Once again this week news of USL expansion took center stage. On Thursday the league’s website reported that President Jake Edwards is expecting new teams to join this summer from Las Vegas, Fresno, and Birmingham, AL.
There is at least one USL club looking to move on to MLS (possibly two teams) as early as 2018. Also, the existing team in Austin has stated its intent to return to active play in USL next season as well with a new stadium (maybe).
Meanwhile, back on the pitch, week 8 finds most USL teams about a third of their way through the season.