How Francis Jacobs, 14, his family and his new club are working to ensure he's not the 'next Freddy Adu'
Any player who turns pro at an early age inevitably gets compared to Freddy Adu. What makes Orange County's Francis Jacobs, 14, so different?
Adieu, Adu! Jacobs youngest to sign U.S. deal
USL Championship side Orange County SC has signed 14-year-old Francis Jacobs to a multiyear professional contract, both parties have told ESPN FC.
Has the USL solved soccer's concussion problem?
Two years in the making, the United Soccer League has proposed a rule that will change the way that world football deals with head injuries midgame.
Tulsa owner: 'Zero tolerance' for hate speech
Tulsa Roughnecks president has cited the USL's "zero-tolerance policy" against hate speech as the reason for terminating Fabian Bastidas' contract.
USL player's contract terminated for racist abuse
The Tulsa Roughnecks have terminated the contract of Fabian Bastidas after he was accused of racially abusing an OKC Energy player.
Dairon Asprilla scores with unsaveable bicycle kick (1:06)
England U17 world champ joins Charlotte of USL
England Under-17 World Cup winner Curtis Anderson has joined United Soccer League side Charlotte Independence from Manchester City.
Del Piero reveals ownership in small L.A. club
Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero decided to go public after the team went undefeated this season, won its division and was promoted.
Ex-U.S. boss Sarachan joins North Carolina FC
"We are thrilled to welcome Dave Sarachan as the new North Carolina FC head coach," said North Carolina FC president and GM Curt Johnson.
Louisville City owner Estopinal dies in plane crash
Wayne Estopinal, the founder of the second-tier soccer club Louisville City, was killed in a plane crash in southern Indiana on Friday. He was 63.
Second-tier USL players announce plans for union
The United Soccer League said Tuesday its USL Championship clubs have recognized the USL Players Association as their bargaining representative.
Drogba hints he won't retire after USL Cup loss
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba seemingly indicated via Twitter that he'll continue to play football.
Ledesma to sign new deal with Cincinnati - sources
FC Cincinnati is set to sign midfielder Emmanuel Ledesma to a new contract ahead of its first season in MLS, according to ESPN FC sources.
USL confirms new branding, league structure
The United Soccer League has unveiled a new structure as well as a revamped branding of its three leagues, the organization announced on Tuesday.
U.S. assistant Hackworth hired by Louisville City
United States assistant John Hackworth will leave his roles with U.S. Soccer to take over Louisville City, the USL champions announced on Thursday.
Lights boss would use Bolt as a winger
Las Vegas Lights coach Jose Luis "Chelis" Sanchez Sola said he'd play Usain Bolt as a winger if the USL side was to acquire the world's fastest man.
Las Vegas: 'Why wouldn't we' want Usain Bolt?
USL side Las Vegas Lights has confirmed it has an interest in signing eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt, but his wage demands are prohibitive.
Cahill open to U.S. clubs, rules out A-League
Retired Socceroos great Tim Cahill is open to offers to continue playing club football, but has ruled out any prospect of an A-League return.
Turkish, U.S. clubs join Usain Bolt race - report
The publicity around Usain Bolt's trial at CCM could cost the A-League club the opportunity to cash in on the sprint star's switch to football.
Hartford Athletic named USL's newest team
Hartford Athletic will join the United Soccer League as an expansion team in 2019, the league announced on Wednesday.
U.S. Open Cup: LAFC escapes, Louisville through
LAFC needed a late Latif Blessing goal to escape a scare from USL side Sacramento Republic and advance to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.
Phoenix Rising's Johnson scores wonder goal
Phoenix Rising FC did absent boss Didier Drogba proud by thrashing Tulsa Roughnecks in the USL on Saturday evening.
Joe Cole becomes assistant coach at Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies midfielder Joe Cole has taken on additional duties as an assistant coach for the team, the club announced Friday.
Louisville drawn with Nashville in U.S. Open Cup
At least one club from the USL will advance to U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals as Louisville City will drawn against Nashville SC in the round of 16.
USSF won't alter sanctioning for NASL proposal
U.S. Soccer declined to alter its sanctioning process to accommodate a $500M proposal from New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso to revamp the NASL.