United Soccer League (USL)
“Right time, place and approach” | Detroit City FC caps remarkable rise with move to USL
Detroit City FC co-owner and chief executive Sean Mann speaks to SportBusiness about the club's rapid rise up the US soccer pyramid and plans for the future in the USL. Bob Williams reports.
Detroit City FC to join USL Championship in 2022 season
American lower-league soccer club Detroit City FC is moving from the third-tier National Independent Soccer Association to the second-tier United Soccer League Championship in 2022
USL names TwinSpires as inaugural playoffs presenting partner
The United Soccer League has named the Churchill Downs-owned sports betting brand TwinSpires as the presenting partner of the 2021 USL Championship and League One Playoffs.
“Sustainable is the goal” | USL fills gap in US soccer pyramid with second-tier women’s league
SportBusiness speaks to Betsy Haugh, USL director of women’s soccer operations, about the strategy behind the USL Super League, which is scheduled to debut in 2023 season.
USL, USLPA strike landmark CBA through 2025
The United Soccer League and USL Players Association have reached an agreement in principle on a landmark inaugural collective bargaining agreement for the USL Championship through 2025.
USL to establish second-tier US women’s soccer league in 2023
The United Soccer League has unveiled plans to create a second-tier women's professional soccer league in the United States which will begin play in the 2023 season
Austin Bold FC considers future amid Austin FC success
United Soccer League Championship club Austin Bold FC is considering potentially relocating amid the ongoing success of city neighbors, Major League Soccer expansion team Austin FC
USL secures OneFootball rights deal in Italy
The United Soccer League has expanded its reach within Europe by securing a media rights deal in Italy with streaming service OneFootball
USL expands Latin America reach with ESPN International broadcast deal
The United Soccer League is expanding its global footprint by striking a broadcast agreement with ESPN International, which covers over 58 million linear homes and 46 million digital homes in 55 territories…
USL League One secures landmark game on ESPN2
The USL League One game between Greenville Triumph SC and Union Omaha on May 16 is scheduled to air on ESPN2, marking the first time that the third-tier league will appear on national television in the …
Parkhurst joins USL Rhode Island ownership group
Michael Parkhurst, the former United States men's national team defender, has joined the ownership group of the prospective United Soccer League Championship expansion team in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
USL looks to financially aid, incentivize clubs with new revenue-sharing scheme
Court Jeske, USL executive vice-president, speaks to SportBusiness about the strategy behind the Club Dividend Plan.
Aly Wagner joins Queensboro FC ownership group
United Soccer League Championship expansion team Queensboro FC has brought in former United States women's national team member Aly Wagner as an investor in the club
Gumpert steps down as Sacramento Republic president after Burkle withdraws MLS investment
Ben Gumpert has stepped down from his role as president and chief operating officer of United Soccer League Championship club Sacramento Republic FC
Monterey Bay FC to join USL Championship in 2022
The United Soccer League Championship has announced that Monterey Bay FC will join as an expansion team for the 2022 season.
North Carolina FC’s MLS expansion bid put on hold
North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik has told SportBusiness that the United Soccer League club's bid to move up to Major League Soccer is firmly on hold for the time being
North Carolina FC relegates itself to USL League One
US soccer team North Carolina FC has decided to move down from the second-tier United Soccer League Championship to the third-tier USL League One in what the club describes as a "strategic move
USL unveils three-year Puma partnership
The United Soccer League has unveiled a three-year sponsorship agreement with sports apparel company Puma