USL Sues Rochester, Baltimore and Tampa Bay; Fans Speak Out About USL Lawsuits

The big news of the day came early this morning with Kartik Krishnaiyer broke the news that the United Soccer Leagues have filed the first of what could be many lawsuits against breakaway clubs and the NASL itself.

Here is the LINK to the actual lawsuit filed in the Hillsborough (Florida) County Circuit Court by the United Soccer Leagues, LLC

USL sues Rochester, Tampa Bay and Baltimore for Breach of Contract The Kartik Report

USL Files First of What Could Be Many Lawsuits Inside Minnesota Soccer

USL Files Suit Against NASL Clubs Match Fit USA

Days of reckoning for second-division soccer in America? For those just joining us Triangle Offense


We will continue to add links to stories and update information of this story as it becomes available.


We've also asked fans to speak out about the lawsuits via Twitter and email, we will post the responses we get throughout the day, so check back often.

"USL is a disgrace and is beyond desperate. Even if they win, they wouldn't survive past 2010 - I hope the Islanders jump to NASL" -PasionNaranja (via Twitter)

"USL has proved it's all about $$$ not the betterment of soccer in North America. 3 leagues started because of their tactics wake up" -BigKhrisdogg (via Twitter)

"Well, I lived in Pittsburgh, which was USL-2. I thought USL-2 was safe, but now I wonder. I am excited, either way, about NASL." -wpsdude (via Twitter)

"Here is my opinion: NuRock USL is greedy pathetic company. They are doing harm to USA football and should be called out on that." -MinnesotaKICKS (via Twitter)

"beyond pathetic action by USL" -nationhahn (via Twitter)

"Can you spell Backlash! Here we go..." -MinnesotaSoccer (via Twitter)

"Getcha popcorn ready! It's about to be some furniture moving now..." -blazindw (via Twitter)

"I wonder what NuRock is thinking about the price they paid for the USL now that its down to this?" -inivg (via Twitter)

"If the NASL gets the go ahead I think it is safe to say USL will no longer matter. Excited to see NASL and the players it attracts" -Oranje15 (via Twitter)

"Someone needs to be mature and lay down the law... way to much growth this past year to see it all fall apart now." -whitehall33t (via Twitter)

"When all else fails, sue. I'm hardly surprised; if I were them, that's what I'd do too. It's not morality, it's last-ditch hope. -matchavez (via Twitter)

"lawsuit is a disgrace! USL has finally proved it cares more about it's joke of a reputation than fans, clubs, and US soccer" -nicmcj943 (via Twitter)