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NEW CHAPTER: Villa Joins Ranks of High-Profile Championship Ownership
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/04/2020, 9:44am EST
World Cup-winner moves alongside Drogba, Howard, Donovan as leader at Queensboro FC
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ONE STEP CLOSER FOR USL PRO IOWA: Des Moines Group Purchases Land for Venue
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/31/2019, 11:13am EST
Blackacre Development LLC acquires 7.4 acres of land just south of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway for $7.98 million
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Ottawa Fury FC Announce Relocation, Sale of Franchise Rights to The Miami FC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/11/2019, 4:00pm EST
Ottawa Fury FC exercises right to relocate franchise rights after cross-border sanctioning was not received for 2020
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Rhode Island Unveils 7,500-Seat Soccer-Specific Stadium Anchored by USL Championship Club
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/02/2019, 1:00pm EST
Largest economic development project in the history of Pawtucket to transform its riverfront
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Initial Agreement Reached to Bring USL Championship to Buffalo
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/19/2019, 8:30am EST
Ownership group led by John H. McClutchy Jr. spearheading drive for 10,000-seat soccer venue
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Loyal Announce Landon Donovan As Manager
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/14/2019, 2:09pm EST
U.S. soccer legend will lead San Diego into inaugural USL Championship season from sidelines
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Queensboro FC To Join USL Championship In 2021
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/12/2019, 10:00am EST
Jonathan Krane, World Cup champion David Villa to bring world's game to world’s borough
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SIGHTS & SOUNDS – San Diego Loyal SC Unveils Its Colors
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/04/2019, 4:03pm EST
Landon Donovan led the festivities as the 2020 Championship expansion side welcomed fans downtown
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San Diego Loyal SC Announced as USL Championship Club’s Name
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/02/2019, 1:55pm EDT
Club will begin play in March 2020 at University of San Diego’s Torero Stadium
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USL San Diego Announces Andrew Vassiliadis As Chairman
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/02/2019, 5:00am EDT
San Diego native becomes the youngest principal owner in USL Championship
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USL San Diego to Play Inaugural Season in 2020
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/17/2019, 10:59pm EDT
Expansion USL Championship club to begin accepting season-ticket deposits on Sept. 18
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USL San Diego Lands Top Executives for Front Office
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/13/2019, 9:53am EDT
Former Hawks, Clippers executive Thuresson appointed COO, Campos named VP of Operations
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WATCH: Donovan Jumps In with Bridge Barkada
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/04/2019, 8:00am EDT
San Diego street soccer group has brought grassroots game to forefront in Chicano Park
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USL San Diego Brand Begins to Take Shape
By USLChampionship.com Staff 07/26/2019, 10:22am EDT
Following initial listening sessions, expansion club seeking input on club’s identity, colors, crest
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United Soccer League Awards USL Championship Franchise in San Diego Market
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/20/2019, 10:01am EDT
Warren Smith, Co-Founder of Sacramento Republic FC, to lead franchise; Landon Donovan appointed EVP, Soccer Operations
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Richie Williams Appointed Loudoun United FC Head Coach
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/28/2019, 10:11am EST
Former U.S. Men’s National Team assistant to lead club into inaugural Championship season
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USL East Bay Takes Step Forward in Stadium Plan
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/23/2019, 1:38pm EST
Concord City Council votes to enter ‘exclusive negotiating agreement’ for proposed complex
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Rasmussen Leads Quartet of Signings for Athletic
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/03/2019, 9:04am EST
Dalgaard, De Wit and Jørgensen also added to Nielsen’s squad in Hartford
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Legion FC, BBVA Compass Strike Marketing Partnership
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/18/2018, 12:03pm EST
New agreement extends rights throughout BBVA Compass Field and across club platforms
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Athletic Announces First Three Signings in Club History
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/18/2018, 11:44am EST
Angulo, Dixon and Wójcik join Hartford for 2019 inaugural season
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Legion FC Releases Gold Standard Jersey
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/17/2018, 9:59am EST
Inaugural Nike jersey will serve as the club’s secondary kit in 2019
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Hail, Caesar! Memphis Adds Pirmann as Assistant
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/13/2018, 12:49pm EST
Former Detroit City FC Head Coach joins Mulqueen’s staff for inaugural season
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The USL Q&A – Roberto Silva, Austin Bold FC
By John Arlia & Nicholas Murray - USLChampionship.com 12/10/2018, 4:26pm EST
Talking player recruitment, stadium construction with Bold FC’s General Manager
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Salgado Opens Up About Homecoming with Locomotive FC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/10/2018, 1:42pm EST
El Paso native pens guest newspaper column, calls return to city ‘a dream come true’
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Memphis 901 FC Adds Caribbean Internationals
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/10/2018, 12:09pm EST
Club signs Trinidad & Tobago’s Hodge and Paul, Jamaica’s Grandison for inaugural season
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Hartford Athletic Unveils Official Club Crest
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/06/2018, 4:44pm EST
Club's official online store also open with apparel available for purchase
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Behind the Brand: Building the Legion
By JOHN ARLIA - john.arlia@uslsoccer.com 11/23/2018, 2:05pm EST
From concept to realization, how Big Communications delivered for Birmingham
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Legion FC Brings Aboard Holland For Inaugural Season
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/20/2018, 12:00pm EST
El Paso signs Argentine midfielder Contreras; San Antonio adds experience with midfielder Restrepo
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Hartford Athletic Hosts Ceremonial Groundbreaking at Dillon Stadium
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/19/2018, 2:00pm EST
State-of-the-art turf field will be first of its kind in North America
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What is Austin Bold FC’s Marcelo Serrano Doing in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/17/2018, 10:11am EST
38-year-old Brazilian coach aims to change culture, bring success in ‘five-year process’ on island nation
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Bold FC Brings Austin Native Tyrpak Aboard
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/14/2018, 4:46pm EST
Locomotive FC makes pair of signings in Castellanos, N’toko
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Pepsi to Feature as Legion FC Jersey Partner
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/14/2018, 4:17pm EST
Buffalo Rock Company – Pepsi strikes exclusive pouring and marketing rights partnership to four beverage categories
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Black & Yellow Bash Launches New Mexico United in Style
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/13/2018, 3:58pm EST
Excitement around 2019 expansion side visible as club rolled out the red carpet for fans
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Lopez Links Up with Legion FC
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/13/2018, 3:46pm EST
Experienced former San Antonio FC midfielder is second official signing by Birmingham
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Cuban Forward Cordoves Heads to Memphis 901 FC
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/12/2018, 12:00pm EST
Veteran striker has recorded 35 goals, made more than 150 appearances in USL
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New Mexico United Announces First Six Players
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/06/2018, 11:25am EST
Sandoval joined by New Mexico native Suggs, goalkeeper Mizell among arrivals
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Austin Native Guadarrama Joins Bold FC
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/06/2018, 9:56am EST
Experienced midfielder brings more than a decade’s experience to hometown club
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Metzger Leads Trio of Signings for Memphis 901 FC
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/30/2018, 12:05pm EDT
Bennett, Uccello also head to The Bluff City for the 2019 USL Championship season
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New Mexico United Adds to Technical Staff
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/26/2018, 2:36pm EDT
Morris, Tyson and Prince join Lesesne for club’s inaugural season in 2019
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Sights & Sounds – Austin Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bold Stadium
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/25/2018, 9:15am EDT
New signing Xavier Báez joined festivities led by owner Bobby Epstein at COTA
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Austin Bold FC Breaks Ground on New Stadium
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/24/2018, 4:00pm EDT
Bold Stadium set to be ready for play at start of 2019 USL season
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901 FC Announces First Three Signings
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/24/2018, 3:41pm EDT
Gonzalez, Charpie and Morton to join fans, club leadership at USL Cup watch party on Nov. 8
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New Mexico United Unveils Official Name, Branding
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/09/2018, 11:00am EDT
Name synonymous with club's vision represents the entire state of New Mexico
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El Paso Locomotive FC Rolls Into USL
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/05/2018, 12:00pm EDT
Club's official name, crest, colors unveiled at the EPIC Railyard Event Center
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2019 USL Expansion – Coaches’ Roundtable
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/01/2018, 7:00am EDT
Hear from the Head Coaches who are preparing for inaugural seasons next spring across the USL
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El Paso USL Announces Third Signing
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/14/2018, 12:02pm EDT
Navarro joins 2019 expansion club, brings experience from both Brazil, United States
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Bold FC Signs Experienced Defender McFarlane
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/10/2018, 9:53am EDT
Former Switchbacks center back latest addition to Austin's roster for 2019
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Hartford Athletic Appoints Nielsen as Head Coach
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/05/2018, 10:03am EDT
Former MLS Cup champion and OKC Energy FC Coach to lead club in inaugural season
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Sellout Crowd Celebrates ‘901 Day’ in Memphis
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/02/2018, 8:46am EDT
8,957 on hand as Rapids’ Jackson scores hat trick in 3-2 win against Roughnecks
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Introducing Memphis 901 FC
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/01/2018, 10:10am EDT
Memphis’ Soccer Club Hits Home with the Resounding Soul of The Bluff City
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El Paso Unveils Gebhard as Second Signing
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/30/2018, 12:23pm EDT
Former Armada FC forward to spend remainder of 2018 on loan with Independence
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Austin Bold FC Signs Saudi Arabia International
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/22/2018, 11:09am EDT
Faris Abdi joined by fellow midfielder Valeri Saramutin as club continues to build toward 2019 season
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Legion FC appoints Tom Soehn as first Head Coach
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/16/2018, 12:45pm EDT
Veteran MLS manager to continue coaching career in USL
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Mulqueen Named USL Memphis’ First Head Coach
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/15/2018, 3:10pm EDT
Coaching veteran brings more than 20 years of MLS, international experience
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USL New Mexico Appoints Lesesne as Head Coach
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/14/2018, 2:19pm EDT
Former Independence, Battery assistant will also serve as club’s Technical Director
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Hartford Appoints Powell as Chief Operating Officer
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/06/2018, 10:38am EDT
Joins 2019 USL expansion club from Drexel University and Detroit City FC
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The USL Q&A – Doug Hicks, Birmingham Legion FC
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 08/05/2018, 9:45am EDT
Experienced executive talks soccer’s growth, and bringing professional soccer to the Magic City
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Sights & Sounds – Austin Bold FC Arrives
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/04/2018, 12:28pm EDT
Ahead of its 2019 kickoff, Austin's new club welcomed fans to Circuit of The Americas on Friday
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Austin Bold FC Hosts Official Launch
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/03/2018, 3:20pm EDT
Club appoints Marcelo Serrano as Head Coach, introduces first three players for 2019
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Legion FC Makes Hoffman Club's First Signing
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/30/2018, 1:18pm EDT
Birmingham native will return home to continue professional career in 2019
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El Paso USL Appoints Lowry as Head Coach & Technical Director
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/25/2018, 5:25pm EDT
Former Armada Head Coach joins 2019 expansion club with ‘proven track record’
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Sights & Sounds – Loudoun United FC Arrives in the USL
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/21/2018, 8:00am EDT
The final addition to the league for the 2019 season was unveiled at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery
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Loudoun United FC Joins the USL for 2019
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/18/2018, 9:10pm EDT
D.C. United affiliate to establish first professional sports team in Loudoun County
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USL Memphis to Unveil Name, Logo on September 1
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/18/2018, 11:01am EDT
Tim Howard to lead Colorado Rapids against Tulsa Roughnecks FC in exhibition as part of historic day of soccer at AutoZone Park
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Sights & Sounds – Hartford Athletic Joins the USL
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/13/2018, 10:25am EDT
With league and local dignitaries on hand, Hartford was welcomed for the 2019 season
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Athletic’s Arrival Signals Proud Moment for Hartford
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 07/12/2018, 11:55am EDT
Club leadership excited for opportunity to represent Connecticut’s capital in pro ranks
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Hartford Joins USL For 2019 Season at Dillon Stadium
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/11/2018, 5:33pm EDT
Hartford Athletic Announced as Team Name; Club Accepting Season Ticket Deposits for First Season
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El Paso USL Reveals Finalists for Club Nickname
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/10/2018, 3:04pm EDT
Fans invited to vote online by July 17 for 2019 USL expansion club’s official moniker
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El Paso USL Unveils Omar Salgado as First Signing
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/13/2018, 3:24pm EDT
Former U.S. U23 international, El Paso native joins 2019 USL expansion club
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Nashville SC Sets USL Inaugural Season-Ticket Record
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/12/2018, 10:47am EDT
Club has reached 6,110 Season Ticket Members and counting in first professional season
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‘Power to Unite’ a Driving Force for USL New Mexico
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 06/10/2018, 10:45am EDT
Trevisani, Keller enthusiastic as club officially makes entrance ahead of 2019 season
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Sights & Sounds – USL New Mexico
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/10/2018, 10:35am EDT
USL New Mexico joined the league on Wednesday evening with a major celebration
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United Soccer League Announces New Mexico Club
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/07/2018, 6:10am EDT
Franchise owners cite economic development, opportunity for community reinvestment as key driving factors
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Hicks Joins Legion FC’s Front Office
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/30/2018, 2:34pm EDT
Former D.C. United, Chicago Fire executive appointed Executive Vice President for 2019 expansion club
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Legion FC Announces Nike Partnership
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/15/2018, 4:32pm EDT
Worldwide apparel brand becomes 2019 USL expansion club’s official supplier
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Cubs' Ricketts Purchases Majority Ownership in USL Chicago
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/10/2018, 2:00am EDT
Experienced executive to lead club heading to Sterling Bay’s planned state-of-the-art soccer stadium development at Lincoln Yards
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Hartford Launches Name the Team Contest
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/04/2018, 10:02am EDT
Hartford Sports Group looks to fans to help name new club set to launch in 2019
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USL El Paso Adds Forrest to Management Team
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/26/2018, 12:18pm EDT
Introduced as General Manager, Business Operations for 2019 expansion club
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Hartford Council Approves Dillon Stadium Deal
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/09/2018, 10:08pm EDT
Mandell, Hartford Sports Group welcome decision that paves way for USL club’s arrival
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The USL Q&A – Andy McDermott, USL East Bay
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 04/08/2018, 10:02am EDT
Newly-appointed Sporting Director talks long-term vision, varied off-field career
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The USL Q&A – Andrew Bell, USL Memphis
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 04/04/2018, 2:32pm EDT
Veteran executive talks new opportunity, arrival in Memphis, history with Battery
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USL East Bay Names McDermott as Sporting Director
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/03/2018, 2:16pm EDT
Former professional player, experienced coach appointed by Hall Sports Ventures
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Dillon Stadium Deal to Be Put Before City Council
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/01/2018, 12:06pm EDT
Proposed agreement would see CRDA manage venue, HSG become primary tenant
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El Paso USL Launches Name the Team Contest
By USLSoccer.com Staff 03/22/2018, 3:18pm EDT
Fans encouraged to visit club's website before April 5 to enter ideas
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USL Memphis Appoints Bell as Sporting Director
By USLSoccer.com Staff 03/19/2018, 2:03pm EDT
Longtime Charleston Battery executive to lead launch of 2019 expansion club
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USL Division III Welcomes Greenville as Founding Member
By USL DIII Staff 03/13/2018, 11:00am EDT
South Carolina-based side becomes third team to join pro league
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The USL Q&A – Alan Ledford, El Paso USL
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 03/04/2018, 10:00am EST
MountainStar Sports Group’s President on El Paso’s growth, and USL’s arrival
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Edwards Bullish on El Paso’s Place in USL
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 03/03/2018, 2:29pm EST
Local fans, officials provide warm welcome for 2019 expansion club
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El Paso Joins the United Soccer League for 2019 Season
By USLSoccer.com Staff 03/01/2018, 5:57pm EST
MountainStar Sports Group to lead new club as USL’s expansion continues
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The USL Q&A – Jay Heaps
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 02/18/2018, 9:30am EST
Going in-depth with Birmingham Legion FC’s new President & GM
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Dillon Stadium Project Receives $10 Million Boost
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/17/2018, 7:55am EST
Hartford Sports Group welcomes State Bond Commission’s approval of funding
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USL Chicago Launches Club Name Contest
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/15/2018, 5:47pm EST
2020 expansion club opens survey at nameonchicago.com
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Birmingham Legion FC Finds Home Ground
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/10/2018, 7:30am EST
BBVA Compass Field announced as stadium for expansion club
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Heaps’ Hiring Turns Heads for Birmingham
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 02/02/2018, 5:29pm EST
Vision of club’s ownership sold former Revolution stalwart on leadership role
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Heaps Named Legion FC President, GM
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/01/2018, 7:15pm EST
Former Revolution Head Coach welcomed by 2019 USL expansion club
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Birmingham Legion FC Branding Unveiled
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/17/2018, 4:45pm EST
2019 USL expansion club reveals bold new logo, ‘Hammer Down’ slogan
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Howard Believes Memphis will ‘Make a Lot of Noise’
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 01/15/2018, 3:24pm EST
Legendary goalkeeper eager to boost club in his new hometown
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Donnelly Handed Reins for ATL UTD 2
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/12/2018, 11:57am EST
Experienced coach will lead expansion club in inaugural season
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Indy Eleven Joins USL for the 2018 Season
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/11/2018, 10:15am EST
Strong organization, support will add to rivalries with Louisville, Cincinnati
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QUIZ - Meet Indy Eleven
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/11/2018, 8:30am EST
How much do you know about the newest USL Team
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WATCH: Rating the Top Roster Moves of The Offseason
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/27/2020, 4:00pm EST
Steele Some Time’s Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart look at some of the familiar faces in new places for 2020
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USL Original Documentary Trailer – Uniting El Paso
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/22/2020, 12:00pm EST
Get a first look at the new documentary spotlighting the rise of Locomotive FC and its connection to the Borderland
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NEW CHAPTER: Villa Joins Ranks of High-Profile Championship Ownership
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/04/2020, 9:44am EST
World Cup-winner moves alongside Drogba, Howard, Donovan as leader at Queensboro FC
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ONE STEP CLOSER FOR USL PRO IOWA: Des Moines Group Purchases Land for Venue
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/31/2019, 11:13am EST
Blackacre Development LLC acquires 7.4 acres of land just south of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway for $7.98 million
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WOVEN TOGETHER – New Mexico United’s Inaugural Season
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/25/2019, 6:50am EST
Take an inside look at the impact of the first-year club as it embedded itself in its city and state
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2019 USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Year Winner
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/17/2019, 2:45pm EST
Joe Kuzminsky's stop vs Nashville SC crowned save of the season
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