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Why Do Elite European Teams Want Second-Tier U.S. Players?

Two players from the USL Championship appear to be heading across the pond.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

Nobody Is More Excited for the 2026 World Cup Than Marshawn Lynch

The Seahawks legend opens up about Oakland’s soccer culture, his appreciation for Kylian Mbappé and more ahead of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Folding teams, a labor fight, and … expansion? The USL’s structure allows for it all to happen

The organization that runs most of US lower-league soccer is making a big push after the 2026 World Cup – is it a bridge too far?

The Guardian - US · Mar 10

A relegation push and CBS: USL’s quest to become America’s go-to league

CBS broadcast the first-ever USL match on network TV on Saturday. The league hopes to ride Messi-mania while channeling the global game

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2024

Orange County SC Embraces Fan Ownership For Future Success

Explore how Orange County SC in the USL Championship thrives through fan ownership, player development, and global connections.

Top News · Mar 10, 2024

Ex-Hearts manager Robbie Neilson named head coach of Tampa Bay Rowdies

Former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has been named the head coach of USL Championship club Tampa Bay Rowdies.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023

13-Year-Old Soccer Phenom Becomes Youngest Pro in American Sports History

Da’vian Kimbrough will be eligible to compete on his club’s first-team roster in USL Championship matches.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2023

Ex-Rangers player takes first steps into management at former club

The 35-year-old has been given the job on a deal that runs until the end of 2023 at the USL Championship side.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023

Sunderland are heading to the USA for pre-season as Kristjaan Speakman explains reasons behind trip

Sunderland have announced details of two of their three planned friendlies in America

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2023

Why Jonathan Dean could represent a new path for the Fire

The USL Championship, where Dean spent the last three seasons, is the second tier of American soccer but hasn’t yet become a pipeline of talent for MLS.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023