The ownership and staff of the new West Texas United soccer club are very familiar with operating a sports franchise. The playing fields of the United Soccer Leagues, on the other hand, will be "uncharted territory" for the league’s newest entry. The franchise, therefore, is turning to a man very familiar with the USL to lead the team. Jesus Enriquez has been named head coach of West Texas United soccer club. [+]

With class back in full swing, so is the college soccer season. After a successful debut season in United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League that saw the expansion Newark Ironbound Express Soccer Club reach the playoffs in just their first year, seven members of the Express have laced up their boots for the college season. [+]

The PDL’s Lancaster Rattlers announced today that several changes will take place in the organization, which is heading into its third season in 2009. Gerald Brunner will vacate his position of General Manager to become the Chief Executive Officer, heading up the corporation as Director of PDL and Super-20 League Operations. Several other members of the Rattlers front office have also shifted responsibilities. [+]

Tyler Baldock has worked his way up the USL soccer ladder, earning his first professional win in shutout fashion over the Montreal Impact, 2-0 to send his Whitecaps to the USL First Division Championship. Baldock had a 5-6-2 record this season playing for the Abbotsford Mariners. In 13 matches he earned six shutouts. He was also one of the top ranked goalkeepers at the 2006 USL Men’s Player Showcase.

Starting in Las Vegas where five Menace players from the 2008 Season are currently competing for the UNLV Rebels, Danny Cruz and Lamar Neagle have experienced early success. The duo is first and second on the team in goals scored. Neagle is the current leader with five, while Cruz is nipping at his heels with four. Niki Patterson, another Des Moines standout, ranks fourth with one goal. [+]