Midfield Press

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

The Case for a USL Return: Lehigh Valley

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

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