Last Week around the Leagues

October 20, 2020 - This past week MLS's Philadelphia Union completed a historic transfer agreement with FC Red Bull Salzburg for homegrown midfielder Brenden Aaronson, Major League Rugby expansion team LA Giltinis named Adam Freier their General Manager, and the WNBA Dallas Wings and head coach Brian Agler mutually agreed to part ways. Highlights from this week are from Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer League Championship, United Soccer League One, Major League Rugby, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Nor... Full Story

LA Giltinis Announce Former Wallaby & Rugby Executive Adam Freier as General Manager

October 16, 2020 - LOS ANGELES - The LA Giltinis have confirmed the appointment of highly regarded Australian Rugby Executive and former Wallaby Adam Freier as the organization's General Manager for its maiden MLR season set to kick off in March 2021. Freier brings a world-class and unique skill set to the MLR, having played a significant role in Australian Rugby across Marketing, Digital, Media/Communications and Community Rugby, as well as a 15-year professional playing career. Freier joins Giltinis coach Darren Coleman and Wallabies,... Full Story

Life off the Pitch with Utah Warriors' Lance Williams

October 12, 2020 - Lance marries his rugby commitments with a role as a special needs preschool teacher. Thoroughly enjoying his work off the field, the 27-year-old says that it was his grandfather that made him want to begin enriching the lives of children. "My grandpa was a big role model in my life," Lance said. "He was the type of person who would always put others in front of himself, his family, the community and stuff like that. I always wanted to reflect off of that, to shadow what he did throughout my childhood - my life. "Me an... Full Story

Old Glory DC Launches Old Glory Academy

October 7, 2020 - WASHINGTON, DC - Old Glory DC today launched the Old Glory Academy, the high-performance player pathway for age groups 16-18. Beginning Fall of 2020, the Old Glory Rugby Academy's role is to identify and develop talented young athletes from the Mid-Atlantic Region aged 16 to 18 and engage them in a performance development program led by Old Glory DC coaches and staff. "As Old Glory becomes established as a professional organization in USA Rugby and the MLR, it is important we start growing the franchise's high-performanc... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLR) October 20
  
• LA Giltinis Announce Former Wallaby & Rugby Executive Adam Freier as General Manager - LA Giltinis (MLR) October 16
  
• Rugby Canada Announce High Performance Men's Training Camp - (MLR) October 16
  
• Rhino Returns as Major League Rugby Partner for 2021 - (MLR) October 14
  
• Life off the Pitch with Utah Warriors' Lance Williams - Utah Warriors (MLR) October 12
  
• Old Glory DC Launches Old Glory Academy - Old Glory DC (MLR) October 7
  
• Toronto Arrows Announce Signing of Argentinian International Tuculet, Returns of Parfrey, McRogers - Toronto Arrows (MLR) October 6
  
• Life off the Pitch with Free Jacks' Jackson Thiebes - New England Free Jacks (MLR) October 1
  
• JP du Plessis Signs with Gold - NOLA Gold (MLR) September 30
  
• Utah Warriors Announce Plans to Build a New Multi-Use Stadium - Utah Warriors (MLR) September 29
  
• Life off the Pitch with SeaWolves' Eric Duechle - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 25
  
• Free Jacks Launch New England-Wide Academy - New England Free Jacks (MLR) September 24
  
• VIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast Preview Ft. Jessamyn McIntyre - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 24
  
• Life off the Pitch with NOLA Gold's Malcolm May - NOLA Gold (MLR) September 23
  
• Rugby Canada Announce Rob Howley as Senior Assistance Coach of National Men's XV Program - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 23
  
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• Freier farewells Randwick after four decades at Coogee Oval - MLR Sydney Morning Herald (October 18)
  
• Former Wallabies hooker joins Major League Rugby expansion side LA Giltinis - MLR Rugby Pass (October 18)
  
• Ex Graeme, Brumbies player Xandre Vos signs with New England - MLR Grocott's Mail Online (October 8)
  
• Toronto Arrows add experience, flair in Argentina international back Joaquin Tuculet - MLR Tri-City News (October 7)
  
• Former Wales rugby coach Rob Howley grateful for second chance, thanks to Canada - MLR Lethbridge News Now (October 4)
  
• South African pair join San Diego Legion - MLR Rugby Pass (October 4)
  
• A new sports stadium along the Wasatch Front is in the works, and another pro sports franchise could come, too - MLR Deseret News (September 29)
  
• Utah Warriors launch intent to build 10,000-seat multiuse stadium for pro rugby franchise - MLR KSL (September 29)
  
• Rugby Canada cuts staff, citing ongoing financial impact of COVID-19 - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (September 29)
  
• Rob Howley handed chance to rebuild coaching career with Canada - MLR Yahoo Sports (September 23)
  
• Major League Rugby to kick off fourth season in March 2021 with 13 teams - MLR Yahoo Sports Canada (September 23)
  
• Major League Rugby to kick off season four in March - with Covid plans in place - MLR The Guardian (September 23)
  
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