USL Championship news

By deferring calendar change, MLS slams brakes on momentum

The League risks missing out on rising energy around the game in North America by pausing shift to fall-to-spring calendar

Hearts of Pine stun USL Championship side Hartford Athletic

The first-ever professional soccer team from Maine beat the USL Championship side against all odds in the U.S. Open Cup

USL club has deep Roots in a city other teams have abandoned

With the exodus of other professional teams, the Oakland Roots stand strong in representing the historic sporting city

USL owners embrace opportunity as Pro-Rel becomes reality

Decision-makers for USL clubs believe that a European model could breathe new life into American soccer

San Antonio FC fans paint player tunnel as yearly tradition

The San Antonio FC season ticket holders transform the player’s walk out-tunnel at Toyota Field into a vibrant canvas every season

Oakland Roots set USL Championship attendance record

The USL Championship side made history in sold-out home opener, setting single-game attendance record

The Rondo: What are implications of USL's move to Pro-Rel?

GOAL US writers debate the impact of promotion and relegation in America after the USL made a landmark decision

Will USL's decision to add Pro-Rel change American soccer?

An open system for soccer in the U.S. offers the kind of competition previously unavailable - and exactly the move the USL needed

USL promotion-relegation coming, league approves Euro model

The USL votes to introduce promotion and relegation alongside pending Division One league, with a targeted 2028 start date

Big hits, big misses of 2025 USL Championship kits - rated

GOAL takes a look the best and worst jerseys for the USL Championship season, with some eye-catching releases

Indy Eleven faithful make a 2,530-mile journey in support

Supporters showcase ultimate fan commitment with marathon road trip to away match, travelling 2,530 miles

Opportunity: Long, Luna among those to use USL as springboard

The league, once regarded as an afterthought, is now a place where top talents can reboot a career - or settle long term

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USL announces record-tying national broadcast schedule for 2025

The 2025 season will feature expanded coverage across CBS Sports and ESPN for both the USL Championship and League One seasons.

Key storylines for USL in 2025: Lexington SC, Colorado and more

GOAL takes a look at the upcoming USL Championship season, with five key storylines to watch

Opportunity, uncertainty for owners in USL top flight plan

The USL made waves with its announcement for a new top flight, but the logistics are unclear and some clubs undecided

GOAL Post: Mailbag on Bethune, Sullivan and best hair in MLS

GOAL US writers answer your questions on topics of interest to soccer fans in the U.S. and beyond

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USMNT's Chris Richards joins Birmingham Legion FC ownership

The Crystal Palace defender returns to his roots, joining the ownership group of his hometown club.

Alexi Lalas supports USL’s D1 league plan to compete with MLS

The former USMNT star and current analyst shares his thoughts on USL’s ambitious plan to create a new top-tier league

USL intends to launch D1 men's league to compete with MLS

The league is aiming to increase the availability of top-tier men's soccer in the U.S.

Will MLS's increased presence help revamped 2025 USOC?

GOAL US looks at the winners and losers for the 96-team field of a revamped US Open Cup after a new format was revealed

Wilton Rancheria buys Republic FC feature

Native American tribe reclaim roots via USL Sacramento club

Wilton Rancheria made history, becoming the first Native American tribe to take majority ownership of a men's sports franchise

Emma Hayes, Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic, Trinity Rodman Thanksgiving

What American fans can be thankful for this Thanksgiving

With a sport-altering 2026 World Cup on the horizon, soccer in America - in all phases and all levels - is on the rise

Playoff drama, more fans, more potential - upshot of 2024 USL

GOAL looks at the 2024 USL Championship season after a campaign that was as eye-raising as it was gripping

NBA's Westbrook invests to build Oklahoma City soccer stadium

The investment from the former NBA MVP includes plans to open a multipurpose soccer stadium in 2027

Colorado Springs dominate RIFC, claim their first USL title

Colorado Springs were dominant from the opening kick, seizing a historic title in front of their faithful Weidner Field

USL Championship: Rhode Island seeks title in Colorado Springs

Neither side has won a USL title, something that will change Saturday when Rhode Island and Colorado Springs meet in championship

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Where to watch USL Championship on TV & online

Where to watch the USL Championship on TV channels and streaming platforms in the US

Small town, big dreams: FC Naples aim for change in Florida

The club hopes to tap into the growing soccer culture in the town of almost 20,000

Battery's Nick Markanich sets single-season USL goal record

The winger buried his 26th and 27th goals of the season in a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay

Markanich, USL goal record holder, earns dream Euro move

The forward stayed in the U.S. for an extra season, and etched himself into the history books in the process

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