Apertura and Clausura

Leagues & Tournaments

A split-season format used by many Latin American leagues where the season is divided into two halves (Opening and Closing), often resulting in two champions per year.

Related Terms in Leagues & Tournaments

AFC Asian Cup

The primary association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Olympic Football Tournament

Held during the Summer Olympics; for men, it is largely an under-23 tournament (with three overage players allowed), while for women, it is a full senior tournament.

Bundesliga

The top professional football league in Germany.

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U.S. Soccer Federation and US Club Soccer Launch New Shared Services Partnership: What Parents Need to Know

January 14, 2026

Play Club Soccer Staff

The U.S. Soccer Federation has officially entered a new strategic relationship with US Club Soccer. This isn't just a press release; it is a move that could fundamentally change how the back-end of youth soccer operates.