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We’re just a week away from the kick off of the 2024 USL Championship season. And while you may have a favorite team, Phil argues that every match in week one is worth watching!
by Phil Baki
Read MoreAfter their announced joining of USL, River Light FC is now preparing for the upcoming season by focusing on connecting with and recruiting the best talent from Chicagoland. This is a club focused on being of and for the community they call home.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreYou’d be hard pressed to find a man more impactful or significant to the growth of fan soccer media than Elliot Barr. He’s taken his fandom and turned it into a legacy that will impact the game long into the future. His work is significant to the sport and to the community.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThis morning, USL and ESPN announced a renewal of their broadcasting agreement for USL Championship and USL League One. The multi-year media rights agreement will put more than 400 live matches per year of the USL Championship and USL League One onto ESPN platforms, beginning this season. The only remaining coverage question is where the upcoming USL Super League will be broadcast.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe United States Adult Soccer Association Amateur Cup will be returning to the Chicago region July 25-28, 2024, for its 100th edition. The gravity of hosting the most prestigious amateur tournament in its centenary year is not lost on DeKalb County United President John Hall as his club once again furthers the credibility of his operation and by extension, the Midwest Premier League.
by Rich Schenck
Read More“The club was originally founded in 2010. At the time, we were known as Southie FC. However, after a steady decline between 2018 to 2021, I took over the club for the 2022 season and renamed it to Atletico Boston… For the badge, we wanted to show the iconic Zakim Bridge.”
Read MoreWith every club getting ready for the USL Championship to kick off, Dan checks in with his local club, El Paso Locomotive, to see how year two of the Clarhaut regime is developing.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith the season less than a month away, Rhode Island FC has been a model of preparation. A stellar launch has been paired with an impressive roster and now the club is diligently working to shine in the USL Championship. First-time Head Coach Khano Smith is hoping to make a big impression from the day one.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt was a big one for MASL with 9 matches being played across the week. Last-second winners, overtime shootouts, and hat tricks all made this week a fun one! Geo breaks down the action from all the matches.
by Geo Monterroso
Read MoreWith the USL Championship preparing to enter the 2024 season in just a few short weeks, Phil Baki takes a look at the clubs or stories that USL Championship fans would love to see told from the source in a documentary style.
by Phil Baki
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