United Soccer League players announce formation of players' union

Players in the second tier of U.S. men's soccer leagues have formed a union for collective bargaining. The United Soccer League said Tuesday its USL Championship clubs have recognized the USL Players Association as their players' exclusive bargaining representative. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER WATCH ON ESPN+ ESPN+: Moreno on Atlanta's dominance ESPN FC TV has all the latest MLS playoff action and debate. Watch anytime, anywhere by subscribing to ESPN+ Why are LA Galaxy, MLS's most decorated club, such a mess? No one has more MLS Cups than LA Galaxy, but for the second straight year, they've missed the playoffs. What's plaguing MLS' original glamour club? Rooney's leadership gives D.C. hope for 2019 Despite not arriving until July, Wayne Rooney is a finalist for MLS' MVP award. That impact could make D.C. United a contender next season. - ESPN FC TV: MLS debate on ESPN+ - MLS playoff schedule - Upcoming fixtures - All the latest MLS news USL Chief Executive Officer Alec Papadakis says "in many ways, this is simply the next, natural step in the evolution of building a great and enduring professional soccer league." Major League Soccer, the only first-tier men's league...

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