”Representatives for Manning have dismissed the lawsuit as a “misguided attempt” to defame the quarterback. US Soccer has a new performance director – and he’s the former head of sports science at the Premier League. ifth year kicks offThings are looking up for the National Women’s Soccer League, which opens its fifth season with a new TV deal and is no longer merely fighting for survival Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via EmailView more sharing optionsShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseBeau DureThursday 13 April 2017 10. Robert Hermann, for whom the MAC Hermann Trophy is named, was league president.