"As part of talks on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the USL Players Association, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the Division I league set to start in 2028, sources told ESPN. Earlier this year, the USL announced that it would be instituting a system of promotion/relegation, as well as starting a new Division I league that would sit on top of the current league structure that is currently comprised of the USL-Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two."
"According to sources with knowledge of the CBA talks, who requested anonymity because they aren't authorized to speak publicly about the discussions, the USL is proposing a minimum annual salary at the Division I level of $55,000 in 2028, $60,000 in 2029, $65,000 in 2030 and $70,000 in 2031. These numbers are for salary only. Other additional forms of compensation such as health insurance, housing allowances and offseason pay are still being negotiated, sources added."
"The USLPA and the league have engaged in over two dozen bargaining sessions since Aug. 1, 2024, in an attempt to resolve key issues. These include mandating that clubs provide healthcare to players, improving working conditions, and increasing overall compensation."
USL proposed a schedule of minimum annual salaries for a new Division I league, starting at $55,000 in 2028 and increasing to $70,000 by 2031. The proposed figures cover salary only; negotiations on additional compensation such as health insurance, housing allowances and offseason pay remain ongoing. The USL announced plans for promotion and relegation and creation of a Division I tier above the current USL-Championship, USL League One and USL League Two. The USLPA and the league have held more than two dozen bargaining sessions since Aug. 1, 2024, focused on healthcare, working conditions and higher pay.
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