Ryan Allen

Ryan Allen

@ilm-ryan.bsky.social

Co-host for @theUSLShow.bsky.social, ECU alum and Spurs Fan #COYS

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Ryan Allen
@ilm-ryan.bsky.social

I don’t think I’ve witnessed a more painful two weeks in ECU football recent history than losing back-to-back overtime games that end on interceptions, after we had a two score halftime lead. Bad teams find ways to lose. #ECU

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

Hal Uderitz, FC Naples legend. Game-winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time to keep his side alive in the #USL-1 Playoffs race with a heart-stopping 3-2 victory against rival Sarasota Paradise. We're in for a big Saturday.

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

NEWS - The #USL today unveiled a new brand identity built around United for Soccer, reflecting the strength of the connected soccer system it has built and its ambition for the future of the game. www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...

uslsoccer.comUnited Soccer League Unveils New Brand Identity, Reflecting its Vision for the Future of American SoccerNew “United for Soccer” identity reflects the organization's growth and ambition, introduces the first official USL Premier logo and looks ahead to promotion and relegation in 2028

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Alex Ashton
@leagueoneupdater.com

USL LEAGUE ONE EXPANSION REPORT 3 clubs moving forward for 2027, with more setting up for 2028. Plus a group with activity but unknown timelines, and we revisit some older projects to figure out if they're dead or just idle.

leagueoneupdater.comFall 2026 USL League One Expansion ReportThere are constantly rumors of clubs and markets looking to join USL League One as expansion sides. But in our experience covering league expansions for the last few years, very few of them ever pan ...

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John Morrissey
@usltactics.com

We’re getting down to the tail end of the USL calendar, so I wanted to dig into some big themes from the year. On intra-USL tightening, the transition explosion, changing youth dev, and more… 🖇️ www.backheeled.com/usl-expansio...

backheeled.comUSL expansion teams must go big to thrive — and more takeaways from 2026From ambitious expansion projects to youth development, the USL continues to develop. Here's what this season taught us about the league.
Backheeled@backheeled.com

What has the 2026 USL season taught us? ▫️ Expansion teams need to go big ▫️ Transition play is on the rise ▫️ Youth development continues ▫️ ...and more @usltactics.com examines the trends shaping the USL's future 🆓

backheeled.comUSL expansion teams must go big to thrive — and more takeaways from 2026From ambitious expansion projects to youth development, the USL continues to develop. Here's what this season taught us about the league.

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Alex Ashton
@leagueoneupdater.com

We ran some probability models and have our final standing predictions. Who has the best shot at Player's Shield? Hosting in the first round of the playoffs? And is there a chance for Naples or Sarasota to sneak in? *Please do not use this to gamble, ya sickos.

leagueoneupdater.comUSL League One Playoff Odds: Player's Shield, Home Spots and the BubbleWith the 2026 season winding down, we have a good idea of the playoff picture. Six clubs have already clinched a spot, with two more on the edge. Those two should get across the line, based on overall...

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John Morrissey
@usltactics.com

The revenue-sharing agreement between the USL and its clubs is the latest example of the league changing how it does business. I dig into the evolving approach that’s taking the USL into a new era. 🔗 www.backheeled.com/usl-revenue-...

backheeled.comThe USL is changing its business model. Can revenue sharing deliver on its potential?The USL’s new revenue-sharing model is set to help unlock growth and stability across the league. Just how much, though, remains a question.
Backheeled@backheeled.com

Revenue sharing. Pro-rel. Broader pyramid. New leadership. The USL is undergoing its most significant transformation ever. Now, can a new business model deliver on its promise? @usltactics.com takes you inside the USL's changing approach ⤵️

backheeled.comThe USL is changing its business model. Can revenue sharing deliver on its potential?The USL’s new revenue-sharing model is set to help unlock growth and stability across the league. Just how much, though, remains a question.

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

The 2026 Prinx Tires #USLCup Final arrives on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2 as Hartford Athletic hosts @loucity.com. Here's an early look ahead as Hartford aims for consecutive USL Cup titles, and #LouCity tries to add another piece to its trophy case. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

uslchampionship.comPrinx Tires USL Cup Final Preview – Hartford Athletic vs. Louisville City FCHartford looks to repeat as title-winner as LouCity aims to add to trophy collection in showdown at Trinity Health Stadium

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John Morrissey
@usltactics.com

From New Mexico’s underlying numbers to the Sebastian Anderson breakout to Las Vegas’ stadium question, what storylines across the USL have flown under the radar? I’m digging into a big story for all 25 clubs in the Championship. www.backheeled.com/one-thing-yo...

backheeled.comOne thing you’re missing about every USL Championship teamFrom breakout players to off-field uncertainty, here’s the overlooked storyline defining all 25 USL Championship clubs as the 2026 season winds down.
Backheeled@backheeled.com

The USL Championship season is in its home stretch, but there’s a lot more happening than what you’ll find in the table. @usltactics.com has one under-the-radar storyline for each club — from breakout players to some big questions heading into 2027. Read ⤵️

backheeled.comOne thing you’re missing about every USL Championship teamFrom breakout players to off-field uncertainty, here’s the overlooked storyline defining all 25 USL Championship clubs as the 2026 season winds down.
Ryan Allen
@ilm-ryan.bsky.social

I take this prediction back. ECU is going 3-9 this year. Getting flashbacks to the 2023 season. #ECU

Ryan Allen@ilm-ryan.bsky.social

Start of another ECU football season. Wanted to get my season predictions out ahead of the first game. 7-5 I think. Could possibly push for 9 wins again though. Go Pirates! #ECU

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

Official statement on approval of a new revenue-sharing model in USL men's pro divisions. "We have a tremendous opportunity to grow soccer in this country, and we’re much clearer today about the role the USL can play in doing that." - USL President Paul McDonough www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...

uslsoccer.comUnited Soccer League Introduces New Revenue-Sharing Model as Part of Broader Vision for GrowthAgreement reflects USL’s strategy to grow soccer in more communities, create development pathways for talent, and reward ambition through meaningful competition

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John Morrissey
@usltactics.com

Obviously the percentages matter, but this is an utterly enormous step toward the long-term sustainability of every club across the USL.

Jeff Carlisle@jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social

The #USL announces that it has reached a new agreement on revenue sharing w/its men's professional clubs. National revenues such as sponsorships & media rights will now trickle down to the clubs to a greater degree. This is key if the USL is to attract new investors. www.espn.com/soccer/story...?

espn.comUSL adopts revenue-sharing model with men's clubsThe USL announced that it has agreed to a new revenue sharing model with its men's professional clubs, allowing those teams to participate in the growth of the USL's national revenues.

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Jeff Carlisle
@jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social

The #USL announces that it has reached a new agreement on revenue sharing w/its men's professional clubs. National revenues such as sponsorships & media rights will now trickle down to the clubs to a greater degree. This is key if the USL is to attract new investors. www.espn.com/soccer/story...?

espn.comUSL adopts revenue-sharing model with men's clubsThe USL announced that it has agreed to a new revenue sharing model with its men's professional clubs, allowing those teams to participate in the growth of the USL's national revenues.

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

The Prinx Tires #USLCup Semifinals are tonight, with the defending titleholders and three former #USL-C titlewinners still alive in the tournament. Here's a look ahead to Hartford Athletic hosting Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at 7 p.m. ET... www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

uslchampionship.comPrinx Tires USL Cup Semifinals Preview – Hartford Athletic vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FCDefending USL Cup holder welcomes former Championship title winner as Athletic’s Burke faces former club
Ryan Allen
@ilm-ryan.bsky.social

Start of another ECU football season. Wanted to get my season predictions out ahead of the first game. 7-5 I think. Could possibly push for 9 wins again though. Go Pirates! #ECU

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

NEWS: The United Soccer League and USL Players Association have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement for the USL Championship and USL Premier. #USL #USL-C www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

uslchampionship.comUnited Soccer League and USL Players Association Ratify New Collective Bargaining AgreementFive-year agreement advances professional standards in the USL Championship, establishes long-term labor stability for USL Premier ahead of its launch

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

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The five seeded #USL-C clubs will be USL Championship Final winner USL Championship Players' Shield winner Eastern Conference top seed Western Conference top seed Prinx Tires #USLCup winner Additional selections from the USL-C and #USL-1 will enter in the First Round as part of 32 pro entrants.

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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social

The format for the 2027 @opencup.ussoccer.com was announced on Wednesday with the 96-team tournament set to kick off in April and conclude on December 15. Five #USL-C clubs will be seeded and enter in the Round of 64 alongside 27 U.S.-based #MLS clubs. #USOC2027 www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026...

ussoccer.comFormat Finalized for 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Featuring All 27 U.S.-Based MLS TeamsMLS Sides Join 96-Team Field of Professional and Amateur Clubs Vying for $1 Million Purse; First Round to be Held in April

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Joseph Lowery
@joeclowery.bsky.social

👀 Sources: MLS is fully returning to the U.S. Open Cup. All 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will participate in a revamped version of the country's longest-running soccer competition 🏆 Reporting with @benwright.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️

backheeled.comSources: MLS to return all of its teams to the U.S. Open CupAll 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will return to a revamped version of the country's longest-running soccer competition.