NASL Prepares Appeal Following Dismissal of Antitrust Case Against U.S. Soccer Federation

The recent dismissal of an antitrust case filed by the North American Soccer League (NASL) against the U.S. Soccer Federation has prompted potential legal action. Following the federal jury’s decision, NASL indicated plans to appeal the ruling, highlighting what it believes were “serious legal errors” during the proceedings. Representing the U.S. Soccer Federation, Larry Buterman, a partner at Latham & Watkins, asserted, “We fundamentally disagree with the idea this court made any errors,” emphasizing NASL’s alleged lack of a legitimate basis for appeal. For more insights on this legal development, explore here.