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US: FIFA Cancels Anti-Bias Messaging for Club World Cup
US: FIFA Cancels Anti-Bias Messaging for Club World Cup
The global soccer governing body FIFA’s reported decision to cancel previously planned additional anti-racism and anti-discrimination messaging at Club World Cup venues in the United States signals a human rights risk for FIFA’s upcoming 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the Dignity 2026 coalition said today.
FIFA dropping anti-racism messages a ‘human rights risk’ for 2026 World Cup, say rights groups
FIFA dropping anti-racism messages a ‘human rights risk’ for 2026 World Cup, say rights groups
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Trans People Belong”: NWSL Supporters Launch Powerful Campaign for Inclusion
Trans People Belong”: NWSL Supporters Launch Powerful Campaign for Inclusion
On May 2, 2025, a united front of National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) supporters launched the #TransPeopleBelong campaign—a bold, grassroots movement affirming that trans and queer people are an essential part of the women’s sports community.Backed by supporters groups across all 14 current NWSL teams—and one forthcoming team, this coalition is sending a clear message: inclusion is non-negotiable.“Those who are currently using women’s sports as a reason to exclude trans athletes are disingenuo
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World Cup 2026 - Dignity 2026
ISC Continues Preparations for World Cup 2026
ISC Continues Preparations for World Cup 2026
Members of the Independent Supporters Council Board of Directors were busy in late June and early July in different capacities to help prepare for World Cup 2026. We are excited to implement the best of what we learned while we push for 2026 to be the expectation and not the exception.Dignity 2026 Coalition - Washington DC - June 25-26, 2024 Katherine Reed, Co-Vice President, met with our Dignity 2026 Coalition for a two-day retreat in Washington, DC. The American Federation of Labor and Congres
FIFA Must Publish Robust Human Rights Framework for 2026 World Cup
FIFA Must Publish Robust Human Rights Framework for 2026 World Cup
FIFA Must Keep Its Human and Labor Rights Commitments for Next Men’s World Cup(New York, May 16, 2024) – FIFA should immediately release and commit to implementing the robust Human Rights Framework for the 2026 Men’s Soccer World Cup, which it developed through extensive consultations with civil society stakeholders and public officials from across North America. The Framework, which FIFA shared with host cities in March 2024, will govern labor and human rights for all 16 North American host cit
Statement by Dignity 2026 Coalition on the Announcement of the Match Schedule for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
Statement by Dignity 2026 Coalition on the Announcement of the Match Schedule for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
The Independent Supporters Council has joined with other civil society coalitions to make a statement on the release of the FIFA Men’s World Cup match schedule. This weekend, FIFA released the much-anticipated match schedule for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, which will be held across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As planning accelerates in these host cities, event organizers will now be making critical decisions on tournament operations, including for Fan Fests, transportation,
United we support. United we welcome. United 2026.
United we support. United we welcome. United 2026.
The Independent Supporters Council would like to congratulate Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver for their successful bids to host the United 2026 World Cup. We are excited that the anticipation of this announcement is over and for the next steps in planning this momentous event. As supporters and fans in North America, we look forward to welcomin
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Presale: Save the Open Cup scarf with Olive & York
Presale: Save the Open Cup scarf with Olive & York
ISC Expresses Concern Over Major League Soccer's Decision to Withdraw First Teams From US Open Cup
ISC Expresses Concern Over Major League Soccer's Decision to Withdraw First Teams From US Open Cup
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We joined the three most prominent Black soccer players’ organizations; BPC, BWPC, and USLBPA to announce the commemorative Celebrate Freedom tee fundraiser in honor of Juneteenth. Learn more about the collab here.
We joined the three most prominent Black soccer players’ organizations; BPC, BWPC, and USLBPA to announce the commemorative Celebrate Freedom tee fundraiser in honor of Juneteenth. Learn more about the collab here.
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The trophy no MLS team wants: how The Wooden Spoon came to be
The trophy no MLS team wants: how The Wooden Spoon came to be
There's one trophy Lionel Messi won't win in MLS: the Wooden Spoon, a fan award given to the league's worst team. Here's the story behind its creation.
Protagonist interview with Drew Picard (former ISC Co-VP) recapping 2022 Conference
Protagonist interview with Drew Picard (former ISC Co-VP) recapping 2022 Conference
The Cooligans | Juneteenth Celebration: Interview w/ Justin Morrow, Quincy Amarikwa, and Nicole Hack of BPC & ISC
The Cooligans | Juneteenth Celebration: Interview w/ Justin Morrow, Quincy Amarikwa, and Nicole Hack of BPC & ISC
2Cents FC | Episode 56 – Support is a Verb w/ Nicole Hack (ISC Co-VP), Justin Morrow & Quincy Amarikwa (Black Players for Change)
2Cents FC | Episode 56 – Support is a Verb w/ Nicole Hack (ISC Co-VP), Justin Morrow & Quincy Amarikwa (Black Players for Change)
ISC 2021 Conference Panels
Racial Equality in the Workplace with Eric Ward
Racial Equality in the Workplace with Eric Ward
Playing For Change with Black Players For Change (MLS), Black Women’s Player Collective (NWSL), and Black Players Alliance (USL)
Playing For Change with Black Players For Change (MLS), Black Women’s Player Collective (NWSL), and Black Players Alliance (USL)
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