Former MLB All-Star José Bautista is the new principal owner of USL Championship’s Las Vegas Lights FC, replacing former owner Bret Lashbrook as chairman and governor of the club ahead of the 2024 season kickoff. (more…)
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OKC pitches higher budget, new location for new Energy FC stadium
Planning for a new Energy FC stadium has shifted to a new location, as the proposed budget has increased and the team is now looking at a site in Lower Bricktown that will allow for a larger budget featuring new TIF money. (more…)
U.S. Soccer Federation, MLS tussle over U.S. Open Cup
It is a battle for the heart of American soccer, as the U.S. Soccer Federation has denied a request from MLS to withdraw the participation of top-level clubs in U.S. Open Cup play and instead have the league represented by MLS NEXT Pro developmental squads. (more…)
2024 USL Championship, League One lineups announced
The final lineups for 2024 USL Championship and USL League One play have been released with schedules, as both circuits will launch March 9 and finish the season on October 26. (more…)
New Milwaukee USL Championship stadium aims for 2026 opening
The planned new downtown Milwaukee USL Championship stadium is now envisioned as opening in 2026, as site development is already underway and the team is embarking on finalizing branding. UPDATED! (more…)
USL lands CBS Sports multiyear broadcast deal
We’ll see plenty of USL soccer on the CBS Sports networks, as USL Championship and USL League One matches are set for broadcast on the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network through the 2027 season. (more…)
First look at new 2026 Northwest Arkansas USL Championship stadium
With a Northwest Arkansas USL Championship team planned for the 2026 season, we have a first look at stadium rendering for the team’s proposed home at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers. (more…)
Next 90 days key for new Milwaukee USL Championship stadium
The next 90 days will be crucial as investors and developers finalize plans for a new Milwaukee USL Championship stadium, as the city awaits details on a new development currently planned for the 2025 season. (more…)
With MLS coming to town, San Diego Loyal shut down at hand
With MLS expanding to the market and no new-stadium prospects in sight, USL Championship announced a San Diego Loyal shut down at the end of the 2023 campaign. (more…)
North Carolina FC returns to USL Championship in ’24; CBC invests in NC Courage
Big changes in Raleigh for pro soccer: Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) has an increased minority equity stake in North Carolina Courage (NWSL), while North Carolina FC is exercising an option to return to USL Championship from USL League One for the 2024 season. (more…)