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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 29/09/2026

One of my greatest memories is sneaking away from work to go see the Nationals in a weekday afternoon playoff game. Tickets were easy to come by, when they weren't so easy for the night games!

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 29/09/2026

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Sarasota Paradise’s hot streak to to FC Naples’ new dawn, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read ⤵️

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USL League One: Sarasota Paradise's playoff outlook, FC Naples' new dawn & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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Jackson Popkin @jpopkin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new development in the Tormenta Stadium saga: rezoning was recently approved for a “four story, 122 room Woodspring Suites extended stay hotel” to be located on the unfinished parking area. Could be good news, could be bad news 🤷‍♂️

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 22/09/2026

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Spokane Velocity's changes to no-quit Corpus Christi, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read 🆓

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USL League One: Spokane Velocity's changes, no-quit Corpus Christi & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

(Working on other stuff) 83’ Cosmos Goal! Ajmeer Spengler scores from a difficult angle to make it 1-1 late! New York is pushing this half! WSC supporters threw beer and TP at Spengler, he kicked the beer can in midair. 1–1 #NYCosmos #NYCvsWES

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Official statement from Giuseppe Rossi announcing his resignation from the New York Cosmos. “I came to recognize that my perspective and that of ownership were no longer sufficiently aligned, including our approach to communication, decision-making, and the long-term direction of the club.”

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Working on a fuller piece about Giuseppe Rossi separating from the New York Cosmos, of course this happens on a Friday and a Hudson River Derby day, but as always check out the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/all-new-york...

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Cosmos Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors

Giuseppe Rossi, Head of Soccer for the Cosmos organization since July 2025, is no longer with the organization, with the team offering no further comment about his departure.

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

When reached for comment about Rossi's exit, the Cosmos issued this statement: “Giuseppe Rossi is no longer with the New York Cosmos. We have no further comment on this personnel matter.” In addition to his front office role, Rossi was announced as a club investor in 2025.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 18/09/2026

I can't wait to see @ilm-ryan.bsky.social's USL Odds on this matchup 👀

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Stories I heard about the Cosmos front office were bad. Agents sent talent to the #NYCosmos, who were turned away for confusing, counter-productive reasons. Giuseppe Rossi never had a clear vision for the USL League One side. I don't think Davide Corti lasts past this year either.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 17/09/2026

It’s sadly more common than you think

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 17/09/2026

Four on Wednesday alone 🟥

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 16/09/2026

Two red cards, one for each club

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Congratulations to Corpus Christi FC's Éamon Zayed on his 50th win in #USL-1 across the regular season and playoffs. USL-1 All-Time Coaching Wins (Regular Season & Playoffs) 1. Darren Sawatzky - 64 2. John Harkes - 62 3. Mike Jeffries - 61 4. Matt Glaeser - 51 5. Éamon Zayed - 50

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 16/09/2026

In front of 4,000 schoolchildren, Greenville and Corpus Christi collectively broke the record for most fouls in a single match. This is lower league heritage.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 15/09/2026

Not much time to write lately but my photos keep going to good use. Good listen too!

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 15/09/2026

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From AC Boise's Championship move to Greenville Triumph's regime change, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read ⤵️

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USL League One: What's next for the league, Boise's promotion & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 15/09/2026

Nothing like those packed out early season watch parties where there's still hope and optimism

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Union Omaha @unionomaha.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

He scored against Juárez, and now he's scored a contract. ✍️ UNO's all-time leading goalscorer Theo Klein has signed with the Owls! Welcome him to the club and read more below! 🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsKlein #OneMeansAll

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 11/09/2026

I wrote about Omar Hernandez' 2026 MVP campaign a couple of weeks ago. He could become the first player in USL League One history to achieve double-digit goals and assists in a single season. Also potentially on that track in 2026: Jon Bakero, Ajmeer Spengler and Jerry Desdunes.

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The MVP Case For and Against 10 of USL League One’s Best

As the USL League One season heads into the homestretch, we finally have a decent idea of who could take home the league’s MVP award. First, some history and context. Going back to 2019, the MVP win...

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 11/09/2026

This weekend 📸: Richmond vs. Chattanooga Richmond has not scored a goal against Chattanooga since October 2024. RIC players to watch: Josh Kirkland (6G), Matt Bolduc (2G+1A in 10MP) CHA players to watch: Omar Hernandez (9G+7A, 44 chances created), Pedro Hernandez (5G+5A)

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Official statement on approval of a new revenue-sharing model in USL men's pro divisions. "We have a tremendous opportunity to grow soccer in this country, and we’re much clearer today about the role the USL can play in doing that." - USL President Paul McDonough www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...

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United Soccer League Introduces New Revenue-Sharing Model as Part of Broader Vision for Growth

Agreement reflects USL’s strategy to grow soccer in more communities, create development pathways for talent, and reward ambition through meaningful competition

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 10/09/2026

It’s long been said that Loudoun’s stadium agreement requires D2 or above but yeah League One would definitely be a better fit.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 10/09/2026

I’m curious if any smaller market or lower performing championship club might pull a Richmond and drop down with all the shuffle going on.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 10/09/2026

One step closer to strengthening the entire ecosystem 👀 “Among the streams to be shared are franchise sales, revenues related to sports betting, media rights and sponsorships.”

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 10/09/2026

I mean they met their franchise agreement benchmarks so that counts I guess

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 10/09/2026

Yeah no shocker here. I think just about everyone saw this coming with how ambitious this ownership group has been. It was nice knowing ya while it lasted 🫡

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Union Omaha @unionomaha.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Marlon Vargas has been recalled from loan. "As a loan player, he fully committed himself to the team, worked hard every day and made a positive contribution to the group. We appreciate everything he's given us and wish him all the best as he returns to [NM]," said Sporting Director Jamie Henderson.

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Union Omaha @unionomaha.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We've loaned Dylan Borczak to FC Tulsa for the remainder of the 2026 season. #OneMeansAll

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 08/09/2026

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Portland Hearts of Pine's big hire to One Knoxville's evolution, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read 🆓

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USL League One: Portland Hearts of Pine's ambition, One Knoxville's evolution & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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Seth @sethman31.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ray Saari, the new sporting director for Portland Hearts of Pine, has a clear vision for the club: “We have a lot of ambitions as a club to do things off the field well and be a good member of our community, but we want to fucking win.” upthehearts.com/new-portland...

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New Portland Hearts of Pine Sporting Director: "We Want To Fucking Win" - Up The Hearts

By Seth Macomber Portland Hearts of Pine began searching for a new sporting director in May, a thorough process meant to identify the right person both on and off the field. They found that in Ray Saa...

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Ranting Blue Penguin Media @rbpenguinmedia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If Bakero wins the USL 1 MVP, he’s gotta give a shout to @leagueoneupdater.com. Just wish you’d waited until after he played Omaha to call him out like that.

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

👀 Sources: MLS is fully returning to the U.S. Open Cup. All 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will participate in a revamped version of the country's longest-running soccer competition 🏆 Reporting with @benwright.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️

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Sources: MLS to return all of its teams to the U.S. Open Cup

All 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will return to a revamped version of the country's longest-running soccer competition.

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 01/09/2026

⭐ Charlotte's league-best midfield 🦉 What to make of Omaha's tough week 🫧 Naples' bubble bid All that and much, much more as I catch you up on Week 26 in USL League One. www.backheeled.com/usl-league-o...

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USL League One: Charlotte Independence's brilliant midfield, Union Omaha's problems & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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Forward Madison FC @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Forward Madison FC has signed Maouloune Goumballe for the rest of the 2026 USL League One Season! Read More: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/…

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The Blazing Musket @theblazingmusket.com · 31/08/2026

Portland Hearts of Pine Name New Sporting Director www.theblazingmusket.com/portland-hea...

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Portland Hearts of Pine Name New Sporting Director

Bobby Murphy will now just serve as head coach

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 29/08/2026

I think Jon Bakero read this and got offended 😂 leagueoneupdater.com/the-mvp-case...

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Jon Bakero (2G, 3A) is the first player to record five goal contributions in a #USL-1 game in league history. Absolutely remarkable night by the 2017 MAC Hermann Trophy winner.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 29/08/2026

It’s a good thing Madison plays Richmond I guess

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 29/08/2026

Jon Bakero, we were familiar with your game, not sure why we had any doubts 🫡

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