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Mason Melia: The Irish Isak signed by Spurs for a record fee

Tottenham have made no secret of their desire to become a top-tier destination for the world's best young talent. "You can try to sell a vision to someone, but if there's tangible physical evidence of it… Anyone who has watched us since I've joined will have seen the aspirations we have to be the kind of team we want to be. That's not just me saying it, we're actually doing it," said former head coach Ange Postecoglou when he was calling the shots in N17.

Arsenal agree record deal for Irish sensation Ozhianvuna

Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Shamrock Rovers wonderkid Victor Ozhianvuna in a record-breaking deal for Irish football. The 16-year-old midfielder, already featuring in the League of Ireland's Premier Division, will join the Gunners when he turns 18 in January 2027. The fee surpasses the record set by Tottenham's move for compatriot Mason Melia earlier this year.

Charity Day 2024 Hosted by TheCantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund at BGC Group

Top-flight club responds to takeover claim from disgraced UFC star McGregor

A social media post by disgraced UFC star Conor McGregor hinting at a possible takeover of Irish side Drogheda United has drawn a strong response.

📽️ | Duff left hanging as he tries to call Jose post-title win

Ex-Chelsea star Damien Duff tried to call Jose Mourinho after clinching a historic Irish league title as Shelbourne boss, but he didn't pick up.

Shelbourne FC puts supporters' names on away kit

The club is looking to honour those that helped keep them afloat during through the difficulties of the pandemic

Bohemians release Bob Marley-inspired away jersey

The Irish club have made the new strip available for pre-order in collaboration with the legendary reggae singer's family

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bohemian FC	5	4	1	0	9	2	7	13	W W W W D
2	St. Patrick's Athletic	5	3	1	1	8	4	4	10	W W W L D
3	Shamrock Rovers	5	2	2	1	8	6	2	8	D W L D W
4	Derry City	5	2	1	2	8	7	1	7	L W L D W
5	Drogheda United	5	2	1	2	6	5	1	7	L L D W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bohemian FC

W
W
W
W
D

St. Patrick's Athletic

W
W
W
L
D

Shamrock Rovers

D
W
L
D
W

Derry City

L
W
L
D
W

Drogheda United

L
L
D
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most USL titles?

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.