Tim Howard named Memphis 901 sporting director
Former United States international goalkeeper Tim Howard has been named sporting director at Memphis 901 FC, the USL club announced on Wednesday.
U.S. Open Cup undergoes 'major' changes for '20
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced a restructuring to the U.S. Open Cup.
Donovan named coach of USL's San Diego Loyal
Former United States international Landon Donovan has been named coach of United Soccer League side San Diego Loyal.
David Villa group gets USL franchise in NYC
An investment group including Spain World Cup winner David Villa has been granted a USL franchise in New York City.
Ex-Nigeria U23 captain, silver medalist Issac dies
Promise Isaac, who captained Nigeria to the 2008 Olympic silver medal and scored 79 goals in 11 professional seasons in Turkey, has died.
Rising earn 20th straight win in abandoned match
Saturday's USL Championship match between Phoenix Rising and LA Galaxy II was abandoned with time remaining over concerns about player safety.
Among the Chugs: How Phoenix Rising's Dollar Beer Night became a 13-0-0 phenomenon
"We all kind of laughed that, on Dollar Beer Night, we're immortal. We can't lose." How a simple promotion turned the Phoenix Rising into giants.
El Paso Locomotive fans honor victims of mass shooting (1:38)
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.
USL Ladder
| Eastern Conference | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta United 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Birmingham Legion FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charleston Battery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlotte Independence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hartford Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy Eleven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loudoun United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louisville City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Memphis 901 FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Carolina FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Union II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Louis FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sporting Kansas City II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Conference | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Austin Bold FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Paso Locomotive FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Tulsa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Galaxy II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Vegas Lights FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Mexico United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oklahoma City Energy FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orange County SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phoenix Rising FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portland Timbers 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Real Monarchs SLC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reno 1868 FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacramento Republic FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Antonio FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Diego Loyal SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacoma Defiance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |