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.
Jury sides with MLS, USSF in NASL anti-trust suit
A federal jury has found in favor of the U.S. Soccer Federation and MLS in the antitrust lawsuit filed against the two entities by the North American Soccer League.
Bournemouth sign US' Akinmboni from DC United
AFC Bournemouth on Friday announced the signing of United States youth international Matai Akinmboni from MLS club D.C. United.
From Miami to Wrexham, Macron made some of 2024's best kits
While Nike, Adidas and Puma have been kitting out most of the world's top teams, Macron has produced some of the finest jerseys we've seen this year.
Gomez: FC Cincinnati breaking MLS transfer record speaks volumes (2:03)
USL Super League players join USLPA, seek CBA
Players in the USL Super League, a women's league which has Division I status from the U.S. Soccer Federation, have voted to unionize and will be part of the USL Players Association going forward.
Landon Donovan named SD Wave interim coach
United States men's national team legend Landon Donovan was named as interim head coach of the San Diego Wave for the remainder of the 2024 NWSL season.
Source: Chivas to sign Pelayo from North Carolina
Liga MX's Chivas is set to sign defender Adrian Pelayon from the USL Championship team North Carolina FC, a source told ESPN.
Former Man Utd goalkeeper Tim Howard inducted into US Hall of Fame (0:33)
No Messi, just 8 MLS 1st teams in U.S. Open Cup
Only eight of the 26 MLS clubs will participate with their first teams in the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup, the format of which was announced Friday.
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.
MLS set for stand-in refs after union rejects CBA
The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) put before it by the union's executive board, and negotiated with the referees' employer.
Ex-Jay Bautista flips to soccer; buys Vegas Lights
Former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman José Bautista is the new principal owner of the USL Championship franchise Las Vegas Lights FC.
USMNT to start 2024 vs. Slovenia on Jan. 20
The United States men's national team will open their 2024 schedule against Slovenia on Jan. 20, U.S. Soccer said on Monday.
Mexico's Barajas wins USL Young Player of Year
Charleston Battery midfielder and Mexico youth international player Fidel Barajas has won the Young Player of the Year award for 2023's USL Championship season.
Phoenix Rising wins USL championship after 90th minute equalizer (1:38)
Da'vian Kimbrough, 13, is more than America's youngest pro
Da'vian Kimbrough is the youngest pro soccer player in American history, but this 13-year-old wants to make headlines for his play, not his age.
'Bury Us With The Cup': San Diego Loyal eyes a first-ever championship in its bittersweet final days
Despite being one of the most well-run teams in the American lower league scene, San Diego Loyal are going bust, but not without a shot at the title.
13-year-old makes pro soccer debut for USL club
At 13 years, 7 months, 13 days old, Sacramento Republic forward Da'vian Kimbrough became the youngest North American soccer player to make their professional debut.
Sources: Ramos to assist Peay on Revs staff
The New England Revolution have named former Houston Dynamo FC and U.S. U-20 national team manager Tab Ramos as an assistant coach, multiple sources have told ESPN.
U.S. youth forward Osundina signs for Feyenoord
United States youth international forward Korede Osundina has completed a move from USL Championship side Orange County SC to Feyenoord.
Donovan's San Diego USL team to fold after '23
San Diego Loyal will cease operations after playing its final season in the USL Championship this year, the club announced on Thursday.
USL signing, 13, youngest pro in American soccer
USL Championship side Sacramento Republic signed 13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough on Tuesday and might have made U.S. team sports history in the process.
Source: USL set to vote on promotion/relegation
The USL is set to vote on whether to adopt promotion and relegation between its divisions, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sacramento Rep. owner set to buy Huddersfield
Kevin Nagle, the owner of USL Championship side Sacramento Republic, has begun the process to purchase English Championship side Huddersfield Town.
USL Championship Ladder
| Group East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun United FC | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| Louisville City FC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| Detroit City FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 14 |
| Charleston Battery | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| North Carolina FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Miami FC | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| Indy Eleven | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| Birmingham Legion FC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Rhode Island FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| Hartford Athletic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| Group West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| San Antonio FC | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| New Mexico United | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 15 |
| Monterey Bay | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 |
| FC Tulsa | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| El Paso Locomotive FC | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 9 |
| Las Vegas Lights FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Orange County SC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Oakland Roots | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 7 |
| Lexington | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Sacramento Republic FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 6 |
| Phoenix Rising FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |