I noticed lineups change from game to game or at least with the team I watch the Oakland Soul. Some of it is based on quality of opponent bc they beat up on a lot of teams but most players are on summer break and may have other plans. I'm just wondering the factors that go into it.

I regularly watch the Oakland Soul and SF Glens in the bay area. They definitely have some players from top quality schools like Stanford and Santa Clara but I don't know if its exactly like watching a D1 school when I'm at these games. Just wondering how good of quality I'm watching.

I've gone to all of Oakland Soul's home games. I'm starting to recognize some of the players but it seems like they have different players starting almost every game.I don't know if some players aren't available or if its strategic.

I don't believe most teams get paid and that money is more tight because they don't have the funding. I go to Oakland Soul games and they have a really good atmosphere. Their ticket prices are expensive but maybe that's all they bring in and that's how they pay to rent the field. I like to think attendance is their mains source of income and it's just to have the games. I don't know if that's how it works and I don't know how soccer teams operate financially.

Hi everyone,

As Pittsburgh will be gaining a USL W team next year, I am looking to see if there are any podcasts of sites that cover USL W. In a former life I covered the riverhounds for a year and would like to cover the Pittsburgh USL W team (without stepping on anyone's toes obv).

If there are any podcasts/sites/etc that covers USL W I'd like to know and potentially reach out regarding the Pittsburgh opportunity.

Thanks!

I'm not familiar with many teams but I always get excited for the ones that have a solid fanbase and atmosphere. I live in the Bay Area, I haven't been to an Oakland Soul game but I think they're fairly successful from what I've seen in their social media. Hopefully theirs a solid community that rallies around most clubs.

Is there a set number or would you have to contact the club and see? Can you even do it or would you have to make your own club?

I believe I have all the new clubs updated on the user flair selection. Right now they're only text user flairs as I don't have the time to make emojis out of all the logos. Hopefully will have time next fall/winter.

Let me know if anything looks wrong or you have requests. I'm hoping to update the sidebar with something helpful soon-ish.