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 The United Soccer League is the organizing body for several soccer leagues, both professional and amateur, in the United States. For the first time in ten years, the USL will have both a second-tier league and a third-tier league in the American (and Canadian) soccer pyramid(s). The last time, it was pretty simple: there was USL-1 and USL-2 to go along with the semi-pro USL-PDL.Now, because we have to copy the British for no reason, the second-tier league is the USL Championship and the third-tier league is USL League One to go along with the semi-pro USL League Two. In spite of the half-baked idea, the creation of League One has led Jake Edwards, Commissioner of USL, to talk about something no fan of American soccer had imagined would ever be discussed by a person in a position of power: promotion and relegation. Now, it's early stages (League One hasn't kicked off yet), but the sport's biggest 'what if' has the potential of being implemented, at least between those two leagues. Who knows if it will happen? Pro/rel is just a concept at this stage in the US, but at least someone is talking about it that has actual sway. Anyway, on to....wait, HOW MANY professional teams are there now? 46? Hell no, I'm not writing witty remarks for 46 clubs, many of which are brand new. I'll just point out Louisville City are defending USL Cup winners, while the premiership went to the now-MLS side Cincinnati. The Richmond Kickers have twice been champions of the third tier of American soccer, so that's something to think about as their campaign begins. Also,  THAT'S RIGHT, ANOTHER PRO LEAGUE IS COMING. AND IT'S GOT THE NEW YORK COSMOS. The NPSL Founders Cup, and 11-team competition taking place shortly after the NPSL season ends, is the soft launch for a new league, tentatively called 'NPSL Pro'. Four teams in California! Two teams in Miami! Chattanooga FC and Detroit City! Holy poo poo! After all of this, should you still go to a live match with has-beens and never-weres that can't even hack it in MLS? Absolutely! Get some buddies, drink some beer, enjoy soccer in your very own hometown! Your club could be the next to win Don Garber's Golden Ticket, and you should be there Before They Were Cool™. Come on it, complain about the gridiron lines, and enjoy Greenville Triumph SC/South Georgia Tormenta FC. Also, R.I.P. Leon.
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I guess we're doing this, so here's an effortpost about Austin Bold FC. Austin Bold FC (whose name is pretty hard to shorten) is the fourth and probably last attempt for a professional soccer club under the USL umbrella. Announced in August 2017, the club was the talk of the town for about two months, until the plans for Austin FC got announced. Since then, ABFC and owner Bobby Epstein has had a bit of an image problem. Go on, look at the Wikipedia article, I'll wait. Back yet? Regardless, ABFC are the only game in town for the next two years. Local reporters suggest that while there may be animosity now for the club, winning helps build bridges. Will this club be a winner? Who the gently caress knows, it's hard enough to determine who will be good in MLS year-to-year. I just know I'll be there, standing and chanting with the other folks who want to see some local soccer. If you followed my direction and went to Wikipedia, you'd notice the current squad is a bit....old. I'm pretty sure the majority of players are older than 30. It's also the most valuable USL Championship squad, according to that one German website that determines the value of players in Euro. To the outsider, one might wonder why the 2010 Dream Team would be a good idea in 2019. Again, I'd like to point out that MLS is coming to town in 2021, which means that ABFC has two years to make an impression before their thunder is stolen. If you've only got two years, why sign young players you know will need time to develop when you can sign known commodities that will make an impact within two years? In summation, don't be shocked if ABFC make a deep playoff run. Also, don't be shocked if ABFC suck out loud.
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Feb 5, 2019 23:42
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I didn’t realize Tyler, the Creator designed soccer kits.
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Feb 7, 2019 20:05
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Cool, Sufjan Stevens is resuming his 50 States 50 Albums series. e: According to Wikipedia, that's a League Two club that begins THIS year. Edward Mass fucked around with this message at 22:39 on Feb 10, 2019 |
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Feb 10, 2019 22:36
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https://mobile.twitter.com/NISALeague/status/1097493613582389250 Nee-san lives!
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Feb 18, 2019 19:19
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Wicka would know, PM him.
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Mar 3, 2019 19:36
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Bentai posted:Austin held Las Vegas to a 0-0 draw during the Vegas home opener. Crowd of 8000+ which was great. Now if they can just score some goals. That’s what happens when you guarantee a win against an unknown entity!
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Mar 10, 2019 19:55
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First and second round fixtures for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup have been determined.
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Apr 17, 2019 20:58
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Having never seen New Mexico United's field, I can now firmly say that it's trash.
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Jun 6, 2019 02:31
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Landon Donovan Presents San Diego is coming to the USL Championship.
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Jun 19, 2019 20:55
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Stiev Awt posted:https://twitter.com/onesoccer/status/1151702368775495680 They missed the mascot! https://twitter.com/FCEdmontonNow/status/1151719355115171840
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Jul 18, 2019 19:46
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I'm all for that. Just by looking at attendance, there's a black hole with the 2s of the Championship.
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Jul 22, 2019 05:31
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This is American soccer - it's ALL about business concerns.
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Jul 23, 2019 04:31
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$50? poo poo, ABFC tickets are $40 max, and they’s not a reserve squad.
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Aug 10, 2019 00:49
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Crazy Ted posted:Tacoma was actually up 2-1 on Phoenix at the 80' and they loving blew it. It was was 2-4 to Phoenix by the 85th minute. Phoenix hasn't lost a league match in almost four months. They haven't even DRAWN a match in four months.
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Aug 29, 2019 06:17
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https://mobile.twitter.com/AustinBoldFC/status/1179785072360206336 Holy poo poo 
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Oct 3, 2019 17:57
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New England and Miami are putting reserve squads in League One for 2020.
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Oct 9, 2019 20:04
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Gigi Galli posted:I was hoping the management would have NE2 play in Boston somewhere but they'll be playing in Gillette, so I doubt a single person will be at those games. Missed opportunity for a club called Boston Wanderers FC, if you ask me.
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Oct 9, 2019 20:34
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ABFC have to go the Phoenix in the first round. Well, the season was nice.
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Oct 24, 2019 18:15
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Phoenix and ABFC going to penalty kicks. I did not see this coming. e: Dang it! Bold fall in nine rounds of PKs. Edward Mass fucked around with this message at 06:42 on Oct 27, 2019 |
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Oct 27, 2019 06:24
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Crazy Ted posted:The Fresno owner finally released a statement today, stating that the team is "almost certainly" relocating for 2020. That sucks. You never want to see a club fail.
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Oct 29, 2019 22:20
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Crazy Ted posted:Well Phoenix just got beat at home, on DOLLAR BEER NIGHT!!!, by Real Monarchs in the Western Conference semis.  in complete sincerity
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Nov 2, 2019 05:42
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Austin: We're naming our Championship club "Austin Bold FC" San Diego: hold my beer
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Nov 3, 2019 02:29
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While not cliché, some of them are confusing. Are they dancing in the streets of Forge?
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Nov 8, 2019 20:53
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Not to double-post on Canadian clubs, but apparently  Ottawa Fury
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Nov 8, 2019 22:43
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Monarchs/LCFC for the Cup on ESPN2 in ~40 minutes.
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Nov 18, 2019 00:51
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Why does the white team only have crazy numbers for their players They're Real Salt Lake's reserve squad.
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Nov 18, 2019 01:52
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Can Ottawa Support Two Soccer Teams? by Some Schmuck
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Jan 21, 2020 03:43
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I think you should read the byline.
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Jan 21, 2020 08:08
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Technically, it was never Fury's stadium.
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Gigi Galli posted:I can do that. Is there any desire for a new thread? I can make one tomorrow, if need be.
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