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Jun 13
#USAvPAR related history: In 1858, US President Buchanan launched the Paraguay Expedition, a 19-ship squad sent to demand reparations for Paraguay allegedly firing on an American ship, or its capital would be seized. Paraguay paid $9,412 in damages. The expedition cost 3M dollars
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I mentioned this before.
Needs some attention.
#SaveTheCapsIdentity #VWFC
MLS appears to be on its way out of Vancouver. But the Whitecaps identity was around long before MLS and should be around after MLS leaves town. Why MLS should sell it to an investor (paging @VancityReynolds) who will take the Whitecaps into @CPLsoccer midfieldpress.com/2026/05/04…
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MLS appears to be on its way out of Vancouver. But the Whitecaps identity was around long before MLS and should be around after MLS leaves town. Why MLS should sell it to an investor (paging @VancityReynolds) who will take the Whitecaps into @CPLsoccer midfieldpress.com/2026/05/04…
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The USL and USL PA finally have tentatively agreed to a CBA. To the surprise of some, it covers USL Premier as as well as the Championship. Here is what the leaked CBA details tell us about how USL Premier is taking shape. midfieldpress.com/2026/05/02…
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Some interesting parts to the USL CBA.
The USL and USL PA finally have tentatively agreed to a CBA. To the surprise of some, it covers USL Premier as as well as the Championship. Here is what the leaked CBA details tell us about how USL Premier is taking shape. midfieldpress.com/2026/05/02…
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The USSF changed the PLS to lower the ownership stake a team's primary owner must hold.
Will this make clubs more stable?
Or just make it easier for private equity to get involved?
A look at what the PLS change does - and doesn't do. midfieldpress.com/2026/05/03…
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"Minor League Soccer" was inevitable since MLS launched MLS Next Pro. With the KKR investment, now we are getting a better sense of how it will fill out. midfieldpress.com/2026/04/30…
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Apr 13
My understanding is labor talks are finally progressing well in #USL.
The discussion on licensing has evolved into a more productive space.
Other issues on compensation etc remain but there has been significant progress.
Multiple sources have indicated this to me.
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Sacramento Republic's stadium upgrade to 20,000 seats has renewed MLS speculation. But their expansion candidacy finds itself in a very different context than last time around. midfieldpress.com/2026/04/02…
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Well written @MidfieldPress enjoyed this one.
USL's big leadership change appears to signify a shift in influence among the league's owners. We look at what that may mean for USL's plans for Division 1, Pro-Rel and Expansion midfieldpress.com/2026/03/31…
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USL's big leadership change appears to signify a shift in influence among the league's owners. We look at what that may mean for USL's plans for Division 1, Pro-Rel and Expansion midfieldpress.com/2026/03/31…
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Mar 17
As USL teams kick off in the 2026 US Open Cup, the new rule barring expansion teams keep @NYCosmos out but @kivlehan isn't too bothered to miss it this year thanks to the USL Cup. midfieldpress.com/2026/02/06…
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Feb 27
USL announced a second private equity investment into the league yesterday. We look at how the money might be used and what it means for the future of the league midfieldpress.com/2026/02/26…
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Feb 25
The first in a series on markets we think @USL_HQ should take a second chance on, we take a look at why the @LehighValleyPA former home of Bethlehem Steel FC, would be a great fit for @USLLeagueOne midfieldpress.com/2026/02/21…
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Feb 23
Any fan of a club that has gone dark feels for Tormenta fans, players and staff today. These things are part of the reality of American soccer and have been for a long time midfieldpress.com/2026/02/22…
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The US Soccer 2026 AGM is in Atlanta this weekend. The Board of Directors passed Bylaw 241, adding a mechanism to automatically remove a professional league from membership.
Meaning;
* North American Soccer League - Gone
* National Independent Soccer Association - Gone in 2027
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Feb 19
As a follow up to our why new pro clubs choose @USL_HQ or @MLSNEXTPRO article, we highlight one reason that shouldn't factor into an ownership group's decision: the notion that MLS Next Pro membership makes an MLS proper bid more likely to succeed midfieldpress.com/2026/02/13…
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