"The USL emailed every player contracted in the second-division Championship with information about the procedures for crossing a potential picket line and resigning their membership in the USL Players' Association. The USL, which runs the second-division Championship and the third-division League One as its professional US men's leagues, has been locked in labor talks with Championship players for more than a year, with tensions recently spilling into the public."
"Late last week, the USLPA membership voted to authorize a call to strike if a new agreement couldn't be reached before the 2026 season, scheduled to kick off on 6 March. Recent talks have seen the sides include a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, with another round of negotiations held on Wednesday."
"The email sent to players included a pdf file on USL Championship-branded letterhead, in which the league office said it is disappointed to learn that the USLPA nonetheless decided to exercise your right to authorize a strike following a specific offer tendered on 24 February 2026. While that is disappointing, we want to provide you with the following information regarding your rights and obligations during the strike."
The United Soccer League emailed Championship players information about crossing potential picket lines and resigning from the USL Players Association following authorization of a strike vote. Labor negotiations between the USL and USLPA have stalled for over a year, with the previous agreement expiring December 31, 2025. The USLPA membership voted to authorize a strike if no new agreement was reached before the March 6, 2026 season start. The league simultaneously posted a public statement and sent the player email after Wednesday negotiations involving a federal mediator. The USL expressed disappointment about the strike authorization following an offer made February 24, 2026.
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