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The Latest Breaking News from USL Championship

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

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

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?

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USL emails players about union resignation procedures as strike looms

The email, sent to all USL Championship players, includes an ‘FAQ’ section on crossing a potential picket line

The Guardian - US

U.S. Soccer Players Authorize Playing Strike Amid Tense Labor Talks

The American second division could be moved from its scheduled 2026 start date.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Soccer Players Protest for Improved Standards As League Considers Pro-Rel

Players in Saturday’s championship match wore shirts protesting amid heated CBA negotiatiations.

Sports Illustrated

Soccer in the US set for major potential shake-up as Kewsong Lee Joins USL as Vice Chair

Fresh investment could break the monopoly and spark a soccer war in North America, thanks to a competitive shake-up

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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

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.

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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)

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

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)

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

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.

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Sacramento’s Run at Open Cup History Teems With Destiny

Its bid to join MLS deferred, delayed and dismantled, the USL Championship side is beating top-flight teams instead, and one more stands in the way of a legendary title.

The Independent UK

Meet the American club with an ‘Ajax model’ of competing for titles and creating transfers to Europe

Orange County SC are making the most of being part of a fast-growing league with different contract rules to MLS

WEKU

A Major League Soccer 'Cupset' as Sacramento Republic advances to U.S. Open Cup Final

Sacramento continues its dream run as the first lower-division soccer team to get to the final since 2008 - with a chance to become the first non-MLS champion since 1999.

Belfast Live

Glentoran announce signing of former MLS Rookie of the Year

The 31-year-old midfielder was most recently with USL Championship outfit Orange County in California

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