United Soccer League (USL)
After shock World Cup exit, US women’s soccer begins fragmented rebuild
Women’s soccer is surfing a wave of fresh popularity during the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, but the US’s early exit from the tournament marks the start of a complex rebuild for America's top-tier domestic game as it prepares to run two concurrent division-one leagues from 2024.
USL renews SiriusXM radio rights deal
The United Soccer League (USL), the organising body for US leagues below Major League Soccer (MLS), has renewed its radio rights deal with SiriusXM to 2025
Sportfive, Octagon and Legends to commercialise new USL Super League
The United Soccer League has called on the Sportfive and Octagon agencies, as well as premium experiences company Legends, to drive media and sponsorship interest in the USL Super League, the second-tier…
United Soccer League hires Wasserman’s McDonough as new president
United Soccer League (USL), organising body for US competitions that sit below Major League Soccer (MLS), has appointed Paul McDonough as its new president
Edwards steps down as United Soccer League president
Jake Edwards has stepped down as president of the United Soccer League (USL) after 10 years at the American professional men's league
USL names Tequila Corralejo as league’s latest sponsor
The United Soccer League (USL) has announced that Mexico-based Tequila Corralejo has become the league's first 'Official Tequila Partner' ahead of the 2023 USL Championship and USL League One seasons
Sportfive renews USL international distribution role, adds betting remit
The Sportfive agency has signed an extension to its international media rights distribution deal with the United Soccer League and has taken on an additional betting rights remit
USL, Stats Perform extend Opta deal to 2028
The United Soccer League has expanded its data provision agreement with Stats Perform in a deal that runs through at least 2028
USL’s Indy Eleven unveil stadium renderings
United Soccer League club Indy Eleven and owner Keystone Group have unveiled renderings of their planned downtown Indianapolis stadium that is set to open in 2025
Miami FC lands local broadcast deal with CBS Miami
The United Soccer League's Miami FC has agreed a broadcast deal with local television station CBS Miami for the 2023 USL Championship season
DC United gives up controlling stake in USL club Loudoun United
Major League Soccer club DC United has given up controlling stake of United Soccer League Championship affiliate Loudoun United FC but will retain a minority stake in the franchise
USL Super League pushed back until 2024
The debut of the USL Super League, the second-tier women’s professional soccer league created by the United Soccer League, has been pushed back from the fall of 2023 until 2024.
SeatGeek aligns with USL, five clubs
New York-based ticketing company SeatGeek has further expanded its sports portfolio by being named a preferred ticketing partner of the United Soccer League.
USL, USLPA complete first CBA for USL League One
The United Soccer League and the USL Players Association have completed the first-ever collective bargaining agreement for USL League One, the USL's second tier and US Soccer's third tier of the men's…
Rhode Island USL team looks to fill gaping hole left by Pawtucket Red Sox
Rhode Island USL lead investor Brett Johnson tells SportBusiness why he believes that Pawtucket will prove an ideal market for a soccer club.
USL W League expands with Northwest Division
The USL W League has expanded westward, announcing a four-team Northwest Division
Tebow becomes an investor in USL Jacksonville expansion team
Tim Tebow, the superstar former University of Florida quarterback, has become a minority investor in a United Soccer League Championship expansion team, which will be based in Jacksonville, Florida
Rhode Island soccer stadium construction begins
Tidewater Landing development broke ground on a riverfront soccer-specific stadium that will house the United Soccer League’s 2024 expansion club in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.