It is a battle for the heart of American soccer, as the U.S. Soccer Federation has denied a request from MLS to withdraw the participation of top-level clubs in U.S. Open Cup play and instead have the league represented by MLS NEXT Pro developmental squads. (more…)
Tag Archives | USL League One
2024 USL Championship, League One lineups announced
The final lineups for 2024 USL Championship and USL League One play have been released with schedules, as both circuits will launch March 9 and finish the season on October 26. (more…)
USL lands CBS Sports multiyear broadcast deal
We’ll see plenty of USL soccer on the CBS Sports networks, as USL Championship and USL League One matches are set for broadcast on the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network through the 2027 season. (more…)
USL Texoma on tap for 2025
Another addition to the USL League One lineup for the 2025 season, as the United Soccer League plans to welcome USL Texoma, a group dedicated to bringing a professional soccer club to the Texoma region of Texas. (more…)
New Lexington SC stadium plan on tap
We have a new plan for a Lexington SC stadium, as USL League One and USL Super League teams will play out of the facility located on the teams’ youth fields off Athens Boonesboro Road near Interstate 75. (more…)
Lancaster USL League One team on tap
With a deal in place to convert a former Minor League Baseball ballpark into a soccer stadium for 2025, we should see the announcement this week of a new Lancaster USL League One team. (more…)
USL League One Portland team announced, will play at Fitzgerald Stadium
After several years of stadium and market studies, the United Soccer League (USL) today announced that Portland, Maine has been granted the rights to a USL League One franchise for the 2025 season, with USL to Portland settling on Fitzgerald Stadium as a venue. (more…)
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…)
New Brooklyn USL League One team on tap for 2025
We have plenty of details to be filed in later, but for now we know that North Sixth Group and Chairman Matt Rizzetta, which hold investments in a pair of professional Italian clubs, have been awarded a Brooklyn USL League One franchise, launching in 2025. (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…)