2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
USL ALIGNMENT .........................................................................................................................................................4
SEASON STRUCTURE................................................................................................................................................5
CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES SC.....................................................................................................................6
FC TUCSON....................................................................................................................................................................8
FORT LAUDERDALE CF........................................................................................................................................... 10
FORWARD MADISON FC....................................................................................................................................... 12
GREENVILLE TRIUMPH SC.................................................................................................................................... 14
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION II....................................................................................................................... 16
NORTH TEXAS SOCCER CLUB............................................................................................................................ 18
ORLANDO CITY B..................................................................................................................................................... 20
RICHMOND KICKERS............................................................................................................................................. 22
SOUTH GEORIGIA TORMENTA FC................................................................................................................... 24
TORONTO FC II......................................................................................................................................................... 26
UNION OMAHA......................................................................................................................................................... 28
USL EXECUTIVE STAFF...........................................................................................................................................31
RULES & REGULATIONS.........................................................................................................................................32

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2020 ALIGNMENT
2020 LEAGUE ONE TEAMS
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
FC Tucson
Fort Lauderdale CF
Forward Madison FC
Greenville Triumph SC
New England Revolution II
North Texas SC
Orlando City B
Richmond Kickers
South Georgia Tormenta FC
Toronto FC II
Union Omaha

2020 KEY DATES

Regular Season Begins – July 18
USL League One Roster Freeze – September 18
Regular Season Ends – October 24
2020 USL League One Final – October 30

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SEASON STRUCTURE

SEASON STRUCTURE
Regular Season Structure
The 2020 League One regular season will see each team play a total of 16 regular season games, with each club set to face every other team at least once over
the course of the schedule.

Format For 2020 USL League One Post Season

The top two teams in the regular season will advance to the 2020 League One Final, which will be played the weekend following the conclusion of the regular
season on Friday, October 30.

2020 POST SEASON STRUCTURE

2020 USL
League One Final

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 CHATTANOOGA 411 Broad St., Suite 101

RED WOLVES SC
Chattanooga, TN 37402 
www.chattredwolves.com
P: (423) 541-1660

TEAM OUTLOOK
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC sported one of the biggest
contrasts in home and road form in League One in 2019, losing
just once and picking up eight wins in 14 outings on home
turf but claiming victory just twice on the road to finish one
place out of the postseason. This offseason has brought some
changes to the club with the appointment of Jimmy Obleda as
Head Coach following the departure of Tim Hankinson late in
the season, and there are some new faces on the field as well
with Guam international Travis Nicklaw among the newcomers
to the squad. The new arrivals appear to have started to mesh
well with the returning hands, with midfielder Ualefi and for-
ward Eamon Zayed both back with the side.

In the bigger picture, however, the future of the club is look-

ing increasingly bright. The sale of naming rights for the
soccer-specific stadium currently under construction to CHI
Memorial was the latest partnership struck by the club, and
if things progress according to schedule it could be the Red
Wolves make their debut in their long-term home at some
point this season.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
Chairman & Owner Manager of Human Resources
Bob Martino Jeremy Masem

Jimmy Obleda
President & General Manager Director of Marketing & Social Media

HOME VENUE
Sean McDaniel Henry Paris
[email protected]

Director of Soccer Operations Public Relations Manager

Jimmy Weekley Albert Waterhouse

Operations Coordinator
Madeline Rector

CHI Memorial Stadium

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
07/25/2020 TRM V CHA
08/01/2020 CHA V TUC
08/08/2020 NTX V CHA
08/15/2020 GVL V CHA
08/22/2020 CHA V TRM
08/29/2020 CHA V NE
09/05/2020 FTL V CHA
09/09/2020 NE V CHA
09/12/2020 CHA V RIC
09/15/2020 CHA V OMA
09/19/2020 CHA V GVL
Steven Beattie 09/26/2020 MAD V CHA
Forward 10/07/2020 CHA V NTX
10/10/2020 ORL V CHA
Steven Beattie was one of the Red Wolves’ leading lights in 2019,
scoring a team-best nine goals and earning All-League First Team 10/17/2020 CHA V MAD
honors for his performance. He returns to lead what should be an 10/24/2020 RIC V CHA
improved attack in the club’s second year with the aim of pushing the
side that little bit higher in the standings and into postseason action
for the first time.

C
/ hattRedo
W lves

@ChattRedo
W lves

@chattredo
w lves

Alex Mangels
Goalkeeper
Alex Mangels was one of the other players from the Red Wolves’
inaugural roster that excelled to the tune of selection to the League
One All-League Second Team as he recorded a league-high 85 saves
and six shutouts on the campaign. The 27-year-old will hope to
maintain his high standards as Chattanooga looks to make its first
year at CHI Memorial Stadium a success.

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 3350 S Country Club Rd

FC TUCSON
Tucson, AZ 85713
www.fctucson.com
P: (520) 600-3095

TEAM OUTLOOK
The ups and downs in FC Tucson’s first season as a professional club
meant that the side kept itself in with a chance of a playoff place, but
a late fade that saw the side fail to take victory in its final six games
(0-4-2) leave it off the pace. Most notably, Tucson struggled to
string consecutive wins together, recording back-to-back victories
only once all season. The offseason has brought numerous changes
at the club, though, including the appointment of Amanda Powers
as the first female club President in League One. A key figure in the
off-field success of New Mexico United’s launch, Powers is aiming
to raise the atmosphere at Kino Sports Complex this season and ally
the club more closely with its community and local business.

There has also been a change on the sideline with former Head
Coach Darren Sawatzky departing to lead fellow League One side
the Richmond Kickers. His replacement is John Galas, who brings
with him experience from USL League Two at Lane United FC and as
an assistant coach in Spain for Villarreal B. The club has also retained
some talented pieces in Carlos Merancio, Raheem Somersall, Erik
Virgen and Raheem Somersall, but with the number of newcomers
arriving this year could be a fresh start at every level for the side as
it enters its ninth season overall.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
President Media Relations & Communications
Amanda Powers Manager
Dolphus Pearson III
John Galas [email protected]
(919) 215-4425

Director of Soccer Operations

HOME VENUE
Jon Pearlman

Team Administrator
Kyle Cornell

Kino Sports Park

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
07/25/2020 FTL V TUC
08/01/2020 CHA V TUC
08/08/2020 TUC V OMA
08/15/2020 RIC V TUC
08/18/2020 ORL V TUC
08/29/2020 OMA V TUC
09/05/2020 TUC V RIC
09/12/2020 TUC V NTX
09/16/2020 TUC V NE
09/19/2020 NTX V TUC
09/23/2020 TUC V MAD
Shak Adams 09/26/2020 TUC V FTL
Forward 10/03/2020 MAD V TUC
10/07/2020 TRM V TUC
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Shak Adams spent the past two summers
training with Nashville SC when it competed in the USL Champi- 10/10/2020 TUC V GVL
onship before being selected by the club in the Third Round of the 10/17/2020 TUC V ORL
2020 MLS SuperDraft. His path in the professional ranks will begin
in Tucson, however, after a stellar collegiate career at Florida Gulf
Coast University that saw him record 23 goals and 16 assists in 71 ap-
pearances for the program. A big rookie season for the 21-year-old
could lead to even bigger things in the future. /FCTUCSON

@FCTucson

@fctucson

AJ Valenzuela
Defender
Having previously written his name into FC Tucson lore as the scorer
of a bicycle-kick finish in the USL League Two Playoffs two years ago,
Valenzuela returns to his hometown to begin his professional career
excited for what lies ahead. The 6-foot-3 center back made 32 ap-
pearances over the past two seasons for San Diego State University,
will look to make the most of his opportunity alongside some of his
more experienced counterparts on the back line.

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 FORT 800 Douglas Road, 7th Floor

LAUDERDALE CF
Miami, FL 33134
www.intermiamicf.com

TEAM OUTLOOK
As Fort Lauderdale enters its inaugural season in League One, an in-
dicator of where this club might be heading comes through its Head
Coach Jason Kreis. The hard-nosed former U.S. Men’s National Team
player – who also currently serves as the U.S. U-23 Men’s National
Team Coach – is going to expect plenty from his charges as they
look to find success on the field, but also potentially graduate to
the club’s MLS squad in the future. On the playing side, there’s some
previous Championship and League One experience in the squad
with goalkeeper Dylan Castanheira having played last season for
Atlanta United 2 and Ricky Lopez Espin for Lansing Ignite FC. There’s
also Ian Fray, a 17-year-old defender who became the club’s first
professional signing from then Inter Miami CF Academy.

The most intriguing name on the roster, however, might be Blaine

Ferri, who in 2017 was part of the United States U-17 National Team
that competed at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. While others
from that squad including Josh Sargent, Tim Weah and Serginho Dest
have quickly progressed to the senior national team, Ferri’s stint in
Germany with SpVgg Greuther Furth II didn’t quite work out, leaving
Fort Lauderdale as the next step to try and fulfill his potential.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
Sporting Director VP, Communications
Paul McDonough Jacklyne Ramos
[email protected]
Jason Kreis (239) 280-8162

Director, Soccer Operations Sr. Manager, Communications & Content

HOME VENUE
Niki Busalic Rafael Cabrera
[email protected]
(305) 608-9553

Director, Team Administration

Franciso J. Tobar

Inter Miami CF Stadium

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
07/18/2020 FTL V GVL
07/25/2020 FTL V TUC
08/08/2020 TRM V FTL
08/14/2020 ORL V FTL
08/19/2020 FTL V NTX
08/22/2020 GVL V FTL
09/05/2020 FTL V CHA
09/12/2020 FTL V ORL
09/19/2020 FTL V TRM
09/23/2020 RIC V FTL
09/26/2020 TUC V FTL
Eduardo Sosa 09/30/2020 FTL V OMA
Midfielder 10/03/2020 NTX V FTL
10/09/2020 NE V FTL
Sosa was unable to make the breakthrough to consistent minutes
with Columbus Crew SC over the past two seasons, but his experi- 10/14/2020 FTL V MAD
ence in Major League Soccer – where he made 18 appearances in 10/24/2020 OMA V FTL
black and yellow – could come in useful as he makes the move to
South Florida. If Sosa can make a consistent impact on the score-
sheet in goals and assists it would give Fort Lauderdale a chance at a
solid first season.
/FortLauderdaleCF

@FTLauderdaleCF

@fortlauderdalecf

Ricky Lopez-Espin
Forward
Ricky Lopez-Espin has had a stop-start beginning to his professional
career, but a return to South Florida for the Miami native could be
just what he’s looking for to get things back on track. A player with
Championship and League One experience, Lopez-Espin was briefly
a solid contributor for Lansing Ignite last season as the side reached
the postseason. The 24-year-old may be able to provide the goals
Fort Lauderdale will need to be successful in its first year.

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 FORWARD 834 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 229

MADISON FC
Madison, WI 53703
www.forwardmadisonfc.com
P: (608) 204-0855

TEAM OUTLOOK
Forward Madison FC was a sensation off the field in its inaugural sea-
son, winning over neutral fans with a glorious identity and gameday
atmosphere that saw the Flamingos lead League One in attendance.
Things were almost as good on the field, too, as FMFC reached the
postseason before falling to eventual league champions North Texas
SC. The next step for Head Coach Daryl Shore’s side on the field will
be finding a higher level of consistency over the regular season. When
Madison was on its game, it could run with anyone in the league – the
Flamingos were the only side to sport a winning record against North
Texas in the regular season, winning twice – but it also suffered some
disappointing defeats away that put the side under pressure down the
stretch to reach the playoffs.

There are numerous key faces returning to the side, which should help
the cause. Among them are defender Christian Diaz and forward
Paulo Jr., both of whom earned All-League honors a season ago,
while the veteran leadership of J.C. Banks and Don Smart is joined by
powerful forward Wojciech Wojcik, who should prove a valuable
addition to the club’s front line. If it all clicks together, Madison could
soar even higher in Year 2.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
President Team Operations Manager
Daryl Shore Vern Stenman Hunter Lyght

HOME VENUE Chief Operating Officer

Conor Caloia
Director of Fan Engagement & Digital
Media
Kuba Krzyzostaniak
[email protected]
(608) 440-4980

Director of Finance Digital Content Manager

Molly Schicantek Jason Klein
[email protected]

Director of Corporate Partnerships

Ryan Mooney

Hart Park

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
07/25/2020 NTX V MAD
07/31/2020 MAD V GVL
08/08/2020 RIC V MAD
08/14/2020 MAD V TRM
08/19/2020 OMA V MAD
08/23/2020 MAD V ORL
09/04/2020 NE V MAD
09/13/2020 GVL V MAD
09/23/2020 TUC V MAD
09/26/2020 MAD V CHA
10/03/2020 MAD V TUC
Christian Diaz 10/11/2020 MAD V OMA
Defender 10/14/2020 FTL V MAD
10/17/2020 CHA V MAD
Having played in Liga MX early in his career for Atlas FC, Christian
Diaz’s career had hit a snag late in 2017 when he was out of contract 10/21/2020 MAD V NTX
with his club in Mexico and looking for a new landing spot. Two years 10/24/2020 MAD V NE
on, his arrival at Forward Madison FC placed him firmly on the map in
the United States as his talent turned heads in the club’s first season.
After training with Minnesota United FC this preseason, the 28-year-
old is back to build on a sterling first year that saw him named to
the League One All-League First Team as an invaluable member of
Madison’s back line.
/ForwardMadisonFC

@ForwardMSNFC

@forwardmadisonfc

Wojciech Wojcik
Forward
In 2019, Wojciech Wojcik had his best season in the Championship
acting as a super-sub for expansion side Hartford Athletic. The
27-year-old notched seven goals at a strike rate of a goal every 170.1
minutes while also posting four assists for a goals + assists rate per 90
minutes of 0.83. As he arrives in Madison, Wojciech will be looking to
cement a position in the Flamingos starting lineup, and at 6-foot-4 he
could be an ideal target forward for Paulo Jr., Don Smart and others
to play off as Madison looking to ramp up its attack in 2020.

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 GREENVILLE One North Main Street, 4th Floor

TRIUMPH SC
Greenville, SC 29601
https://www.greenvilletriumph.com
P: (864) 203-0565

TEAM OUTLOOK
With a staunch defense that had three members named to the League
One All-League First Team, Greenville Triumph SC came up one win
short of the League One title in its inaugural season. As the side returns
for season two under Head Coach John Harkes, though, it has tried to
add more attacking firepower as it takes aim at going one better than its
inaugural season.

One of those new faces is former South Georgia Tormenta FC forward

Alex Morrell, who scored four goals in the inaugural campaign as well as
writing his name into the League One Record Book as the first goalscorer
in league history. Also arriving is Lachlan McLean, who scored 20 goals in
61 appearances for SIU Edwardsville collegiately. Both players will team
up with returning forward Jake Keegan, who led Triumph SC with nine
goals last campaign.

If the attack finds its bearings, the defense should be sure again with 2019
League One Goalkeeper of the Year Dallas Jaye and Defender of the Year
finalist Tyler Polak in place to anchor the back line. While the side’s third
All-League selection, Kevin Politz, has moved on to the Championship’s
Hartford Athletic there are also some solid reinforcements on the way in
the form of Cesar Murillo (North Texas SC) and Brandon Fricke (Lansing
Ignite FC) that should keep Greenville steered in the right direction.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
President Soccer Operations Manager
Chris Lewis Marcus Siler

John Harkes

Vice Chairman & Chief Brand Officer Media & Community Relations Manager

HOME VENUE
Doug Erwin Marion Cole
[email protected]
(864) 203-0565 ext. 406

VP of Partnership Marketing & CR Digital & Social Media Manager

Megan Kolak Kaitlyn Unruh
[email protected]
(863) 387-0871

Chief Revenue Officer

Chris Baretta

Legacy Early College

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
07/18/2020 FTL V GVL
07/25/2020 GVL V RIC
07/31/2020 MAD V GVL
08/05/2020 GVL V TRM
08/15/2020 GVL V CHA
08/22/2020 GVL V FTL
08/26/2020 NE V GVL
08/29/2020 RIC V GVL
09/04/2020 TRM V GVL
09/13/2020 GVL V MAD
09/19/2020 CHA V GVL
Dallas Jaye 09/25/2020 GVL V NTX
Goalkeeper 10/02/2020 GVL V ORL
10/10/2020 TUC V GVL
In his first three professional seasons, Dallas Jaye had the chance to
learn the ropes from some top goalkeepers in the Championship 10/18/2020 GVL V OMA
at FC Cincinnati and Phoenix Rising FC. In Greenville, he seized his 10/24/2020 ORL V GVL
first opportunity to be the No. 1 with aplomb. Jaye’s 13 shutouts and
0.78 goals-against average were well ahead of his contemporaries
in League One, and if he can put up similar numbers in 2020 then
Triumph SC will be in the picture for silverware again.
G
/ reenvilleTriumphSC

@GVLTriumph

@gvltriumph

Jake Keegan
Forward
The centerpiece of Greenville’s attack, Jake Keegan’s 2019 season
came to a premature end due to injury, leaving the forward on the
sidelines as the club reached the playoffs. As he returns to the side
for 2020, however, Keegan could be the key to making Greenville’s
attack go once again. His nine goals ranked first on the team and tied
for fifth in League One, while his 20 key passes resulted in only once
assist. If the club’s new additions can take advantage of what Keegan
brings, Triumph SC’s attack should see an uptick in consistency this
year.

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 NEW ENGLAND One Patriot Place

REVOLUTION II
Foxborough, MA 02035
www.revolutionsoccer.net/revolutionII
P: (508) 543-8200

TEAM OUTLOOK
Arriving alongside Fort Lauderdale CF and Union Omaha for its
inaugural League One season, the Revolution II have built a squad that
includes players that featured last season in the Championship and
League One in Head Coach Clint Peay’s roster that can form a strong
base for the talent emerging from the Revolution to compete alongside.

A former player for Revolution Sporting Director Bruce Arena at D.C.

United, Peay has built a strong resume as he steps into his first head
coaching position in the professional ranks. In addition to stops in
the college ranks at the Georgetown University, the University of Rich-
mond, and George Mason University, Peay spent eight years working
in the U.S. Youth National Team program before serving as an assistant
coach at the Championship’s North Carolina FC under Dave Sarachan in
2019.

In his squad are two former players from Loudoun United FC in forward
Conner Presley – who also previously competed for San Antonio FC
in the Championship – and defender Colin Verfuth, while the side also
signed the Revolution’s second and third selections in the 2020 MLS
SuperDraft with the addition of defender Simon Lekressner from the
University of California and goalkeeper Keegan Meyer from High Point
University.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
President Communications Diretor
Brian Bilello Kaitlin Gangl Alden
[email protected]
Clint Peay (508) 954-7385

Technical Director Senior Communications Manager

HOME VENUE
Curt Onalfo Adam Klionsky
[email protected]
(508) 455-7551

Soccer Operations Coordinator Director of Digital Media

Tyler Fletcher Jason Dalrymple
[email protected]
(508) 400-2127

Soccer Operations Coordinator

Kevin Santos

Gillette Stadium

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME VS AWAY
07/25/2020 NE V OMA
08/07/2020 NE V ORL
08/15/2020 NTX V NE
8/21/2020 NE V RIC
08/26/2020 NE V GVL
08/29/2020 CHA V NE
09/04/2020 NE V MAD
09/09/2020 NE V CHA
9/16/2020 TUC V NE
09/19/2020 OMA V NE
09/26/2020 ORL V NE
Orlando Sinclair 10/03/2020 RIC V NE
Forward 10/09/2020 NE V FTL
10/16/2020 NE V NTX
After spending a season on loan in the Championship with Loudoun
United FC a season ago, Orlando Sinclair joins the Revolution II on 10/21/2020 TRM V NE
loan from Costa Rican powerhouse Saprissa looking to impress in 10/24/2020 MAD V NE
the club’s inaugural season. The 21-year-old recorded three goals in
24 appearances for Loudoun in the 2019 season but showed some
creativity while recording 22 key passes for the first-year side in the
Championship. A breakout campaign for New England could spark
the forward’s future opportunities either in his native Costa Rica or
within the Revolution organization.
/NERevolution2

@NERevolution2

@nerevolution2

Simon Lekressner
Defender
The 30th overall selection in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, Simon
Lekressner showed a solid two-way ability in his senior season at the
University of California, recording five goals and two assists while
earning All-Pac 12 First Team honors and the United Soccer Coaches
All-Far West Region Second Team. He now gets his first chance to
impress in the professional ranks, and should be one of the regulars
for Peay during the Revolution II’s inaugural season.

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 NORTH TEXAS 9200 World Cup Way, Suite 202

SOCCER CLUB
Frisco, Texas 75033
www.fcdallas.com/northtexassc

P: 214) 705-6700

TEAM OUTLOOK
North Texas SC proved you could have it all in its first season in USL
League One, not only thriving on the field and lifting the league’s in-
augural title but also seeing some of its top players make the move to
become integral pieces in FC Dallas’ squad for the 2020 Major League
Soccer season. As it enters Year 2, there will be new faces, but the stan-
dard for Head Coach Eric Quill’s side will remain as high as before.

The biggest change for North Texas in 2020, however, comes by way
of their home venue. After playing its first year at Toyota Stadium, NTSC
will make a new home at the refurbished Globe Life Park in Arlington.
The former home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers, the stadium
has undergone a renovation to bring stands close to the action for a
regulation soccer field similar to that at Al Lang Stadium, home of the
Championship’s Tampa Bay Rowdies.

There will be changes on the field as well, though, with 2019 League One
MVP Arturo Rodriguez (Real Monarchs SLC) and defender Brecc Evans
(Austin Bold FC) both on loan in the Championship. Golden Boot-winner
Ronaldo Damus returns, however, and is joined in the attack by former
San Antonio striker Alex Bruce. As his brother heads to Utah, meanwhile,
there could be a bigger role for 17-year-old David Rodriguez in midfield
this season after logging a little over 1,000 minutes a season ago.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
Chairman & CFO Media Coordinator
Clark Hunt Garrett Melcer
[email protected]
Eric Quill (512) 787-4817

President
Dan Hunt

HOME VENUE
General Manager
Matt Denny

Soccer Operations Manager

Nate Snell

Globe Life Park

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
07/25/2020 NTX V MAD
08/01/2020 OMA V NTX
08/08/2020 NTX V CHA
08/15/2020 NTX V NE
08/19/2020 FTL V NTX
08/23/2020 NTX V OMA
09/03/2020 ORL V NTX
09/12/2020 TUC V NTX
09/19/2020 NTX V TUC
09/25/2020 GVL V NTX
10/03/2020 NTX V FTL
Ronaldo Damus 10/07/2020 CHA V NTX
Forward 10/10/2020 NTX V RIC
10/16/2020 NE V NTX
At 20 years old, Haitian forward Ronaldo Damus was outstanding
throughout the 2019 season as he not only claimed the Golden Boot 10/21/2020 MAD V NTX
with 16 goals but was also nominated for both the League One MVP 10/24/2020 NTX V TRM
and Young Player of the Year award. Damus was edged out for both
by then-teammate Arturo Rodriguez, but his performances earned
him his first call-ups to the senior Haiti National Team. If he comes
close to matching his performance of 2019 this season, North Texas
will not only be a title contender again, but a bigger opportunity for
Damus might be right around the corner.
/NorthTexasSC

@northtexasSC

@northtexassc

Juan Alvarez
Defender
There’s plenty of pedigree in Juan Alvarez’s background as he joins
North Texas SC on loan from Liga MX side CF Monterrey, but the
23-year-old will be looking to make the most of his season in Texas
as he looks to take the next step in his career. Alvarez has made two
appearances for Rayados in the Copa MX previously, and appeared
eight times for Gavilanes F.C. Matamoros in the Mexican third tier in
2019. His experience should be useful for North Texas’ youngsters,
though, as they look to defend their crown.

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 655 W Church Street

ORLANDO CITY B
Orlando, FL 32805
https://www.orlandocitysc.com/ocb
P: (855) 675-2489

TEAM OUTLOOK
Nothing quite went right on the field for Orlando City B in its inaugural
season in League One as the side said goodbye to Head Coach Fernando
De Argila midway through the campaign and won only four outings
overall. Leading the side this season will be Marco Neveleff, who joined
Orlando’s organization midway through 2019 as its Academy Director,
giving him the potential to bridge the divide between the club’s youth
ranks and its League One side.

There are other changes for OCB this season, particularly off the field
where the side has moved into Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee.
A former home to Florida State League baseball, the venue has been
renovated to provide a soccer-specific field ahead of the 2020 USL
League One season and should allow for a heightened atmosphere with
a 5,400-seat capacity.

On the field, there has been a substantial overhaul of the club’s roster,
with only Austin Amer having re-signed with the OCB for its second
season. Among the newcomers are two 2020 MLS SuperDraft selections
in former Providence College goalkeeper Austin Aviza and former Florida
International University defender Nick O’Callaghan, but the side has also
dipped into South America with the arrivals of players who most recently
were competing in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
Executive VP of Soccer Operations Director of Communications
Luiz Muzzi Jackie Maynard
[email protected]
Marcelo Neveleff (585) 944-6995

Director of Soccer Operations

HOME VENUE
Erik Ustruck

Team Administrator
Luca Baglioni

Osceola County Stadium

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME AWAY
08/01/2020 TRM V ORL
08/07/2020 NE V ORL
08/14/2020 ORL V FTL
8/18/2020 ORL V TUC
08/23/2020 MAD V ORL
08/28/2020 ORL V TRM
09/03/2020 ORL V NTX
09/06/2020 OMA V ORL
09/12/2020 FTL V ORL
09/19/2020 RIC V ORL
09/26/2020 ORL V NE
Franklin Carabali 10/02/2020 GVL V ORL
Defender 10/10/2020 ORL V CHA
10/17/2020 TUC V ORL
Franklin Carabali is set to be one of the older players on OCB’s
squad this season, but the Ecuadorian center back brings top-level 10/21/2020 ORL V RIC
experience from his home country to his new club. The 23-year-old 10/24/2020 ORL V GVL
has made 21 appearances in LigaPro Serie A, and even made one
appearance in the Copa Sudamericana, while competing for CD
Universidad Catolica. With the level of youth around him in Orlando,
Carabali will need to be one of the primary figures if OCB is going
to tighten up a defense that conceded a league-high 52 goals last
regular season.
O
/ rlandoCityB

@OrlandoCityB

@orlandocityb

Raul Aguilera
Forward
A product of Orlando City SC’s Academy, Raul Aguilera returns to the
club in the professional ranks after spending the past three seasons
at the University of North Carolina. The 20-year-old recorded two
goals and six assists in 46 appearances for the Tar Heels, while also
bringing experience from the U.S. Youth National Team program at
the U-18 level. Orlando’s attack needs plenty of help after averaging
less than a goal-per-game in the regular season a year ago, and will
be hoping Aguilera is part of that solution.

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 RICHMOND 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 203

KICKERS
Richmond, VA 23230
www.richmondkickers.com
P: (804) 644-5425

TEAM OUTLOOK
There were bright moments and performances at times from the
Richmond Kickers in 2019, but the club’s inconsistency – highlighted
most in an eight-game winless streak that dug too deep a hole to
emerge from to playoff contention – meant it ended the season off
the pace. The result was a change on the sideline this offseason, with
Darren Sawatzky appointed Head Coach in place of the departing
David Bulow.

Sawatzky arrived from FC Tucson bullish on what can be accom-

plished at the club with the most extensive resume of any in League
One. A solid core of returnees is back including All-League Second
Team selection Wahab Ackwei and the veteran experience of goal-
keeper Akira Fitzgerald and defenders Conor Shanosky and Scott
Thomsen.

The Kickers will have to find a replacement in attack for All-League

First Team selection Joe Gallardo, who was sold to the Championship’s
Real Monarchs SLC during the offseason, but there are some poten-
tial options among the club’s newcomers including Stanley Alves,
who scored 13 goals in three season at UMass Lowell, and Argentine
veteran Emiliano Terzaghi, who has top-flight experience in Argentina
in his resume.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
Chairman Director, Team Operations
Rob Ukrop Ray Smetanick

Darren Sawatzky

President Director, Communications & Digital

HOME VENUE
Matt Spear Patrick Wood
[email protected]
(804) 840-2984

VP, Sales & Operations Manager, Digital Content &

Camp Perry Communications
Nathan Heintschel
[email protected]

VP, Partnerships
Amy Neal

City Stadium

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME VS AWAY
7/28/2020 TRM V RIC
07/25/2020 GVL V RIC
08/08/2020 RIC V MAD
08/15/2020 RIC V TUC
8/21/2020 NE V RIC
08/29/2020 RIC V GVL
09/05/2020 TUC V RIC
09/12/2020 CHA V RIC
09/19/2020 RIC V ORL
9/23/2020 RIC V FTL
09/26/2020 OMA V RIC
Akira Fitzgerald 10/03/2020 RIC V NE
Goalkeeper 10/10/2020 NTX V RIC
10/17/2020 RIC V TRM
One of only three goalkeepers to face more than 100 shots on target
in the 2019 season, Akira Fitzgerald was still one of the most con- 10/21/2020 ORL V RIC
sistent goalkeepers in League One in its inaugural season, earning 10/24/2020 RIC V CHA
nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year. He returns for the Kickers’
second season comfortably the elder statesman of the squad at 31
years of age, but it’s unlikely his standards will drop as he looks to
lead Richmond to its first postseason in its new league.
/richmondkickers

@RichmondKickers

@richmondkickers

Kyle Venter
Defender
Making the switch to Richmond from FC Tucson alongside Head
Coach Darren Sawatzky, center back Kyle Venter could help the
Kickers shore up their back line as he enters his seventh professional
season. Venter has made more than 100 professional appearances in
his career, including 75 in the Championship, and at 6-foot-3 pro-
vides a commanding presence in the center of the field. Following a
season in which he won 63.7 percent of duels, 73.6 percent of aerials
and made 96 clearances, he should be a welcome addition at City
Stadium.

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 SOUTH GEORIGIA 2704 Old Register Road

TORMENTA FC
Statesboro, GA 30458
www.tormentafc.com
P: (912) 871-1000

TEAM OUTLOOK
For the opening half of the club’s inaugural professional season, it seemed
certain the success South Georgia Tormenta FC had produced in USL
League Two would be replicated in League One. But after sitting in the top
two in the standings alongside fellow frontrunner North Texas SC, the club
found only two victories in the second half of the year to drop out of the
playoff places entirely.

Still, there was reason for understanding and plenty of optimism as the
side goes into Year 2. One of Tormenta FC’s perceived strengths – roster
continuity as it moved into League One – ended up potentially being its
downfall as numerous players weren’t used to the rigors of a full profes-
sional season. The returning cast – including goalkeeper Pablo Jara and
midfielders Marco Micaletto and Lucas Coutinho – should be far better
prepared this go-around.

On top of that, while the side said farewell to 2019 League One Defender
of the Year Conner Antley in a deal with the Championship’s Indy Eleven,
the new arrivals have plenty of promise to offer. The duo of forward Pato
Botello Faz – who notched seven goals in 2019 – and Rhys Williams are
both on board from Lansing Ignite FC, while Devyn Jambga scored five
times for FC Tucson. The side isn’t going to forget its roots – more new ar-
rivals are on board from the Tormenta FC Academy and League Two side,
but things seem set fair for Head Coach John Miglarese this year.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
President Director, Marketing
Darin Van Tassell Aaron Cranford
[email protected]
John Miglarese (813) 712-9165

Vice President, Soccer Operations Director, Game Day Operations

HOME VENUE
Mike Panter Bryce Judy

Director, Business Development Assistant Director, Game Day Operations

Logan Crosby Justin Smith

Director, Communications & Public

Relations
Bernadette O’Donnell
[email protected]
(478) 508-2604

Erk Russell Park

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME VS AWAY
07/25/2020 TRM V CHA
7/28/2020 TRM V RIC
08/01/2020 TRM V ORL
08/05/2020 GVL V TRM
08/08/2020 TRM V FTL
08/14/2020 MAD V TRM
08/22/2020 CHA V TRM
08/28/2020 ORL V TRM
09/04/2020 TRM V GVL
09/11/2020 TRM V OMA
09/19/2020 FTL V TRM
Marco Micaletto 10/03/2020 OMA V TRM
Midfielder 10/07/2020 TRM V TUC
10/17/2020 RIC V TRM
Having been named to the USL League Two All-League Team in 2018,
there were high hopes for Marco Micaletto as he stepped into the 10/21/2020 TRM V NE
professional ranks with Tormenta FC. The 24-year-old pretty much 10/24/2020 NTX V TRM
lived up to those, leading the club with eight goals while also re-
cording two assists and 30 key passes during the regular season. The
former University of Akron player will be looking for more this year,
with double-digit goals the likely aim. If he gets there, then Tormenta
FC could be on its way to the postseason. S
/ outhGeorgiaTormentaFC

T
@ ormenta_FC

@tormenta_fc

Abuchi Obinwa
Midfielder
There’s plenty to like about Abuchi Obinwa’s resume, which includes
a stop at Columbus Crew SC and a timeline up the U.S. Youth Na-
tional Team ranks to the U-20 level. However, the 23-year-old is still
looking for the breakthrough moment in his career as he arrives with
Tormenta FC. Most recently having competed in the Portuguese
Third Division with Lusitano FCV, this season offers an opportunity for
Obinwa to make a name for himself at a club where he should have
the opportunity to thrive. If he does, it could pay off handsomely at
the end of the season for the player and the club.

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 170 Princes Blvd

TORONTO FC II
Toronto, Canada, M6K 3C3
https://www.torontofc.ca/tfcII
P: (416) 263-5700

TEAM OUTLOOK
After four seasons in the USL Championship, Toronto FC II found its level
in League One’s inaugural season, recording nine wins on the campaign
– one fewer than in its previous two seasons combined – and becoming
a tough opponent, especially on home turf. A late-season downturn put
paid to the club’s playoff aspirations before it went 3-1-1 in its final five
games, but the team overall has the look of one that can compete for
the postseason again this year.

In 2020, TFC II will have a new leader on the sideline as former LA

Galaxy II Head Coach Mike Munoz takes over from Michael Rabasca,
who returned to his role as TFC’s Director of High Performance. Munoz
oversaw a Los Dos side in transition during his time on the sideline as
it tilted more strongly toward younger prospects on the field, but that
should stand him in good stead as he prepares to lead Toronto’s talent-
ed youngsters.

Leading that group will be Canada U-20 international Jordan Perruzza,

who scored 15 goals to finish second in League One to North Texas SC’s
Ronaldo Damus a season ago. Also set to return are Terique Mohammed
and Matthew Srbely, both of whom had good campaigns in 2019, and
there will also be a familiar face back in the fold with former Canada
U-20 international Luca Uccello returning to TFC II after spending the
2019 season with Memphis 901 FC in the Championship.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
President Coordinator, Communications
Bill Manning Alejandra Rueda
[email protected] | (416) 371-9398
Mike Munoz

General Manager & Vice President,

HOME VENUE
Soccer Operations
Ali Curtis

Senior Manager, Team Operations

Ted Tieu

Senior Manager, Communications

Mike Masaro
[email protected]

BMO Ontario Soccer Centre

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KEY PLAYERS
/torontofcii

T
@ orontoFCII

@ torontofcii

Jordan Perruzza
Forward
Since he first donned a Toronto FC II jersey in the 2018 Championship sea-
son, all Jordan Perruzza has done is consistently find the back of the net.
With 17 goals in 28 games at a striker rate of a goal every 114 minutes, the
19-year-old was named to the 2019 USL 20 Under 20 and nominated for the
League One Young Player of the Year award last campaign. This year promis-
es to be an important one for club and country, though, with Perruzza likely
to be a key piece in TFC II’s push for a playoff place, and also in Canada’s
chances at reaching the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup this summer at the 2020
Concacaf U-20 Championship.

Luca Uccello
Midfielder
Events just didn’t go to plan for Luca Uccello at Memphis 901 FC as he made
only six appearances – all as a substitute – while battling injuries throughout
the season. Now back in the place where he began his professional career
– and made 77 appearances over four season – Uccello has the chance
get things back on track. When he’s been on his game, the 22-year-old has
shown flashes of a player that can succeed at a higher level. Producing that
on a consistent basis this year would be a major step forward for Uccello
personally and could lift TFC II to even greater heights in attack.

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 2704 Old Register Road

UNION OMAHA
Statesboro, GA 30458
www.tormentafc.com
P: (912) 871-1000

TEAM OUTLOOK
The lone independent expansion side to join League One in 2020,
Union Omaha arrives with a groundswell of support, a local legend
on the sideline, and a sharp look that has turned heads around the
American soccer community. Led off the field by Chairman Gary
Green, the Owls look set to make a serious impact in their first season
in the league.

That’s in part thanks to the appointment of Jay Mims as the club’s first
Head Coach. After serving as the top assistant at Creighton Universi-
ty, Mims went on to begin the program at the University of Nebraska
Omaha in 2011 and in short order turned it into a national challenger.
He also brings experience from the professional academy system,
having worked as an assistant at Real Salt Lake Academy for the past
two years.

Mims has been able to assemble a squad that has looked competitive
in preseason. It went undefeated at the Wasatch Winter Cup, drawing
with the Championship’s Louisville City FC and Real Monarchs SLC
and defeating Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Preseason results
aren’t always reliable indicators of what’s to come, but those displays
should have fans of Los Buhos excited for what could be ahead.

HEAD COACH

CONTACTS
Chief Executive Officer Chief Revenue Officer
Gary Green Ryan Querry

Jay Mims

President Communications & Content Manager

HOME VENUE
Martie Cordaro Yanira Garcia
[email protected]
(402) 884-8043

Chief Operating Officer Marketing & Community Relations

Matt Homonoff Manager
Ben Turner
[email protected]
(315) 527-7847

Chief Financial Officer

Laurie Schlendern

Werner Park

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KEY PLAYERS 2020 SCHEDULE
DATE HOME VS AWAY
07/25/2020 NE V OMA
08/01/2020 OMA V NTX
08/08/2020 TUC V OMA
08/19/2020 OMA V MAD
08/23/2020 NTX V OMA
08/29/2020 OMA V TUC
09/06/2020 OMA V ORL
09/11/2020 TRM V OMA
9/15/2020 CHA V OMA
09/19/2020 OMA V NE
09/26/2020 OMA V RIC
Elvir Ibisevic 09/30/2020 FTL V OMA
Forward 10/03/2020 OMA V TRM
10/11/2020 MAD V OMA
One of Jay Mims’ former proteges at UNO, Elvir Ibisevic returns to
the United States after competing in Europe after leaving the Mav- 10/18/2020 GVL V OMA
ericks program after the 2017 season. The 22-year-old was a solid 10/24/2020 OMA V FTL
producer for UNO, recording 13 goals and four assists in 33 games
across his two seasons, while he also suited up for the Des Moines
Menace in USL League Two. His potential saw him earn a call-up
to Bosnia-Herzegovina National Team for an exhibition against the
United States in January 2018 before he turned professional later that
year. Given his local ties, the 6-foot-2 forward could quickly become
/UnionOMA
a fan favorite in Union’s first season.

@Union_Omaha

@union_omaha

Xavier Gomez
Midfielder
A Second Round-selection by Minnesota United FC in the 2019 MLS
SuperDraft, Xavier Gomez had a strong rookie season at Lansing
Ignite FC a year ago, recording three goals, five assists and 33 key
passes to help the side reach the League One Playoffs. Another for-
mer UNO player – where he recorded eight goals and 11 assists in 68
career appearances for the Mavericks – Gomez should bring fluidity
in the middle of the field for Mims’ side after recording an 86.2 pass-
ing accuracy rate on 47.4 passes per 90 minutes, and his experience
with the ins and outs of League One should also be very useful in the
locker room.

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USL EXECUTIVE STAFF

Alec Papadakis
USL Chief Executive Officer Edwards joined the USL as the league’s Vice President in 2013. The Manchester
Papadakis has served as the USL’s top executive since 2009, and he is the CEO native is a former professional soccer player whose career spanned 11 years,
and Managing Partner of NuRock Soccer Holdings. Papadakis is a franchise mostly for England-based clubs as well as with the Charleston Battery, signing
attorney with four decades’ worth of domestic and international experience. with the USL side in July of 2002.

A former player for the Atlanta Chiefs and Boston Minutemen, Papadakis had a Edwards played collegiately for James Madison in Virginia. After completing his
long, successful career in the U.S. at both the professional and collegiate level. MBA from Warwick Business School in 2009, while also serving as commercial
He helped Atlanta to a 1971 regular-season championship and Boston to a 1974 manager for Solihull Moors Football Club, Edwards was hired by Octagon, the
regular-season crown. Papadakis was a three-time, First Team All-American at global sports sponsorship agency. Based in Octagon’s London office, Edwards
Hartwick College (New York) and he also attended Ibero-American University served as a business strategy consultant in the company’s rights holder side of
in Mexico City before receiving his law degree at the University of Akron in the business.
1976.
Justin Papadakis
Papadakis’ legal focus has been U.S. and European franchise transactions. He USL Chief Operating Officer
also has practiced in the area of commercial real estate, acquisitions, devel- Papadakis was named the USL President of Commercial Ventures in Decem-
opment, financing and leasing. He was the founder and first president of the ber of 2014 and in May of 2016 began his role as the league’s Chief Operating
Hellenic Franchise Association and holds affiliations with the Board of Advisors Officer.
of International Quarterly, the International Franchise Association, the State Bar
of Georgia, the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and the Board of A former goalkeeper, Papadakis represented Duke from 2004-07, with one of
Directors for the Hellenic American Institute in Washington, D.C. his biggest highlights being a two-save effort during a penalty shootout to lift
the Blue Devils past North Carolina to win the 2005 ACC Championship. The
Jake Edwards Roswell, Ga., native also had a strong youth career in the greater Atlanta re-
USL President gion as well as abroad with Benfica FC in Portugal during his high school years.
Edwards has served as USL President since March 2, 2015, when he succeed-
ed Tim Holt in this position. Edwards has played an integral role toward the Papadakis earned his juris doctorate in real state after attending the Cleve-
league’s long-term strategic plan, Destination 2020, which focuses on the USL’s land-Marshall College of Law from 2011-15.
expansion, the launch of media and commercial properties, partnership with
Major League Soccer and the important step for all USL teams to be situated
in soccer-specific stadiums. Edwards oversees the 40-plus staff at the league’s
headquarters in Tampa, Fla., and the daily servicing of its 30-plus clubs.

Robert Hoskins, Chairman Matthew Calvo, Director, Creative Services

Alec Papadakis, Chief Executive Officer Sam Schuler, Director, Digital Solutions
Jake Edwards, President Nicholas Murray, Director, Editorial
Justin Papadakis, Chief Operating Officer Nick Papadakis, Director, Merchandising
Court Jeske, Executive Vice President Michael Cohen, Media Consultant
Karen Gittens, Chief Financial Officer Matthew Fischer, Broadcast Coordinator
Garrison Mason, Vice President, General Counsel Marcus Myrick, Director, Club Services
Robert Fountain, Associate General Counsel Shannon Amely, Associate, Club Services
Lizzie Seedhouse, Senior Vice President, Digital & Content Kelsi Steele, Senior Manager, Social Media & Content
Steven Short, Senior Vice President, USL League One Sarah Cardamone, Manager, Communications & Public Relations
Brett Luy, Senior Vice President, League Operations Cameron Koubek, Coordinator, Communications & Social Media
Josh Keller, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Partnerships Nina Cusmano, Coordinator, Social Media Specialist
Ryan Madden, Vice President, Communications & Public Relations Sonjai Persaud, Graphic Artist
John Cochol, Vice President, Club Services Angela Zanaglio, Graphic Artist
Domenic Notarfrancesco, Vice President, Consumer Products TJ Grier, Graphic Artist
Rachel Bukszar, Vice President, People David Wright, Motion Graphic Designer & Video Editor
Liam O’Connell, Senior Director, Youth Development Clay Benjamin, Creative Services Coordinator
Adam Satz, Senior Director, Digital Services Natalie Longroy, Junior Video Producer/Editor
Dan Lohrs, Senior Director, Operations, USL Championship Sophia Carbone, Coordinator, Digital Services
Justen Braddock, Director, Operations, USL Championship Nicole Randolph, Coordinator, Digital Services
Eric Centner, Director, Compliance Tania Kerr, Director, Administration
Kelly Dohre, Director, Business Development William Gillette, Manager, Finance & Accounting
Matt Reda, Director, Business Development Samantha Killilea, Recruitment Coordinator
Scott Stewart, Director, Communications & Public Relations Brittany Stolzenberg, Manager, Events

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RULES &

RULES & REGULATIONS

DISCIPLINE & CONDUCT

League Disciplinary Power

The League shall have the authority to suspend, fine, disqualify, or otherwise discipline players, team officials, or competing Teams for On-Field Misconduct and
for off-field misconduct deemed by the League to be detrimental to the League, any Team, or the sport of soccer (“Detrimental Off-Field Misconduct”).
“On-Field Misconduct” shall include misconduct that occurs in any stadium or playing facility, in and/or around the stadium or playing facility (involving any
person(s) or property in or around the stadium or playing facility), including, but not limited to: the playing field, locker rooms, parking lots, spectator stands or
other spectator facilities, and other back-of-house and underground areas, including those used by television production and other media), and which occurs at,
during or in connection with any match or tournament in which the player competes.

The League Disciplinary Committee

The League Disciplinary Committee is a panel of League Directors covering the competition, operations, and compliance departments. As delegates of the
President, this committee makes decisions about discipline for Detrimental Off-Field Misconduct and On-Field Misconduct, subject to the review of the President.
The League Disciplinary Committee makes decisions with a view towards allowing for a competitive, but fair, environment for all Teams to compete against each
other.

Independent Disciplinary Panel

The Independent Disciplinary Panel is comprised of three outside members, consisting of a former professional coach, a former professional referee, and a
former professional player. This panel is charged with the responsibility of reviewing any disciplinary matters deemed worthy of increased disciplinary measures
(i.e. escalating a yellow card to a red card). Any disciplinary decisions rendered by the Independent Disciplinary Panel will be final and cannot be appealed.

Disciplinary Process
The League Disciplinary Committee reviews disciplinary issues (including all send-offs) reported by the Referee, in addition to other incidents of On-Field
Misconduct or Detrimental Off-Field Misconduct. The Disciplinary Committee conducts this review using match videos, official reports, individual accounts, and
other pertinent information. Depending on the timeliness of the reports and match videos, the Disciplinary Committee will make every effort to issue rulings on
cases in advance of the Team’s next League Game.

Player Caution Accumulation

Players exceeding the caution accumulation plateau(s) will begin serving their suspension in their next match. If a player receives two cautions in one match,
these cautions will not count toward a player’s caution accumulation total. The USL also reserves the right to reevaluate player accumulation plateaus for player
eligibility rulings, including playoffs, with the reserved power to postpone suspensions to the following season.

Players and staff accumulating the following number of caution/yellow cards throughout the season will be sanctioned as follows:

- Five total cautions - Fine

- Eight total cautions - one game suspension and fine
- 11 total cautions - two game suspension and fine
- 14 total cautions - three game suspension and fine
Caution accumulation suspensions can only affect regular-season games. For those players who reach a caution accumulation suspension at the end of the
sea-son that suspension will not be implemented in any potential playoff games that season. Accumulations will be wiped clean at the end of the season. If a
playerexceeds 14 cautions in a season, the league reserves the right to fine and suspend the player at its discretion.

Good Behavior Incentive

A player will automatically reduce his yellow card accumulation total by one yellow card each time he appears in five consecutive league games without a card
or supplemental discipline. For clarity, a player cannot have a negative yellow card accumulation total; the Good Behavior Incentive reset can only reset to a
zero-card total. This incentive will be automatically applied a maximum of three times through the course of the USL season.

For example, a player on his third caution of the season appearing in five consecutive league matches without receiving a card or supplemental discipline re-
moves one (1) caution from his cumulative total, leaving the player with a total of two. This player now has two remaining Good Behavior Incentive opportunities
for the 2018 Season. If that players completes five more consecutive league matches without receiving a card or supplemental discipline, one more caution is
removed from his cumulative total leaving the player a total of one caution and one more Good Behavior Incentive opportunity.

Serving Suspensions During the Regular Season

Any player and/or coach sent off/dismissed during a regular season game will be fined and will be suspended from the next league regular season game. A
person who serves as both player and coach may not return as a player or a coach until the suspension has been served. For the purposes of determining
accumulations and game suspensions, any games that count as part of a team’s official League schedule shall be utilized.

Final Regular Season Game Send-off

Any player or coach sent off in a final regular season match must serve the suspension in the first playoff match, unless the season is over, in which case the
suspension will be served in the team’s first League game the following season.

Suspension during the Playoffs

Any player and/or coach that is sent off or dismissed during the playoffs will be suspended from, at minimum, the next playoff game, unless the season is over, in
which case the suspension will be served, at minimum, in the team’s first League game the following season.

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Major Game Misconduct
The League Disciplinary Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may impose discipline (including fines and suspensions) against players, coaches or other
team staff for Major Game Misconduct, regardless of whether the misconduct in question resulted in a card being awarded by the Match Official or was included
in the Referee Game Report. “Major Game Misconduct” is defined by the League and may include, without limitation, fighting, provoking a fight, criticizing Match
Officials with words or gestures, entering the Match Officials’ locker room, physical contact with Match Officials separate from Referee Assault, using excessive
force, deliberate attempts to injure, spitting, provoking crowd disorders, profane language that can be heard by the crowd or broadcast audience, obscene
gestures, racist, homophobic, or derogatory comments, improper conduct during the national anthem, taunting, abuse of spectators and others, failure to leave
the field when instructed by the Match Official to do so, improper conduct following the award of a card, excessive delay tactics, excessive and obvious feigning
of injuries, or other unsportsmanlike conduct detrimental to the League and the sport of soccer in general.

Red Card and Second Yellow Card Appeal

Within 24 hours after the completion of a match, a team may request a review of a red card or the second yellow card, if a player or staff member receives two
yellow cards in a match, to rectify a case where a serious and obvious error has occurred.

Suspension and Fine Appeal

Within 24 hours after the USL Championship distributes its Weekly Discipline Report, a team may appeal a suspension and/or fine that is greater than the
established minimum fine and suspension amounts. The USL Championship must receive the appeal in writing via email.

Cross League and Competition Suspensions

Players joining the USL (on loan or through transfer) may be subject to any suspension that has been levied by other competitions. The USL shall determine if it
will permit a player who receives a red card or other supplemental discipline in another competition for an egregious act to play in USL matches. As per USSF
policy, supplemental discipline issued for referee assault/abuse shall preclude the suspended individual from participating in any soccer competition until the
suspension has expired.

Players who are suspended in any cup competition such as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship or CONCACAF Champions League are not
automatically suspended in the USL. The USL will independently review the action and suspension and have the right to implement supplemental discipline in the
USL Disciplinary Committee, if it determines the player’s behavior was deemed to be egregious.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER REGULATIONS

Player Classifications
A. Professional Player
A professional player is a player who signs a professional registration form with the team’s applicable Federation, a professional player contract with the USL
Championship and receives, or has received, payment beyond actual and necessary expenses for playing soccer. Players on loan are not deemed professional
players unless there is not a right to recall. A professional player may only be registered with one team and may play only for the team to which he is registered,
except in the following two instances:

1. Team has filed a completed loan agreement and supplement with the League Office.

2. Player competes for another team in an exhibition, all-star, benefit or some other non-League game with the consent of the team holding his contract.

B. Academy Players
In addition to the 30 Active Players allowed on the Master Roster, a team may register up to five (5) active Academy Players, which do not count against the 30
players on the Master Roster and are allowed to participate in all competitions. After the first five Academy Players rostered, Academy Players will count against
the Master Roster.

To be considered an Academy Player, all of the following must be in place: a) player is under the age of 21 as of the official start date of the current season, b)
player cannot compete (or have ever previously have competed) in any NCAA or NAIA university or college soccer program, and c) player has never been
signed or registered as a professional soccer player as recognized by FIFA. The Academy Player must play for a club which conducts its activities (home games
and/or training) within the team’s franchise territory or play for a club which has a documented affiliation with the team. In the latter scenario, the affiliated club
outside the territory of the team must not be in the territory of another Championship team, and the team must register all documented affiliate clubs with the
League Office prior to the season or upon completion of the affiliation agreement. Additionally, teams with MLS affiliations can use the Academy Players of their
MLS affiliate.

No Academy Player may register or participate as an Academy Player with more than one Championship club during a season. Academy players may not be
loaned.

Academy Players that are classified as international count against a team’s maximum of seven international players. Academy Players must be registered as an
amateur with the USL Championship team or its formally-recognized MLS affiliate. Teams may make Academy Players active or inactive on the Master Roster.
Inactive Academy Players do not count towards the roster maximum or the international player maximum.
There cannot be more than five (5) Academy Players listed on the Game Day Lineup.

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RULES &

RULES & REGULATIONS

Master Roster
A. Master Roster Guidelines
The Master Roster consists of up to 30 Active Players and is the official player roster of the team, as set by the USL League One. Inactive Players do not count
towards a team’s Master Roster.

A maximum of seven (7) players on the Master Roster may be International Players, pending the trade or sale of International Roster Spots.

A professional team must carry 12 or more professional players on its Master Roster. Each club is allowed two Permanent Loan Assignment spots that count
toward this minimum. These slots can be filled by players from any league, and these players cannot be recalled for any reason to meet the standard. Any
violation of this standard will result in a fine being assessed at the League’s discretion. Players loaned from leagues other than MLS with no right to recall also
count toward this minimum.

Active Players consist of properly registered players on USL League One contracts, players in on loan, and active Academy Players. Players who are signed to a
USL League One Standard Professional Player Contract and are not in on loan can only be active on the roster.

The only players that can be made inactive are players out on loan, in on-loan, or Academy Players. Inactive Players do not count against a team’s International
Player limit. In the interest of clarity, players on USL League One Professional contracts cannot be made inactive.

B. Master Roster Changes

Whenever a team makes a change to its Master Roster, notification must be sent to USL Registration. Changes are not approved until the USL League One
confirms via e-mail.

C. Master Roster Freeze

No incoming transaction or player movement is allowed after the Roster Freeze date, including but not limited to: signing a player, receiving a player on loan,
changing a player’s active/inactive status, and/or replacing players. All trades, transfers and/or loans between teams must be finalized and approved by the USL
League One prior to this time. The USL League One will not allow “deals in progress” or “extensions” to go beyond the deadline for any reason.

For purposes of visas and other pending documentation for incoming players, ALL documents must be approved by the USL League One, and if warranted,
by Major League Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, prior to the Roster Freeze deadline. All players must be completely active on the Master Roster to
compete in the USL League One for the remainder of the season.

The date of the Roster Freeze is September 18th, 2020 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Any MLS player legitimately on the final Master Roster of a USL League One team at the time of the Roster Freeze date will be permitted to compete for the
League One for the rest of the season, regardless of whether or not that player is subsequently traded or transferred to another MLS team. In this instance, a
newly executed loan agreement is required by the USL League One. However, if a player is sold or released from his contract with MLS, this will terminate the
player’s loan with the USL League One team.

Any field player on loan from any other team (including intra-League loans) must play a minimum of five (5) games during the regular season to be eligible to
play in the playoffs. One of these games must occur prior to the roster freeze date. This standard does not apply to goalkeepers.

Any League One player who is sold to an MLS team after the Roster Freeze deadline may rejoin the League One team on loan for the remainder of the season,
as long as he assumes the spot on the roster he vacated when he was sold by the club. As long as the player played in a minimum of five (5) games during the
season, either prior or after being sold, he is eligible to play in the playoffs.

SPECIAL EXEMPTION (GOALKEEPERS): In the unlikely event that a team is reduced to a single “available and healthy” goalkeeper due to National Team call-up
or medically-verifiable injury, the team may petition the USL League One in writing to be permitted to add a backup goalkeeper to its Master Roster. This may
only be done in the event that at least two eligible and healthy goalkeepers are active with the club, participating in regular team activities, not on loan with
another team, and listed on the final Master Roster submitted at the time of the Roster Freeze date. This backup goalkeeper will be permitted to remain on the
team’s roster until such time that one or more of the originally rostered goalkeepers becomes available and is able to compete. The USL League One will have
the power to reject the addition of a goalkeeper in this situation, if it feels its primary intent is to create a competitive advantage.

Player Loans
Loans may not extend beyond the length of the guaranteed contract or option term, provided the option has been exercised. Loan cancellation terms are
outlined in the Loan Agreement. Academy Players may not be loaned.

Loan Guidelines
League One > League One: Each team is permitted to receive or loan a maximum of two players under contract from/to each League One team in any given
season. An individual player may not be intra-league loaned more than one time per season.

League One > MLS: There is no restriction on the number of League One players a team may send to compete in MLS. All loaned players shall remain on the
League One team’s Master Roster. Additionally, for players to move freely between the two clubs throughout the season, the League One and MLS clubs must
have a documented affiliation with one another.

MLS > League One: There is no restriction on the number of players on loan a League One team may have from an MLS team at any given time. The team must
have space on its Master Roster to add any player on loan. There is restriction on the total number of MLS players which compete on a given League One
team during the season. Additionally, for players to move freely between the two clubs throughout the season, the League One and MLS clubs must have a
documented affiliation with one another.

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League One > League One: There is no restriction on the number of League One players a team may send to compete in League One. All loaned players shall
remain on the League One Team’s Master Roster. Additionally, for players to move freely between the two clubs throughout the season, the League One and
League One clubs have a documented affiliation with one another.

League One > League One: There is no restriction on the number of players on loan a League One team may have from a League One team at any given time.
The team must have space on its Master Roster to add any player on loan. There is no restriction on the total number of League One players which compete on
a given League One team during the season. Additionally, for players to move freely between the two clubs throughout the season, the League One and League
One clubs must have a documented affiliation with one another.

Loan Players in the Playoffs

A loan player must compete (play in a match, not just be rostered) in at least five regular season matches for a specific League One team to be eligible for the
playoffs with that team. One of those games must occur prior to the Roster Freeze.

23-Man Game Day Player Pool

All players must be rostered (i.e. registered with the League and Federation) and active prior to their inclusion in a Team’s 23-Man Game Day Player Pool.
Suspended players cannot be included in the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool. Should a player be successfully rostered (provided all registration paperwork and
ITC cleared before the applicable match registration deadline) and fall within the 48-24-hour window, they may be added to the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool;
however, the change will be subject to the opposing team’s approval in accordance with Master Roster Guidelines.

Teams are required to submit their 23-Man Game Day Player Pool of players that are available and active for a match 48-hours prior to each match. Between 48
and 24-hours prior to the match, any change to that Game Day Player Pool must be approved by the opposing team and the League. There will be no changes
allowed to the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool less than 24 hours prior to a match. Failure to submit the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool 48 hours prior to the
match will result in a minimum fine of $500. Failure to submit the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool in alphabetical order will result in a minimum fine of $50. All
appropriate parties must be included on the correspondence for the standard to be met. All times are subject to change in accordance with the best interests
of the game and in the spirit of the intent of this rule in the League’s absolute discretion. The League reserves the right to override approvals or denials of the
opposing team.

No player may be simultaneously active on the Master Roster of two separate teams in two different leagues. The only exception to this rule occurs if a player
has been listed as active on a USL League One team’s 23-Man Game Day Player Pool, which is submitted to the League no later than 48 hours prior to the match.
In such an instance, a player may remain active in both systems. Any player that does not meet this exception must be listed as inactive in the USL League One
registration system to participate on a separate team in a different league. No player may be listed on the active roster for two separate teams in two different
leagues on the same day. Failure to meet this standard will result in a minimum fine of $500.

If a player not included on the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool participates in the match in any capacity, including being available on the bench for selection, it
will result in a minimum fine of $1,000. On the day of the game, during the roster exchange, game day lineups must be cross-referenced with the 23-Man Game
Day Player Pools from each club to ensure all players included on the lineup have also been included on the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool. In the event that
any of the parties involved with the exchange identify that a player included on the lineup was not previously listed on the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool, the
designated League contact listed on the match preview must be notified and the player will not be able to compete in the match. If this occurs, the team is
permitted to replace the lineup spot with a player who has been included on the 23-Man Game Day Player Pool provided the opposing team has the same
opportunity based on the number of available players at the match (i.e. the opposing team has 19 or more players available for selection). The home team and
visiting team must also submit a copy of their Official Game Day Lineup to the League 60 minutes prior to the start of the match via the Teamworks platform to
meet the standard.

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