There have been 18 players so far this off season making the jump from USL League One to USL Championship. Here's a brief on all of them.

I've said it before that I want to be @baumann.bsky.social when I grow up. (I'm pretty sure he's much younger than me.)

@brooklynfc.bsky.social has signed 2025 #USL-1 Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. ahead of its first season in the #USL-C. The 28-year-old has recorded 32 goals in 50 appearances over the past two seasons in League One. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

As USL League One teams begin to report to preseason camps over the coming days, here's where all the rosters are as of this afternoon. (did we include any confirmed but unannounced signings in this story? You'll have to read to find out)

Professional soccer team Forward Madison is rallying around an 18-year-old high school senior, a player in its academy program, after the player's mother was arrested by immigration authorities while the team was in Minneapolis for a pair of games last weekend. buff.ly/MMTxqDH

Fortunate to have "met" Michael online several years ago. A truly nice, thoughtful guy and I am looking forward to reading his first book.

Very proud of my friend @michaeljlewis75.bsky.social, whose first book drops today. He teamed up with former Dallas Cowboy Crawford Ker to pen a legitimately engrossing memoir of football and business. www.amazon.com/One-Way-Tick...

Congrats to former Tormenta FC Head Coach Ian Cameron on his move to the USL Championship!

Notable that former @tormentafc.bsky.social HC Ian Cameron is joining Ben Pirmann's staff at the Charleston Battery. Both Pirmann's past two first assistants - Leigh Veidman (Spokane Velocity), Devin Rensing (Las Vegas Lights) - are now HCs as well. www.charlestonbattery.com/news/2026/01...

Going to have to make a trip up to see Charleston play now.

It's events like these that help fund our FMFC Unified Team! Please consider chipping away at our $3,500 goal here: support.specialolympicswisconsin.org/give/t792436...

Another former @tormentafc.bsky.social player moving to USL Championship for 2026.

Spielman played every single minute of Charlotte’s 2025 season, and likely would’ve in 2024 as well if not for a single red card. Invaluable experience joining Tormenta’s back line in ‘26. Fun fact: Spielman played (and scored) against the inaugural Tormenta PDL squad in 2016 with Peachtree City

The roster keeps taking shape! We’re excited to welcome veteran Nick Spielman as we head into the new season!⚡️ Read more: bit.ly/4qlQ3x1

Is this the new market inefficiency?

Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of left back Aaron Lombardi on a new contract 💪

Obviously always read all of @usltactics.com work, but this was what caught my eye.

Because one of the rules of journalism is to localize a story for your audience, FC Dallas is where former Tormenta PR Legend Edwin Pintor works now as the Senior Manager, Media Relations. If you enjoy #Stormwatch912 at all, Edwin deserves a lot credit as he encouraged me to start it.

The Cubs have signed Alex Bregman, per Jeff Passan.

Firey and intense on the field and as nice as they come off it.

The fact I work in print media makes it unlikely, but I wonder if Tormenta wants to be a trendsetter and make their coach available for quick halftime interviews this year?

...🎵To bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme (Oooh) I'm a-gettin' mine, so get yours I wanna see sweat coming out your pores🎵 I don't like that my stupid brain went there any more than you do.

Kenneth Parcell dreamed of being President of Television.

2019 North Dakota State also went 16-0.

honestly the way Indiana University phrased this makes it sound like they just murdered thousands of alumni of other universities news.iu.edu/live/news/47...

Enjoyed getting to cover him and talk to him, even if talking to me post game was not on the top of his wish list. (He was always professional, I could just see his body language change when Tormenta PR would notify him I wanted to talk to him.)

Another piece added. Angelo Kelly is set to join us for the upcoming season!

I have found exclusive footage of McKeever's recruiting pitch for Tormenta.

the only brand that should be sponsoring the fiesta bowl should be tostitos

I kind of have to cheer for the team with the Ibis mascot, right? Miami 24 Ole Miss 13

Former Tormenta player Lars Eckenrode named one of Union Omaha's assistant coaches 👀

Back in the saddle again for South Georgia.

Latest on negotiations from @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social. Sounds like some agreement on 12-month deals and *some* form of mandatory health care. But still work to be done on comp and benefits overall. Good read, worthwhile for anyone with USL interests.

What a great, terrible football game. #FCS

Had the chance to go to 3 FCS title games and they were awesome (well, the one Ga Southern lost in 1998 was slightly less awesome.)

NEWSLETTER: With the USL Championship’s last CBA now expired, I recap how we got here. That, plus: ⭐️ League One signing catch-up 🚂 El Paso’s coaching hire 🧡 Halfway all-Super League picks www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...

On the move: Sebastian Vivas signs with his previous Argentine club Dock Sud after departing South Georgia Tormenta in free agency.

“the falcons and saints will play to determine the nfc south champion, which will be either the panthers or the buccaneers” is simply perfect

New at #Stormwatch912: Niall Reid-Stephen is transferred so we reflect on Jersey Guys and the fact that every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. stormwatch912.blogspot.com/2026/01/some...

Cliche today but no one's written a better one yet. What a fucking song and one of Bono's best vocal performances ever, especially when he belts out: Say it's true, it's true And we can break through Though torn in two, we can be one www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeYC...

With yet another record transfer, South Georgia Tormenta is gaining quite the reputation as a stopover for talent looking to head upwards. We dive into Niall Reid-Stephen's move to New Mexico 👀

Tied the record transfer fee from USL1 -> USLC, which I believe was previously set by Luis Álvarez going from Charlotte to Tampa Bay.

@newmexicoutd.bsky.social has acquired winger Niall Reid-Stephen via transfer from @tormentafc.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 #USL-C season. The transfer agreement equals the record fee paid in a transaction by a USL-C club to a #USL-1 club. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Enormous move for New Mexico. United clicked when they leaned into a slightly more vertical approach that maximized speed on the flanks, and Reid-Stephen's mix of pace with end product is made for that kind of soccer. He should excel in the Championship.

Key cog in Tormenta's late season resurgence being transferred to New Mexico United. Hate to see his talents leave but wishing him nothing but success going forward.

Points scored in 2025 playoff games: JMU 34 Ohio State 14 Time for a serious conversation about handing out these participation-trophy bids like candy. Bad TV. Safety issue. I just feel so bad for Ohio State. They should have their own junior tournament

Just go full "MTV Rock 'N Jock" and add a 10 point shot.