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Justin Papadakis, just out of college, went on a trip to Los Angeles with his father in 2008 to check out the new L.A. Live downtown entertainment district. The then-Staples Center was shiny and new, surrounded by restaurants that encouraged fans of games to get there early and stay late at the bar. Plans even […]
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The United Soccer League announced that JAXUSL, a Jacksonville-based group of investors and executives that includes Tim Tebow, has acquired the rights to a USL Championship expansion franchise with the intent of beginning play in 2025. The new club will be the first in Northeast Florida to feature both men’s and women’s professional soccer. JAXUSL […]
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The United Soccer League has named Sarah Brady as the USL Academy Director for the women’s pathway, charging Brady with leading the USL’s efforts to build out the USL Academy program for girls. The expansion of the USL women’s pathway is designed to identify more talented young players in local communities and provide them a […]
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Former Liverpool Chief Executive Officer Peter Moore is starting a new club called the Santa Barbara Sky that will compete in the USL League One in 2024. “We are so excited to welcome Santa Barbara Sky FC into the USL,” said USL Chief Operating Officer Justin Papadakis. “This vibrant, diverse city and the surrounding areas […]
Continue ReadingThe United Soccer League has announced a series of community and fan events as part of next month’s inaugural USL Summer Showcase in Louisville with a game between Louisville City FC and Phoenix Rising FC on July 20 at Lynn Family Stadium that will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. The USL, Louisville City FC, Louisville […]
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The United Soccer League and Legends have announced a multi-faceted, 10-year partnership that will accelerate the USL’s growth and drive future business. The USL has more than 200 professional and pre-professional clubs across the United States and is in rapid expansion mode, looking to add more than 25 professional clubs over the next five years […]
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Louisville, Kentucky, will host the inaugural USL Summer Showcase, a multi-day celebration of soccer and the United Soccer League highlighting its role in shaping the game’s future throughout the country. Soccer executives from around the United States will convene in Louisville for the event, which includes the USL annual mid-year meetings, community events and partner […]
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The Sacramento Republic has announced plans for a new downtown stadium that will be part of the USL club’s future, including a spot for retail and entertainment options. The club has engaged Manica Architecture and Machete Group, which has designed and managed projects including Allegiant Stadium, Chase Center, and TQL Stadium to craft an initial […]
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The USL has named Court Jeske to the position as chief commercial officer, expanding his previous role in leading the league’s business development and partnerships, while adding veteran soccer marketing executive Greg Lalas as the USL’s first chief marketing officer. The new hire of Lalas and promotion of Jeske is part of the league’s expansion […]
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Two USL League One clubs have released renderings for proposal stadiums to be built in their respective destinations as the league’s building boom continues. Greenville Triumph SC unveiled plans for a new 8,100-seat multi-purpose stadium to be constructed in the South Carolina destination in conjunction with the city of Mauldin and Greenville County. The proposed […]
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.@usatabletennis is bringing back a major event, as the US Open Team Table Tennis Championships will take place August 29–31, 2025, in @MyMyrtleBeach, South Carolina. The event will take place at John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center.
The official logos for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four and 2026 NCAA Division II and Division III men’s basketball championships have been unveiled. Indianapolis and @IndSportsCorp will host all three championships during the same weekend in 2026.
The Golden Trail Series has announced its 2025 schedule of nine international events featuring some of the best trail runners in the world, including a stop in Olympic Valley, California, on June 22.
The @XGames have announced a three-year partnership with California Dreamin' Entertainment which will bring the action sports and music festival to Cal Expo in @VisitSacramento each summer from 2025–2027.
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