First Division A

First Division A Overview

Julian Nagelsmann

Germany snap up former member of Kompany's staff

Julian Nagelsmann has moved to overhaul his backroom staff as Germany ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday that they have secured a deal to bring in a high-profile specialist to ensure the squad is in peak physical condition for the tournament.

Nathan De Cat Anderlecht 2025

De Cat reveals stance on January exit amid Spurs interest

Anderlecht’s teenage sensation Nathan De Cat has spoken publicly about growing Premier League interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa, insisting he has “no intention” of leaving in January despite major clubs tracking his rise. With the 17-year-old already valued at over €20 million (£17.5m/$23m) and viewed as one of Europe’s elite young midfielders, speculation continues to mount.

SOCCER JPL D12 CHARLEROI VS RSC ANDERLECHT

Belgian wonderkid urged to avoid Premier League transfer

Highly rated Anderlecht midfielder Nathan de Cat has been urged to steer clear of a Premier League move despite rising interest from Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton. With Europe’s elite monitoring the 17-year-old, analyst Marc Degryse believes the starlet must develop in Germany before taking the leap to England, warning that an early step to the Premier League could stunt his long-term rise.

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Standings

Eastern

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Tampa Bay Rowdies crestTampa Bay Rowdies440081712
W
W
W
W
2Louisville City FC crestLouisville City FC5401116512
L
W
W
W
W
3Charleston Battery crestCharleston Battery43017439
W
L
W
W
4Hartford Athletic crestHartford Athletic52307349
D
D
W
D
W
5Miami FC crestMiami FC52217708
D
W
W
D
L

Western

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Orange County SC crestOrange County SC632163311
W
L
W
W
D
2San Antonio FC crestSan Antonio FC632153211
L
D
W
W
D
3El Paso Locomotive FC crestEl Paso Locomotive FC4310105510
W
W
W
D
4Sacramento Republic FC crestSacramento Republic FC52216338
W
L
D
D
W
5Oakland Roots SC crestOakland Roots SC42115417
L
D
W
W
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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.