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NCFC won't play USL Championship next season

North Carolina FC announced it will not compete in the USL Championship next season, and will instead file an application to join the USL's proposed Division One league that will likely begin play in 2028.

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USMNT's Reyna invests in USL's Fort Lauderdale

United States men's national team and Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Giovanni Reyna has joined the ownership group of Fort Lauderdale United FC.

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Pro-rel coming to U.S. soccer for 1st time in USL

United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted on Wednesday for a promotion and relegation system, marking the first time the European-style system would be implemented in the United States.

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USL plans to start league that would rival MLS

The United Soccer League confirmed plans to launch a Division One men's professional league in 2027 defined by the sanctioning standards of the U.S. Soccer Federation, rivaling Major League Soccer.

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Ronaldinho joins ownership group of USL clubs

Brazil great Ronaldinho has joined the ownership group behind United Soccer League (USL) clubs Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty, the teams announced Wednesday.

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USMNT's Weah joins Brooklyn FC ownership group

USWNT and Juventus winger Tim Weah has joined the ownership group of Brooklyn FC, which will operate women's and men's teams in the United Soccer League.

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2yJeff Carlisle

USL upset with handling of MLS-Open Cup row

USL CEO Paul McDonough expressed disappointment at the U.S. Soccer Federation's handling of a dispute involving MLS and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which is having a ripple effect on the USL.

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USL showing young Americans a new path to Europe

Young American players moving to Europe isn't a novel concept, but the USL is beginning to prove that MLS isn't the only path to the Old World.

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Beckham's son joins Fort Lauderdale CF

Romeo Beckham, son of Inter Miami CF co-owner David Beckham, has signed with Fort Lauderdale CF, the sister club of Miami.

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Not guilty plea in online romance scam case

A player on Omaha's pro soccer team has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of using an online romance scam to swindle people.

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Davies to acquire stake in USL League One club

Charlie Davies announced he has joined a ownership group aiming to bring a USL League One team to the state of New Hampshire.