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Lower league US soccer news, analysis & more. Opinions belong to the writers not Midfield Press. Tweets prior to 11/10/18 @jbruzzichesi. Tweets after @Kivlehan

[Legacy Futebol Fan @__LFF__]

I mentioned this before.
Needs some attention.
#SaveTheCapsIdentity #VWFC

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MLS appears to be on its way out of Vancouver. But the Whitecaps identity was around long before MLS and should be around after MLS leaves town. Why MLS should sell it to an investor (paging @VancityReynolds) who will take the Whitecaps into @CPLsoccer https://t.co/emjM19W0Ua

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The USL and USL PA finally have tentatively agreed to a CBA. To the surprise of some, it covers USL Premier as as well as the Championship. Here is what the leaked CBA details tell us about how USL Premier is taking shape. https://t.co/b4X5c76bnz

[Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell]

Some interesting parts to the USL CBA.

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The USSF changed the PLS to lower the ownership stake a team's primary owner must hold.

Will this make clubs more stable?

Or just make it easier for private equity to get involved?

A look at what the PLS change does - and doesn't do. https://t.co/ZcycgqWbtU

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The USL and USL PA finally have tentatively agreed to a CBA. To the surprise of some, it covers USL Premier as as well as the Championship. Here is what the leaked CBA details tell us about how USL Premier is taking shape. https://t.co/b4X5c76bnz

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"Minor League Soccer" was inevitable since MLS launched MLS Next Pro. With the KKR investment, now we are getting a better sense of how it will fill out. https://t.co/1IwBCY8rW3

[Kartik Krishnaiyer @kkfla737]

My understanding is labor talks are finally progressing well in #USL.

The discussion on licensing has evolved into a more productive space.

Other issues on compensation etc remain but there has been significant progress.

Multiple sources have indicated this to me.

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Sacramento Republic's stadium upgrade to 20,000 seats has renewed MLS speculation. But their expansion candidacy finds itself in a very different context than last time around. https://t.co/TgpvUbl4g2

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Sacramento Republic's stadium upgrade to 20,000 seats has renewed MLS speculation. But their expansion candidacy finds itself in a very different context than last time around. https://t.co/TgpvUbl4g2

[Craig Beebe @blackmamba24cb]

Well written @MidfieldPress enjoyed this one.

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USL's big leadership change appears to signify a shift in influence among the league's owners. We look at what that may mean for USL's plans for Division 1, Pro-Rel and Expansion https://t.co/B9YSOSgnvB

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USL's big leadership change appears to signify a shift in influence among the league's owners. We look at what that may mean for USL's plans for Division 1, Pro-Rel and Expansion https://t.co/B9YSOSgnvB

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As USL teams kick off in the 2026 US Open Cup, the new rule barring expansion teams keep @NYCosmos out but @kivlehan isn't too bothered to miss it this year thanks to the USL Cup. https://t.co/IRfVkvCdTU

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USL announced a second private equity investment into the league yesterday. We look at how the money might be used and what it means for the future of the league https://t.co/ezaIxOes1f

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The first in a series on markets we think @USL_HQ should take a second chance on, we take a look at why the @LehighValleyPA former home of Bethlehem Steel FC, would be a great fit for @USLLeagueOne https://t.co/atQHZw6S5n

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Any fan of a club that has gone dark feels for Tormenta fans, players and staff today. These things are part of the reality of American soccer and have been for a long time https://t.co/4GijBSyZHZ

[Michael Battista @MichaelBattista]

The US Soccer 2026 AGM is in Atlanta this weekend. The Board of Directors passed Bylaw 241, adding a mechanism to automatically remove a professional league from membership.

Meaning;
* North American Soccer League - Gone
* National Independent Soccer Association - Gone in 2027

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As a follow up to our why new pro clubs choose @USL_HQ or @MLSNEXTPRO article, we highlight one reason that shouldn't factor into an ownership group's decision: the notion that MLS Next Pro membership makes an MLS proper bid more likely to succeed https://t.co/trw6BBISfd

[theImperfecttl @imperfecttl]

Great article. USL provides a platform for more ambitious owners who want to operate more like big league, professional sports option in their city. MLS NP provides a platform for owners who want to operate a ⚽️ team within the confines of a minor league sports structure.