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MLS Players Union calls youth club lawsuit ‘frivolous’

The MLS Players Union has responded to a class-action lawsuit brought against it by three youth clubs seeking training fees and solidarity payments.

The MLS Players Union has responded to a class-action lawsuit brought against it by three youth clubs seeking training fees and solidarity payments, calling it “frivolous” and “untimely.”

Crossfire Premiere, the Dallas Texans and Sockers FC filed a class-action suit against the union, along with Michael Bradley, DeAndre Yedlin and Clint Dempsey on July 1, seeking thousands of dollars in fees over their transfers. FIFA regulations stipulate all clubs that participated in the training of a player, are due compensation upon a transfer based on age when trained and the amount of time spent with the club.