United Soccer League
Earlier this season, Monterey Bay FC found that life as an expansion team in the USL Championship is rarely easy. Despite their rough start to 2022, Frank Yallop’s team has rebounded into the Western Conference playoff race. [read more...]
After last week’s vote from the Irvine City Council, Orange County SC will be back at Championship Soccer Stadium in 2023. The LA Galaxy submitted a competing proposal to secure the facility for their second team LA Galaxy II, which was ultimately rejected by the city. [read more...]
The USL Championship is full of talented young players who are contributing to their teams in big ways. So who has the inside track to be this year’s Young Player of the Year? Let’s talk about that. [read more...]
What’s Louisville City and San Antonio’s success in the USL Championship this year? Much of it comes down to detailed tactical gameplans from Danny Cruz and Alen Marcina. [read more...]
Sacramento Republic’s run in the U.S. Open Cup came to an end on Wednesday night when they lost in the final. Here's how Orlando City won - and how Sacramento lost. [read more...]
After yet another example of an MLS academy player leaving the first division for a lower-division team, it’s clear there’s another youth development trend developing before our eyes. Today, we’re examining this MLS to USL trend in detail. [read more...]
After dealing with adversity on and off the field, Sacramento Republic's road the U.S. Open Cup Final hasn't been an easy one. Here's how they went from MLS castoffs to trophy contenders. [read more...]
Phoenix Rising, who have been one of the best teams in the USL over the last few seasons, are struggling this year. They recently parted ways with head coach Rick Schantz and controversially hired Juan Guerra away from a Western Conference rival. [read more...]
With barely a month left in the USL Championship season, it’s a good time to take stock of the MVP race. Let’s talk about which players have the best chance of taking home the league’s most prestigious award. [read more...]
Earlier this week, Hartford Athletic announced that former U.S. men’s U-20 national team coach Tab Ramos will be their new manager. With his background in youth development and his wealth of American soccer connections, Ramos could be a valuable hire for Hartford. [read more...]