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  1. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is an ignore button...use it PLEASE. It's really not hard to find.
    Mods do nothing, because I'm not in violation of anything.
    As for leaving, I have been here since 1999, not going anywhere.
     
  2. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In actual USL2 news, since that is what this forum is about.

    Cleveland Force SC are not playing in USL2 in 2021. The League recently tweeted an image about the 10 new expansion clubs for the 2021 season. They also hinted at potential expansion still to be announced.

    Going back to read about the Force joining USL2, it said "in the coming years."

     
  3. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    New
    • Project 51O (Oakland Roots amateur team - formerly NPSL)
    • Little Rock Rangers (Little Rock, Arkansas - formerly NPSL)
    • Iowa Raptors FC (Cedar Rapids, Iowa - new club)
    • Real Central NJ Soccer (Central, New Jersey - new club)
    • Morris Elite SC (Madison, New Jersey - new club)
    • Round Rock SC (Round Rock, Texas - played UPSL)
    • Fort Wayne FC (Fort Wayne, Indiana - new club, supposed to play NPSL in 2020; expected to play two years in USL2 then move to USL1)
    • FC Malaga City (Pleasant Valley, New York - new club)
    • Kalamazoo FC (Kalamazoo, Michigan - formerly NPSL)
    • NJ Copa FC (Holmdel, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • Toledo Villa FC (Toledo, Ohio - formerly NPSL)
    Gone
    • ???
    Future
    • Cleveland Force SC (Cleveland, Ohio - new club)
     
  4. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2021/01/12/a-new-challenge-njits-barboto-named-nj-copa-fc-head-coach/

    New Jersey Copa FC Tuesday announced the hiring of Fernando Barboto as head coach of its USL League Two team that will make its debut this year.
    The current NJIT men’s head coach and former Cosmos B coach has signed a multi-year agreement with the club. Barboto will take a leading role in the technical direction of New Jersey Copa FC’s USL Two Reserve and USL Academy teams.
     
  5. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    New
    • Project 51O (Oakland Roots amateur team - formerly NPSL)
    • Little Rock Rangers (Little Rock, Arkansas - formerly NPSL)
    • Iowa Raptors FC (Cedar Rapids, Iowa - new club)
    • Real Central NJ Soccer (Central, New Jersey - new club)
    • Morris Elite SC (Madison, New Jersey - new club)
    • Round Rock SC (Round Rock, Texas - played UPSL)
    • Fort Wayne FC (Fort Wayne, Indiana - new club, supposed to play NPSL in 2020; expected to play two years in USL2 then move to USL1)
    • FC Malaga City (Pleasant Valley, New York - new club)
    • Kalamazoo FC (Kalamazoo, Michigan - formerly NPSL)
    • NJ Copa FC (Holmdel, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • Toledo Villa FC (Toledo, Ohio - formerly NPSL)
    • FC Motown (Morristown, New Jersey formerly NPSL)
    Gone
    • Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC (Cincinnati, Ohio - ceased operations)
    Future
    • Cleveland Force SC (Cleveland, Ohio - new club)
     
  6. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    New
    • Project 51O (Oakland Roots amateur team - formerly NPSL)
    • Little Rock Rangers (Little Rock, Arkansas - formerly NPSL)
    • Iowa Raptors FC (Cedar Rapids, Iowa - new club)
    • Real Central NJ Soccer (Central, New Jersey - new club)
    • Morris Elite SC (Madison, New Jersey - new club)
    • Round Rock SC (Round Rock, Texas - played UPSL)
    • Fort Wayne FC (Fort Wayne, Indiana - new club, supposed to play NPSL in 2020; expected to play two years in USL2 then move to USL1)
    • FC Malaga City (Pleasant Valley, New York - new club)
    • Kalamazoo FC (Kalamazoo, Michigan - formerly NPSL)
    • NJ Copa FC (Holmdel, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • Toledo Villa FC (Toledo, Ohio - formerly NPSL)
    • FC Motown (Morristown, New Jersey formerly NPSL)
    • FC Wichita (Wichita, Kansas - formerly NPSL)
    Gone
    • Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC (Cincinnati, Ohio - ceased operations)
    Future
    • Cleveland Force SC (Cleveland, Ohio - new club)

    https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1141400
     
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  7. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Call it what it is, an "opt out."

    This is due to the ongoing pandemic and uncertainty regarding travel between Canada and US. I would say they won't be the only one making this decision .
     
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  9. aetraxx7

    aetraxx7 Member+

    Jun 25, 2005
    Des Moines, IA
    Club:
    Des Moines Menace
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You are absolutely correct. The Raptors can't play in Toronto and the Canadian NHL (& AHL) teams aren't playing US teams because of travel restrictions.
    I haven't heard yet about the Bluejays, but MLB literally just confirmed they are planning opening day as scheduled. I'm also curious about the three Canadian MLS teams' plans.
     
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  10. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If I had to guess, they'll be back in Buffalo.
     
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  11. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  12. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    same for you....if you don't like my style...please hit ignore on your way out the door.
     
  13. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  14. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    New
    • Project 51O (Oakland Roots amateur team - formerly NPSL)
    • Little Rock Rangers (Little Rock, Arkansas - formerly NPSL)
    • Iowa Raptors FC (Cedar Rapids, Iowa - new club)
    • Real Central NJ Soccer (Central, New Jersey - new club)
    • Morris Elite SC (Madison, New Jersey - new club)
    • Round Rock SC (Round Rock, Texas - played UPSL)
    • Fort Wayne FC (Fort Wayne, Indiana - new club, supposed to play NPSL in 2020; expected to play two years in USL2 then move to USL1)
    • FC Malaga City (Pleasant Valley, New York - new club)
    • Kalamazoo FC (Kalamazoo, Michigan - formerly NPSL)
    • NJ Copa FC (Holmdel, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • Toledo Villa FC (Toledo, Ohio - formerly NPSL)
    • FC Motown (Morristown, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • FC Wichita (Wichita, Kansas - formerly NPSL)
    • SLSG SC (St. Louis, Missouri - new club)
    Gone
    • Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC (Cincinnati, Ohio - ceased operations)
    Future
    • Cleveland Force SC (Cleveland, Ohio - new club)
    Hiatus (COVID-related)
    • Thunder Bay Chill
    • St. Louis Lions
    • AFC Ann Arbor
     
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  15. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    New
    • Project 51O (Oakland Roots amateur team - formerly NPSL)
    • Little Rock Rangers (Little Rock, Arkansas - formerly NPSL)
    • Iowa Raptors FC (Cedar Rapids, Iowa - new club)
    • Real Central NJ Soccer (Central, New Jersey - new club)
    • Morris Elite SC (Madison, New Jersey - new club)
    • Round Rock SC (Round Rock, Texas - played UPSL)
    • Fort Wayne FC (Fort Wayne, Indiana - new club, supposed to play NPSL in 2020; expected to play two years in USL2 then move to USL1)
    • FC Malaga City (Pleasant Valley, New York - new club)
    • Kalamazoo FC (Kalamazoo, Michigan - formerly NPSL)
    • NJ Copa FC (Holmdel, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • Toledo Villa FC (Toledo, Ohio - formerly NPSL)
    • FC Motown (Morristown, New Jersey - formerly NPSL)
    • FC Wichita (Wichita, Kansas - formerly NPSL)
    • SLSG SC (St. Louis, Missouri - new club)
    • Kings Hammer FC (Cincinnati, Ohio - new club)
    Gone
    • Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC (Cincinnati, Ohio - ceased operations)
    Future
    • Cleveland Force SC (Cleveland, Ohio - new club)
    Hiatus (COVID-related)
    • Thunder Bay Chill
    • St. Louis Lions
    • AFC Ann Arbor
     
  16. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  17. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  18. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  19. canammj

    canammj Member+

    Aug 25, 2004
    CHINO, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ------------------------
    After reading this list a second time, that is a heck of a lot of NPSL and even UPSL teams coming over. Looking for a more stable league maybe? Or some other reasons? Are the NASL-NISA-NPSL folks upset even more now at the MLS-USLC-USL1-USL2 folks?
     
  20. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Paul Kennedy
    @pkedit

    12h
    Soccer is back in full swing at top amateur levels after being almost entirely shut down in 2020. Right now, four leagues (USL League 2, NPSL, UPSL and NISA affiliates) have 440 teams playing vs. 388 in 2019. (I'm trying to assemble a spreadsheet breaking them down by state.)
     
  21. Fuegofan

    Fuegofan Member+

    Feb 17, 2001
    Chicago
    This is USL2, right? If so, add Chicago City SC under "Future". https://www.chicagocityscusl.com/leaguetwo
     
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  22. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Jeff Rueter
    @jeffrueter
    1h
    BREAKING: MLS is finalizing a plan for a new league expected to apply for U.S. third-division sanctioning, sources tell @MLSist and me. The league would launch in 2022 with over half of MLS clubs involved — plus potential independent members. Report: https://theathletic.com/2626561/2021/06/01/mls-third-division-league/
     
  23. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thank you for staying on topic. It’s hard for a certain poster.

    Will have to start the new list for 2022 and beyond!
     
  24. canammj

    canammj Member+

    Aug 25, 2004
    CHINO, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ================
    Boy, does this get interesting. What happened to the MLS-USL "partnership" that NASL-NISA-NPSL folks always hated?
    -
    So 3rd division = USL-1, a league that is just really getting going.
    Thats got to hurt especially if the MLS teams pull out and move over.
    -
    Or could this be the first step in a merger or a buyout by MLS, such as creating its own pyramid ? How about---

    MLS-1. (current MLS). 32 teams
    MLS-2. (current USL-C). 32 teams
    ----------------------------
    (pro red between these 2 levels - keep it simple, maybe only 1 or 2 teams)
    (With single entity and owners owned all, finances could help drop teams)
    MLS-3. (current USL-1. This is your full time reserve team league for both MLS-1 & MLS-2= 64 teams divided geographical to hold travel down)
    MLS-4. (current USL-2/PDL. all MLS teams field a U23 team at this level
    -----------
    Then academy underneath the
    U18, U16, U14, U12 etc to as low as you want to go

    If you were to consider the first 3 levels as professional, this would be 128 teams- THAT should give plenty of players plenty of opportunities.



    I will be really interested in how MLS and USL for that matter spin this.
    I really just can't believe MLS hasn't had some kind of discussion with USL on this.
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  25. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Totally agree with everything you said, a couple of things that I quickly would like to add. Clearly MLS has realized that there is way more money to be made if they control the player from day one when they enter their Academy. This move would put a ton of stress on the NPSL and UPSL clubs. Apparently UPSL has already entered talks with MLS to form a "peace treaty".
     
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