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USL becomes first U.S. league to implement promotion and relegation system
It will connect three USL leagues together.
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Participating clubs announced for inaugural USL Academy Cup
The United Soccer League has announced the 33 USL clubs that will compete in the USL Academy Cup, a new event beginning this year featuring the country’s elite youth players from the U-13 and U-17 age groups.
Tormenta FC Academy to fully fund three youth teams in 2019-2020
The Tormenta FC Academy will fully fund three youth teams for the 2019-2020 season, the club announced Thursday. The Academy plans to finance all fees for the club’s ’07 boys, ‘06 boys, and ’07 girls teams beginning in the fall of 2019.
NCFC Youth players sign academy contracts with North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC has signed three NCFC Youth Academy players to academy contracts, pending league and federation approval.
United Soccer League unveils plans for new USL Academy program
The United Soccer League officially unveiled its vision for the future of the league’s Academy system on Thursday, with the announcement of USL Academy Cup, a new competition set to begin this year that will set the stage for the organization’s first ever Academy League.
United Soccer League unveils new structure for top three leagues
The United Soccer League has unveiled a new structure and brand identity for each of its top three leagues ahead of the 2019 season.
Two Philadelphia Union Academy players earn first USL starts
Every player at the Philadelphia Union Academy has personal goals to play at the highest level that they can. Midfielders Brenden Aaronson and Michael Pellegrino took the next step in the organization’s ladder on Saturday, registering their first starts with the Bethlehem Steel FC in the United Soccer League.
Riverhounds DA announces partnership with Crew SC Academy
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced their Development Academy (RDA) has reached an agreement to officially partner with Columbus Crew SC Academy. Already affiliated at their respective professional sides since 2016, this announcement will align the two entities in youth development and identification practices.
USL to launch third-division league in 2019
The United Soccer League has announced plans to launch a third-division men’s professional league, which will begin play in 2019.
