USL or MLS Next Pro: Why New Pro Clubs Choose One or the Other
Fans often frame the USL versus MLS Next Pro debate in ideological terms. Championship leagues versus development leagues. Independent clubs
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Midfield Press
Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.
Midfield Press
Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.
USL Premier Expansion: Evaluating the Most Viable Markets
The USL recently announced that its forthcoming men’s Division I pro league, USL Premier, is set to launch in 2028.
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Should USL Compete With MLS?
The question of whether USL should compete with MLS comes up more and more, usually framed as a choice. As
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Finally, USL Premier
USL Premier is finally official. USL’s foray into the Division 1 men’s pro league business follows the English-inspired naming convention
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No Open Cup (For Me) This Year? The USL Cup Will Suffice
U.S. Soccer’s decision to exclude new professional expansion teams from the U.S. Open Cup starting in 2026 means the club
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The Cosmos Have Always Been a Metro Area Club
Some New York Cosmos fans are upset that the club will be playing in New Jersey. I understand the emotional
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The Cosmos return, humbler
The New York Cosmos return to the field in 2026, for the first time since a half season in NISA
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