with our brothers in the
@MLBPA
. Make no mistake - the tactics & positions of MLB & MLB owners are as disingenuous as they are greedy. Players deserve a better deal & their unity & strength will prove to be the next step in getting one.
Statement from the Major League Baseball Players Association:
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Apoyamos a los futbolistas del Club Tiburones Rojos del Veracruz y
@AMFproMX
.✊🏼
#FutbolistasUnidos
#FutbolistasCNA
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We commend the
@nwsl_players
and
@USWNTPlayers
for their extraordinary efforts to hold
@ussoccer
and the
@NWSL
accountable. We stand with these courageous women in their fight to be treated with dignity and respect.
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MLS Players Union Statement regarding the travel ban by the White House
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Your teammates support you. Your opponents support you. Your PA supports you. Keep demonstrating. Keep speaking up.
@ReggieCannon15
"They don't understand why we're kneeling. They can't see the reason."
Reggie Cannon was left "hurt" and "disgusted" after boos were heard when players and officials knelt to protest against racial injustice before FC Dallas' match with Nashville...
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We are extremely disappointed in FC Cincinnati's attempt to void a valid and enforceable contract with
@TommyHeinemann
.
@USL
@fccincinnati
Here is our statement:
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"All players have every right to exercise their Constitutional rights and we will do everything in our power to defend those rights..."
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NEWS: Your favorite players 🔜
@play_eFootball
.
MLSPA +
@Konami
announce landmark video game agreement.
➡️
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"It is a fundamental truth in sports that the players are the game. Without them, there is no game. Yet time after time those who work in the management of the game fail to act to protect players."
Full statement:
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CBA negotiations underway. Players who are building the league deserve to be rewarded. Time for change.
#MLS
#OurLeague
#Unity2015
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Today, we join the soccer community in celebrating the life of Anton Walkes.
Anton will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. He will be remembered as a dedicated player and teammate, but most importantly as a father, son and friend.
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Hats off to Arthur Blank and the
@ATLUTD
organization for doing the right thing to take care of those who are so important to our league.
#OneMLSFamily
Arthur Blank will pay hourly employees who are off work because of coronavirus
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Statement on MLS decision to refuse to implement temporary concussions substitute trial.
The league’s lack of courage leaves us with an outdated model that fails to protect players from further injury & allows tradition to triumph over science.
More:
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This
#LaborDay
, we celebrate the strength and solidarity of our Members. The MLSPA is a diverse and united group dedicated to working together to create positive, lasting change for players. On the field they may be opponents, but off the field they make up one unified voice.
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Statement on yesterday's decision regarding the league's Code of Conduct policy:
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Like our players, we are deeply sickened by the continued inequality and violence around the country. We stand with all of those who have been subjected to unfair and unequal treatment because of the color of their skin. We must commit as a society to end this horrible cycle.
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“Ale poignantly voiced what so many Americans are feeling right now, which is enormous frustration at our elected leaders’ failure to act to protect their citizens.”
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A guy players think deserves some more recognition?
➡️
@darlingtonnagbe
(and don't forget
@MattPolster
and
@_BrianWhite42
either)
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If there's one thing guys agree on, it's that they don't want
@Lucazelarayan31
taking a free kick against their team. 👀
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If the Federation is going to continue to prioritize protecting its own over all else, then it’s time for an alternative coaching education program in this country.
@herculezg
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Competition between our clubs and Mexican clubs has the potential to build the sport over time. However, the league needs to properly address bonus structures, schedule congestion and travel conditions when developing new properties. ⬇️
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A leader on and off the field.
Throughout his career, Jeff was dedicated to working to protect and progress player rights. The impacts of his efforts will continue to bring positive change to this league and its players for years to come.
Thank you for everything👏
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This is not alright, alright, alright
@McConaughey
.
@AustinFC
is new to town. They’ve id me as an important member of our culinary community! I’ve been asked to provide days worth of work for an upcoming match. They are excited to compensate me through a “targeted marketing” push...
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We have been closely following the
@impactmontreal
24-hour travel debacle and have been in touch with players and MLS. These types of travel issues have a significant impact on safety and performance, which should be the top priority for everyone involved.
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We stand with
@ptpaplayers
as they work to protect the rights and interests of all current and future players. 🤝
BREAKING: Read
#PTPA
news.📰
Created by the players for the players, the PTPA movement has united & mobilized tennis players from around the globe in order to create transparency & fairness throughout decision-making in professional tennis.
Read 👀 ⬇️ Follow us for updates✅
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Orlando City GK Mason Stajduhar rings the bell to signify the end of his cancer treatments!
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"Players have a good understanding of what can drive the league forward." In 2003, players organized & started the process of regaining rights. Now, 15 years after the first CBA, learn more about their progress & what they are continuing to work toward:
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Players are not asking for special treatment other than adjusting the travel schedule of courses so they can take them. No lowering of standards, same curriculum, no cost break. The same course, just offered in a way that players can take it & succeed or fail on their own merits.
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And
@columbuscrew
advance! Congratulations to our guys on their impressive run to the Concacaf Champions Cup Final!
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👏
@LandonDonovan
said it perfectly: We have to speak. We have to act. We support Elijah Martin and Collin Martin.
There is no place in the game for hate speech. Referee needs to act. Coach needs to act. League needs to act.
Landon Donovan on why the team decided to forfeit tonight's match against Phoenix Rising FC.
#SDvPHX
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Last week of preseason meetings mood. 👍✌️🤟
Great to spend time with
@ATLUTD
!
#VoiceOfThePlayers
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This despite the fact that players have the time, access to facilities and access to Academy players to complete all of the required coursework.
In the words of the Federation’s head of coaching education, MLS players provide “no value” to their coaching programs.
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To anyone who believes it is acceptable to direct racist abuse at players, we want to be clear: you have no place in our game.
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
“so Allocation Money, right? it helps buy down the salaries of players who would otherwise be over the cap limit. but—stay with me here—there are two kinds: GAM and TAM. now, the difference...”
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3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and counting! Congratulations
@2Fast2Farrell
and
@Krowe210
on reaching 300 career MLS appearances. 👏
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The mosaic serves as an illustration of the collective strength that stems from the solidarity among MLSPA Members. We invite MLS fans to join us in showing support for players by sharing the image with
#IAmTheMLSPA
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Coming soon ➡️ MLSPA x
@splinterlands
MLSPA players to be included in
@GenesisLSoccer
, the flagship game of the leading blockchain company’s new sports gaming platform.
Read more:
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Home sweet home. 🏠 When players visit
@LAFC
and
@fccincinnati
they know the home crowds will be out in full force.
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We stand in solidarity with the
@CFLPA
as they continue their work to
#ProtectPlayers
and negotiate a fair CBA.
#TeamCFLPA
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The results are in. 📊
We surveyed players across the league on everything from the most underrated player to the most fashionable, best stadium environment and more.
Welcome to the first-ever Player Voices Poll.
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Proud to join the
@AFLCIO
Sports Council members this morning for a special Halloween picket with
@SAGAFTRA
.
#SAGAFTRAStrong
✊
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Players want to play.
#LetThemPlay
Statement from the Major League Baseball Players Association:
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For the second year in a row, players voted
@DiegoChara21
as the fittest player in the league 💪
@RussellCanouse
follows up in second along with strong new additions Alex Muyl and Nico Lodeiro.
#PlayerVoicesPoll
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No doubt about it, these two are difficult to beat.
According to the players,
@_milesrobinson_
and
@thewalkerzim
share the title of toughest defender.
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You won’t find him on Twitter or Instagram, but you will find him on Play by Players.
Jeff Larentowicz joins the podcast and walks
@bobbyboswell
through his 16 years in MLS.
🎧 Full episode:
Sneak preview of why you should never doubt Jeff ⤵️
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Time to talk stadiums and atmosphere 👀👀
Players believe gameday magic thrives at
@AustinFC
's Q2 🏟
#PlayerVoicesPoll
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"Every player is replaceable. Every record eventually gets broken. But the work that you can do off the field and the work that you can do in your community makes a hands-on difference.” -
@brad_stuver
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NEW: After eight years as a backup, Brad Stuver has played a leading role in
#VERDE
’s surge up the table, becoming a fan favorite, - and, perhaps most importantly, in the Austin community.
On MLS’s first Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award nominee:
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The list of players who are eligible for free agency entering the 2021-2022 offseason is now available.
There are currently 127 free-agency eligible players across MLS, a 149% increase from the same period two years earlier (2019-2020).
FULL LIST:
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Nous avons suivi de près la débâcle de voyage de l’
@impactmontreal
qui a duré 24 heures et sommes en contact avec les joueurs et la MLS.
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