Detroit City FC will join USL Championship for the 2022 season, as the team moves up to the second-level circuit from the third-level National Independent Soccer Association. (more…)
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2022 U.S. Open Cup format announced
With the formal announcement that there will be no Open play this year, the 2022 U.S. Open Cup format has been announced, with a record number of participating teams expected. (more…)
USL W-League plans emerge
We’re seeing plans for a lower-division women’s league emerge, as United Soccer League is planning to roll out an eight-team pre-professional W-League for the 2022 season. (more…)
UWS, NISA to launch new pro women’s soccer league
The pro-am United Women’s Soccer (UWS) league is teaming up with National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) to launch a new pro women’s soccer league for the 2022 season. (more…)
New Chicago NISA team to play at SeatGeek Stadium
Professional men’s soccer is returning to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium, as Peter Wilt’s new Chicago NISA team will playing out of the former home of the Chicago Fire (MLS) and the current home of the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL). (more…)
Oakland Roots joins USL Championship
We have a notable addition to the 2021 USL Championship lineup, as established side Oakland Roots will be joining the league after making the leap from third division NISA. (more…)
Detroit City FC Pays Off Keyworth Stadium Renovation Debt Two Years Early
Detroit City FC has achieved a notable milestone, paying off debt from revenue sharing agreements for a Keyworth Stadium renovation two years ahead of schedule. (more…)
NISA Adds Oakland Roots SC, Chattanooga FC, Detroit City FC
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is adding three new member clubs in Oakland Roots SC, Chattanooga FC and Detroit City FC, the circuit announced Thursday. (more…)
Philadelphia Fury Begins Fall Schedule at Franklin Field Next Month
Philadelphia Fury, one of the National Independent Soccer Association‘s eight founding clubs, begins its premier fall 2019 schedule at University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field on September 7. (more…)
NISA Fall 2019 Competition Scheduled
After several weeks of social-media hints, the Division III National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced an eight-team lineup for a Fall 2019 showcase. The eight teams in the NISA Fall 2019 Competition: San Diego 1904 FC, Cal United Strikers FC (Fullerton), Atlanta SC, Philadelphia Fury, Stumptown Athletic (Charlotte), Miami FC, Los Angeles and Oakland Roots […]