"With one week until kickoff of the 2026 season, United Soccer League Players Association players remain without a new collective bargaining agreement following 547 days of negotiations with the United Soccer League and its USL Championship clubs. The Players Association has bargained in good faith throughout that time, including spending four hours this week in mediation with a federal mediator, with additional sessions scheduled."
"This week, around 90% of the player pool participated in a vote on the League's latest proposal. Approximately 90% of the players rejected it and authorized the player-led bargaining committee to take all necessary steps, including calling for a strike if required, should negotiations fail to produce a satisfactory agreement."
The USL Players Association has authorized its bargaining committee to call a strike if negotiations fail to produce a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Talks have continued since August 2024, following the expiration of the previous CBA on December 31. The most recent bargaining session included a federal mediator and occurred one week before the scheduled March 6 season start. The USL's February 18 proposal showed minimal changes from previous offers. Approximately 90% of the player pool participated in a vote rejecting the league's latest proposal and authorizing strike action if necessary. Negotiations occur amid the USL's plans to establish a separate Division 1 league with promotion-relegation beginning in 2028.
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