Midfield Press

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

Covering USL and lower division American pro soccer.

Sacramento Republic Is Ready for Division I … But Will It Be MLS or USL Premier?

Sacramento Republic FC has taken a major step toward Division I. The club has announced plans to expand its forthcoming

Justin Papadakis has departed the United Soccer League. As the son of league co-owner Alec Papadakis, he held a prominent

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

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

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