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Wes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 1d

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 1d

More potential Florida USL expansion

www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...

United Soccer League, Space Coast Pro Soccer Announce Intent to Bring Professional Soccer to Florida’s Space Coast

Plans include a soccer-specific stadium and professional men’s and women’s teams

www.uslsoccer.com

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Richmond Kickers @richmondkickers.bsky.social · 2d

𝔒𝔫𝔠𝔢 𝔞 ℜ𝔢𝔡, 𝔞𝔩𝔴𝔞𝔶𝔰 𝔞 ℜ𝔢𝔡

Kickers Head Assistant Coach Mika Elovaara has taken a new position as Head Coach of the Sarasota Paradise!

Congratulations Mika and thank you for your deep commitment to our club over the last 7 years!

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The USL Show @theuslshow.bsky.social · 3d

🚨SHOW TONIGHT🚨
🎙️9pm EST/6pm PST

🥃 Hartford’s First Trophy
✌️ Santa Barbara Delayed
⚽️ So Many Super League Goals
🔝 New East Tennessee Team on Top
⚜️ Detroit’s Statement
🌎 Miami Plays Spoiler

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American Soccer Analysis @americansocceranalysis.com · 4d

USL1 Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2025-10-06)

🤖⚽️ | #usl1

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 6d

From helping Spokane to a 1-0 win in Charlotte last night to leading Project Inspire fixtures in Knoxville this morning, Nil Vinyals does it all 🫡

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 7d

Hell, you could probably join the ownership group of some lower league clubs for these prices

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 7d

This weekend we'll be taking in Project Inspire matches at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, and hanging out with @knoxscruffs.bsky.social at Fred's Around the Corner to take in the Richmond vs. Knoxville match.

Come say hello!

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 7d

Three years ago, Jared Mazzola was playing for Ann Arbor FC in #USL-2, trying to manifest a pro career.

Tomorrow, he'll start for @sacrepublicfc.com in the #USLJagermeisterCup Final. Here's how he got here, with help from John Harkes & heaps of self-belief.

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Preparation Meets Opportunity – Republic FC’s Jared Mazzola is one of the stars of this year’s USL Jagermeister Cup

Three years on from competing at Ann Arbor FC in USL League Two, the Republic FC shot-stopper has climbed the ladder and starred

www.uslchampionship.com

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 7d

And in USL League One - we haven't seen clear signs of any issues, but if any expansion side were to delay, expect announcements very soon.

Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 7d

Santa Barbara Sky delays again - now 2027. Cites finalization of investors and stadium as main issues.

With the sanctioning deadline of 10/1 now passed, we await word on Brooklyn and Jax. Both have advantage of existing organization in the SuperLeague, but publicly appear behind on men's progress.

Santa Barbara Sky FC Delays to 2027

It's the second major delay for the long-running expansion club

beyondthe90.substack.com

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 7d

Santa Barbara Sky delays again - now 2027. Cites finalization of investors and stadium as main issues.

With the sanctioning deadline of 10/1 now passed, we await word on Brooklyn and Jax. Both have advantage of existing organization in the SuperLeague, but publicly appear behind on men's progress.

Santa Barbara Sky FC Delays to 2027

It's the second major delay for the long-running expansion club

beyondthe90.substack.com

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 9d

Lots of questions on how serious this club is, but stating intentions like this is enough to at least add them to my list of expansions to keep an eye on.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 9d

Per the other place, Temecula FC announces the club is pursuing a professional turn with USL League One. Says "stadium talks underway." Adding to the expansion watch list ✍️👀

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 9d

It seems like both sides are going with this type of setup today. Lots of "break in case of emergency" options for both teams.

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ShadowWulf @derschattenwolf.bsky.social · 9d

For all who want to know, what to expect from Head Coach Alex, I asked him exactly that about a "first time" sideline duty at the Hearts at my #FallenLeavesPod.

Enjoy & #UpTheHearts

open.spotify.com/episode/0WIr...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 9d

Per the club, Portland Head Coach Bobby Murphy did not travel to Omaha due to illness. Assistant Coach Alex Ryan will lead the squad today.

Tune in at 1:00 PM ET for the action. Both teams are red hot right now, so this should be a good one!

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Fort Wayne Football Club @fortwaynefc.bsky.social · 10d

Mike Avery, the coach we know, love and trust, will lead us into the professional level of USL League One in 2026. We couldn't be more excited to share the news with our fans! We sat down with Coach Avery to discuss the future of the club, as we move to the pros and into our new stadium.

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Fort Wayne Football Club @fortwaynefc.bsky.social · 10d

New league. Pro soccer. Proven coach. Mike Avery will remain Fort Wayne Football Club's coach as we move to USL League One in 2026. Read all about it: www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2025/09...

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Luke Martin @lukermartin.bsky.social · 10d

New at #Stormwatch912: Inside the Tormenta Manager Search. that ultimately ended with Mark McKeever earning the job.

stormwatch912.blogspot.com/2025/09/insi...

Inside the Tormenta Manager Search

It's a sad state of affairs when this is what passes for journalism these days. Ok, that title may be overselling it a lot as we're not doin...

stormwatch912.blogspot.com

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 11d

Four sides have clinched playoff spots, with one elimination.

🌲🦉🐦 Who's next to clinch?
🏇✈️ 🟢🦩 Which club will end up with that final spot, and what's the path to doing so?
🤠🦘 Is there any hope for Texoma or Richmond?

We try to answer all of these questions 👀

Three USL League One Sides Clinch Playoffs Over the Weekend

The top four clubs are in, Westchester is out

beyondthe90.substack.com

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 11d

Four sides have clinched playoff spots, with one elimination.

🌲🦉🐦 Who's next to clinch?
🏇✈️ 🟢🦩 Which club will end up with that final spot, and what's the path to doing so?
🤠🦘 Is there any hope for Texoma or Richmond?

We try to answer all of these questions 👀

Three USL League One Sides Clinch Playoffs Over the Weekend

The top four clubs are in, Westchester is out

beyondthe90.substack.com

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Luke Martin @lukermartin.bsky.social · 12d

As promised, my recap of @tormentafc.bsky.social's 4-2 win over @richmondkickers.bsky.social from the Statesboro Herald.

www.statesboroherald.com/sports/torme...

Tormenta keeps rolling, downs Richmond 4-2

Niall Reid-Stephen scored twice and assisted on another for South Georgia to lead Tormenta to a 4-2 victory over the Richmond Kickers and boost the team to a club-record fifth consecutive win.

www.statesboroherald.com

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Luke Martin @lukermartin.bsky.social · 14d

New at #Stormwatch912: A preview of Tormenta's matchup with Richmond and your weekend cheering guide for Tormenta fans.

stormwatch912.blogspot.com/2025/09/kick...

Kickin' it with the Kickers

In case you missed it, Tormenta removed the interim tag from Mark McKeever , naming him Manager for Tormenta on Wednesday. At least one pe...

stormwatch912.blogspot.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 15d

NEWSLETTER: We’ve only got a month left in the men’s regular season, so what’s standing out?

🏆 Owen Damm’s immense versatility
🐻 The Sacramento defense
💚 Greenville’s shape change
🔵 Tormenta!
📊 DC’s press, Spokane’s attack

www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...

The Back Four: One-month warning

Featuring Owen Damm, data viz, Super League xG extremes, and more USL miscellany

www.usltactics.com

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 15d

After over a century of turbulence, stadium building has helped American professional soccer find some stability, including the first stadium built specifically for a women's team, in NWSL, and a boom across MLS and USL. Article for @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

US soccer is in the midst of a stadium boom, each with realistic ambitions

A physical home of one’s own has proven to be essential for US club soccer, both for culture and for revenue

www.theguardian.com

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