The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore have now joined the Team Owners Association (TOA). This has brought the number of teams to 9 for the TOA, who will release a name for the league next week.

This is throwing the USL into chaos at this point. I wonder with this loss of teams if USL will decide to rework the league rules and spending to allow a merge of USL-1 and USL-2 and make it just United Soccer League.

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I was reading about the rebel soccer teams and their departure from the United Soccer League's First Division. It seems that St. Louis is about to unleash their soccer prowess upon the nation. This is from the website of the newly formed St. Louis Soccer United.

St. Louis and soccer are synonymous.

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Inside Minnesota Soccer learned this evening from several reliable sources who both wished to remain anonymous, that there will be a USL-1 First division team playing in Minnesota in the summer of 2010.

One source close to the Team Owners Association (TOA) and United Soccer League (USL) impasse did not want to expound on who the owners of the team would be but did indicate that it would not be the current ownership group of the Thunder.

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Inside Minnesota Soccer learned this evening from several reliable sources who both wished to remain anonymous, that there will be a USL-1 First division team playing in Minnesota in the summer of 2010.

One source close to the Team Owners Association (TOA) and United Soccer League (USL) impasse did not want to expound on who the owners of the team would be but did indicate that it would not be the current ownership group of the Thunder.

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USL releases statement regarding USL-1 and TOA's filing of papers to create new Division II league.

While yesterday was an eventful day with the Team Owners Associations (TOA) releasing an official statement saying it had filed papers with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to start a new Division II league in the US, it seems today could also be full of fireworks.

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USL releases statement regarding USL-1 and TOA's filing of papers to create new Division II league.

While yesterday was an eventful day with the Team Owners Associations (TOA) releasing an official statement saying it had filed papers with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to start a new Division II league in the US, it seems today could also be full of fireworks.

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The United Soccer League (USL) First Division owners met this past week at the Nike World Campus in Beaverton, Oregon to start the process of looking towards the 2010 season. Click to continue reading...

This week the teams of the United Soccer League First Division were meeting in Beaverton, OR talking about the upcoming 2010 season under new owners, NuRock. One of the most interesting reports coming out of this meeting is talking about a possible hiatus for the USL Second Division. There are some facts to bring that truth out.

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Now here's something interesting. United Soccer League's CEO Nick Papadakis told a Canadian radio station that "the negotiations are finished" and Vancouver and Montreal are out of the league for 2010. Neither club has issued a statement though so perhaps this is just a hardball tactic on the part of the honchos at USL 1. Click to continue reading...

DC United saw their season come to a close after this weekend with their draw at Kansas City and FC Dallas winning at Seattle. The time has come to decide what the team needs to do next season. This is the second season in a row United has not made the playoffs with winning the Supporter's Shield the 2 years prior.

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We'll shortly announce officially that we've acquired goalkeeper Steve Cronin on loan from the Portland Timbers (United Soccer League First Division). The club received approval from MLS to obtain the 26-year old as an extreme hardship roster addition. Cronin joined the team at training for the first time today.

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The drama continues. Following on the first installment, here's a quick update. This post doesn't present any new or breaking news, it's just a summary of events to date. Most links are to Brian Quarstad's estimable Inside Minnesota Soccer blog, which in more pleasant times focuses on the Minnesota Thunder, but which has been all over this whole story from the start, like white on rice. Click to continue reading...

Monterrey pierde contra el equipo Aztex de Austin, un equipo juvenil que pertenece a la United Soccer League, se dice que es un liga inferior a la MLS.

Estoy de acuerdo que no se debe de hacer mucho relajo por esta derrota, estoy de acuerdo que es un partido amistoso, estoy de acuerdo que mas que partidos de preparación, el viaje es como un paseo o un premio para los jugadores por el bien momento que esta pasando el equipo, incluso realizaran un Tour por las instalaciones de la NASA, y no dudo que el shoping también este incluido.

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Last Saturday Inside Minnesota Soccer broke the news that United Soccer League President Tim Holt had sent out emails to all players who were under contract with the Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC Blues and Minnesota Thunder. Holt claimed that those three teams who were also known to be leaders in the Team Owners Association (TOA) had not renewed their franchise fees for the 2010 season.

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Last Saturday Inside Minnesota Soccer broke the news that United Soccer League President Tim Holt had sent out emails to all players who were under contract with the Carolina RailHawks, Miami FC Blues and Minnesota Thunder. Holt claimed that those three teams who were also known to be leaders in the Team Owners Association (TOA) had not renewed their franchise fees for the 2010 season.

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Inside Minnesota Soccer has finally received a copy of the letter that United Soccer League president Tim Holt emailed last Friday to all players under contract with USL-1 teams from the Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC Blues and Minnesota Thunder.

As is now widely reported, those three teams constitute the heart of the Team Owners Association and none of those USL-1 teams have yet to renew their franchise agreement for the 2010 season.

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Inside Minnesota Soccer has finally received a copy of the letter that United Soccer League president Tim Holt emailed last Friday to all players under contract with USL-1 teams from the Carolina RailHawks, Miami FC Blues and Minnesota Thunder.

As is now widely reported, those three teams constitute the heart of the Team Owners Association and none of those USL-1 teams have yet to renew their franchise agreement for the 2010 season.

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In an brief article in todays News and Observer out of Carry, NC, they are reporting that the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is in New York and meeting with United Soccer League (USL) officials and members of the Team Owners Association (TOA). This confirms reports that IMS has received from several sources that Sunil Gulati, president of the USSF has called a meeting in his home state of New York to attempt to resolve the conflict.

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In an brief article in todays News and Observer out of Carry, NC, they are reporting that the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is in New York and meeting with United Soccer League (USL) officials and members of the Team Owners Association (TOA). This confirms reports that IMS has received from several sources that Sunil Gulati, president of the USSF has called a meeting in his home state of New York to attempt to resolve the conflict.

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Rachel Ullrich reported this morning in the News and Observer for Cary, NC that Railhawks co-owner Brian Wellman insists that the Railhawks players are still under contract with Carolina.

In Ullrichs' article, she also quotes United Soccer League president Tim Holt, although its unclear where the Holt comment came from.

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Rachel Ullrich reported this morning in the News and Observer for Cary, NC that RailHawks co-owner Brian Wellman insists that the RailHawks players are still under contract with Carolina.

In Ullrichs' article, she also quotes United Soccer League president Tim Holt, although it's unclear where the Holt comment came from.

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Inside Minnesota Soccer had learned that United Soccer League President Tim Holt has released the players from USL-1 teams, Minnesota, Carolina and Miami FC from their contracts. In an email on Friday and addressed to all players from the 3-teams they were told that they were being released from their contracts.

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Inside Minnesota Soccer had learned that United Soccer League President Tim Holt has released the players from USL-1 teams Minnesota, Carolina and Miami FC from their contracts. In an email on Friday and addressed to all players from the 3 teams they were told that they were being released from their contracts.

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The United Soccer League announced on Wednesday that Minnesota Thunder's Ricardo Sanchez was picked as a midfielder to the All-League First Team.

The USL First Division's 2009 All-League First Team, honoring the top 11 players of the season, is voted on by the league's coaches and general managers.

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The United Soccer League announced on Wednesday that Minnesota Thunder's Ricardo Sanchez was picked as a midfielder to the All-League First Team.

The USL First Division's 2009 All-League First Team, honoring the top 11 players of the season, is voted on by the league's coaches and general managers.

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The United Soccer League announced today that the Minnesota Thunders Lawrence Olum was named as a midfielder to the All-League Second Team.

Lawrence Olum wins All 2nd Team honors - Photo by Jeremy Olson -www.digitalgopher.net

The honor is given to 11 of the top 22 players in the league and voted upon by league coaches and general managers.

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The United Soccer League announced today that the Minnesota Thunder's Lawrence Olum was named as a midfielder to the All-League Second Team.

Lawrence Olum wins All 2nd Team honors - Photo by Jeremy Olson -www.digitalgopher.net

The honor is given to 11 of the top 22 players in the league and voted upon by league coaches and general managers.

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It looked like they were going to lose after the first half of the game. However, the Vancouver Whitecaps managed to come back and defeat the Austin Aztex 2-1. The tie and winning goals where put in by Marcus Haber and Gordon Chin on home turf at the Burnaby Stadium near Vancouver. It was Chin's first goal on home grounds.

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Kartik Krishnaiyer of Major League Soccer Talk invited me onto his show to discuss the ongoing situation between the USL-1 Team Owners Association (TOA) and the United Soccer League. As you know, the USL announced Nike's sale of the league to NuRock Holdings last week after a supposed high bid was awarded to a group headed up by Jeff Cooper of St.

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Kartik Krishnaiyer of Major League Soccer Talk invited me onto his show to discuss the ongoing situation between the USL-1 Team Owners Association (TOA) and the United Soccer League. As you know, the USL announced Nike's sale of the league to NuRock Holdings last week after a supposed high bid was awarded to a group headed up by Jeff Cooper of St.

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Ottawa, Ontario has announced that they will be added to the United Soccer Leagues First Division for the 2012 season as the Ottawa Fury. The deal with the USL is however conditional that they upgrade the proposed Frank Clair Stadium at Lansdowne Park to their standards.

Frank Clair Stadium - Ottawa, Canada

Organizers are also setting their sights high for the proposed team.

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All is well in Richmond! Edson Elcock, John DiRaimondo (on load from DC United), and David Bulow all found the back of the net in their match against Charlotte for the USL Second Division Championship. This was one of the best matches all season for the Kickers and it was the best match for them to show it.

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There is a song by the Smiths that goes like this:

The death of a disco dancer
Well, it happens a lot 'round here

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Matthew Delicâte scored twice in the Kickers draw. With the draw, Wilmington takes the #1 seed going into the USL-2 playoffs. The Kickers are going to be the #2 seed to take on #3 Harrisburg on Saturday at UR Stadium.

This was a very physical match and the only thing that kept Wilmington in the match was their keeper Chris McClellan.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps folded 1-0 to the Portland Timbers in last night's game. The Whitecaps FC were scored on at the 30 minute mark by Portland's Ryan Pore after receiving a great pass from Keita.

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver slipped to 6 place in the United Soccer League 1 standings as a result of their loss.

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