Around the same time, U.S. Soccer also granted third-division sanctioning to the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). That league never really gained a foothold with frequent backroom ...

Streamers and Soccer Legends as Franchise Owners. The inaugural Kings League kicked off in March of 2023 with 12 franchises, including one owned by Llanos and one each by soccer legends like ...

The NWSL has asked U.S. Soccer to sanction a second-division league that would include at least six teams and possibly launch in 2026. The WPSL Pro also will launch next year as a second-tier league.

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has officially laid groundwork for launching a Division II league in 2026 to boost player development. The Athletic has corroborated the existence of ...

United Soccer League to bring promotion and relegation to American soccer for first time, starting in 2028 The experiment with an open system is a marked departure from past closed systems. By ...