Mikey Moore has long been billed as one of the most exciting wonderkids in British football, with Andy Gray telling GOAL why Rangers may continue to benefit from the 18-year-old’s impressive development. The teenage playmaker is tied to Premier League giants Tottenham, but a productive loan spell at Ibrox has been enjoyed and an extension to that deal could be thrashed out for 2026-27.
Leicester City icon Kasper Schmeichel has opened up on the devastating reality of a shoulder injury that could signal the end of his professional playing days. The 39-year-old Celtic goalkeeper is facing a gruelling year on the sidelines after receiving a medical diagnosis that he described as a massive body blow.
Russell Martin has opened up about his turbulent 123-day tenure as Rangers manager, insisting he holds no bitterness about his October dismissal. Despite overseeing a massive squad overhaul and enduring a poor run of form that left the club eighth in the Scottish Premiership, the 40-year-old remains defiant, viewing the immense pressure as a valuable learning experience.
Hearts haven’t won the title since 1960, while Motherwell clinched the trophy only in 1932. Yet both teams are aiming for the title with nine games left.
Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take the Celtic helm this summer as the club prepares for a major overhaul. Following Martin O'Neill's interim stint, the Tottenham and Republic of Ireland cult hero is seen as the perfect figure to lead a new era at Parkhead. The Glasgow giants hope Keane’s managerial experience can stabilize the club after a turbulent period.
Orlando City and Louisville City share the record for the most USL Championship titles, each winning the championship two times. Orlando City won in 2011 and 2013, while Louisville City won in 2017 and 2018.
How many teams are in the USL?
The 2024 season of USL will see 24 teams compete for the league. When the league was founded in 2011 as USL Pro, only 12 teams contested. That number rose to 14 in 2014, 24 in 2015, 30 in 2017, 36 in 2019, and now back at 24.
Who has made the most USL appearances ever?
Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes is the player with the most appearances in USL history, having featured in 303 games.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the USL?
With 105 goals (and counting) in 249 games, Jamaican forward Dane Kelly is USL's leading goalscorer of all-time.
Who is the youngest player ever in the USL and how old was he?
Axel Kei, a centre-forward, holds the record as the youngest-ever player in USL Championship history. He made his debut in 2021 at the remarkable age of 13 years and 282 days.
Which famous players have played in the USL?
Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.
Which famous managers have managed in the USL?
Alen Marcina, Mark Briggs, Trevor James, and Noah Delgado are among the most popular coaches in USL history.
What is the biggest stadium in the USL?
Protective Stadium, which is where Birmingham Legion FC play their home games, is the biggest stadium in the USL with a capacity of 47,000.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the USL?
Fanendo Ali is the most expensive player in USL history, being bought for $1 million (allocation money) by FC Cincinnati in a trade with Portland Timbers.