Confederation News

Warner adds voice to call for salary cap
10/08/2009

Warner adds voice to call for salary cap

LONDON - FIFA Vice President and CONCACAF President Jack Warner added his voice to those calling for a salary cap in club soccer and a requirement that teams field players from their native country, noting that emergence of the European ... READ MORE >
CONCACAF launches redesigned Gold Cup Web site
07/01/2009

CONCACAF launches redesigned Gold Cup Web site

NEW YORK - The Gold Cup has a new Web site, GoldCup.org, with videos, polls, previews and more.The first phase of a redesign that next will include the CONCACAF Champions League and then the rest of CONCACAF.com, the new site has several... READ MORE >
Warner, Blazer re-elected to FIFA ExCo posts at CONCACAF Congress
06/01/2009

Warner, Blazer re-elected to FIFA ExCo posts at CONCACAF Congress

NEW YORK - President Jack Warner and General Secretary Chuck Blazer were re-elected to the FIFA Executive Committee at the XXVI CONCACAF Ordinary Congress in the Bahamas on Monday.Warner and Blazer ran without opposition and will return... READ MORE >
Honduras awarded third team in next season's Champions League
05/11/2009

Honduras awarded third team in next season's Champions League

NEW YORK -- Honduras will get a third team in next season's CONCACAF Champions League due to Belize not meeting the standards for an adequate stadium, the confederation's Executive Committee decided Monday.Tournament regulations require ... READ MORE >
James, Toye, Rocha to be enshrined in CONCACAF Hall of Fame
04/14/2009

James, Toye, Rocha to be enshrined in CONCACAF Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Nicaraguan Football Federation President Julio Rocha and former Jamaican federation head Anthony James have been selected along with retired CONCACAF executive Clive Toye for induction into the confederation's Hall of Fame. ... READ MORE >
Warner, Blazer both to return to FIFA Executive Committee for another four-year term each
04/07/2009

Warner, Blazer both to return to FIFA Executive Committee for another four-year term each

NEW YORK - CONCACAF President Jack Warner and General Secretary Chuck Blazer both will return to their seats on the FIFA Executive Committee for another four years, having been nominated without opposition to the world body's most powerf... READ MORE >
CONCACAF to get $10 million from FIFA for Central American, Caribbean league development
03/20/2009

CONCACAF to get $10 million from FIFA for Central American, Caribbean league development

NEW YORK - CONCACAF will receive $10 million from FIFA for development initiatives in Central America and the Caribbean, with the aim to strengthen and enhance the infrastructure of 11 fledgling leagues in the region. "Win in CON... READ MORE >
CFU introduces "Vision Caribe" to spark development in region
03/10/2009

CFU introduces "Vision Caribe" to spark development in region

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - With the notion that nothing is accomplished until it starts, the Caribbean Football Union has given its members a blueprint with targets to spur development of the game in the region. Specifying areas from p... READ MORE >
Warner calls on major clubs to assume larger responsibility
03/02/2009

Warner calls on major clubs to assume larger responsibility

BARCELONA, Spain -- CONCACAF President Jack Warner is calling on major soccer clubs in the world's most successful leagues to be more mindful of a societal responsibility. Warner, speaking as part of a panel discussion at the three-d... READ MORE >
Around CONCACAF: Spartan-like Crew Stadium has been cozy home for USA
02/03/2009

Around CONCACAF: Spartan-like Crew Stadium has been cozy home for USA

By Michael Lewis From the outside it looks like a giant toy construction set, but for the U.S. national team, it has been the coziest of homes. The team has thrived at Columbus Crew Soccer Stadium over the past decade. So,... READ MORE >