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Cary, NC (April 22, 2020)- The North Carolina Football Club and Larry’s Coffee will release a co-branded coffee blend today titled ‘Possession’. Larry’s Coffee will be donating $1 from each bag of ‘Possession’ sold to the NCFC Youth Financial Aid Fund.  

The Fund is available to families facing extraordinary financial circumstances to help fill the gap between what families could afford to pay and required club fees. Last year, NCFC Youth distributed $340,000 to qualifying families.

‘Possession’ will launch virtually today before becoming available in local stores like Whole Foods in the coming months. Other retailers across North Carolina will sell the co-branded coffee later this year, as well. To purchase a bag of coffee online, click here.

“This is one of the most unique opportunities we have pursued with a club partner,” said North Carolina Football Club Chief Revenue Officer, Kyle Prairie. “We have been working with Larry’s Coffee for many months on this project, so we are excited for fans to be able to purchase ‘Possession’ online and eventually in-stores.”

The coffee flavor was voted on by NCFC and NC Courage fans at an event in Moore Square last October and will feature players on each bag. The dark roast blend includes flavors of cocoa, raisins, and walnuts.

"Larry's Coffee is thrilled to partner with NCFC this year and offer our community a brand new way to support this organization,” said Larry Larson, founder of Larry’s Coffee.

The North Carolina FC players featured on the bag include captain Nazmi Albadawi, Dre Fortune, Manny Perez, and DJ Taylor. All four homegrown players grew up playing for NCFC Youth (formerly CASL).

NC Courage players Abby Erceg, Kristen Hamilton, Jessica McDonald, and Denise O’Sullivan will also be featured on the coffee’s labels.

Erceg and Hamilton will be hosting a Coffee Table Chat today, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. ET on the NC Courage Instagram account to discuss the release of the coffee. They will be joined by special guests from the Courage, NCFC, and NCFC Youth. Fans can tune in by following the Courage on Instagram at @thenccourage.

Cary, NC (April 22, 2020)- The North Carolina Football Club and Larry’s Coffee will release a co-branded coffee blend today titled ‘Possession’. Larry’s Coffee will be donating $1 from each bag of ‘Possession’ sold to the NCFC Youth Financial Aid Fund.  

The Fund is available to families facing extraordinary financial circumstances to help fill the gap between what families could afford to pay and required club fees. Last year, NCFC Youth distributed $340,000 to qualifying families.

‘Possession’ will launch virtually today before becoming available in local stores like Whole Foods in the coming months. Other retailers across North Carolina will sell the co-branded coffee later this year, as well. To purchase a bag of coffee online, click here.

“This is one of the most unique opportunities we have pursued with a club partner,” said North Carolina Football Club Chief Revenue Officer, Kyle Prairie. “We have been working with Larry’s Coffee for many months on this project, so we are excited for fans to be able to purchase ‘Possession’ online and eventually in-stores.”

The coffee flavor was voted on by NCFC and NC Courage fans at an event in Moore Square last October and will feature players on each bag. The dark roast blend includes flavors of cocoa, raisins, and walnuts.

“Larry’s Coffee is thrilled to partner with NCFC this year and offer our community a brand new way to support this organization,” said Larry Larson, founder of Larry’s Coffee.

The North Carolina FC players featured on the bag include captain Nazmi Albadawi, Dre Fortune, Manny Perez, and DJ Taylor. All four homegrown players grew up playing for NCFC Youth (formerly CASL).

NC Courage players Abby Erceg, Kristen Hamilton, Jessica McDonald, and Denise O’Sullivan will also be featured on the coffee’s labels.

Erceg and Hamilton will be hosting a Coffee Table Chat today, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. ET on the NC Courage Instagram account to discuss the release of the coffee. They will be joined by special guests from the Courage, NCFC, and NCFC Youth. Fans can tune in by following the Courage on Instagram at @thenccourage.

Ever wondered what the NCFC players do on game day to get themselves mentally and physically ready to perform? 

Nazmi Albadawi, the NCFC captain in his seventh season as a professional footballer, takes us into the non-negotiable practices of the routine that helps him be at his best on the field.

9:00 am

The alarm goes off. For any football lover, Saturday morning means English Premier League. To start off his day, Naz tunes in to NBC Sports, hoping to get lucky and catch some action from Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool.

10:00 am

Naz knows that sitting around all day is not the best for your muscles, and that’s why he goes through a light morning activation to awaken his nervous system.

He suggests “rolling out on a lacrosse ball and doing some stretching, pushups, and squats.” On warm days, he might take advantage of the apartment pool for some mobility exercises in the water.

12:00 pm

The Albadawi’s Saturday brunch has a whole different flavor this year. Naz and his wife Yasmeen now have the privilege to sit at the table with Nadal, their four-month-old baby who officially qualifies as the cutest NCFC supporter. 

1:00 pm 

It’s nap time, for both Nadal and Naz. It’s the last chance for the NCFC captain to relax before he begins to think entirely about the game. 

3:00 pm

Four hours before kickoff is indicated by most soccer nutritionists as the perfect time to fuel up.

“My pregame meal is pretty simple,” says Naz. “Rice, chicken, and vegetables.” Nothing too fancy, just a combination of the essential nutrients that a soccer player needs to get ready to run for 90 minutes: carbohydrates, protein, and well, a bunch of healthy things coming from veggies.

4:00 pm

Naz starts putting on his game face.  He turns to YouTube, where he types up “Zinedine Zidane.” One of the greatest attacking midfielder in football history, Zidane is the indisputable source of inspiration for Naz’s game.

“How good he was on the ball, how he got his teammates involved, and how humble he was,” Naz says in a tone of admiration were the things he admired of the French maestro. His favorite video is “Zidane vs Brazil,” a clip from the unforgettable 2006 World Cup quarter-final game in which Zidane took the Brazilian defense to school. 

Up next on Naz’s inspirational sources are the America's Got Talent golden buzzers, the videos of those auditioners that, against all odds, killed it on the frightening stage of the famous talent show. The feeling of seeing underdogs perform at that level allows Naz to build up positive energy for his game.

5:30 pm

An hour and a half before the curtain goes up, Naz arrives at the locker room. There, he finds his #10 jersey hanging in his locker, as well as shorts and socks carefully folded on his chair. On top of them lies the captain armband, an old friend that Naz has rediscovered after three years. (In case you didn’t know, Naz was the NCFC captain during the 2017 NASL season.)

While getting dressed, Naz makes himself a cup of English Breakfast tea, plugs in his earbuds, and collects good vibes, courtesy of Drake.

6:20 pm

Naz grabs a banana from the locker room table and, together with his teammate and vice-captain Steven Miller, heads out to the field for warm ups. One bite at a time, he eats up his fruit snack as he walks through the tunnel that opens up on the green turf of WakeMed. 

6:55 pm

You might have noticed Naz standing by himself for a few seconds after the coin toss. With his eyes closed, Naz opens his palms toward the sky, sightly bends his head forward, and quietly recites the Al Fatiha, a Muslim prayer similar to the Lord’s Prayer for Christians. 

“I ask god to protect me during the game and keep me injury-free,” he says.

He then brings the boys into a huddle for a quick motivational speech. To the captain cry of “One, two, three!”, the team lets out a loud “Win!”

7:00 pm

It’s showtime. Aware that he has taken care of all the details, Naz has got nothing left to do but enjoy his time on the field.

Naz stresses the importance for professional athletes to have a pregame routine. He explains that getting into a healthy rhythm allows his mind to concentrate entirely on his performance on the field.

“On game day, you know exactly what you’re doing, there’s not a lot of change,” Naz explains. As a result, he says, “you only focus on the game.”

Hopefully, it won’t be too long until we all experience another game day. For now, keep staying healthy! And don’t forget to email socialmedia@https://www.northcarolinafc.com with suggestions for future blog posts.

#WeAreNC

Ever wondered what the NCFC players do on game day to get themselves mentally and physically ready to perform? 

Nazmi Albadawi, the NCFC captain in his seventh season as a professional footballer, takes us into the non-negotiable practices of the routine that helps him be at his best on the field.

9:00 am

The alarm goes off. For any football lover, Saturday morning means English Premier League. To start off his day, Naz tunes in to NBC Sports, hoping to get lucky and catch some action from Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool.

10:00 am

Naz knows that sitting around all day is not the best for your muscles, and that’s why he goes through a light morning activation to awaken his nervous system.

He suggests “rolling out on a lacrosse ball and doing some stretching, pushups, and squats.” On warm days, he might take advantage of the apartment pool for some mobility exercises in the water.

12:00 pm

The Albadawi’s Saturday brunch has a whole different flavor this year. Naz and his wife Yasmeen now have the privilege to sit at the table with Nadal, their four-month-old baby who officially qualifies as the cutest NCFC supporter. 

1:00 pm 

It’s nap time, for both Nadal and Naz. It’s the last chance for the NCFC captain to relax before he begins to think entirely about the game. 

3:00 pm

Four hours before kickoff is indicated by most soccer nutritionists as the perfect time to fuel up.

“My pregame meal is pretty simple,” says Naz. “Rice, chicken, and vegetables.” Nothing too fancy, just a combination of the essential nutrients that a soccer player needs to get ready to run for 90 minutes: carbohydrates, protein, and well, a bunch of healthy things coming from veggies.

4:00 pm

Naz starts putting on his game face.  He turns to YouTube, where he types up “Zinedine Zidane.” One of the greatest attacking midfielder in football history, Zidane is the indisputable source of inspiration for Naz’s game.

“How good he was on the ball, how he got his teammates involved, and how humble he was,” Naz says in a tone of admiration were the things he admired of the French maestro. His favorite video is “Zidane vs Brazil,” a clip from the unforgettable 2006 World Cup quarter-final game in which Zidane took the Brazilian defense to school. 

Up next on Naz’s inspirational sources are the America’s Got Talent golden buzzers, the videos of those auditioners that, against all odds, killed it on the frightening stage of the famous talent show. The feeling of seeing underdogs perform at that level allows Naz to build up positive energy for his game.

5:30 pm

An hour and a half before the curtain goes up, Naz arrives at the locker room. There, he finds his #10 jersey hanging in his locker, as well as shorts and socks carefully folded on his chair. On top of them lies the captain armband, an old friend that Naz has rediscovered after three years. (In case you didn’t know, Naz was the NCFC captain during the 2017 NASL season.)

While getting dressed, Naz makes himself a cup of English Breakfast tea, plugs in his earbuds, and collects good vibes, courtesy of Drake.

6:20 pm

Naz grabs a banana from the locker room table and, together with his teammate and vice-captain Steven Miller, heads out to the field for warm ups. One bite at a time, he eats up his fruit snack as he walks through the tunnel that opens up on the green turf of WakeMed. 

6:55 pm

You might have noticed Naz standing by himself for a few seconds after the coin toss. With his eyes closed, Naz opens his palms toward the sky, sightly bends his head forward, and quietly recites the Al Fatiha, a Muslim prayer similar to the Lord’s Prayer for Christians. 

“I ask god to protect me during the game and keep me injury-free,” he says.

He then brings the boys into a huddle for a quick motivational speech. To the captain cry of “One, two, three!”, the team lets out a loud “Win!”

7:00 pm

It’s showtime. Aware that he has taken care of all the details, Naz has got nothing left to do but enjoy his time on the field.

Naz stresses the importance for professional athletes to have a pregame routine. He explains that getting into a healthy rhythm allows his mind to concentrate entirely on his performance on the field.

“On game day, you know exactly what you’re doing, there’s not a lot of change,” Naz explains. As a result, he says, “you only focus on the game.”

Hopefully, it won’t be too long until we all experience another game day. For now, keep staying healthy! And don’t forget to email socialmedia@https://www.northcarolinafc.com with suggestions for future blog posts.

#WeAreNC

TAMPA, Fla. (April 16, 2020) – The United Soccer League announced today it has extended its training moratorium for USL Championship and League One clubs through, and including, Sunday, May 3rd.

USL is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other local, state and national health authorities, the USL Players Association, and professional sports organizations from across the country to ensure the health and wellness of players, staff and supporters remains our top priority.  We will provide additional updates as soon as they become available.

As an organization, we greatly appreciate the support and understanding of all USL Championship and League One fans across the country and look forward to being back in action again soon.

TAMPA, Fla. (April 16, 2020) – The United Soccer League announced today it has extended its training moratorium for USL Championship and League One clubs through, and including, Sunday, May 3rd.

USL is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other local, state and national health authorities, the USL Players Association, and professional sports organizations from across the country to ensure the health and wellness of players, staff and supporters remains our top priority.  We will provide additional updates as soon as they become available.

As an organization, we greatly appreciate the support and understanding of all USL Championship and League One fans across the country and look forward to being back in action again soon.

Cary, NC (April 14, 2020)- North Carolina FC and NC Courage players are offering giveaways to fans willing to participate in #SponsorToGoWeek to help North Carolina Football Club restaurant partners. Players of both the Courage and NCFC formed the idea after brainstorming ways to support key restaurant partners that assist the North Carolina Football Club all season long.  

“We have to eat, so why not support the restaurants that give so much to us,” said NC Courage midfielder Cari Roccaro. “Something as simple as buying a gift card or ordering a meal to-go means a lot to these restaurants during this time.”

Roccaro is one of the NC Courage players offering a giveaway to anyone who orders to-go or buys a gift card from North Carolina Football Club partners between April 15-22.

To be entered to win a giveaway from a North Carolina FC or NC Courage player, fans can purchase a meal to-go or a gift card from any of the following restaurants:  

• Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken– Offering takeout and delivery at all locations. Curbside pickup is available at Brier Creek, Capital, and Morrisville locations. Drive-thru is available at Sanford location.
• Backyard Bistro– Offering free delivery (5-mile radius) and curbside pickup with a 10% discount. Bistro Market Essentials now available. 
• Bojangles– Drive-thru is open.
• Carolina Ale House– Delivering through DoorDash, UberEats, and Postmates. Curbside pickup is available.
• Enrigo Italian Bistro– Offering online pickup and curbside pickup. “Stock the Fridge/Freezer” options available.
• Gonza Tacos and Tequila– Gift cards available for purchase.
• Jasmin & Olivz– Order via Grubhub and DoorDash. Buy $30 in gift cards for only $25.
• Larry’s Coffee– Use the code POSSESSION for 20% off online orders.
• Makus Empanadas– Offering delivery and takeout options. Makus is donating a dozen empanadas to a community member at-risk for every dozen purchased.
• Spring Rolls– Offering 10% discount on takeout orders.

After making a purchase, fans can post a picture on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram tagging @thenccourage and/or @northcarolinafc and using the hashtag #SponsorToGoWeek to be entered to win one of the following prizes:

North Carolina FC

• An autographed pair of cleats from Nazmi Albadawi.
• Four lower sideline tickets and a postgame photo with Manny Perez, Malick Mbaye, Daniele Proch, and Akeem Ward.
• A locker room tour with Steven Miller on a game day and four lower sideline tickets.
• An autographed picture of Dre Fortune.
• A 10-minute Skype with DJ Taylor.
• An autographed photo of Graham Smith.

NC Courage

• A 15-minute Skype with Cari Roccaro.
• Four lower sideline tickets and an on-field picture with Samantha Mewis following a match.
• A Skype with Jessica McDonald to reveal a special prize.
• An autographed pair of cleats from Heather O’Reilly.
• A 15-minute Zoom call with Stephanie Labbé for an entire youth soccer team.

Giveaway prize winners will be contacted on Thursday, April 23 via social media. For more ways to support sponsors of the North Carolina Football Club, click here.

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Cary, NC (April 14, 2020)- North Carolina FC and NC Courage players are offering giveaways to fans willing to participate in #SponsorToGoWeek to help North Carolina Football Club restaurant partners. Players of both the Courage and NCFC formed the idea after brainstorming ways to support key restaurant partners that assist the North Carolina Football Club all season long.  

“We have to eat, so why not support the restaurants that give so much to us,” said NC Courage midfielder Cari Roccaro. “Something as simple as buying a gift card or ordering a meal to-go means a lot to these restaurants during this time.”

Roccaro is one of the NC Courage players offering a giveaway to anyone who orders to-go or buys a gift card from North Carolina Football Club partners between April 15-22.

To be entered to win a giveaway from a North Carolina FC or NC Courage player, fans can purchase a meal to-go or a gift card from any of the following restaurants:  

• Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken– Offering takeout and delivery at all locations. Curbside pickup is available at Brier Creek, Capital, and Morrisville locations. Drive-thru is available at Sanford location.
• Backyard Bistro– Offering free delivery (5-mile radius) and curbside pickup with a 10% discount. Bistro Market Essentials now available. 
• Bojangles– Drive-thru is open.
• Carolina Ale House– Delivering through DoorDash, UberEats, and Postmates. Curbside pickup is available.
• Enrigo Italian Bistro– Offering online pickup and curbside pickup. “Stock the Fridge/Freezer” options available.
• Gonza Tacos and Tequila– Gift cards available for purchase.
• Jasmin & Olivz– Order via Grubhub and DoorDash. Buy $30 in gift cards for only $25.
• Larry’s Coffee– Use the code POSSESSION for 20% off online orders.
• Makus Empanadas– Offering delivery and takeout options. Makus is donating a dozen empanadas to a community member at-risk for every dozen purchased.
• Spring Rolls– Offering 10% discount on takeout orders.

After making a purchase, fans can post a picture on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram tagging @thenccourage and/or @northcarolinafc and using the hashtag #SponsorToGoWeek to be entered to win one of the following prizes:

North Carolina FC

• An autographed pair of cleats from Nazmi Albadawi.
• Four lower sideline tickets and a postgame photo with Manny Perez, Malick Mbaye, Daniele Proch, and Akeem Ward.
• A locker room tour with Steven Miller on a game day and four lower sideline tickets.
• An autographed picture of Dre Fortune.
• A 10-minute Skype with DJ Taylor.
• An autographed photo of Graham Smith.

NC Courage

• A 15-minute Skype with Cari Roccaro.
• Four lower sideline tickets and an on-field picture with Samantha Mewis following a match.
• A Skype with Jessica McDonald to reveal a special prize.
• An autographed pair of cleats from Heather O’Reilly.
• A 15-minute Zoom call with Stephanie Labbé for an entire youth soccer team.

Giveaway prize winners will be contacted on Thursday, April 23 via social media. For more ways to support sponsors of the North Carolina Football Club, click here.

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Hi North Carolina FC fans! This is Daniele Proch, your number 21, and I am here to share some exciting news: We are starting a team blog! 

Let me begin by telling you how this idea came together and why I am enthusiastic about this new project. 

I hail from Riva del Garda, Italy, a tiny town sitting atop of a beautiful lake in the north of the country. When I graduated from high school in 2015, I was faced with the difficult task of choosing between playing my favorite sport and continuing my education: Italy, unlike the US, lacks a collegiate system designed for student-athletes, so that most students out of high school are forced to pursue either a professional career in their sports or a higher education. I rejected this idea and instead decided to come to the US, where I knew I could get the best of both worlds. 

Upon coming to college in the US, I only knew one thing about my academic plans: I wanted to study journalism. I first landed at Catawba College, in Salisbury, NC, a city about 40 miles northeast of Charlotte. Here, I began taking journalism classes that ignited my interest in writing and reporting. Even though my English wasn’t fluent from the beginning, I successfully made it through my freshman year, and I was able to transfer to Duke University in the summer of 2017.

During my time in Durham, my passion for reporting and writing kept growing. Inspired by established journalists and journalism professors, I enrolled in Duke’s Policy Journalism and Media Studies program, completed two journalism internships over two summers, and eventually graduated in December 2019.

This past February, NCFC gave me the chance to sign my first professional contract, a lifetime goal of mine. Right when I was starting to get used to this new, amazing life, our season got interrupted amid concerns for the spread of coronavirus. Since March 12, my teammates and I have been locked down in our apartments in Cary.

This time at home has made me think about possible ways to enhance the connection between us, the professional athletes, and the people that support us. It wasn't until a few days ago that Morgan Brown, our communications manager, threw a simple yet fantastic idea at me: Why not use your passion for journalism to start a blog aimed at connecting the NCFC community with the team?

By taking advantage of my perspective as an insider, I will try to give our fans a peek into the players’ daily life, the locker room, and similar behind-the-scenes activities that you all might not know about.

Our goal is to draw you closer to our world. But we are going to need your help, too! Let us know what you are looking forward to the most in this blog, what you are curious to see, and which players’ life you would like to dig deep into by emailing socialmedia@https://www.northcarolinafc.com.

Until the next one!

Stay safe.

#WeAreNC

Hi North Carolina FC fans! This is Daniele Proch, your number 21, and I am here to share some exciting news: We are starting a team blog! 

Let me begin by telling you how this idea came together and why I am enthusiastic about this new project. 

I hail from Riva del Garda, Italy, a tiny town sitting atop of a beautiful lake in the north of the country. When I graduated from high school in 2015, I was faced with the difficult task of choosing between playing my favorite sport and continuing my education: Italy, unlike the US, lacks a collegiate system designed for student-athletes, so that most students out of high school are forced to pursue either a professional career in their sports or a higher education. I rejected this idea and instead decided to come to the US, where I knew I could get the best of both worlds. 

Upon coming to college in the US, I only knew one thing about my academic plans: I wanted to study journalism. I first landed at Catawba College, in Salisbury, NC, a city about 40 miles northeast of Charlotte. Here, I began taking journalism classes that ignited my interest in writing and reporting. Even though my English wasn’t fluent from the beginning, I successfully made it through my freshman year, and I was able to transfer to Duke University in the summer of 2017.

During my time in Durham, my passion for reporting and writing kept growing. Inspired by established journalists and journalism professors, I enrolled in Duke’s Policy Journalism and Media Studies program, completed two journalism internships over two summers, and eventually graduated in December 2019.

This past February, NCFC gave me the chance to sign my first professional contract, a lifetime goal of mine. Right when I was starting to get used to this new, amazing life, our season got interrupted amid concerns for the spread of coronavirus. Since March 12, my teammates and I have been locked down in our apartments in Cary.

This time at home has made me think about possible ways to enhance the connection between us, the professional athletes, and the people that support us. It wasn’t until a few days ago that Morgan Brown, our communications manager, threw a simple yet fantastic idea at me: Why not use your passion for journalism to start a blog aimed at connecting the NCFC community with the team?

By taking advantage of my perspective as an insider, I will try to give our fans a peek into the players’ daily life, the locker room, and similar behind-the-scenes activities that you all might not know about.

Our goal is to draw you closer to our world. But we are going to need your help, too! Let us know what you are looking forward to the most in this blog, what you are curious to see, and which players’ life you would like to dig deep into by emailing socialmedia@https://www.northcarolinafc.com.

Until the next one!

Stay safe.

#WeAreNC

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today it has extended its training moratorium for USL Championship and League One clubs through, and including, Sunday, April 19th.

USL continues to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other local, state and national health authorities, the USL Players Association, and professional sports organizations from across the country to ensure the health and wellness of players, staff and supporters remains our top priority. In close coordination with the league’s Board of Governors, USL will also use the time to reassess its current temporary suspension timeline. Additional updates will be provided as soon as they become available.

As an organization, we continue to be incredibly appreciative of the support and understanding of all USL Championship and League One fans across the country and look forward to being back in action again soon.

About USL
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America, possessing nearly a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two, the organization is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 100 clubs in its membership.

Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL has grown over the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships, stable organizational leadership, and a dedicated staff that provides outstanding support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and Canadian Soccer Association, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in the United States and Canada.

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today it has extended its training moratorium for USL Championship and League One clubs through, and including, Sunday, April 19th.

USL continues to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other local, state and national health authorities, the USL Players Association, and professional sports organizations from across the country to ensure the health and wellness of players, staff and supporters remains our top priority. In close coordination with the league’s Board of Governors, USL will also use the time to reassess its current temporary suspension timeline. Additional updates will be provided as soon as they become available.

As an organization, we continue to be incredibly appreciative of the support and understanding of all USL Championship and League One fans across the country and look forward to being back in action again soon.

About USL
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America, possessing nearly a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two, the organization is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 100 clubs in its membership.

Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL has grown over the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships, stable organizational leadership, and a dedicated staff that provides outstanding support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and Canadian Soccer Association, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in the United States and Canada.