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The Return of the North American Soccer League?
The Return of the North American Soccer League?
Miami FC Registered Two NASL Trademark Claims on 11.16.2009 According to a search of the United States Patent and Trademark Office records, North American Soccer League, LCC in Delaware filed two trademark claims on November 16th, 2009. They claims were marked c/o Miami FC 501 Brickell Key ...
NASL Redux?
NASL Redux?
matchfitusa.com — The TOA already made news today with the announcement that they've added Tampa Bay and Baltimore to... their league roster, and while that's pretty big in the world of second division soccer, something... (more) NASL Redux?
NASL Name is Official
NASL Name is Official
matchfitusa.com — Several prominent soccer writers are confirming via Twitter that the Team Owners Association will in fact name... their new league the North American Soccer League. As USL News broke last week thanks... (more) NASL Name is Official
New second division soccer league revives NASL
New second division soccer league revives NASL
soccerbyives.net — The league that folded more than 20 years ago is set to return, though in name only.... The USL breakaway league officially announced Monday that they would revive the name North American Soccer League to use for the new league forming next season. “By becoming the NASL, we are paying ... (more) New second division soccer league revives NASL
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TOA League Adds Tampa and Baltimore
WVHooligan - Soccer Blog — ... The name of the new league is expected to come down next week. One hot rumor is it could be called the NASL. Yes the same name as the old league that failed back in the 1980s. Yes Miami FC is the group that has gone out and reportedly gotten the trademarks on NASL. Big Kudos to USLNews.com for digging up that dirt. ...

BREAKING: Tampa, Baltimore Bolt USL For “New NASL?”
Dave's Football Blog — ... As if that weren’t enough, there is speculation now that the TOA league will brand itself as the New North American Soccer League. Apparently, Miami FC somehow got its hands on the old NASL name and filed a trademark claim on it. Nothing like a little nostalgia to promote a brand new league. ...

NASL Redux?
Match Fit USA — ... The TOA already made news today with the announcement that they've added Tampa Bay and Baltimore to their league roster, and while that's pretty big in the world of second division soccer, something else has broken that is potentially much bigger. USLNews.com is reporting that "North American Soccer League, LLC", by way of Miami FC, has registered multiple trademarks associated with the NASL name. The dates on the trademark applications are what make this interesting, with all of them popping up in just the past few days. What would be the point of forming an LLC and ...

The North American Soccer League Strikes Back
Pitch Invasion — ... made-up of nine former USL and new clubs may use the North American Soccer League name for itself, after Miami FC put in two trademark claims. ...

The Sweeper: MLS Cup Highlights League’s Opposing Forces
Pitch Invasion — ... But Garber added that expanding MLS, whether with more DPs or higher wages or more franchises, shouldn’t “negatively impact” the league’s stability, which, considering the TOA/USL-1 split which has seen the rebirth of the North American Soccer League, isn’t something to take lightly. It’s a fine balance to say the least, and it will certainly be reflected in on-going CBA talks in the next two months. ...

North American Soccer League – Take Two
Major League Soccer TalkThe rumors were true (another one), the North American Soccer League is back…kinda. I know some of you are putting your faces in your hands and groaning, and if you follow basketball you have a good reason to. The second coming of the once celebrated American Basketball Association has been nothing short of a complete and utter disaster, just take a look at the list of defunct ABA teams. With that said, I trust Joey Saputo and Traffic Sports more than I trust Joe Newman. The reaction from the American ...

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matchfitusa.com 11/20/2009 — The Team Owners Association announced today that they have added Crystal Palace Baltimore and the Tampa Bay Rowdies to their new league. The two clubs brings the TOA's total up to nine, putting to...