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USL’s announcement of a second strategic investment, adding Weatherford Capital alongside earlier partner BellTower Partners, is best understood as a

When a Club Goes Dark: Tormenta and the Reality of Lower Division Soccer

News that South Georgia Tormenta will not field a team for the 2026 season, just weeks before kickoff and after

This is the first article in a series taking a second look at former USL markets and weighing their future

Earlier this month we looked at which markets might fit USL Premier’s expansion slots. This is the companion piece, focused

Fans often frame the USL versus MLS Next Pro debate in ideological terms. Championship leagues versus development leagues. Independent clubs

Fans in emerging markets often ask a straightforward question: if my club joins MLS Next Pro, does that make it

The USL recently announced that its forthcoming men’s Division I pro league, USL Premier, is set to launch in 2028.