The 2017 USL season was the seventh season of the United Soccer League. The league was granted provisional Division II status by the USSF. It is organized by the United Soccer Leagues.
New York Red Bulls II are the defending champions of both the USL Cup and Regular Season.
Video 2017 USL season
Changes from 2016
- Expansion
- Reno 1868 FC
- Joined from NASL
- Ottawa Fury
- Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Rebrand
- Arizona United SC to Phoenix Rising FC
- Folded
- FC Montreal
Maps 2017 USL season
Rule changes
Teams are now permitted only three substitutions a match. Previously, teams were allowed five substitutions a match.
Teams
+ Capacity for venue is 25,500; Team moved from Melbourne, Florida to Orlando in April 2017 to allow direct player transfers with MLS parent club Orlando City SC.
Other venues
- The Charlotte Independence played its first few home games at Eagle Field on the campus of Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina as the Sportsplex at Matthews was being built.
Competition Format
The season started on March 25 and ended October 15. The top eight finishers in each conference qualified for the playoffs.
Managerial changes
League table
- Eastern Conference
- Western Conference
- Tulsa Roughnecks FC forfeited its game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC for using an ineligible player on March 25, 2017. As a result, the Switchbacks were awarded a 3-0 victory.
Results table
Playoffs
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
USL Championship
Championship Game MVP: Paolo DelPiccolo (LOU)
Attendance
Average home attendances
Ranked from highest to lowest average attendance.
Updated to games of October 15, 2017
Sources: USL
Statistical leaders
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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