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Six USL teams, St. Louis forming new league in 2010
Goal.com The MLS-bound Vancouver Whitecaps and five other United Soccer Leagues First Division teams have formed a new professional league that will begin playing in April. The Whitecaps are scheduled to move up to Major League Soccer in 2011. They are joined by teams from Atlanta, Carolina, ...
United Soccer Leagues (USL)
United Soccer Leagues (USL)
uslsoccer.com — USL News Release Tuesday, November 10, 2009 TAMPA, FL United Soccer Leagues issued the following statement regarding the USL First Division in response to the announcement of an application before the United States Soccer Federation for a new ... (more) United Soccer Leagues (USL)
New Teams For The USL
New Teams For The USL
majorleaguesoccertalk.com — I guess some would look at this as a continuation of the war of press releases between the United Soccer Leagues and the Team Owners Association, but nonetheless it’s still news. According to the press release the USL First Division will ... (more) New Teams For The USL
USL outcasts set to launch new league in 2010
USL outcasts set to launch new league in 2010
soccerbyives.net — Six ownership groups that were previously part of the USL-First Division have joined forces with St. Louis Soccer United to form a new professional soccer league that will begin play in 2010. The Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and ... (more) USL outcasts set to launch new league in 2010
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The Beautiful Game — ... MLS Newcomer of the Year. I'm note sure he wasn't the second-best newcomer on his own team, but it's a nice honor for the kid (who has definitely had an up-and-down year). Also, Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton pulled in his second award in being named MLS Comeback Player of the Year. He can put that trophy right next to his GK of the year award. Remember those USL teams that threatened to break away and form their own league? Looks like that's gonna happen. In some coaching moves, word is Preki is out at Chivas ...

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