Alex Ashton
@leagueoneupdater.com
USL League one stories, news and transactions. DMs open. Contributor: Beyond The 90, The USL Show, Southeast Soccer Report and River City 93 ⚽️🇺🇸
Greenville signs Azaad Liadi for the 2026 season. The forward spent the last two seasons under contract with Lexington, on loan to Portland in 2025. He'll be looking to regain his form now on a stable USL League One contract.
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Greenville signs Azaad Liadi for the 2026 season. The forward spent the last two seasons under contract with Lexington, on loan to Portland in 2025. He'll be looking to regain his form now on a stable USL League One contract.
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New at #Stormwatch912: My third year of appropriating @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social's idea, it's your 2026 USL League One Most Handsome Manager Rankings.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
New at #Stormwatch912: My third year of appropriating @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social's idea, it's your 2026 USL League One Most Handsome Manager Rankings.
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Jayden Smith, a 19-year-old defender, who spent 9 years with Coventry City Academy, joins the Fort Wayne Football Club roster.
"I’m excited to show my qualities, work hard every day, and give everything for the badge," Smith said.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
"I’m excited to show my qualities, work hard every day, and give everything for the badge," Smith said.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Jayden Smith, a 19-year-old defender, who spent 9 years with Coventry City Academy, joins the Fort Wayne Football Club roster.
"I’m excited to show my qualities, work hard every day, and give everything for the badge," Smith said.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
"I’m excited to show my qualities, work hard every day, and give everything for the badge," Smith said.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
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The #UpTheHearts sign another college kid.
Konstantinos Georgallides, the US born Cypriot is 24 years old and a left winger / #10, who last played for the UCLA Bruins
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Konstantinos Georgallides, the US born Cypriot is 24 years old and a left winger / #10, who last played for the UCLA Bruins
👋 @leagueoneupdater.com @oldboot.bsky.social @dave27.bsky.social @smilingstrange.bsky.social
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February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The #UpTheHearts sign another college kid.
Konstantinos Georgallides, the US born Cypriot is 24 years old and a left winger / #10, who last played for the UCLA Bruins
👋 @leagueoneupdater.com @oldboot.bsky.social @dave27.bsky.social @smilingstrange.bsky.social
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Konstantinos Georgallides, the US born Cypriot is 24 years old and a left winger / #10, who last played for the UCLA Bruins
👋 @leagueoneupdater.com @oldboot.bsky.social @dave27.bsky.social @smilingstrange.bsky.social
www.heartsofpine.com/news/2026/02...
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Defender, Jaylen Shannon, is officially a Mingo. ✍️
🎓 Western Michigan University
🔥 Chicago Fire II
📰 Full Press Release: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/02...
🎓 Western Michigan University
🔥 Chicago Fire II
📰 Full Press Release: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/02...
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Defender, Jaylen Shannon, is officially a Mingo. ✍️
🎓 Western Michigan University
🔥 Chicago Fire II
📰 Full Press Release: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/02...
🎓 Western Michigan University
🔥 Chicago Fire II
📰 Full Press Release: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/02...
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We've got a Yalie coming to the prairie!
Welcome defender Jamie Orson to Union Omaha! 👏
Read more about our latest pickup below ⬇
🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsOrson
#OneMeansAll
Welcome defender Jamie Orson to Union Omaha! 👏
Read more about our latest pickup below ⬇
🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsOrson
#OneMeansAll
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We've got a Yalie coming to the prairie!
Welcome defender Jamie Orson to Union Omaha! 👏
Read more about our latest pickup below ⬇
🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsOrson
#OneMeansAll
Welcome defender Jamie Orson to Union Omaha! 👏
Read more about our latest pickup below ⬇
🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsOrson
#OneMeansAll
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@sethman31.bsky.social chatted with Kemali Green about his time in Portland so far
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Kemali Green Ready To Apply First-Year Lessons to 2026
Green reflects on his first professional season ahead of year two.
www.theblazingmusket.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
@sethman31.bsky.social chatted with Kemali Green about his time in Portland so far
www.theblazingmusket.com/kemali-green...
www.theblazingmusket.com/kemali-green...
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All I'm reading is one less team playing on a field with American Football lines.
Greenville Triumph to play first three home matches at Stone Soccer Stadium at Furman University, before opening GE Verona Park on May 9th against Richmond.
Greenville Triumph to Open 2026 Season with Three Home Matches at Furman University’s Stone Soccer Stadium - Greenville Triumph SC
Venue brings fans closer to the action on a true soccer pitch as the club counts down to the May 9 opening of GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station in […]
www.greenvilletriumph.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
All I'm reading is one less team playing on a field with American Football lines.
Greenville Triumph to play first three home matches at Stone Soccer Stadium at Furman University, before opening GE Verona Park on May 9th against Richmond.
Greenville Triumph to Open 2026 Season with Three Home Matches at Furman University’s Stone Soccer Stadium - Greenville Triumph SC
Venue brings fans closer to the action on a true soccer pitch as the club counts down to the May 9 opening of GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station in […]
www.greenvilletriumph.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Greenville Triumph to play first three home matches at Stone Soccer Stadium at Furman University, before opening GE Verona Park on May 9th against Richmond.
This is the stuff that makes a paid subscription to Backheeled worth every penny
What does it take to build a USL roster? I talked to Fort Wayne FC’s Oliver Gage and the Richmond Kickers’ Darren Sawatzky about the scouting process – from the use of data to organizational structure and everything in between.
www.backheeled.com/how-usl-club...
www.backheeled.com/how-usl-club...
How USL clubs scout players: Agents, hours of film & more
From a one-person unit to more robust sporting departments, scouting resources vary across the USL — but every club faces the same challenge: finding the right players.
www.backheeled.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
This is the stuff that makes a paid subscription to Backheeled worth every penny
The word is out, Nathan Messer is headed to Charleston on a transfer. Hoping for any details on the terms later today.
Source: Charleston Battery have acquired Nathan Messer from Portland Hearts of Pine in a permanent transfer 🤝
Messer had 6 goals + 5 assists in 2025 and finished second among fullbacks in USL League One in xG+xA
Yet another League One to Championship move in the USL offseason.
Messer had 6 goals + 5 assists in 2025 and finished second among fullbacks in USL League One in xG+xA
Yet another League One to Championship move in the USL offseason.
February 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The word is out, Nathan Messer is headed to Charleston on a transfer. Hoping for any details on the terms later today.
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NEWSLETTER: The New York Cosmos are back, and head of soccer Giuseppe Rossi discussed where the project is heading. That, plus…
🟠 New faces in the Super League
🏝️ Miami FC’s upside
➕ More weekly news
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
🟠 New faces in the Super League
🏝️ Miami FC’s upside
➕ More weekly news
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Giuseppe Rossi, in conversation
On the Cosmos' revival, plus the return of the Super League
www.usltactics.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM
NEWSLETTER: The New York Cosmos are back, and head of soccer Giuseppe Rossi discussed where the project is heading. That, plus…
🟠 New faces in the Super League
🏝️ Miami FC’s upside
➕ More weekly news
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
🟠 New faces in the Super League
🏝️ Miami FC’s upside
➕ More weekly news
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
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The Cosmos just introduced their 2026 secondary kit and it's 🔥
Midnight blue, speed stripe, photo shoot with real people at a bew pub and bodega in North Jersey (cc @nycosmossc.bsky.social)
Also: We correctly leaked the kit last week 😜
@battista.bsky.social has the story here HAS GALLERY
Midnight blue, speed stripe, photo shoot with real people at a bew pub and bodega in North Jersey (cc @nycosmossc.bsky.social)
Also: We correctly leaked the kit last week 😜
@battista.bsky.social has the story here HAS GALLERY
Cosmos launch 2026 away kit
The midnight-blue shirt was introduced via community photo shoots at a bodega and a brew pub in North Jersey, close to the new home of the Cosmos at historic Hinchcliffe Stadium in Patterson.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Cosmos just introduced their 2026 secondary kit and it's 🔥
Midnight blue, speed stripe, photo shoot with real people at a bew pub and bodega in North Jersey (cc @nycosmossc.bsky.social)
Also: We correctly leaked the kit last week 😜
@battista.bsky.social has the story here HAS GALLERY
Midnight blue, speed stripe, photo shoot with real people at a bew pub and bodega in North Jersey (cc @nycosmossc.bsky.social)
Also: We correctly leaked the kit last week 😜
@battista.bsky.social has the story here HAS GALLERY
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Haven't been able to get out to @tormentafc.bsky.social practice yet (sorry!), but as a peace offering, I give you a weekly wrap up of Tormenta news for your Friday.
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Weekly Wrap Up
Hi and welcome back to a weekly wrap up of Tormenta news. I keep hoping to get out to practice but it hasn’t worked out yet for me and I f...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Haven't been able to get out to @tormentafc.bsky.social practice yet (sorry!), but as a peace offering, I give you a weekly wrap up of Tormenta news for your Friday.
stormwatch912.blogspot.com/2026/01/week...
stormwatch912.blogspot.com/2026/01/week...
Greenville adds rookie defender Kimito Fritz out of UNC Greensboro
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Greenville adds rookie defender Kimito Fritz out of UNC Greensboro
Charlotte Independence announces the signing of left back Joey Skinner. The 22 year old spent last season with Tampa Bay Rowdies, and has two previous seasons with Huntsville City while under contract with Nashville SC.
January 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Charlotte Independence announces the signing of left back Joey Skinner. The 22 year old spent last season with Tampa Bay Rowdies, and has two previous seasons with Huntsville City while under contract with Nashville SC.
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AV Alta adds 19 year old winger Ilias Aoumaich. He'll play alongside his older brother Adam.
January 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
AV Alta adds 19 year old winger Ilias Aoumaich. He'll play alongside his older brother Adam.
AV Alta adds 19 year old winger Ilias Aoumaich. He'll play alongside his older brother Adam.
January 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
AV Alta adds 19 year old winger Ilias Aoumaich. He'll play alongside his older brother Adam.
The cat was out of the bag on this one already, but Corpus Christi announced the signing of Irish CB Jack Keaney from Cliftonville in Northern Ireland's first tier.
January 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The cat was out of the bag on this one already, but Corpus Christi announced the signing of Irish CB Jack Keaney from Cliftonville in Northern Ireland's first tier.
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Excited to add Brazilian talent to the midfield 🇧🇷 Welcome Vitor Dias to the roster!
January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Excited to add Brazilian talent to the midfield 🇧🇷 Welcome Vitor Dias to the roster!
Lucas Meek signs with Greenville after a season taking part in One Knox's title run
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Lucas Meek signs with Greenville after a season taking part in One Knox's title run
Westchester adds another regional NCAA talent, signing GK Matias Molina from Seton Hall
January 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Westchester adds another regional NCAA talent, signing GK Matias Molina from Seton Hall
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Source: 17-year-old Mexican youth int'l Viggo Ortiz is heading to Charlotte Independence from Charleston Battery.
Charleston will retain a sell-on clause.
Ortiz, who scored his first pro goal for the Battery in ’25, will have a bigger path to minutes in USL League One.
Charleston will retain a sell-on clause.
Ortiz, who scored his first pro goal for the Battery in ’25, will have a bigger path to minutes in USL League One.
January 29, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Source: 17-year-old Mexican youth int'l Viggo Ortiz is heading to Charlotte Independence from Charleston Battery.
Charleston will retain a sell-on clause.
Ortiz, who scored his first pro goal for the Battery in ’25, will have a bigger path to minutes in USL League One.
Charleston will retain a sell-on clause.
Ortiz, who scored his first pro goal for the Battery in ’25, will have a bigger path to minutes in USL League One.
Good to see Lagos Kunga back 💪
The @heartsofpine.bsky.social signed Lagos Kunga.
The '24 L1 Champion with Omaha missed the 2025 season with an ACL injury, but scored 10 goals/assists in 16,5 games playing tme in L1 and 12 in 33 USL C. #UpTheHearts
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The '24 L1 Champion with Omaha missed the 2025 season with an ACL injury, but scored 10 goals/assists in 16,5 games playing tme in L1 and 12 in 33 USL C. #UpTheHearts
👋 @leagueoneupdater.com @smilingstrange.bsky.social @oldboot.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Good to see Lagos Kunga back 💪