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Tony Scholes to Lead New USL Men’s League in 2026

11/2/2025

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Tony Scholes, the chief football officer of the Premier League, will become president of the United Soccer League (USL)'s new first-division men's league in the United States, starting summer 2026.
He will oversee the league's launch in 2028.
Promotion and relegation may begin in 2027 for lower divisions.
The USL currently has 24 teams in its second division.
The league is exploring expansion, including overseas investors.

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Story summary

Tony Scholes, the chief football officer of the Premier League, will become president of the United Soccer League (USL)'s new first-division men's league in the United States, starting summer 2026.
He will oversee the league's launch in 2028.
Promotion and relegation may begin in 2027 for lower divisions.
The USL currently has 24 teams in its second division.
The league is exploring expansion, including overseas investors.