Carmelo Anthony testifies in NASL's $500 million case against USSF, MLS

Carmelo Anthony recently testified in a pivotal antitrust trial involving the North American Soccer League (NASL), Major League Soccer (MLS), and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The NASL alleges that both the MLS and USSF conspired to deny the league Division I and II accreditation, leading to its collapse after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Anthony, who owned Puerto Rico FC, expressed his hopes to revitalize soccer on the island but faced challenging cross-examination that highlighted conflicting statements regarding the reasons for the league's downfall. Judge Hector Gonzalez criticized Anthony's testimony, suggesting it might not align with the lawsuit's focus on league damages rather than individual owners. The trial's outcome could have significant implications for the future of professional soccer in the U.S. as it continues to unfold. Anthony's involvement was meant to leverage his star power, but the legal complexities may undermine the NASL's case.