Midfield Press

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

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.

The question of whether USL should compete with MLS comes up more and more, usually framed as a choice. As

USL Premier is finally official. USL’s foray into the Division 1 men’s pro league business follows the English-inspired naming convention

U.S. Soccer’s decision to exclude new professional expansion teams from the U.S. Open Cup starting in 2026 means the club

Some New York Cosmos fans are upset that the club will be playing in New Jersey. I understand the emotional

The New York Cosmos return to the field in 2026, for the first time since a half season in NISA

There is a familiar argument in American politics about the need for a viable third party. The United States is