With five announced major stadium/real-estate development deals in the works, United Soccer League is emerging as a major player in a hot field: sports-centric investing and development. We talk with Justin Papadakis, USL’s Chief Operating Officer & Chief Real Estate Officer, about the work USL has done to increase the investability of their leagues. (more…)
After almost two years of operations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re on the cusp of a season approaching normalcy, with new and renovated stadiums opening in MLS, realignments in Division II and III men’s pro soccer and the continued growth in women’s soccer. Here are the four stories we’ll be following closely this year. (more…)
Swayed by a $4 million stadium investment from the league, the Spokane Public Facilities District opted to lease a new stadium to the USL for a League One team over a bid from Brett Sports for a MLS Next Pro team. (more…)
After a challenging 2021 in USL Championship on the business side and the impending arrival of MLS in 2022, Charlotte Independence will drop to USL League One for 2022. (more…)
As part of its expansion into women’s soccer, United Soccer League (USL) announced a new Division II women’s soccer league in the United States, the USL Super League, set to launch in 2023. (more…)
