United Soccer League (USL)
Seattle’s pro sports teams forced to adjust plans after governor’s strict coronavirus ruling
Seattle's professional sports teams have all been forced to make alternative arrangements for their upcoming home games after Washington governor Jay Inslee banned social gatherings of 250 or more people…
USL celebrates 10th season, aspiring to be a global top-10 league
Ahead of its 10th season, which kicks off this weekend, the United Soccer League has taken numerous steps to bolster its commercial structure to help prepare for another decade of growth. Bob Williams reports.
USL scores Lagardère international rights distribution deal
The Lagardère Sports agency is to distribute the international broadcast rights to the USL Championship and USL League One, the second- and third-tier US soccer leagues, respectively.
USL hires Hucles as strategic consultant for women’s soccer
The United Soccer League has appointed former United States women’s national team player Angela Hucles as a senior consultant to lead the league's efforts in the women's game.
USL ‘plans to launch rival women’s league to NWSL’
The United Soccer League is reportedly planning to establish a division one women's professional soccer league in the United States as early as 2021, which would directly rival the established National…
New York City to gain USL franchise, David Villa among owners
The New York area is gaining another professional soccer team with the arrival of Queens-based Queensboro FC, which will begin play in the second-tier United Soccer League Championship in 2021
New England Revolution, Inter Miami establish USL League One affiliate teams
Major League Soccer franchises New England Revolution and Inter Miami CF will set up affiliate teams in the third-tier USL League One in 2020
Globe Life Park to house North Texas SC in 2020
Globe Life Park, the former home of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, has added a new tenant
Las Vegas’s minor league teams confirm city’s place as major league sports town
The city of Las Vegas is not immediately recognizable for its reputation as a sports hub. Bob Williams looks at how it is transitioning "from the entertainment capital of the world to the sports and entertainment capital of the world".
USL teams up with Premier Partnerships to aid commercial efforts
The United Soccer League has entered into a long-term agreement with leading sponsorship sales and consulting firm Premier Partnerships to aid the commercial efforts of USL Championship and USL League…
North Carolina FC to unveil $1.9bn stadium complex as part of MLS bid
North Carolina FC will step up its aggressive bid to land a Major League Soccer expansion spot next week by unveiling plans for a new $1.9bn stadium complex in downtown Raleigh
Sacramento clears major hurdle in MLS ambitions
USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC is getting closer to clinching a spot in Major League Soccer (MLS)
United Soccer League launches academy competition
United Soccer League, the body that operates a second, third and fourth tier league in the United States, has launched an academy competition
Former Liverpool chief executive Ayre takes over at Nashville
Ian Ayre, the former Liverpool chief executive, will formally take the reins at Nashville SC at the end of November
USL voluntarily recognizes newly-formed players union
The United Soccer League has announced that clubs in the USL Championship division have officially recognized the USL Players Association (USLPA) as an independent labor union and the exclusive bargaining…
United Soccer League given English-style rebrand
The lower tiers of the American soccer pyramid will soon mirror their English equivalent after the United Soccer League confirmed a restructure and rebranding for next season.
USL launches first league-wide licensing program
United Soccer League officials today announced they have launched a new league-wide licensing program aimed at delivering further fan engagement and support by providing more licensed club products in…
USL Creates Partnership with WSC Sports for Digital Video Creation and Distribution
The United Soccer League on Thursday announced a partnership with WSC Sports that will harness WSC’s technology platform to automate and simplify USL’s video-creation capabilities.