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PDC joins U.S. Navy’s goodwill mission in Latin America, Caribbean

By: Chani Goering and Alison Somilleda Latin America and the Caribbean—At the invitation of U.S. Navy 4th Fleet and U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) joined Continuing Promise 2024, a humanitarian mission by the U.S. Navy that aims…

Concacaf and PIF announce partnership to further elevate football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean

Front row (L to R): Philippe Moggio (Concacaf General Secretary) and Kevin Foster (PIF Head of Corporate Affairs). Second row: Heidi Pellerano (Concacaf Chief Commercial Officer), Mohammed AlSayyad (PIF Head of Corporate Brand) and Jason Roberts (Concacaf Chief Football Development…

Cayman: Ministry of Health & Wellness Issues Advisory on Oropouche Virus

Grand Cayman, Friday, 9 August 2024-  The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has issued a warning that the risk of transmission of Oropouche Virus in Central and South America and the Caribbean is now of significant concern. Hence, the Ministry…

Concacaf confirms September schedule for 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Group Stage match

37 Group Stage matches will be played between September 4 and 10 Competition is scheduled for September, October, and November 2024 Tournament serves as qualifier for next summer’s 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Miami, FL (Thursday, August 8, 2024) – Concacaf has…

Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories – Israel Carries Out Deadly Airstrikes/Police Killing of Sonya Massey/US Declares Edmundo González Winner/ Surge of Far-Right Violence in Britain

– Israel Carries Out Series of Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon – Waves of Protests Follow Police Killing of Sonya Massey – Without Evidence, the U.S. Declares Edmundo González Winner of Venezuela’s Presidential Elections – Grassroots…

PAHO urges countries to strengthen prevention, surveillance and diagnosis of the Oropouche virus following its geographic spread and recent clinical findings       

Washington, DC, 2 August 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert calling on countries to strengthen surveillance and implementation of laboratory diagnosis of the Oropouche virus (OROV). The call follows a recent increase in cases, and spread…

Concacaf announces match schedule for 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship

Miami, FL (Tuesday, July 23, 2024) – Concacaf has announced the match schedule for the 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship. The fifth edition of the competition will be played from August 5-11, 2024, and feature a record 34 Concacaf Member Associations….

Copa final delayed after ticketless fans rush stadium gates

Soccer Football – Copa America 2024 – Final – Argentina v Colombia – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States – July 14, 2024 Empty seats in the stands are pictured as the match is delayed due to incidents outside…

“OECS Legends Documentary: Joseph Reds Perreira – The OECS Sports Desk” Premieres on YouTube

June 14, 2024 – As a testament to his years of dedication to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Sports Desk, Joseph “Reds” Perreira will be featured in a documentary commemorating the OECS 43rd anniversary. The documentary premiered on YouTube…

Concacaf announces schedule for inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup

Miami, FL (Wednesday, June 12, 2024) – Concacaf has announced the schedule for the 2024/25 Concacaf W Champions Cup Preliminary Round and Group Stage matches.  The competition’s inaugural edition will feature 11 clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean…