John Morrissey
How many teams will there be in each USL men’s league in the future?
Various USL leagues have grown and contracted over the last few years. How many teams might there be in the USL in the future? We investigate. [read more...]
Louisville City FC may be the United States’ model second-division club. As they head into the U.S. Open Cup’s Round of 16 and look down from their seat on top of the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference, it’s easy to think back to all of Louisville’s success over the last half decade. [read more...]
How wide is the skill gap between the USL Championship and MLS?
There's a gap between MLS and USL...but just how wide is that gap? Let's talk about it. [read more...]
Diego Luna, an 18-year-old dual national eligible to represent both the United States and Mexico, has experience at FC Barcelona’s residency academy in Arizona and is a key part of the U.S.’s U-20 national team. He was named to the USL’s All-League Second Team in 2021 and was a finalist for the Young Player of the Year award, losing out to the aforementioned Gomez. What makes Luna special? [read more...]
How do USL executives feel about MLS NEXT Pro coming onto the lower division soccer scene?
MLS NEXT Pro is officially part of the United States’ lower division soccer scene. Is the USL feeling any sort of pressure in that space? Or are the leagues different enough that they can both coexist? [read more...]