Arsenal prospect Daniel Oyetunde has departed the club on a permanent move to the USA, as the 19-year-old forward looks to kick-start his senior career on the other side of the Atlantic. Signing for the Gunners in 2021, Oyetunde signed his first professional contract in July 2025 but feels that a move to USL League One side Fort Wayne FC is the "right next step" in his development as he embarks on a new chapter.
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.
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.
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.
USMNT and Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Gio Reyna has joined the ownership group of Fort Lauderdale United FC. The South Florida club fields a women’s side in the USL Super League and plans to launch a men’s team in USL League One next season. Its latest investment round pushes the club’s valuation to $55 million.
The Hollywood actor was spotted partaking in the local tradition of pregame oysters while attending the Hearts of Pine's contest at Fitzpatrick Stadium
