It looks like the break between United Soccer League (USL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) is complete, as USL Championship 2023 will feature 24 teams in two 12-team divisions. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
NYC Mayor Adams unveils NYCFC MLS stadium plan
After years of false starts and failed plans, we may have a proposal from New York City Mayor Eric Adams that might actually succeed, calling for a new privately financed NYCFC MLS stadium and affordable housing project in the Willets Point community in Queens. (more…)
MLS, NWSL expansion update: November 2022
It’s been a few months since we reported on any movement regarding MLS expansion, but we have have some news on that front–and we’re adding to the expansion coverage with news about NWSL expansion as well. Welcome to your November 2022 expansion update. (more…)
Unveiled: New Pittsburgh Riverhounds practice facility with AHN
Big advance for the USL Championship team, as a new Pittsburgh Riverhounds practice facility and academy home was unveiled in partnership with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Health. (more…)
Minnesota Aurora looks to upgrade program in 2024
With the team committed to the pre-professional USL W League in 2023, leadership of Minnesota Aurora is planning a move to the professional ranks—NWSL or USL Super League—for 2024 and beyond. (more…)
One Knoxville SC set for 2023 USL League One debut
One Knoxville SC will move up from USL League Two to USL League One for the 2023 season, playing out of the University of Tennessee’s Regal Soccer Stadium. (more…)
USL Championship Milwaukee team for 2025 unveiled
We will have a new USL Championship Milwaukee team for the 2025 season after a formal announcement of the expansion along with new renderings of the downtown stadium. (more…)
New Memphis 901 stadium on tap
Plans for a new Memphis 901 stadium in the Liberty Park area were announced today by the USL Championship team and the City of Memphis as part of a refresh of the city’s sporting facilities. (more…)
Big crowds greet 2022 NWSL playoffs
We saw record-setting crowds to launch the 2022 NWSL playoffs, with Houston Dash setting one new league playoff attendance record, only to see it broken later the same day by San Diego Wave. (more…)
FC Tucson sold, drops to USL League Two–for now
After a sale of the team to founder and current head coach Jon Pearlman, FC Tucson will be dropping to USL League Two from League One–but will work toward a return to USL League One, contingent on a new stadium for the squad. (more…)