USL Championship

Franchise Overview

USL Championship is a Division II professional men's soccer league sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation, operating through an Eastern and Western conference structure with a 16-team playoff, reaching over 84 million people nationwide through ESPN2, ESPN+, local affiliates, and international broadcasts.

Key Highlights

Most widely accessible professional soccer league across the continental United States
Established national broadcast partnerships delivering extensive live match coverage
State-of-the-art media production facility generating over 600 matches annually
Professionally structured league governance with strong marketing and operational support

Franchisees acquire a membership stake in a nationally recognized sports organization backed by broadcast infrastructure, league governance, and marketing support, with expansion clubs already announced across multiple markets fueling continued North American growth.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1996

Number of Units24

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$24.0M – $29.5M

USL Championship Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official USL Championship FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

USL Championship FDD 2023

May 2023

$99.00

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