We have the first eight USL Super League markets as well as four contingent markets, as the startup women’s league is set to begin play in August 2024, positioned as a first division league conforming to the international calendar. (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…)
Best of 2017: #10, Phoenix Rising FC Explodes on Pro Soccer Scene
We end 2017 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, #10: Phoenix Rising FC goes from a sport-scene afterthought to a hot ticket with a credible pitch for MLS status in the future. (more…)
NASL Calls for Preliminary Injunction to Survive
The NASL is calling for a preliminary injunction to retain its Division II status, arguing that it is essential to the league’s survival. (more…)
NASL Lawsuit Challenges US Soccer Over Loss of Division II Status
In a fight for its future, North American Soccer League owners today filed suit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), alleging that the USSF has violated federal antitrust laws through its division structure that saw NASL denied Division II status for 2018. (more…)
Amarillo as a Future USL Market?
A new Multi-Purpose Event Venue (MPEV) in Amarillo is being designed both for a Double-A Texas League Minor League Baseball team and USL soccer, fulfilling the vision put to voters several years ago for the downtown facility. (more…)
Austin USL Team Returns in 2019
The United Soccer League returns in 2019, as an Austin USL team is revived by Circuit of The Americas Chairman Bobby Epstein, who purchased a majority ownership of the Austin Aztex and announced plans for a new soccer-specific venue at the Circuit of The Americas. (more…)
It’s Official: Fresno Football Club in USL for 2018
Fresno Football Club was officially unveiled today as the newest member of the United Soccer League (USL), as the team owned by local businessman Ray Beshoff will play its inaugural season at Chukchansi Park. (more…)
USL Conference Alignment Unveiled
The United Soccer League (USL) unveiled a two-conference lineup for the 2017 season, as the circuit will play with 30 teams and a 32-game schedule. (more…)
Orlando City SC adding USL, NWSL teams
Two big moves by Orlando City SC for the 2016 season: the MLS franchise owners are adding United Soccer League (USL) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams for the coming year. (more…)