The USL 2017 schedule will be expanded to 32 games from the existing 30, giving squads an extra home match and allow each team to play its conference opponents at least twice, one home and one away. (more…)
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Bonney Field Could Become Music Venue
Though the Sacramento Republic FC may be leaving in a few years, Bonney Field looks like it will reemerge as a viable music venue. (more…)
Good Weekend for U.S. Soccer Attendance
It was a good weekend for U.S. soccer attendance, as big-name friendlies attracted hundreds of thousands of fans to football stadiums, while MLS had one of the largest days of attendance since the season opener. (more…)
Is FC Cincinnati Ready for MLS? Maybe Not Yet
FC Cincinnati has shown a lot of skill in attracting large crowds to USL games at Nippert Stadium this season, but this week’s league meetings at the MLS All-Star Game highlighted many flaws in the team’s organization — or lack of one. (more…)
Austin Aztex’s Status in Doubt for 2017
With no solution to the team’s stadium issue on the horizon, the Austin Aztex may be sidelined again in 2017. (more…)
In Midst of Successful 2016 Campaign, Planning for 2017 USL Season Underway
The United Soccer League 2016 season has gone amazingly well, but with the annual league Summer Meetings set to begin today in San Jose, planning for the 2017 USL season is already well underway. (more…)
Sacramento Optimistic on MLS Chances
With word from the MLS expected to come soon, Sacramento Republic FC officials are optimistic about their chances of joining the league. (more…)
New Rio Grande Valley FC Stadium: H-E-B Park
The as-yet-uncompleted new Rio Grand Valley FC stadium now has a name, as the USL team announced a naming-rights deal with San Antonio-based supermarket chain H-E-B, resulting in H-E-B Park. (more…)
Decision on USL Division 2 Status Expected Soon
League president Jake Edwards says that a US Soccer’s decision on USL’s application to move from Division 3 to Division 2 should come in the next month — a decision that will affect multiple teams both in the USL, but potentially also the NASL. (more…)
Reno Announces Affiliation with San Jose
We have some affiliation news out of Reno, as Reno 1868 FC has announced an agreement with the San Jose Earthquakes. (more…)