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2010-08-26 17:03:14

The Richmond Kickers are slated to face the Charleston Battery in the USL Second Division Championship match this Saturday, August 28 at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. LIVE on Fox Soccer Channel.

S365 Q&A with Ian Joy

2010-08-26 16:46:26

Portland Timbers defender Ian Joy took a few moments to play back-and-forth with Soccer365 on topics such as the local fans, the appointment of John Spencer as boss for the club's MLS arrival next season and what they need to do to claim the second flight crown this season.

U.S. vs England Player Ratings

2010-06-14 04:11:17

The U.S. national team grabbed a point against England in their World Cup opener and in the second half were looking to steal the full three points. Check out how Soccer 365's Alex Abnos rated the U.S player performances.

Lamar Hunt First Round Pairings

2010-06-03 22:00:57

U.S. Soccer has announced the groupings for the first two rounds of the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which kicks off with first-round matches on Tuesday, June 15, around the country.

USL Teams to Face EPL Sides

2010-05-13 20:54:25

The list of European teams making a U.S. tour this summer keeps getting longer with several announcing fixtures against USL sides.

Lamar Hunt Cup Competition Structure

2010-05-06 20:55:18

A total of 40 teams, including 23 professional and 17 amateur clubs, will compete in the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup when it kicks off in June for the 97th consecutive year of the tournament.

AC St Louis Record First Win

2010-05-03 16:53:36

AC St. Louis, playing in the USSF Division 2 Pro League, earned their first victory in franchise history on Saturday night with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace Baltimore at the Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in front of 2,985. AC St. Louis ups their season record to 1-4-0, and moves off the bottom of the NASL Conference standings.

Marcelin In To Face Argentina

2010-04-16 17:18:20

The Portland Timbers announced that midfielder James Marcelin was recently named to the Haitian National Team’s 18-man roster for a friendly against Argentina on May 5 in Argentina.

Jackson Returns to Battery

2010-04-14 21:52:35

Veteran midfielder Kevin Jackson will return to the Charleston Battery for the 2010 season after a four-year break from professional soccer. Jackson played for the Battery from 2003 – 2005 and was a member of the Battery’s ’03 Championship winning team.

Battery Brings Back John Wilson

2010-04-13 17:32:04

The Charleston Battery has signed veteran defender John Wilson for the 2010 season.

Haber Returns to Whitecaps

2010-04-09 21:05:35

After claiming Rookie of the Year honours during the 2009 season, Marcus Haber is returning home and re-joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC on loan from English Football League Championship club West Bromwich Albion FC. Haber will be available to the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) D-2 Pro League outfit until June 15, 2010 - pending international clearance and league approval.

USSF Div 2 Kicks Off this Weekend

2010-04-08 19:40:59

The 2010 USSF Division-2 Pro League season will kick off this weekend with eight teams in action. The Carolina RailHawks will host the first of two opening-day matches when first-year club AC St. Louis visits WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET.

Ceus Charlotte-Bound to Continue Progress

2010-03-22 18:37:10

The Colorado Rapids have finalized a loan deal to send goalkeeper Steward Ceus back to Charlotte of the USL Second Division to start the 2010 season. Soccer 365's Brian Jennings looks at the positive from the move.

DC United claim 2010 Carolina Challenge Cup

2010-03-22 15:06:35

Major League Soccer’s DC United won the 2010 Carolina Challenge Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 win versus the Charleston Battery Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium in front of 5,036.

Brown, Joy Take Portland Route Back

2010-03-11 22:53:41

Former Major League Soccer standouts Adin Brown and Ian Joy have returned to America looking to put injury troubles behind them with the USL's Portland Timbers.

Sounders, Caps End Scoreless

2010-03-08 11:52:59

The Seattle Sounders FC are now 3-1-1 in preseason play after a scoreless draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday afternoon at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium.

Battery Sign Nunes & Gueye

2010-03-03 19:14:40

The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with forward Amaury Nunes and midfielder Alioune Gueye for the 2010 USL season.

Battery Add Three For 2010

2010-02-25 19:25:17

The Charleston Battery has signed three players for the upcoming season. Defender Colin Falvey and midfielder Mark Briggs both played for the Wilmington Hammerheads in 2009 helping Wilmington to the USL2 regular season championship. Midfielder Josh Bolton comes to the Battery after prior stints with the Atlanta Silverbacks and the Rochester Rhinos.

Timbers Sign Veteran Brown

2010-02-24 00:13:29

The Portland Timbers have signed veteran goalkeeper Adin Brown for the 2010 season, it was announced today pending USSF approval. A former member of the U.S. National Team, Brown has played the last five seasons for Norway’s Aalesund FK.

Timbers Sign Haitian Midfielder

2010-02-11 19:27:25

The Portland Timbers have signed Haitian National Team midfielder James Marcelin for the 2010 season, it was announced today pending USSF approval. Marcelin played the past two seasons with the Puerto Rico Islanders.

Whitecaps Sign Wagner

2010-02-02 22:28:46

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of free agent defender Blake Wagner. The left-sided player, who has spent the last four seasons with Major League Soccer (MLS) club FC Dallas, has agreed to a one-year contract - plus an option - pending international clearance.

Seamus Donnelly: Not Your Typical Hero

2010-01-26 23:11:25

Seamus Donnelly’s story is one of those rare treasures hidden in the annals of American soccer. While the Irishman’s career will hardly ever go down in the history books, the combination of fighting spirit and humility he showed not only as a player, but also in the face of a dramatic post-career accident, make him worthy of the respect of every single American fan.

Whitecaps Sign Akwari

2010-01-26 21:11:28

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of defender Nelson Akwari from former United Soccer Leagues First Division (USL-1) club Charleston Battery. The experienced centre back has agreed to a one-year contract - plus an option - pending international clearance.

Division 2 Professional League Gets Go Ahead

2010-01-07 22:32:21

The U.S. Soccer Federation, United Soccer Leagues (USL) and the North American Soccer League (NASL) have come to an agreement on the formation and operation of a Division 2 professional soccer league for the 2010 season. Under the agreement, U.S. Soccer will oversee the league for the 2010 season, working with both the USL and NASL on the day-to-day league activities.

Whitecaps Haber Transfer to West Brom

2010-01-06 21:27:24

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that striker Marcus Haber has been transferred to English Football League Championship club West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed amount. Following a successful rookie season with the Whitecaps in 2009, Haber impressed the West Midlands outfit during a four-day trial last November.

USL Looks Forward to 2010

2010-01-04 15:20:38

Over the past several months, United Soccer Leagues (USL) ownership and management have been in regular communication with senior leadership at the US Soccer Federation (USSF) regarding the newly-implemented re-sanctioning process for professional league members, including the USL First Division (USL-1).

USL & NASL Denied DII Sanctioning

2010-01-04 15:18:40

The U.S. Soccer Board of Directors voted unanimously on Tuesday to not sanction either the USL or the NASL to operate a Division II professional league in 2010.

Whitecaps Sign Steele and Janicki

2009-12-28 16:34:58

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of midfielder Jonathan 'Jonny' Steele from United Soccer Leagues First Division (USL-1) club Puerto Rico Islanders. The club also announced today the signing of defender Greg Janicki from Major League Soccer (MLS) side D.C. United. Both players have agreed to one-year contracts - plus an option - with the North American Soccer League outfit.

Timbers Sign Kirk

2009-12-07 23:24:44

The Portland Timbers have signed defender Quavas Kirk for the 2010 season, it was announced today pending league and USSF approval. A five-year veteran, Kirk marks the Timbers’ first free-agent signing for the upcoming campaign.

Whitecaps' Thordarson Signs Extension

2009-11-30 18:21:10

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that men's team head coach Teitur Thordarson has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.

Whitecaps Release Burgess and Versailles

2009-11-30 16:41:15

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that they have released midfielders Tyrell Burgess and Kenold Versailles.

Battery Commit to USL2

2009-11-23 20:43:43

In a continued effort to provide the Charleston community with an entertaining, successful and stable professional soccer team, the Charleston Battery will play in the United Soccer Leagues Second Division (USL2) for the 2010 season. As a USL professional franchise since 1993, the Battery has been a part of Charleston’s rich history and culture for 17 years, winning national championships in 1996 and 2003.

USL Statement Regarding Tampa, Baltimore

2009-11-23 16:05:11

In response to the Team Owner’s Association (TOA) announcement that the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore will be joining a prospective new professional soccer league, United Soccer Leagues (USL) has issued the following statement:

Whitecaps Sign Sánchez

2009-11-18 23:13:26

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of free agent midfielder Ricardo Sánchez. The former Minnesota Thunder player has signed a one-year contract - plus an option - pending international clearance.

Whitecaps Sign Williams

2009-11-12 23:49:01

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the acquisition of Canadian international Chris Williams from United Soccer Leagues club Charleston Battery for an undisclosed amount. Williams has signed a one-year contract - plus an option - pending international clearance.

Timbers Loan Keita to Salgaocar

2009-11-11 23:56:21

The Portland Timbers today announced that forward Mandjou Keita will join top-flight Indian club Salgaocar Sport Club on loan during the 2009-10 I-League Division 1 season.

USL Statement regarding USL First Division

2009-11-11 16:33:07

United Soccer Leagues issued the following statement regarding the USL First Division in response to the announcement of an application before the United States Soccer Federation for a new Division II Men’s Outdoor Professional League submitted, in part, by former USL-1 franchises.

Teams Split From USL

2009-11-10 23:27:04

Five teams have split away from the United Soccer League to form a new yet unnamed league. The five USL-1 teams are the Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, 2009 USL-1 Champion Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps. These teams will be joined by the Atlanta Silverbacks and a St Louis side.

Whitecaps Re-Sign Trio

2009-11-03 21:09:50

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the re-signing of defender/midfielder Takashi Hirano, as well as midfielders Justin Moose and Nizar Khalfan. All three players have agreed to one-year contracts - plus an option.

Whitecaps Lyall Retires

2009-10-30 20:15:51

Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Geordie Lyall announced today his retirement from professional soccer.

Conway Elected to USL Hall of Fame

2009-10-28 20:10:45

Former Charleston Battery forward Paul Conway has been elected to the USL Hall of Fame and will be inducted at the 2009 USL AGM at the end of November. Paul Conway played seven seasons with the Battery from 1998 – 2004 appearing in 194 games and is the all time leading goal scorer at the club with 91 goals and 34 assists in all competitions for a total of 216 points.

Whitecaps Aim for Win in Montrea

2009-10-16 15:47:28

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2W-1L-2D in the playoffs) look to overcome a one-goal deficit and defend their USL First Division championship title when they visit Canadian rivals Montreal Impact (5W-0L-0D in the playoffs) in Saturday's second leg of the 2009 USL-1 Championship Series.

Whitecaps Let Go Arze, Gbeke, Martin

2009-10-22 22:50:12

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that they will not offer new contracts to free agents Vicente Arze, Charles Gbeke, and Lyle Martin.

USL-1 Coaching Finalists Announced

2009-10-06 22:05:07

United Soccer Leagues announced the Finalists for the 2009 USL First Division Coach of the Year award Tuesday, unveiling Puerto Rico’s Colin Clarke, Montreal’s Marc Dos Santos, Carolina’s Martin Rennie and Portland’s Gavin Wilkinson as the candidates for the honor.

Top USL-1 Honors Announced

2009-10-15 22:49:17

United Soccer Leagues announced Thursday at the USL First Division Championship Series media banquet the winners of the Defender of the Year, Coach of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. Portland’s Gavin Wilkinson was named the USL-1 Coach of the Year with Puerto Rico’s Cristian Arrieta earning the Most Valuable Player and Defender of the Year honors.

Whitecaps Re-sign Nash

2009-10-22 20:52:41

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that they have exercised the contract option of men's team captain Martin Nash for the 2010 season.

Impact Advance to USL Championship

2009-10-05 21:41:54

The Montreal Impact (5th) advanced to the USL First Division final for the first time since 2004 by beating the Puerto Rico Islanders (3rd) 2-1 (4-2 on aggregate goals), Sunday, at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, in Bayamon, in the semifinal round.

Haber Named USL 1 Rookie of Year

2009-10-12 15:54:17

The United Soccer Leagues have announced that Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Marcus Haber has been named United Soccer Leagues First Division (USL-1) Rookie of the Year for the 2009 season.

Montreal Raises USL Silver

2009-10-18 18:09:02

The Montreal Impact became the third club in league history to win a third league championship, downing the defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps 6-3 on aggregate in the USL First Division Championship series with a 3-1 victory in the second leg at Stade Saputo Saturday before a sold out crowd of over 13,000.

Whitecaps Advance to USL Championship

2009-10-05 16:55:53

Vancouver Whitecaps FC reached the 2009 USL First Division Championship Final after upsetting Pacific Northwest rivals Portland Timbers 5-4 on aggregate following a thrilling 3-3 away draw in the second leg of their playoff semifinal series on Sunday afternoon.