TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) announced today that its USL Championship clubs have officially recognized the USL Players Association (USLPA) as an independent labor union and the exclusive bargaining representative of their players.
“We look forward to working through this process with the USLPA and our team owners, and we are confident that our league, our clubs, our players, coaches and our fanbase will all be stronger as a result,” said USL Chief Executive Officer Alec Papadakis. “In many ways, this is simply the next, natural step in the evolution of building a great and enduring professional soccer league.