Jimmy Gottermeyer
@jimmy-g3.bsky.social
Leeds United, Cleveland Cavs, Cleveland Guardians Fan.
Follow DC United, Columbus Crew, Ohio St, US Soccer, and the Riverhounds
U.S. Soccer league expansion projects enthusiast.
Follow DC United, Columbus Crew, Ohio St, US Soccer, and the Riverhounds
U.S. Soccer league expansion projects enthusiast.
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🔎 - Per sources, today’s Special Announcement will unveil a new independent expansion club has been awarded in Long Island, NY
- The ownership is heavily tied to USL2 club LI RoughRiders
- New 2.5k stadium planned (expandable to 5k)
- 2027 launch date
I’ll have much more detail in an article.
- The ownership is heavily tied to USL2 club LI RoughRiders
- New 2.5k stadium planned (expandable to 5k)
- 2027 launch date
I’ll have much more detail in an article.
October 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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What could NBA ultimately do with the new league it's building in Europe?
Adam Silver: "We have something we call the NBA Cup... You could imagine teams in Europe, potentially Africa, competing in that tournament. You possibly could see teams coming into our playoffs, top seeds from other leagues."
Adam Silver: "We have something we call the NBA Cup... You could imagine teams in Europe, potentially Africa, competing in that tournament. You possibly could see teams coming into our playoffs, top seeds from other leagues."
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What could NBA ultimately do with the new league it's building in Europe?
Adam Silver: "We have something we call the NBA Cup... You could imagine teams in Europe, potentially Africa, competing in that tournament. You possibly could see teams coming into our playoffs, top seeds from other leagues."
Adam Silver: "We have something we call the NBA Cup... You could imagine teams in Europe, potentially Africa, competing in that tournament. You possibly could see teams coming into our playoffs, top seeds from other leagues."
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The leap from USL2 to pro is MASSIVE from an economics standpoint with American soccer as currently constructed. If Vermont Green/Annapolis Blues/Ballard FC/etc. had a regional pro path it could be a big step towards pro/rel.
This is a great story, and Vermont is a great argument for promotion/relegation in US soccer
One of my favourite articles to write, on a club I've wanted to write about for some time. A look at @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social ahead of their USL League Two final against Ballard FC. How a 'division four' club became the soccer team of the moment. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The leap from USL2 to pro is MASSIVE from an economics standpoint with American soccer as currently constructed. If Vermont Green/Annapolis Blues/Ballard FC/etc. had a regional pro path it could be a big step towards pro/rel.
We need a map guy to lay this out. Could be close to regional play/divisions soon
There’s a strong possibility USL League One could have 21 clubs in 2026. Plus a briefing on 24 other projects in various stages of development for 2027 and beyond. The summer expansion report is here 👀
USL League One Expansion Updates: Summer 2025
2026 shaping up to be another big year, while even more markets look towards the future
open.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We need a map guy to lay this out. Could be close to regional play/divisions soon
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There’s a strong possibility USL League One could have 21 clubs in 2026. Plus a briefing on 24 other projects in various stages of development for 2027 and beyond. The summer expansion report is here 👀
USL League One Expansion Updates: Summer 2025
2026 shaping up to be another big year, while even more markets look towards the future
open.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There’s a strong possibility USL League One could have 21 clubs in 2026. Plus a briefing on 24 other projects in various stages of development for 2027 and beyond. The summer expansion report is here 👀
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Instead of building detention camps, let’s build this
Build it
July 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Instead of building detention camps, let’s build this
Lakers, Celtics, Rays, Whitecaps and Earthquakes. Unrelated coincidence or bubbling pattern in u.s. sports?
EXCLUSIVE: San Jose Earthquakes owner John Fisher has hired an investment bank to sell his MLS club, according to multiple people familiar with the billionaire’s plans.
San Jose Earthquakes Owner Hires Bank to Sell MLS Club
John Fisher, who owns MLB’s Athletics, plans to sell control of his MLS club, San Jose Earthquakes, which Sportico valued at $600 million in January.
www.sportico.com
June 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Lakers, Celtics, Rays, Whitecaps and Earthquakes. Unrelated coincidence or bubbling pattern in u.s. sports?
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Interesting that link says USL-C, based on what I hear I think it's much more likely to be the new D1 thing.
June 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Interesting that link says USL-C, based on what I hear I think it's much more likely to be the new D1 thing.
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What a roller coaster in Ft. Myers 🎢
Big USL League One expansion report coming tomorrow on @beyondthe90.bsky.social. Even with Ft. Myers dead, there are a TON of new projects in the works. Stay tuned, drops at 7:15 AM ET 👀
Big USL League One expansion report coming tomorrow on @beyondthe90.bsky.social. Even with Ft. Myers dead, there are a TON of new projects in the works. Stay tuned, drops at 7:15 AM ET 👀
📰 - After USL backs out, the MLS NEXT Pro group in Ft. Myers is “still interested”
PitchPrime’s spokesman tells WINK News that the group is indeed still interested and hopes to see an MLSNP team kickoff in 2027.
www.winknews.com/news/lee/pit...
PitchPrime’s spokesman tells WINK News that the group is indeed still interested and hopes to see an MLSNP team kickoff in 2027.
www.winknews.com/news/lee/pit...
PitchPrime still interested in City of Palms Park after USL backs out
The future of City of Palms Park in Fort Myers is uncertain once again. The United Soccer League (USL), which secured the bid last April, has decided not to move forward with plans for the park.
www.winknews.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
What a roller coaster in Ft. Myers 🎢
Big USL League One expansion report coming tomorrow on @beyondthe90.bsky.social. Even with Ft. Myers dead, there are a TON of new projects in the works. Stay tuned, drops at 7:15 AM ET 👀
Big USL League One expansion report coming tomorrow on @beyondthe90.bsky.social. Even with Ft. Myers dead, there are a TON of new projects in the works. Stay tuned, drops at 7:15 AM ET 👀
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Buffalo Pro Soccer today announced plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately-funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the city’s Valley neighborhood, located at Elk and Lee Street. #USLChampionship
www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...
www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...
Buffalo Pro Soccer to Build New Stadium in the City of Buffalo
7,600-seat, privately-funded stadium will become anchor of an emerging entertainment district on Elk Street near Buffalo River
www.uslsoccer.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Buffalo Pro Soccer today announced plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately-funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the city’s Valley neighborhood, located at Elk and Lee Street. #USLChampionship
www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...
www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...
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Welcome to The League for Clubs, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC!
The Storm Shelter will be rocking in 2025 in the Mountain Premier Conference!
TLfC 🤝 MPL
TLfC ➡️ NoCo
www.theleaguefc.com/blog-posts/northern-colorado-hailstorm-fc-joins-tlfcs-mountain-premier-conference
The Storm Shelter will be rocking in 2025 in the Mountain Premier Conference!
TLfC 🤝 MPL
TLfC ➡️ NoCo
www.theleaguefc.com/blog-posts/northern-colorado-hailstorm-fc-joins-tlfcs-mountain-premier-conference
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Welcome to The League for Clubs, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC!
The Storm Shelter will be rocking in 2025 in the Mountain Premier Conference!
TLfC 🤝 MPL
TLfC ➡️ NoCo
www.theleaguefc.com/blog-posts/northern-colorado-hailstorm-fc-joins-tlfcs-mountain-premier-conference
The Storm Shelter will be rocking in 2025 in the Mountain Premier Conference!
TLfC 🤝 MPL
TLfC ➡️ NoCo
www.theleaguefc.com/blog-posts/northern-colorado-hailstorm-fc-joins-tlfcs-mountain-premier-conference
Local rivalries are needed. Hopefully territory rights start to go away soon in USL
A @timesfreepress.bsky.social reporter has confirmed Chattanooga FC has already surpassed 10,000 tickets sold for tonight’s match.
#USOC2025
#USOC2025
April 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Local rivalries are needed. Hopefully territory rights start to go away soon in USL
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Today is a big day in the history of American soccer.
We will have plenty of analysis @beyondthe90.bsky.social when the news OFFICIALLY drops.
Until then…
We will have plenty of analysis @beyondthe90.bsky.social when the news OFFICIALLY drops.
Until then…
March 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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There is more prize money than winning MLS Cup, a Concacaf Champions Cup spot, and it will only take seven games to do it.
I will never understand those who don’t treat this tournament seriously.
Long live the Open Cup!
I will never understand those who don’t treat this tournament seriously.
Long live the Open Cup!
March 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
There is more prize money than winning MLS Cup, a Concacaf Champions Cup spot, and it will only take seven games to do it.
I will never understand those who don’t treat this tournament seriously.
Long live the Open Cup!
I will never understand those who don’t treat this tournament seriously.
Long live the Open Cup!
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FC Cincinnati spent more than $30 million this offseason. The problem: they could only spend it on a few spots.
3-1 Tigres. Another MLS team out of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
More evidence piled up that *how* MLS teams spend needs to change.
Been obvious for a while now. Will MLS do something?
3-1 Tigres. Another MLS team out of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
More evidence piled up that *how* MLS teams spend needs to change.
Been obvious for a while now. Will MLS do something?
March 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
FC Cincinnati spent more than $30 million this offseason. The problem: they could only spend it on a few spots.
3-1 Tigres. Another MLS team out of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
More evidence piled up that *how* MLS teams spend needs to change.
Been obvious for a while now. Will MLS do something?
3-1 Tigres. Another MLS team out of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
More evidence piled up that *how* MLS teams spend needs to change.
Been obvious for a while now. Will MLS do something?
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According to a connected source, NISA commissioner John Prutch has resigned from his position.
March 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
According to a connected source, NISA commissioner John Prutch has resigned from his position.
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The absolute best thing that could happen for the USL D1 mens league to just stir up massive ... interest... drama... storylines.... and internet outrage/love
NY Cosmos
NY Cosmos
a man in a green jacket is holding a soccer ball and smiling
ALT: a man in a green jacket is holding a soccer ball and smiling
media.tenor.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The absolute best thing that could happen for the USL D1 mens league to just stir up massive ... interest... drama... storylines.... and internet outrage/love
NY Cosmos
NY Cosmos
Damn, buying Sam a drink (and his dog one too) tonight
The legendary Penguins' broadcaster died on Wednesday. He was 76 years old.
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Long-time Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange dies at age 76
The legendary Penguins broadcaster died at his home in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
cbsloc.al
February 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Damn, buying Sam a drink (and his dog one too) tonight
They could also go this route if the other USL rumors have any legs to it.
February 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
They could also go this route if the other USL rumors have any legs to it.
1. I think this is a merger play along with announcing Expansion possibilities in LA, Dallas and Atlanta.
2. Someone needs to press US Soccer and/or USL on if changes to PLS are on radar (Does Switchbacks Ownership change hint at some things).
2. Someone needs to press US Soccer and/or USL on if changes to PLS are on radar (Does Switchbacks Ownership change hint at some things).
BREAKING: The USL intends to launch a 12- to 14-team Division One league in 2027-28. USL believes the U.S. is more than capable of accommodating more D1 teams.
“If soccer in the country is truly going to grow, it's going to grow outside of 30 or 32 markets."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
“If soccer in the country is truly going to grow, it's going to grow outside of 30 or 32 markets."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Move over, Major League Soccer. A rival top flight men’s league is coming to the U.S.
USL is launching a new league with first-division sanctioning, offering an alternative to MLS and potentially opening the door to pro-rel.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
1. I think this is a merger play along with announcing Expansion possibilities in LA, Dallas and Atlanta.
2. Someone needs to press US Soccer and/or USL on if changes to PLS are on radar (Does Switchbacks Ownership change hint at some things).
2. Someone needs to press US Soccer and/or USL on if changes to PLS are on radar (Does Switchbacks Ownership change hint at some things).
I can't wait for the Cosmos USL Premier debut in 2027.
BREAKING: The USL intends to launch a 12- to 14-team Division One league in 2027-28. USL believes the U.S. is more than capable of accommodating more D1 teams.
“If soccer in the country is truly going to grow, it's going to grow outside of 30 or 32 markets."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
“If soccer in the country is truly going to grow, it's going to grow outside of 30 or 32 markets."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Move over, Major League Soccer. A rival top flight men’s league is coming to the U.S.
USL is launching a new league with first-division sanctioning, offering an alternative to MLS and potentially opening the door to pro-rel.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I can't wait for the Cosmos USL Premier debut in 2027.
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While the USL might be working on a top division, USL League One continues to see expansion news down in the third. Here's the latest, including breaking developments out of Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles County 👀
USL League One Expansion Updates: February 2025
We explore the markets set to join in 2026 and beyond.
beyondthe90.substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
While the USL might be working on a top division, USL League One continues to see expansion news down in the third. Here's the latest, including breaking developments out of Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles County 👀
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Breaking: #CanPL has decided on their two expansion locations. Sources said one expansion club is bound for British Columbia and another to Ontario, should all conditions be met.
The league is also discussing the creation of Eastern and Western conferences, with five clubs in each.
The league is also discussing the creation of Eastern and Western conferences, with five clubs in each.
Breaking: CPL decides on two expansion locations, with clubs looking to join for 2026 season
The CPL has earmarked its two expansion locations for 2026. Presenting at a City of Kingston council meeting in January, league executive vice-president Marni Dicker spoke about the merits and econ…
wanderersnotebook.ca
February 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Breaking: #CanPL has decided on their two expansion locations. Sources said one expansion club is bound for British Columbia and another to Ontario, should all conditions be met.
The league is also discussing the creation of Eastern and Western conferences, with five clubs in each.
The league is also discussing the creation of Eastern and Western conferences, with five clubs in each.
They are almost definitely moving then.
I am personally much less of an nfl fan because of the 95 Browns move and we got a team back.
Teams that move (and fold) are much less likely to get fans to come back.
I am personally much less of an nfl fan because of the 95 Browns move and we got a team back.
Teams that move (and fold) are much less likely to get fans to come back.
The Vancouver Whitecaps are still on track to be sold after hiring Goldman Sachs.
Bankers and rival club executives think the franchise would command a premium price if they are relocated.
But the current intent of the team and league officials is to keep the club in Vancouver, sources said.
Bankers and rival club executives think the franchise would command a premium price if they are relocated.
But the current intent of the team and league officials is to keep the club in Vancouver, sources said.
January 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
They are almost definitely moving then.
I am personally much less of an nfl fan because of the 95 Browns move and we got a team back.
Teams that move (and fold) are much less likely to get fans to come back.
I am personally much less of an nfl fan because of the 95 Browns move and we got a team back.
Teams that move (and fold) are much less likely to get fans to come back.