Ryan Allen

USL Over/Under Predictions Split the action, do you think these numbers are over or under for the upcoming USL Championship and USL1 seasons?

USL Over/Under Predictions. @theuslshow.bsky.social
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USLPA authorizes strike with season kickoff looming The USLPA has voted to authorize its bargaining committee to call a strike unless an agreement with the USL can be reached on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

BREAKING: The USLPA has authorized its bargaining committee to call a strike unless an agreement w/the USL can be reached on a new CBA for players in the USL-Championship. 90% of eligible members took part in the vote, w/ 90% of votes in favor of authorizing a strike.

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How the USL’s expansion-first business model is breeding instability in American soccer Clubs are folding at a breakneck pace, but the USL keeps cashing expansion fee checks.

While teams fold, the USL is cashing expansion fees.

A privately owned league without revenue-sharing, the USL has an incentive to keep expanding without fully vetting new owners.

Read @usltactics.com on a business model — and a league — at a crossroads ⤵️

🚨EASTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW SHOW🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
We will go LIVE and talk about the Eastern Conference, team-by-team.

🛡️ Can Louisville Win the Shield Thrice?
♟️ Why Are We So High on Loudoun?
🌎Miami Better Than You Think?
🦝Will Charleston Finally be the Bride?

TONIGHT 9/6pm

Tormenta won't take the field in 2026 In a surprising move just 13 days from the start of their season, South Georgia Tormenta and the United Soccer League announced Monday that the team will suspend operations and not participate in the ...

As promised:

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Tormenta Updates: Players Head to Free Agency Per our sources, the proposed player draft will not proceed.

While there is still confusion in the air, we're now hearing from multiple affected parties that the draft idea will not proceed, and players will hit free agency with three months of severance pay. But with 12 days remaining in preseason, most rosters are all but full at this point.

The Back Four: Friendly fire On Jacksonville's preseason, new-look Madison, and the Super League

NEWSLETTER: Jacksonville has been a mystery this winter, but we learned a lot about their intentions in a Saturday friendly against Charleston.

I over-analyze that, plus looks at Madison’s rebuild and the Super League weekend.

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South Georgia Tormenta Will Not Field Team in 2026 The club's future is uncertain at this time.

BREAKING: per multiple sources, South Georgia Tormenta will not be fielding a team in 2026. Signed players to enter a draft, or take severance pay.

Sources: USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta shuts down two weeks before new season Tormenta will not play in 2026, leading to a never-seen-before draft for the club’s players.

Per sources, South Georgia Tormenta won't be participating in the 2026 USL League One season, and that's creating an unprecedented situation for the league. I dig into the troubles that came to a head in Statesboro and what that means for the USL.

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Eastern Conference Standings Prediction

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🇺🇸 Sources: Sporting KC is signing forward Taylor Calheira from FC Tulsa.

Fee is top five fee from USL to MLS. Deal includes sell on clause.

Calheira, 23, had 21 goals in all comps last year for Tulsa. Was drafted by NYCFC and excelled for club's second team previously.

ICYMI: I spoke to execs from Orange County SC and the Charleston Battery to see how USL clubs have become major players in the youth market.

🚨2026 WESTERN CONFERENCE PREDICTIONS🚨
We go LIVE tonight at 9pm ET/6pm PT to discuss the Western Conference.

📈What team are we overrating?
📉What team are we underrating?
🌳Why the massive gap on Oakland?
🥄Is Monterey Bay ACTUALLY that bad?
🏆Will FC Tulsa Repeat?

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The Back Four: Shark Week On Corpus Christi, plus Indy's upside and Super League notes

NEWSLETTER: What’s catching my eye across the USL? I dig into…

🦈 Corpus Christi’s expansion build
🏁 Indy’s young upside
🟠 Super League takeaways
➕ More news of the week

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With the Daytona 500 on Sunday and the start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, I wanted to write a piece on ten predictions I had for the season ahead!
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Keeping with the motorsport theme of the evening. My ranking of 2026 F1 liveries ahead of the season.

With the Daytona 500 on Sunday and the start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, I wanted to write a piece on ten predictions I had for the season ahead!
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Pochettino has left the door open after the tournament to make a return to Spurs (he does still live in London).

I am personally split on if I want him to make a return, but it is something I think ultimately happens as the club embarks on another rebuild. Definite unfinished business with Poch.

12 games, just get us to survival, that’s all that’s being asked. Just motivate the players to get the job across the line.

Tottenham verbally agree deal to appoint Igor Tudor as interim head coach The club have moved for a temporary appointment following the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday.

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to sign #THFC contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Not that I am aware of currently. Hope you guys enjoy the game in May though!

37 points. A club has not been relegated with that points total since 2015/16. Just find 8 more points and I’d feel better about our chances of staying up. Hopefully the next manager can motivate the squad to get it over the line.

The club’s main goal now is just simply, survival. It’s imperative to stay in the league and sadly, it pushes any ongoing rebuild plans further into the future. Interim until season’s end, find a new permanent in the summer.

I’m shocked Frank persisted in the role for so long (he should’ve left in November). Tottenham have many more issues beyond the manager (injuries, recruitment, lack of a long term plan), but Frank’s sacking felt like the first step to rectifying the situation.

Thomas Frank sacked by Tottenham Spurs are winless in their last eight league games and have won just two of their last 17.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 14th in Premier League; 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches 🚨
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Tottenham sack Thomas Frank after dire domestic run Spurs were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle in their seventh home league defeat of the season on Tuesday

Thomas Frank gone as Spurs manager, after unjustifiable form and performances

Club have 11 days before next game

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Spurs will now have the next 12 days, to spend just fives points above relegation, in February. With a North London Derby as the next match for whoever in charge of the club, things are simply bleak for Tottenham.

That better be Frank’s final match in charge of Tottenham. Relegation beckons. #COYS

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90/50/10 Preview Show!
✅ What are we CERTAIN will happen in 2026?
❓ What is 50/50 on if it will happen?
🎲 What are we gambling our 10% on?

We give our hot takes and call our shot tonight at 9pm/6pm!