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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addresses FIFA leadership issues

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addresses FIFA leadership issues
Summary

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman expressed support for Concacaf's opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's privatization proposal during a press conference in New York. U.S. Soccer will discuss its stance on FIFA's leadership at a board meeting next month. With Infantino's proposal withdrawn amid widespread rejection, discussions around the future of FIFA and the importance of women's soccer in leadership considerations are expected to take center stage. Berman emphasized the need for prioritizing women's soccer and balancing club and country relationships as essential topics for the NWSL moving forward.

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  • •Berman supports Concacaf's rejection of Infantino's proposal.
  • •U.S. Soccer's board will discuss FIFA leadership next month.
  • •Infantino faces pressure and potential challengers for presidency.
  • •Berman highlights the need for investment in women's soccer.
  • •The international match calendar is a key focus for the NWSL.
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  • 10:47 PMCBS Sports — NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman highlights women's soccer amid uncertainty over FIFA presidency
What they're saying
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U.S. Soccer plans to discuss their formal stance on the future of embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino at next month's meeting of the board, which Berman is a member of

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