United Soccer League (USL)
Founded in 1986, the United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing soccer organization in the United States, reaching more than 200 communities nationwide. It is the first and only soccer league to offer a complete youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within a single, unified structure. On the men’s side, this includes four tiers: the newly announced USL Premier (Division I), USL Championship (Division II), USL League One (Division III), and USL League Two (pre-professional). The women’s pathway features the Gainbridge Super League, a Division One professional league, and the USL W League, the country’s top pre-professional league. The USL also operates USL Academy, a progressive talent development system, and USL Youth, a premier national platform for younger players. With multi-year national and international media rights agreements across various platforms including CBS Sports, ESPN and Peacock, the USL is the most widely accessible soccer league in the country. Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL has grown during the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships and stable organizational leadership. It features a dedicated staff of more than 100 professionals across 17 departments ranging from operations, digital, communications and club services, each of which provides unparalleled support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in North America.www.uslsoccer.com
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Sep 25, 2026
Scott StrasserHOST
Yeah, he was a great goalkeeper.
Scott StrasserHOST
When the Storm were first formed, they played in the PDL, the Premier Development League of the United Soccer League.
Scott StrasserHOST
And, you know, he was a key reason why the Storm marched all the way to the PDL finals.
Scott StrasserHOST
Unfortunately, they did lose in the national championship game, and in a post-game interview, Lars actually remarked that he didn't have a good game, and I think he placed some of the blame for that defeat on his own performance.
Tom McCabeHOST
And credit to Some of the folks at Major League Soccer, it's the longest continuously running professional league in the history of our country.
Tom McCabeHOST
There's a lot of exciting things happening at the grassroots level through the United Soccer Leagues, the USL Championship, League One.
Tom McCabeHOST
you know, the hearts of pines that you mentioned.
Tom McCabeHOST
So perhaps this is our fourth chapter of American soccer history, you know, from this summer world cup, what's the legacy going to be and how are we going to go forward with that futuristic angle you just talked about from the heritage perspective?
Tom McCabeGUEST
And credit to some of the folks at Major League Soccer, it's the longest continuously running professional league in the history of our country ever.
Tom McCabeGUEST
There's a lot of exciting things happening at the grassroots level through the United Soccer Leagues, the USL Championship, League One, the Hearts of Pines that you mentioned.
Tom McCabeGUEST
So perhaps this is our fourth chapter of American soccer history from this Summer World Cup.
Tom McCabeGUEST
What's the legacy going to be and how are we going to go forward with that futuristic angle you just talked about from the heritage perspective?