The latest signing announced by @fortwaynefc.bsky.social is as experienced a player with the club as possible. The leader in appearances and the lone USL2 1st Team choice in club history, Reid Sproat, gets his shot at a pro contract with his hometown team. www.journalgazette.net/sports/profe...

What's the latest on USL expansion? Ahead of the USL's plans to add a first-division men's league and grow their pyramid, @usltactics.com gives an expansion update. Get to know this year's class and the organizations hoping to follow suit ⤵️

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)

Reid Sproat is the only player to appear in a match during every season of Fort Wayne Football Club’s existence. That will continue – in pro soccer – as the highly decorated defender has agreed to terms with the club for its inaugural season in USL League One. www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/01...

AC Boise announces the signing of veteran winger/midfielder Tumi Moshobane, who spent the second half of 2025 with Charlotte Independence after his release by El Paso.

Nate Miller is building AC Boise with intention — from scouting trips to Panama to shaping culture at home. Our new feature looks at how the head coach is creating something from a blank canvas. 🎧 Interview embedded in the story Read here: www.soccerdownhere.net/post/from-bl...

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

Sarasota names technical staff, including former Premier League pro Trevor Sinclair and former Greenville assistant Mark Ward

Forward Madison FC is thrilled to welcome Defender, Geni Kanyane, to the 2026 roster! 🇿🇦 U-20 South Africa National Team 🎓 Dayton University 🔥 2025 MLS SuperDraft Pick to Chicago Fire FC 🚒 Chicago Fire II Read up on Kanyane's already incredible career here: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/01...

Meanwhile, Westchester SC made its first inbound signing with the addition of first time pro Miguel Diaz. The forward previously played for Westchester Flames in USL2.

One Knoxville (who has a BlueSky account that they stopped using) announced the signing of defender Finn McRobb from Indy Eleven. McRobb was part of Knoxville's USL2 squad while at High Point University, and also spent 2024 with Minnesota United 2.

Former Tormenta head coach Ian Cameron named assistant at Charleston Battery

Omar ➡️ AC Boise ⚡️ Congrats to 2025 Ballard FC player Omar Yehya on signing a professional contract with AC Boise ahead of their inaugural USL League One season! We’re proud to be part of Omar’s soccer journey and can’t wait to continue to support him as he begins his pro career! #UpTheBridges

𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝑽𝑨🔴 We are excited to announce that Kansas native, Tyler Freeman, will be joining the club for the 2026 season! 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 📰 bit.ly/4sGGABU Keiter CPA | #UpTheRoos

Charlotte Independence finally woke up from its off season slumber to announce the return of right back and team captain Clay Dimick on a new contract. It will be his 8th season with the Jacks, and he's played every single minute for club over the last two years.

Chattanooga Red Wolves announce the return of Omar Hernandez on a new contract. The midfielder contributed a career high 6 goals and 4 assists in the 2025 campaign.

Greenville Triumph announces the return of midfielder Devin Boyce on a "multi-year deal." He spent 2023 with Greenville before moving to Madison for 2024 and 2025.

I like all three of these, but I’m especially chuffed as a long-term stockholder in Gabriel Alves. If you want a left back that can do anything you ask of him in possession, Alves is that guy. Deserved jump back up to the Championship.

Sean Vinberg has a new club Our new writer Ethan Kahn breaks it down www.theblazingmusket.com/sean-vinberg...

The @fortwaynefc.bsky.social roster grew today. The club announced the signing of 2X NAIA All-American 2nd Team defender Michael Rempel. The Paraguay native played with @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social in '24, which allowed 3 goals in league play. Quick story: www.journalgazette.net/sports/profe...

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

USL League One all-time penalty save leader Javier Garcia Jr. joins AC Boise🧤 Good to see another Texoma player find a home for 2026. (Also AC Boise needs to hurry up and join BlueSky)

𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝑽𝑨🔴 We are excited to announce that skilled veteran, Sean Vinberg, will be joining the club for the 2026 season! 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 📰 bit.ly/4qVbTY0 Keiter CPA | #UpTheRoos

From Motown and the Memphis blues, now playing for you! 🎶 Welcome former Memphis 901 FC attacker Dylan Borczak to Omaha! We've got the scoop on our latest signing below, so check it out. 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsBorczak #OneMeansAll

Chattanooga Red Wolves announced its first inbound signing this morning as center back Harry Jolley joins out of Missouri State on his first pro contract 👀

This is a difficult period. And then you stumble across a pic of Vincenzo Candela, former NY Cosmos athlete, current HC of Union Omaha, helping us clean up the Coney Island Lighthouse Mission during the pandemic & you remember that compassion & solidarity is undefeated @hipsterkibble.bsky.social

As I wrote about in the newsletter today, Nate Miller likes his center backs - particularly his left-siders - to be able to push upfield and initiate on the ball. Nobody in League One does that as well as Jake Crull. Boise continues to be ridiculous.

AC Boise adding to its collection of all league defenders named Jake (2022 and 2025 for Dengler, 2023 for Crull)

𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 🔴 We are thrilled to welcome back Richmond native, Brian Ownby, as Assistant Coach for the 2026 season! 📰 bit.ly/3N8Fs9Z Keiter CPA | #UpTheRoos

Forward Madison FC is thrilled to welcome Midfielder, Enrique Machasen, on loan from CD Universitario. 🇵🇦 The 22-year-old has been making a name for himself in Liga Panameña, the top league in Panama. 📰 Read the full press release below: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/01...

More transactions coming in this morning: Portland Hearts of Pine re-signs Mo Mohamed Forward Madison brings in defensive midfielder Enrique Machasen on loan from CD Universitario in Panama's first tier

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

NEWSLETTER: We’ve got a first batch of signings out of Boise and a big vibe change in Monterey, so how are those clubs going to look in 2026? That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity. www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...

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Hernandez had one of my favorite stat lines of 2025, which was basically just "oops all goals"

Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of 2025’s lead goal scorer Pedro Hernandez on a new contract 🔥

SOCCER: Quick story on the latest signing by @fortwaynefc.bsky.social www.journalgazette.net/sports/profe...

Chattanooga Red Wolves announced the return of 2025’s lead goal scorer Pedro Hernandez on a new contract 🔥

Y’all, the league one season starts in less than two months.

Another Texoma player picked up as JP Jordan signs with Fort Wayne 🔥

Earlier today, AC Boise announced the signing of All League defender Jake Dengler. It’s his third USL1 team after spending 2025 with Naples and 2022-2024 with Tormenta.

Per Instagram, Chris Heckenberg has announced his retirement from professional soccer. The midfielder spent 2025 with FC Naples after seasons with Fuego and Tormenta.

Sebastián Palma moves on from USL after seasons in Charleston and Westchester, returning to Colombia to play for Boyacá Chicó FC in the top tier. Palma was a late addition to Westchester, but made 17 starts at center back in 2025.

Hartford suddenly shows signs of life, announcing the return of Jordan Scarlett. Now just waiting on you, Corpus!

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

Kinda awesome that Boise decided to build a legitimate Championship roster.