January 7, 2010 A COMPROMISE
Division 2 will operate under U.S. Soccer
Like King Solomon offering to divide the baby in two, U.S. Soccer has stepped in to resolve the issue of a Division II soccer league in the United States. This time, however, instead of a division resolving the issue, the two divide parties have been brought together under a single league with two conferences.
January 7, 2010 MEETING OF THE MINDS
USL, NASL reach truce for 2010
There is a cease fire, at least for the time being in the war between the United Soccer Leagues and North American Soccer League.
December 31, 2009 NASL STATEMENT
We can make 'a significant contribution'
The North American Soccer League has responded to U.S. Soccer's announcement that its membership application as a Division II professional league was not granted and that it should seek a solution with the league many teams have broken away from -- the United Soccer Leagues.
December 30, 2009 ONE OR NONE (updated)
U.S. Soccer's message to USL, NASL: united you stand, divided you fall
CHICAGO -- There will be one or no Division II professional league in the United States next year, definitely not two.
December 23, 2009 PDL ALIGNMENT
Four new teams in Northeast
TAMPA, FL – United Soccer Leagues announced the official alignment for the 2010 Premier Development League season, unveiling the conferences and divisions for the 68-team league.
December 21, 2009 ALIGNING THE DIVISIONS
For the 29-team W-League in 2010
TAMPA---United Soccer Leagues Monday announced the alignment for the 2010 W-League season, unveiling the divisional breakdown of the 29-team competition.
December 12, 2009 USL PLAYER COMBINE
In Charleston Feb. 4-6
United Soccer Leagues announced that the fourth annual USL men’s player showcase again will be hosted by the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C. The event will feature 90 of the top Under-23 players in North America and abroad, running from Thursday, Feb. 4 through Saturday, Feb. 6.
December 1, 2009 ANOTHER DEFECTION
Rochester bolts USL-1, joins new NASL
ROCHESTER,NY---The Rochester Rhinos have bolted the United Soccer Leagues First Division and joined the newly formed North American Soccer League.
November 20, 2009 WAR OF THE LEAGUES
Tampa, Baltimore bolt USL for TOA
The war between the United Soccer Leagues and the Team Owner's Association intensified Friday as two clubs bolted the established league for the new circuit.
November 12, 2009 THE GREAT DIVIDE
Control issue in formation of new league
Both the United Soccer Leagues and a group of breakaway owners say they will field strong second division leagues in 2010, with even more growth in ensuing years.
November 10, 2009 THE RESPONSE
USL's statement about breakaway league
TAMPA---United Soccer Leagues issued the following statement regarding the USL First Division in response to the announcement of an application before the United States Soccer Federation for a new Division II Men’s outdoor professional league submitted, in part, by former USL-1 franchises.
July 2, 2009 PHANTOMS FIREWORKS
NH rallies past RI on late goals
MANCHESTER, NH---The New Hampshire Phantoms rallied to a 3-1 win over the Rhode Island Stingrays on Wednesday night with a pair of late goals.
May 22, 2009 PULLING IN THE HAMMERHEADS
W.Mass tops Wilmington 2-1
LUDLOW, Mass---Jan Klukowski had a goal and an assist as the Western Mass. Pioneers downed the Wilmington Hammerheads 2-1in a USL2 game at Lusitano Stadium Friday night.
May 16, 2009 BLANKED BY REAL MARYLAND
W. Mass Pioneers fall 3-0
ROCKVILLE, MD---Gary Brooks had a goal and an assist to lead the Real Maryland Monarchs to a 3-0 win over the Western Mass. Pioneers Saturday night.
April 25, 2009 PIONEERS FALL
Harrsiburg taks 3-1 win over W. Mass
HARRISBURG, Pa---Chad Severs scored two goals to lead the Harrisburg City Islanders to a 3-1 win over the Western Mass Pioneers at the Skyline Sports Complex Saturday night.
