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NHL and NHLPA Reject NCAA’s Five‑Year Eligibility Proposal

The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility after high school graduation or turning 19, citing the sport’s unique junior and prep‑school pipeline.

Jun 3, 2026

NHL and NHLPA Reject NCAA’s Five‑Year Eligibility Proposal

The NCAA is contemplating a rule that would allow athletes to retain five years of eligibility starting from the moment they graduate from high school or turn 19, a move that could reshape college sports eligibility across the board. While the proposal is framed as a broader effort to accommodate students who need extra time to complete their degrees, the unique developmental trajectory of hockey has sparked particular concern among league officials.

Jun 3, 2026

MLS Sets Record with 44 Players at 2026 World Cup

Major League Soccer boasts a historic 44 players selected for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning 21 clubs and 17 countries, with key stars and emerging talents set to feature in matches held in MLS venues.

Jun 2, 2026

Record‑breaking rosters set the stage for a historic World Cup

A record 1,248 players from 48 nations will compete, featuring legends like Messi and Ronaldo alongside 17‑year‑old prodigy Gilberto Mora and 43‑year‑old goalkeeper Craig Gordon. Four nations make their tournament debut as FIFA tightens substitution rules.

Jun 2, 2026

MLS Sets Record at 2026 World Cup

Major League Soccer will send a record 44 players to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most from any league in the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the league's expanding influence on the global game.

Jun 2, 2026