“The guys at Major League Soccer have done a phenomenal job, but they have been held back by the fact that the players in the U.S. ecosystem aren’t in the world’s ecosystem. Until you’ve got that co-mingling of players in…

“My sense is much like the many of the people associated with NASL, MLS thought this would be easy. Whether similarly the NASL leaders, MLS’ executives had a condescendingly low opinion of USL, I cannot speak to. But whether MLS’…

“Getting the right details included in the transfer agreement in the way the Battery did is crucial. It’s something the league has been working diligently on to make sure that clubs are not only compensated well initially, but also receive…

“Put another way, what MLS appears to currently be doing well is giving opportunities for advancement to players from nations whose domestic leagues are in the lower tiers of quality in the Western Hemisphere. That’s not a bad thing. But…

"Tailored to fit around busy training schedules, the three-year programme will build on and act as a natural component of mandatory age group education that is currently delivered within the academy.

Alongside a range of practical modules covering sport finance…

“The Barça Residency is a proven incubator for some of the top talent in the country, and we believe competing in the USL Academy League will raise the level of play for the Cactus Division overall in our mission to…

“Wiley was part of United’s inaugural crop of academy teams in 2016, competing for the club at the Under-12 level even before Miguel Almirón, Josef Martínez and the rest of the first team took the pitch in the Five…

“I think where I have reservations is around the incentivisation of clubs to use that as their strategy. It used to be that in order to thrive, you wanted to be attached to a men’s club, because hopefully you could…

“Introduced in 2013, Academy Contracts allow players to sign with the first team and play in competitive fixtures to further their development while retaining high school and collegiate eligibility. Under the terms of the contract, Linzoain is eligible to appear…

“The question really is, are rosters big enough and are we developed enough to have our teams play in 50 games a season? I believe we need to get to the point where we do but I also don't think…

“Should Sullivan debut for the Union on or before July 29, 2024, he'd become the youngest debutant among the top North American professional sports leagues (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL). That achievement would also make Sullivan the youngest debutant…

"I told them you have to be a bit more bold, a bit more in the game. Bring in the best players. The 'Messi effect' if we want to call it that way, you see Messi and Inter Miami filling…

“In addition to the USL Championship and League One, ESPN will also be the exclusive broadcast home of USL League One’s inaugural in-season cup competition, which will see its 12 teams play in smaller group competitions.”

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“Several factors were considered, including top-notch training plans, experienced coaching, effective player ID and recruitment, high-quality facilities, cutting-edge technological opportunities, and defined player pathways. Off the field, clubs were required to demonstrate a mission-aligned culture with core values, overall community…

“We’ve been pretty vocal that we’re exploring what that could look like. It’s a big task. It’s a big change for our leagues, our owners and our clubs. If we do it we need to be very calculated and strategic…

“We are always evaluating international opportunities and possible partnerships to expand our sporting bandwidth and expertise but have not finalized any transactions yet and cannot comment until we do.” - Spokesperson for Philadelphia Union

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“In total, CBS announced a total viewership of 362,000. That is an impressive figure for a Division Two game. It also provides a metric to show the popularity of the USL Championship in the United States.”

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“Yet, while streaming has a role in the soccer world in the United States, it speaks volumes to the ability of the USL Championship to earn a spot on CBS at this busy time of year. After Saturday’s game on…