Replacing Jake Edwards at United Soccer League: experienced soccer executive Paul McDonough is the new USL President and Chief Soccer Officer, as the organization makes a series of personnel shifts. (more…)
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Jake Edwards departs United Soccer League
Jake Edwards, president of the United Soccer League for the last eight years, will departing the USL after 10 years with the organization, leading the organization through steady growth and expansion. (more…)
USL W League unveils NorCal Division
Six expansion clubs–Academica SC, California Storm, Marin FC, The Olympic Club, Pleasanton RAGE and San Francisco Glens–will join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo to create the USL W League NorCal Division, set to debut in 2023. (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…)
Four western teams in new USL League One Northwest Division
Pretty significant expansion announcement about the new USL W League Northwest Division, as the league expands to the Pacific Northwest with the addition of Capital FC Atletica, OVF Alliance, Lane United FC and Oly Town FC. (more…)
Soccer Hotbed: Community support key to Minnesota soccer success
In our tour of U.S. soccer hotspots, we hit Minnesota soccer, where the local scene ranges from notable community support and a groundbreaking women’s pre-pro team to a historic sports complex key in the rise of Minnesota United that still nurtures the Minneapolis-St. Paul soccer community. (more…)
USL Summer Showcase set for Louisville’s Lynn Family Stadium
The inaugural USL Summer Showcase is set for Lynn Family Stadium on Wednesday, July 20, as reps from USL’s ecosystem of more than 200 professional and pre-professional clubs will gather in Louisville. (more…)
USL’s Papadakis: Creating an investable sports league with real estate development
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…)
USL W League to launch with 43 teams in 20 states
We don’t ever recall such a substantial debut of any similar league, pro or pre-professional, as USL W League is set to debut in 2022 with 43 teams in 20 states. (more…)
Greenville Triumph SC pitches new USL League One/W stadium
Greenville Triumph SC Chairman and Lead Owner Joe Erwin unveiled plans for a 8,100-capacity stadium for USL League One and USL W League teams as well as other events as part of a larger Maudlin (S.C.) development. (more…)