With MLS expanding to the market and no new-stadium prospects in sight, USL Championship announced a San Diego Loyal shut down at the end of the 2023 campaign. (more…)
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North Carolina FC returns to USL Championship in ’24; CBC invests in NC Courage
Big changes in Raleigh for pro soccer: Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) has an increased minority equity stake in North Carolina Courage (NWSL), while North Carolina FC is exercising an option to return to USL Championship from USL League One for the 2024 season. (more…)
More funding sought for new Des Moines stadium
With construction costs on the rise, the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation is seeking more funding to back a proposed new Des Moines stadium for a USL Championship team. (more…)
State funding stalled for new Milwaukee soccer stadium
Proposed state funding for a new downtown Milwaukee soccer stadium and associated development has been removed from the state budget by Wisconsin Republican legislators, leaving the project with a funding gap. (more…)
Indy Eleven breaks ground on Eleven Park
A milestone worth noting: Indy Eleven and Keystone Group broke ground on Eleven Park, the ambitious riverfront neighborhood development anchored by a new Indy Eleven stadium. (more…)
Paul McDonough new USL President and Chief Soccer Officer
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…)
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…)
Coliseum proposed as new Oakland Roots stadium site
While the Oakland A’s may be heading out of town, the Oakland Coliseum site could remain as a pro venue, with a new Oakland Roots stadium proposed for the Malibu Lot parking lot south of the arena/ballpark complex. (more…)
New Eleven Park stadium development unveiled by Indy Eleven
USL Championship’s Indy Eleven and Keystone Group unveiled specifics on Eleven Park neighborhood development, a mixed-use urban village anchored by a 20,000-capacity stadium that could potentially host MLS soccer someday. (more…)
USL Championship 2023 lineup unveiled
It looks like the break between United Soccer League (USL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) is complete, as USL Championship 2023 will feature 24 teams in two 12-team divisions. (more…)