Midfield Press

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

Is MLS Next Pro A Path To MLS Proper For 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.

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