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Plenty of movement in roster sheets across the league in the offseason. So today we will take a look at the most recent transactions across the USL Championship and dig into the stats to see just what these players are going to add to their respective squads in 2024.
by Phil Baki
Read MoreThe playoff picture is coming together as the best of the MASL battled it out in week 11. It was a wild collection of matches and Geo has the full recap of the week!
by Geo Monterroso
Read MoreAfter a wild season in NISA, Chicago House AC has emerged from the chaos into a strong amateur club, highly competitive in multiple leagues. This year the club will launch a women’s side in the WPSL. Local Chicagoland reporter, Adnan Bašić, sat down with the club’s leadership to talk about the new project.
by Adnan Bašić
Read More“We're extremely excited to be back in the U.S. Open Cup this year with our USL2 side. Missing out on the 2023 Open Cup after finishing second in the Southeast Division definitely stung, but reclaiming our division title en route to a Southern Conference championship and league semifinal appearance put us back in the qualifying range for USL2 teams. Being part of one of the most historic athletic competitions in North America is always a huge privilege.”
Read MoreThere has been plenty to talk about in the USL Championship so I want to get you caught up with the latest news around the League, from transfers and managers to kits and signs that someone is actually turning the Lights on in Vegas. It’s your USL News Roundup!
by Phil Baki
Read MoreThis week we take a look at some huge matches outside of our normal stomping ground, as the AFCON Quarterfinals kick off. Then we transition to the UPSL National Semifinals; the Cosmopolitan League cup competitions; the winding down of the WISL; and the heating up of MASL and MLIS. Let’s Get Stuck In!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreLast week, USL announced its new initiative, USL Forward. The program is the product of the work of the USL’s VP of DEI, Chris Busey, who sat down with Protagonist to discuss his work in the league to create a more equitable space for all.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter his first season with El Paso Locomotive, Brian Clarhaut sat down to discuss the lessons he learned in the USL in 2023. After learning to deal with weather, time zones, and a host of teams previously unseen, Brian is ready to put his stamp on the roster for 2024.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“We currently play in AMSA (Austin Men's Soccer Association) Division 2, which is the main competitive league in Austin. We chose this leage because they offer 6 separate divisions that are linked via promotion and relegation, with the top division featuring semi-pro teams that play in competitions like the UPSL and US Open Cup.”
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