When it was announced that Sporting Kansas City would have their own USL team, the Swope Park Rangers, everyone had to be thinking about all the opportunities it brings. When the MLS released their roster rules last week, some of those became more clear.
As will all things related to the MLS, it’s not super clear how these loans will play out. First, USL players can only be loaned to MLS clubs for US Open Cup, CONCACAF Champions League and friendlies (except in the case of extreme hardship). The hardship won’t be hard to come by in the case of goalkeepers.