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Need a review of all the off-season #USL League One transaction news so far? What's expected to come? We got you covered. Will try to post something similar every Monday as long as the news keeps coming.
USL League One Off Season Notebook: Early Transaction News
Several teams have announced roster moves so far, and two expansions have announced signings
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November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Need a review of all the off-season #USL League One transaction news so far? What's expected to come? We got you covered. Will try to post something similar every Monday as long as the news keeps coming.
Breaking: Monterey Bay FC has signed midfielder Adrian Rebollar to a multi-year contract, making him longest-tenured player in club history. www.montereybayfc.com/news/2025/11...
#uslchampionship #sports #soccer #mbfc #futbol
#uslchampionship #sports #soccer #mbfc #futbol
Monterey Bay Agrees to Multi-Year Deal with Watsonville Native Adrian Rebollar - Monterey Bay FC
Monterey Bay has announced a new multi-year contract agreement with Adrian Rebollar to secure the Watsonville native through 2027.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Breaking: Monterey Bay FC has signed midfielder Adrian Rebollar to a multi-year contract, making him longest-tenured player in club history. www.montereybayfc.com/news/2025/11...
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#uslchampionship #sports #soccer #mbfc #futbol
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ICYMI: How’d Pittsburgh win it all on Saturday, and why am I so bullish on the club’s future? I dig in.
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The Pittsburgh Riverhounds set themselves up for long-term success — then that success came early
Even with questions swirling around the club’s coaching situation, the Riverhounds claimed the USL Championship trophy on Saturday.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
ICYMI: How’d Pittsburgh win it all on Saturday, and why am I so bullish on the club’s future? I dig in.
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Several players who had been on loan in USL League One are now free agents: Nico Brown (Madison), Kimball Jackson (Chattanooga), Azaad Liadi (Portland), Josh Ramsey (Omaha until recalled in July)
Several former USL1 players also released: Cameron Lancaster, Daniel Wu
Several former USL1 players also released: Cameron Lancaster, Daniel Wu
14 Players to Return to Lexington SC's USL Championship Roster in 2026 - Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club announced 14 returners to its USL Championship roster in 2026.
www.lexsporting.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Several players who had been on loan in USL League One are now free agents: Nico Brown (Madison), Kimball Jackson (Chattanooga), Azaad Liadi (Portland), Josh Ramsey (Omaha until recalled in July)
Several former USL1 players also released: Cameron Lancaster, Daniel Wu
Several former USL1 players also released: Cameron Lancaster, Daniel Wu
New Monterey Bay FC Chairman joined us this past week to discuss his philosophy and how he plans to completely rebuild the club.
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Monterey Bay FC Union Leadership Interview: Oliver Wyss
YouTube video by The Union Report Podcast
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November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Need to keep up with today's barrage of roster news? I've got you covered with the 2025-2026 version of the USL roster tracker.
Check in. ⬇️
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Check in. ⬇️
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USL Transfer Tracker
Birmingham
Pos
Signed
Pos
Lost
Pos
Birmingham Legion BHM
Matt Van Oekel
GK
Fernando Delgado
GK
Santiago Suarez (L)
CB
Birmingham Legion BHM
Enzo Martinez (26)
AM
Stephen Turnbull
CB
Roman Torres (...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Need to keep up with today's barrage of roster news? I've got you covered with the 2025-2026 version of the USL roster tracker.
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
Don't miss our conversation with new Monterey Bay FC Chairman Oliver Wyss, who discusses his qualifications, vision and why he believes a new dawn has come for #MBFC.
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Monterey Bay FC Union Leadership Interview: Oliver Wyss
YouTube video by The Union Report Podcast
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November 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
New Monterey Bay FC Chairman Oliver Wyss talks about joining the club, what he brings to his role, what fans should expect moving forward and how he plans to build a juggernaut.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMm...
#Soccer #Sports #MBFC #Footy #futbol #football #USL #uslchampionship
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Oliver Wyss – Monterey Bay FC Podcast Ep 11
YouTube video by Monterey Bay FC
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November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
New Monterey Bay FC Chairman Oliver Wyss talks about joining the club, what he brings to his role, what fans should expect moving forward and how he plans to build a juggernaut.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMm...
#Soccer #Sports #MBFC #Footy #futbol #football #USL #uslchampionship
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Seems like the USLPA and CBA story has been literally simmering for months but will likely boil over soon after the final whistle of the championship game. There's a lot to be figured out and major issues both sides can hold the other's feet to the fire on.
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Seems like the USLPA and CBA story has been literally simmering for months but will likely boil over soon after the final whistle of the championship game. There's a lot to be figured out and major issues both sides can hold the other's feet to the fire on.
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I spoke to Connor Tobin, executive director of the USLPA, about the Pl ongoing CBA negotiations that’ll have a huge bearing on the future of the Championsjip.
The USL’s season is ending, but its CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be.
With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound.
From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake.
“Tell us what the plan is.”
With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound.
From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake.
“Tell us what the plan is.”
The USL Championship season is ending – it’s CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be
With the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players.
www.backheeled.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I spoke to Connor Tobin, executive director of the USLPA, about the Pl ongoing CBA negotiations that’ll have a huge bearing on the future of the Championsjip.
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The USL’s season is ending, but its CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be.
With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound.
From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake.
“Tell us what the plan is.”
With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound.
From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake.
“Tell us what the plan is.”
The USL Championship season is ending – it’s CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be
With the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players.
www.backheeled.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The USL’s season is ending, but its CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be.
With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound.
From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake.
“Tell us what the plan is.”
With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound.
From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake.
“Tell us what the plan is.”
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2026 Transaction Tracker up to date as of this evening.
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
2026 Transaction Tracker up to date as of this evening.
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🚨LIVE SHOW TONIGHT!🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
🌟One Knox Does the Double
⁉️Is Spokane Cursed in Finals
🐶Robbie Has that Hound in Him
💪Most Dominant Conference Final Win EVER
🐎Lexington is So Good
9pm ET/6pm PT
🌟One Knox Does the Double
⁉️Is Spokane Cursed in Finals
🐶Robbie Has that Hound in Him
💪Most Dominant Conference Final Win EVER
🐎Lexington is So Good
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🚨LIVE SHOW TONIGHT!🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
🌟One Knox Does the Double
⁉️Is Spokane Cursed in Finals
🐶Robbie Has that Hound in Him
💪Most Dominant Conference Final Win EVER
🐎Lexington is So Good
9pm ET/6pm PT
🌟One Knox Does the Double
⁉️Is Spokane Cursed in Finals
🐶Robbie Has that Hound in Him
💪Most Dominant Conference Final Win EVER
🐎Lexington is So Good
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NEW: One Knox are your 2025 League One Champions, so how'd they get it done on Sunday night? I dive deep.
(That, plus the usual newsletter segments across the Championship and Super League.)
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
(That, plus the usual newsletter segments across the Championship and Super League.)
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: On One Knox's title
Welcome in to The Back Four!
As always, visit Backheeled for more USL content, including a deep dive into the Championship’s conference finals. Also, check out This League! for an audiovisual dive in...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
NEW: One Knox are your 2025 League One Champions, so how'd they get it done on Sunday night? I dive deep.
(That, plus the usual newsletter segments across the Championship and Super League.)
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
(That, plus the usual newsletter segments across the Championship and Super League.)
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
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Want some viewing and reading to get ready for this evening's #USL-1 Final?
Here's @theuslshow.bsky.social's video preview, including tactical breakdowns of both @oneknoxsc.bsky.social and Spokane Velocity FC and predicions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMLt...
Here's @theuslshow.bsky.social's video preview, including tactical breakdowns of both @oneknoxsc.bsky.social and Spokane Velocity FC and predicions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMLt...
USL LEAGUE ONE FINAL PREVIEW
YouTube video by The USL Show
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November 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Want some viewing and reading to get ready for this evening's #USL-1 Final?
Here's @theuslshow.bsky.social's video preview, including tactical breakdowns of both @oneknoxsc.bsky.social and Spokane Velocity FC and predicions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMLt...
Here's @theuslshow.bsky.social's video preview, including tactical breakdowns of both @oneknoxsc.bsky.social and Spokane Velocity FC and predicions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMLt...
3 Totally Random International Players Who Would be Intriguing Additions to Monterey Bay FC.
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3 Totally Random International Players Who Would be Intriguing Additions to Monterey Bay FC
With MBFC expected to have a major roster turnover this offseason, and a newly hired Chairman who has built a career on international…
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November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Follow John. You'll be mighty glad you did.
PSA: I've migrated the blog from Substack to Ghost. Hopefully that won't have an impact on any email subscribers, but check out the new look on usltactics.com.
(Also, the old Substack will stay up as an archive for anyone that needs it.)
(Also, the old Substack will stay up as an archive for anyone that needs it.)
November 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Follow John. You'll be mighty glad you did.
Monterey Bay FC Bolsters Front Office By Hiring Former USL Champion Winning Sporting Director to be Chairman and Chief Soccer Officer.
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #footy #futbol #footbsll #usl #uslchampionship
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #footy #futbol #footbsll #usl #uslchampionship
Monterey Bay FC Bolsters Front Office By Hiring Former USL Champion Winning Sporting Director…
A key figure in Orange County SC’s 2021 USL Championship title winning team is being brought in to spur an MBFC rebirth
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November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Monterey Bay FC Bolsters Front Office By Hiring Former USL Champion Winning Sporting Director to be Chairman and Chief Soccer Officer.
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #footy #futbol #footbsll #usl #uslchampionship
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #footy #futbol #footbsll #usl #uslchampionship
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Need to get primed for the USL Championship’s conference finals? This League! has you covered.
We dive deep into the conference semis, preview Saturday’s games, and eulogize NCFC along the way.
www.youtube.com/live/dMaTePT...
We dive deep into the conference semis, preview Saturday’s games, and eulogize NCFC along the way.
www.youtube.com/live/dMaTePT...
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 📽️📺 | USL CHAMPIONSHIP: THE definitive USLC Playoff Quarter Final Round Review
YouTube video by Backheeled
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November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Need to get primed for the USL Championship’s conference finals? This League! has you covered.
We dive deep into the conference semis, preview Saturday’s games, and eulogize NCFC along the way.
www.youtube.com/live/dMaTePT...
We dive deep into the conference semis, preview Saturday’s games, and eulogize NCFC along the way.
www.youtube.com/live/dMaTePT...
USL Confidential Part IV- One Current USL Player’s Take on Important League Issues: $$$, a possible lockout & promotion/relegation are all among the topics discussed.
#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
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#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
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USL Confidential Part IV- One Current USL Player’s Take on Important League Issues
A possible lockout, promotion/relegation and player salaries are all on the table with USL Soccer Player X
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November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
USL Confidential Part IV- One Current USL Player’s Take on Important League Issues: $$$, a possible lockout & promotion/relegation are all among the topics discussed.
#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
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#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
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AV Alta announced 9 moves, then deleted the post after possible fan backlash. However, sources tell us the most shocking departures are heading to USLC next season. It's a lesson for the fanbase - at this level, young talent doesn't (and shouldn't) stick around! Here's the scoop on the departures:
AV Alta Announces First Wave of Departures
Expansion side parts ways with nine, including some hot prospects
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November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
AV Alta announced 9 moves, then deleted the post after possible fan backlash. However, sources tell us the most shocking departures are heading to USLC next season. It's a lesson for the fanbase - at this level, young talent doesn't (and shouldn't) stick around! Here's the scoop on the departures:
USL Confidential Part IV- One Current USL Player’s Take on Important League Issues: Compensation, a possible lockout and plans for promotion/relegation are all among the topics discussed.
medium.com/the-union-re...
#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
medium.com/the-union-re...
#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
USL Confidential Part IV- One Current USL Player’s Take on Important League Issues
A possible lockout, promotion/relegation and player salaries are all on the table with USL Soccer Player X
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
USL Confidential Part IV- One Current USL Player’s Take on Important League Issues: Compensation, a possible lockout and plans for promotion/relegation are all among the topics discussed.
medium.com/the-union-re...
#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
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#usl #uslchampionship #soccer #sports
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AV Alta announced several off-season departures today: Sebastian Cruz, Walmer Martinez, Emmanuel Alaribe, Eduardo Blancas, Luca Mastrantonio, Alexis Cerritos, Carlos Avilez, Ashkanov Apollon, and Elijah Martin.
PS, the 2026 Transaction Tracker is live 👀
PS, the 2026 Transaction Tracker is live 👀
USL League One 2026 Transaction Tracker - League One Updater
Tracking all of the USL League One pre-season transactions and confirmed returnees ahead of the 2025 season.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
AV Alta announced several off-season departures today: Sebastian Cruz, Walmer Martinez, Emmanuel Alaribe, Eduardo Blancas, Luca Mastrantonio, Alexis Cerritos, Carlos Avilez, Ashkanov Apollon, and Elijah Martin.
PS, the 2026 Transaction Tracker is live 👀
PS, the 2026 Transaction Tracker is live 👀
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NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
The Back Four: (Semi)final countdown
Featuring Rhode Island’s defensive choices, League One analysis, and more USL miscellany
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November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
The wife and I did a thing... or some things this weekend...
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The wife and I did a thing... or some things this weekend...