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Eredivisie Overview

Real Madrid C.F. v AS Monaco - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7

Ajax eye audacious move for Real Madrid's Ceballos

Ajax are preparing an ambitious swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos this summer. Led by sporting director Jordi Cruyff, the Dutch giants view the 29-year-old Spain international as the perfect experienced leader to help the club reclaim their Eredivisie crown. Ceballos has struggled for minutes in Spain, making this transfer window crucial for his future.

Ruud Nijstad Twente NXGN

Why Barca, Bayern & Chelsea want Twente's towering teen

Be it double World Cup finalist Ruud Krol, the marauding Ronald Koeman, total football icon Ruud Gullit or serial winner Virgil van Dijk, the Dutch have a fine tradition of producing defenders who have made their mark on the game. And there is a new kid on the block that every top club wants to get their hands on: step forward FC Twente's teenage star centre-back Ruud Nijstad.

Wilfred Genee Arjen Robben

Groningen defend Robben over youth game clash

FC Groningen have robustly defended their legendary former winger Arjen Robben after he was involved in a touchline altercation with Dutch TV presenter Wilfred Genee. The incident occurred during an Under-14 match where Robben was coaching, prompting Genee to accuse him of aggressive behaviour. However, the club have firmly denied any wrongdoing, putting the blame on parental interference.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1PSV Eindhoven crestPSV Eindhoven30242484404474
W
W
L
L
W
2Feyenoord crestFeyenoord30167762412155
D
D
D
W
D
3NEC Nijmegen crestNEC Nijmegen30159672482454
D
W
D
W
W
4Twente crestTwente301411551321953
W
W
W
L
W
5Ajax crestAjax301312557372051
W
L
D
W
L
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes is the player with the most appearances in USL history, having featured in 303 games.

With 105 goals (and counting) in 249 games, Jamaican forward Dane Kelly is USL's leading goalscorer of all-time.

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.

Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.

Alen Marcina, Mark Briggs, Trevor James, and Noah Delgado are among the most popular coaches in USL history.

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.

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.