Source: USL set to vote on promotion/relegation
The USL is set to vote on whether to adopt promotion and relegation between its divisions, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sacramento Rep. owner set to buy Huddersfield
Kevin Nagle, the owner of USL Championship side Sacramento Republic, has begun the process to purchase English Championship side Huddersfield Town.
Ex-USMNT goalkeeper Hamid joins Memphis
Former United States international and D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid has signed with USL Championship side Memphis 901.
USL enters new era of developing the next wave of U.S., Mexico talent
It may be below MLS on the American professional soccer pyramid, but the USL Championship has proved to be a prime league for producing talent.
Bypassed by MLS, Josh Cohen relishes Champions League dream ahead of Juventus, PSG tests
The ultimate late bloomer? How Josh Cohen became Israel's top player, where he has led Maccabi Haifa to the Champions League.
Torres, Michel inspire Orlando City to U.S. Open Cup glory
Orlando City secured its first trophy in club history, with Facundo Torres and Benji Michel inspiring the Lions to a 3-0 USOC win over Sacramento.
Orlando beats Sacramento, wins U.S. Open Cup
Facundo Torres scored twice as Orlando City won its first-ever trophy with a 3-0 U.S. Open Cup final victory over the Sacramento Republic Wednesday.
With Sacramento's MLS plans on hiatus, a U.S. Open Cup win would etch team into American soccer lore
Once tabbed to join MLS, Sacramento's U.S. Open Cup run is more than about pride -- it's about showing how to compete with the country's top teams.
Rodrigo Lopez worked construction to keep career alive. Now he's on the cusp of a U.S. Open Cup title.
Rodrigo Lopez's career has had plenty of peaks and valleys. Now he and Sacramento Republic are on the verge of writing American soccer lore.
Hartford Athletic name Tab Ramos as coach
Former Houston Dynamo and U.S. U-20 coach Tab Ramos was named new manager of the USL side Hartford Athletic.
U.S. youth int'l Kobi Henry signs for Reims
Orange County SC and U.S. youth international defender Kobi Henry has signed with Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, sources told ESPN.
USL can produce Mexico's next 'Chicharito' -- and put MLS, Liga MX on notice
The next big star for Mexico may not come from Liga MX, or even from MLS. Instead, American soccer's second division is producing top-tier talent.
Sources: Orange County's Damus closing in on move to Sweden
Orange County Soccer Club is close to finalizing the transfer of striker Ronaldo Damus to Sundsvall in the Swedish Allsvenskan, sources told ESPN.
New women's USL league to play fall-to-summer
The USL Super League will align with the international women's soccer calendar when it begins play in August 2023.
Sources: USL side signs ex-Seattle player Villanueva
Former Seattle Sounders FC player Alex Villanueva has signed a multi-year contract with Orange County SC in the USL Championship, sources told ESPN.
USL's Gallegos nears deal with Danish club
San Antonio FC has agreed in principle to transfer attacker Jose Gallegos to Sonderjyske in the Danish first division.
USL showing young Americans a new path to Europe
Young American players moving to Europe isn't a novel concept, but the USL is beginning to prove that MLS isn't the only path to the Old World.
USL to replay part of game after odd no-goal call
The USL said that a portion of a match will be replayed after a bizarre decision led to the referees disallowing a goal in error.
Sources: Donovan withdraws from RSL job contention
Landon Donovan has withdrawn his name for consideration for the vacant managerial post at Real Salt Lake, sources have told ESPN.
USL women's league names Vandervort new prez.
The United Soccer League's recently announced professional women's league has appointed Amanda Vandervort as president.
'I was ready to be more authentic': US footballer Collin Martin tells his coming out story
San Diego Loyal footballer Collin Martin [he/him], 26, publicly came out as gay in 2018, while playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.
USL unveils new pro women's soccer league
The United Soccer League will create a professional Division II women's league, the USL Super League, starting in 2023, it was announced Tuesday.
As U.S. soccer's only openly gay male player, Martin is making the game more inclusive
Discriminatory language pushed Collin Martin "further in the closet" as a young player, which is why he's working to make the game more inclusive.
Collin Martin: Locker room support was all I needed (1:48)
Martin recounts anti-gay incident that led to abandoned match (3:57)
USLC Table
| Group East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | +13 | 34 |
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | +10 | 32 |
| Charleston Battery | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 31 |
| Louisville City FC | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 29 |
| Memphis 901 FC | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 28 |
| Birmingham Legion FC | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | -5 | 23 |
| Indy Eleven | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 20 |
| FC Tulsa | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | -7 | 19 |
| Loudoun United FC | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | -13 | 19 |
| Miami FC | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 16 |
| Detroit City FC | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -7 | 16 |
| Hartford Athletic | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | -17 | 10 |
| Group West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sacramento Republic FC | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | +19 | 34 |
| San Antonio FC | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | +15 | 31 |
| El Paso Locomotive FC | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 31 |
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | +5 | 28 |
| San Diego Loyal SC | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | +4 | 27 |
| Monterey Bay | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | +1 | 27 |
| Phoenix Rising FC | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | +6 | 25 |
| New Mexico United | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | -5 | 23 |
| Oakland Roots | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | +1 | 23 |
| Orange County SC | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 22 |
| Las Vegas Lights FC | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -13 | 11 |