USL LONG ISLAND

On August 19, 2026, the United Soccer League (USL) officially announced the expansion franchise USL Long Island. The club is slated to begin competitive play in March 2028 as part of USL League One (the third tier of professional soccer in the United States). It will host its home matches at the 13,000-seat James M. Shuart Stadium on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.