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Some clubs are four matches in, some are one, and some have yet to kickoff this season. With that matches-in-hand imbalance, we’ll stick to a top 10 this week, but expand to 15 next week, before topping out at a Top 20 edition the week after. In this week’s, some clubs held fast to their pole positions, other made significant gains, and a few dropped to outside looking in status.
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreLaunched online last year, few leagues have inspired skepticism like the NSL. Both the league and its founder, Scott Michaels, have yet to connect with fans in the target demographic. If it truly intends to launch in 2025, the league has a tremendous amount of work to do. Dan Creel offers a timeline of the NSL and where it stands today.
by Dan Creel
Read MoreThis past weekend, the Southwest Premier League hosted the Raul Briones Cup and Brent Freeman Cup Finals at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. It was a perfect day for soccer, with mild temperatures and a cool breeze, typical of California weather. The SWPL staff organized an incredible event, complete with a high-quality broadcast that allowed the competitiveness of the matches to shine for a national audience.
by Steven Ramirez
With the departure of Jake Edwards and the hiring of a new President, the remaining leadership has become more important than ever. Among those leaders is the head of USL Championship, Jeremy Alumbaugh. Now two months in position, Alumbaugh discusses how his past experiences now influence his focus on Championship clubs, as the league seeks to weather MLS’ encroachment.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“Founded in 1974 as a response to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the NY Pancyprian Freedoms (NYPF) were formed to promote the educational and career growth of Cypriot and Greek soccer players in the United States. The NYPF combines professionalism with community, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.”
Read MoreWith just five matches played in week one, I’ve held off on an initial 2023 power rankings until after week two played out. There’s still several clubs yet to kick the ball in the season, so weeks three and four will provide far clearer pictures of the league strongest sides for the year. Until then, here’s the best ten (eleven) teams to have seen league action.
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreHarry takes a look around the USL Championship and reviews all the matches, highlights, and lowlights of the week. Plus his players to watch and team to worry about.
by Harry Austin
Read MoreIt was another massive week in the USL W League, with a host of clubs kicking off their season campaign. Dan recaps all the matches.
by Dan Vaughn.
Read MoreSteven Ramirez takes us through a detailed analysis of several games from various leagues, including: WPSL - NY Shockers vs Rhode Island Rogues, USL L2 - Des Moines Menace vs FC Wichita, NISA Nation - PAOK Tijuana vs Temecula FC, and USL L2 - Academica SC vs SF Glens FC.
by Steven Ramirez
The USL Super League announced its markets for the launch of the division one women’s soccer league. The league is set to kick off next year and is creating a lot of excitement for what it will bring to the women’s game in the United States.
by Dan Vaughn
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