The decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation to grant the NASL provisional Division II status for 2017 may have been a short-term clarification of where the league stands, but a lot more work remains when it comes to a long-term game plan. (more…)
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NASL Makeover Continues: Bill Peterson Departs
The extreme makeover of the North American Soccer League (NASL) continues, as Commissioner Bill Peterson — who was invisible over the weekend when the league announced a provisional Division II status for 2017 — announces his departure. (more…)
NASL, USL Both Awarded USSF Provisional Division II status
Both the NASL and USL were awarded USSF Provisional Division II status for 2017 in a decision announced last night, giving both leagues and the U.S. Soccer Federation time to map out a sustainable business structure for North American professional soccer. (more…)
Best of 2016: #2, NASL, USL in Limbo
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #2: The debate over the futures of the NASL and USL. (more…)
Three Stories to Watch in Early 2017
In the last few weeks, there have been several major developments across professional soccer that could carry into the new year. The future of the second and third divisions remains in flux and, while one MLS hopeful tries to get its stadium effort in order, a current squad is hoping to wrap up the final […]
U.S. Soccer Federation Holds Off on USL, NASL Decision
The U.S. Soccer Federation has postponed its decision regarding the USL and NASL, leaving the futures of both leagues in a state of flux for now. (more…)
Talks Continue on Futures of NASL, USL
Within the next two days, the futures of the NASL and USL should become clearer, as the U.S. Soccer Federation is reviewing the leagues. (more…)
Ottawa Fury, Tampa Bay Rowdies Rumored for USL Shift in 2017
You can add the Tampa Bay Rowdies to the list of teams potentially moving from NASL to USL, as the future of the league could be significantly reshaped for the 2017 season and beyond. (more…)