Alex Ashton
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USL League One all-time penalty save leader Javier Garcia Jr. joins AC Boise🧤
Good to see another Texoma player find a home for 2026.
(Also AC Boise needs to hurry up and join BlueSky)
Good to see another Texoma player find a home for 2026.
(Also AC Boise needs to hurry up and join BlueSky)
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
USL League One all-time penalty save leader Javier Garcia Jr. joins AC Boise🧤
Good to see another Texoma player find a home for 2026.
(Also AC Boise needs to hurry up and join BlueSky)
Good to see another Texoma player find a home for 2026.
(Also AC Boise needs to hurry up and join BlueSky)
Chattanooga Red Wolves announced its first inbound signing this morning as center back Harry Jolley joins out of Missouri State on his first pro contract 👀
January 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Chattanooga Red Wolves announced its first inbound signing this morning as center back Harry Jolley joins out of Missouri State on his first pro contract 👀
AC Boise adding to its collection of all league defenders named Jake (2022 and 2025 for Dengler, 2023 for Crull)
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
AC Boise adding to its collection of all league defenders named Jake (2022 and 2025 for Dengler, 2023 for Crull)
Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of left back Aaron Lombardi on a new contract 💪
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of left back Aaron Lombardi on a new contract 💪
Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of 2025’s lead goal scorer Pedro Hernandez on a new contract 🔥
January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of 2025’s lead goal scorer Pedro Hernandez on a new contract 🔥
Earlier today, AC Boise announced the signing of All League defender Jake Dengler. It’s his third USL1 team after spending 2025 with Naples and 2022-2024 with Tormenta.
January 11, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Earlier today, AC Boise announced the signing of All League defender Jake Dengler. It’s his third USL1 team after spending 2025 with Naples and 2022-2024 with Tormenta.
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay ➡️ AC Boise pipeline continues as Nick Moon joins Blake Bodily in Idaho for 2026.
January 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay ➡️ AC Boise pipeline continues as Nick Moon joins Blake Bodily in Idaho for 2026.
Sarasota Paradise snags all league defender Declan Watters in free agency.
Watters was previously announced by Chattanooga Red Wolves as "in talks to retain" when their initial roster decisions were released.
Watters was previously announced by Chattanooga Red Wolves as "in talks to retain" when their initial roster decisions were released.
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Sarasota Paradise snags all league defender Declan Watters in free agency.
Watters was previously announced by Chattanooga Red Wolves as "in talks to retain" when their initial roster decisions were released.
Watters was previously announced by Chattanooga Red Wolves as "in talks to retain" when their initial roster decisions were released.
AC Boise picks up wingback Jonathan Ricketts who spent the last few seasons with Miami FC, Sacramento Republic and RGV Toros. He returns to USL League One after starting his pro career with Chattanooga Red Wolves, and developed up through the Red Wolves and Chattanooga FC systems.
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
AC Boise picks up wingback Jonathan Ricketts who spent the last few seasons with Miami FC, Sacramento Republic and RGV Toros. He returns to USL League One after starting his pro career with Chattanooga Red Wolves, and developed up through the Red Wolves and Chattanooga FC systems.
NY Cosmos announced two signings:
Christian Koffi - coming off a 10 goal, 5 assist season at Huntsville City
Luis Del Rio - 18 year old defender on his first pro contract
Christian Koffi - coming off a 10 goal, 5 assist season at Huntsville City
Luis Del Rio - 18 year old defender on his first pro contract
January 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM
NY Cosmos announced two signings:
Christian Koffi - coming off a 10 goal, 5 assist season at Huntsville City
Luis Del Rio - 18 year old defender on his first pro contract
Christian Koffi - coming off a 10 goal, 5 assist season at Huntsville City
Luis Del Rio - 18 year old defender on his first pro contract
Spokane fans can breathe a sign of relief as goalkeeper Carlos Merancio returns on a new contract 😅
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Spokane fans can breathe a sign of relief as goalkeeper Carlos Merancio returns on a new contract 😅
AC Boise announced another USL Championship veteran today, 31 year old midfielder Charlie Adams. Spent 2025 with Colorado Springs, with previous stops in Las Vegas, San Diego, Orange County, Louisville, Real Monarchs. 222 regular season USLC appearances in all.
January 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
AC Boise announced another USL Championship veteran today, 31 year old midfielder Charlie Adams. Spent 2025 with Colorado Springs, with previous stops in Las Vegas, San Diego, Orange County, Louisville, Real Monarchs. 222 regular season USLC appearances in all.
AC Boise finally released its first signing announcement, and it's a big one - wingback/midfielder Blake Bodily joins the expansion side after coming up through the Portland Timbers system, followed by seasons with San Diego Loyal and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
AC Boise finally released its first signing announcement, and it's a big one - wingback/midfielder Blake Bodily joins the expansion side after coming up through the Portland Timbers system, followed by seasons with San Diego Loyal and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
ON THE MOVE: center back Luca Mastrantonio signs with FC Naples after a season with AV Alta
January 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
ON THE MOVE: center back Luca Mastrantonio signs with FC Naples after a season with AV Alta
On the move: Callum Stretch signs with Sarasota Paradise after departing South Georgia Tormenta in free agency.
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
On the move: Callum Stretch signs with Sarasota Paradise after departing South Georgia Tormenta in free agency.
FC Naples announced the signing of center back Max Broughton from Pittsburgh Riverhounds this morning. The signing comes as Naples is rebuilding its defense after letting all-league CBs Jake Dengler and Brecc Evans walk in free agency.
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
FC Naples announced the signing of center back Max Broughton from Pittsburgh Riverhounds this morning. The signing comes as Naples is rebuilding its defense after letting all-league CBs Jake Dengler and Brecc Evans walk in free agency.
Updated to include David Garcia, announced late yesterday for Oakland Roots
December 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Updated to include David Garcia, announced late yesterday for Oakland Roots
Updated to include Stu Ritchie
December 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Updated to include Stu Ritchie
That's now 11 players making the jump this off-season. More names expected in the coming weeks.
December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
That's now 11 players making the jump this off-season. More names expected in the coming weeks.
Per the other socials, Chandler O'Dwyer signs with Sarasota Paradise in free agency. The midfielder was with Richmond for four seasons.
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Per the other socials, Chandler O'Dwyer signs with Sarasota Paradise in free agency. The midfielder was with Richmond for four seasons.
Notes:
Charlotte confirmed to be returning to ALMS
Omaha has a home match in the first month again
Boise vs Sarasota battle of expansion clubs to start off the season
Stadium issues keeping Corpus Christi, Fort Wayne and Forward Madison from hosting in the first two months
Charlotte confirmed to be returning to ALMS
Omaha has a home match in the first month again
Boise vs Sarasota battle of expansion clubs to start off the season
Stadium issues keeping Corpus Christi, Fort Wayne and Forward Madison from hosting in the first two months
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Notes:
Charlotte confirmed to be returning to ALMS
Omaha has a home match in the first month again
Boise vs Sarasota battle of expansion clubs to start off the season
Stadium issues keeping Corpus Christi, Fort Wayne and Forward Madison from hosting in the first two months
Charlotte confirmed to be returning to ALMS
Omaha has a home match in the first month again
Boise vs Sarasota battle of expansion clubs to start off the season
Stadium issues keeping Corpus Christi, Fort Wayne and Forward Madison from hosting in the first two months
Westchester SC announces the return of Conor McGlynn for 2026
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Westchester SC announces the return of Conor McGlynn for 2026
Westchester SC dropped its first returning player announcement, and it's a big one: reigning Golden Boot winner J.C. Obregón will be back.
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Westchester SC dropped its first returning player announcement, and it's a big one: reigning Golden Boot winner J.C. Obregón will be back.
Camron Miller returns for year three with Spokane Velocity.
Their social media admin is just straight ignoring the World Cup hype, dropping player announcements amidst it all, and we're here for it 👍 (now just need them to join BlueSky)
Their social media admin is just straight ignoring the World Cup hype, dropping player announcements amidst it all, and we're here for it 👍 (now just need them to join BlueSky)
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Camron Miller returns for year three with Spokane Velocity.
Their social media admin is just straight ignoring the World Cup hype, dropping player announcements amidst it all, and we're here for it 👍 (now just need them to join BlueSky)
Their social media admin is just straight ignoring the World Cup hype, dropping player announcements amidst it all, and we're here for it 👍 (now just need them to join BlueSky)
Spokane Velicity picks up option on Lucky Opara. He'll return for 2026, along with Luis Gil and Derek Waldeck.
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Spokane Velicity picks up option on Lucky Opara. He'll return for 2026, along with Luis Gil and Derek Waldeck.