Death of a league? NISA no longer sanctioned
Report: US Soccer will no longer provisionally sanction the National Independent Soccer Association, the controversial and chaotic league that started play in 2019.
Lower-League Soccer
Jonathan Jiménez signs with Hartford Athletic
The forward had 4 goals and 2 assists in the 2024 US Open Cup for NYCFC II, 5 goals and 6 assists in the MLS NEXT Pro regular season.
USL Jägermeister Cup: Larger field will expand into northeast
The tournament will feature 38 teams, a $100,000 cash prize — and a format that flirts with a Pro/Rel future for the United Soccer League.
"I need to play Emil Forsberg": US Open Cup Fourth Qualifying Round gets underway
Open Cup Digest #10: Four New York Area teams are competing in qualifying games today and tomorrow.
The Defender is the Designer: The story of Diaza sportswear
Open Cup Digest #9: Diego Hurtado's sports apparel company Diaza supplies kits to more than 80 clubs — the 31-year-old founder will take the field for Zum Schneider this Sunday as they try to qualify for the 2025 US Open Cup.
Games, Games, Games: 2025 US Open Cup qualification gets underway
Open Cup Digest #8: Just 10 days after LAFC lifted the 2024 US Open Cup, local amateur teams will compete this weekend to qualify for the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Drama, History, and Bias: The US Open Cup Semifinals start today
Open Cup Digest #7: Sporting Kansas City vs Indy Eleven, Seattle Sounders vs LAFC — will the good guys win?
3 Goals in 8 Minutes: El Farolito beat FC Motown 2-1, win NPSL title
The Burrito Brava triumphed in New Jersey, overcoming a rain delay and a determined Motown to win their first national championship since 1993.
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms win National Amateur Cup
The club from Astoria lift silverware, become the first team in the country to qualify for the 2025 US Open Cup.
Trophies, Glory, and the US Open Cup: The NPSL playoffs heat up tonight
The National Premier Soccer League's 2025 US Open Cup spots are on the line tonight when FC Motown play Virginia Dream FC, and West Chester United SC play New York Shockers.
$2 Beer Night: The US Open Cup Quarterfinals begin today
Open Cup Digest #6: Atlanta United vs Indy Eleven, Sacramento Republic vs Seattle Sounders, LAFC vs New Mexico United — is there a cupset in here?
Second Act: RJ Allen helps guide New Jersey United to playoffs
The former New York City FC defender is now an assistant coach in the National Premier Soccer League — when he's not working at his family's pizzerias.
Brooklyn FC Firsts: 7 Opening moves from the new club
Catch up on every "first" the new Brooklyn USL franchise has announced in recent weeks, from a first-ever player signing to the date of the first Brooklyn match held in Coney Island's Maimonides Park.
How Newtown Pride almost beat the house — again
The crowds turned on Newtown Pride after they started slowing down the pace at The Soccer Tournament: The tactic won games but lost fans.
TST: 5 Things to watch today in the Semifinals
And then there were eight: Nani vs Newtown, Bombonera vs Hoosiers, Streetball vs Courage, Tampa Bay vs US Women.
TST: 5 Things to watch on Day Four
Attackers in pinnies sprinting back to play in goal? Bring the youth league chaos!