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Inside USL's NFL-style alternative to VAR

USL is trialing Football Video Support in the Prinx Tires USL Cup, putting review requests in coaches' hands as it tests a cheaper, less invasive alternative to VAR.

USL reveals name, competition format of Division 1 league

The United Soccer League revealed the name of its new Division One setup Tuesday morning, announcing that it will be called "USL Premier", with a targeted start date of 2028. The new top division, which was first revealed nearly 12 months ago, will sit atop a three-tiered structure that also includes the pre-existing USL Championship and USL League One.

Why Portland Cherry Bombs might be USL’s boldest branding bet

What looks like a joke is actually the plan. One USL owner is using bold branding to build community - and rethink what a soccer club can be.

How Texoma's 'self-relegation' could change USL ownership forever

Texoma FC rejects the idea of “self-relegation,” yet their drop to USL League Two and surprise second club have pushed them into an unexpected multi-club future.

USL receives 'strategic investment' from BellTower Partners

The USL has added an investor with significant capital as it aims to compete with MLS with a first division of its own starting in 2028. BellTower Partners, a private investment firm run by ex-Carlyle Group CEO Kewsong Lee, has purchased a minority equity stake in the North American soccer league. Lee reportedly has a net worth of $28 billion.

How non-profit Glens became the biggest club in San Francisco

The non-profit San Francisco club have branched out into the community to become an affordable youth soccer power

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Stockholm	23	16	3	4	55	19	36	51	W W W W W
2	AFC Eskilstuna	23	13	4	6	41	30	11	43	L W W W W
3	Hammarby TFF	23	12	6	5	48	22	26	42	L D W L D
4	FC Arlanda	23	12	6	5	40	27	13	42	W W L L W
5	IF Karlstad	23	11	6	6	35	23	12	39	D D L L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Stockholm

W
W
W
W
W

AFC Eskilstuna

L
W
W
W
W

Hammarby TFF

L
D
W
L
D

FC Arlanda

W
W
L
L
W

IF Karlstad

D
D
L
L
D

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Trelleborgs FF	23	14	6	3	49	27	22	48	W W W L W
2	Haessleholms IF	23	13	3	7	43	27	16	42	L W L W W
3	Aatvidaberg	23	12	6	5	46	33	13	42	W L W D L
4	Lunds BK	23	11	8	4	46	27	19	41	L W W D W
5	AFC Malmoe	23	9	8	6	42	34	8	35	W L D D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form