The 2020 USL League One season was the second season of
USL League One
USL League One (USL1) is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that had its inaugural season in 2019. The Division III league is operated by United Soccer League, the same group that operates the Division II USL Championshi ...
. The regular season was scheduled to begin on March 27 and end on October 3. On March 13, it was announced the regular season start would be delayed to April 11 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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. This delay was extended to May 10. The delay was extended for a third time with the USL awaiting guidance and clarity from various authorities before announcing a new date. On June 5, the league announced a provisional return date of July 18. On July 2, the league announced a modified 20-game schedule (but changed to a 16-game schedule on July 17) with a modified playoffs. Now, only the top two teams will go straight to the League Finals, on the weekend of October 31. On July 8,
Toronto FC II
Toronto FC II is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, who play in MLS Next Pro, a third tier league of the United States soccer league system. It is the reserve team and minor league affiliate of Toronto FC as well a ...
announced they would not play in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions. They remain a member club of the league, and plan to return for the 2021 season.
Nine teams return from the inaugural season, while three new teams enter for the first time; MLS reserve teams
Fort Lauderdale CF
Inter Miami Club de Fútbol II, commonly known as Inter Miami CF II, is an American professional soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that plays in the MLS Next Pro, the third-tier of American soccer. The club was established on Feb ...
and
New England Revolution II
New England Revolution II is a professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston area that competes in the MLS Next Pro, the third division of American soccer. The team is owned by, and operates as the reserve team of the Major League Soccer ...
, and expansion club
Union Omaha
Union Omaha Soccer Club is an American professional soccer team based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2020, the team made its debut in USL League One (USL1).
History
In 2019, USL1 awarded a franchise to Alliance Omaha Soccer Holdings to begin pla ...
.
North Texas SC
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was the defending champion.
They were unable to defend the title after finishing third in the regular season, eliminating them from the Championship game.
The Championship game was canceled on October 29, 2020, after several Union Omaha players tested positive for
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly ...
.
Greenville Triumph SC
Greenville Triumph SC is a professional soccer team based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The club began play in USL League One in 2019.
History
The formation of USL D3 was first announced in April 2017, and league officials began ...
was awarded the title based on points per game average (2.188 to 1.825).
Teams
†Withdrew for the season.
Managerial changes
League table
Results table
USL League One Championship
The game was canceled the day before because several Union Omaha players tested positive for COVID-19. Greenville was awarded the title based on points per game average (2.188 to 1.825).
Statistical leaders
Top scorers
Source:
Top assists
Source:
Clean sheets
Source:
Hat-tricks
League awards
Individual Awards
* Most Valuable Player:
Emiliano Terzaghi (
RIC)
* Defender of the Year:
Brandon Fricke
Brandon Fricke (born March 22, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays for Greenville Triumph SC in USL League One. He is the 2020 USL League One defender of the year.
Career
College and amateur
Born in Grimes, Iowa, Fricke played fours ...
(
GVL)
* Young Player of the Year:
Chris Brady (
MAD)
* Goalkeeper of the Year:
Dallas Jaye (
GVL)
* Coach of the Year:
John Harkes
John Andrew Harkes (born March 8, 1967) is an American soccer coach and former professional player who is the head coach of Greenville Triumph SC.
A member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Harkes was the first American ever to play in the ...
(
GVL)
* Golden Boot:
Emiliano Terzaghi (
RIC)
* Assists Champion:
Ethan Vanacore-Decker (
OMA)
* Golden Glove:
Dallas Jaye (
GVL)
* Goal of the Year:
Josh Coan (
TUC)
* Save of the Year:
Joe Rice (
NEW
New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created.
New or NEW may refer to:
Music
* New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz
Albums and EPs
* ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013
* ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator ...
)
All-League Teams
Monthly awards
Weekly awards
See also
*
USL League One
USL League One (USL1) is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that had its inaugural season in 2019. The Division III league is operated by United Soccer League, the same group that operates the Division II USL Championshi ...
*
2020 USL Championship season
References
External links
USL League One official website
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2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global social and economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, worldwide lockdowns and the largest economic recession since the Great Depression in t ...
2020 in American soccer leagues
Association football events curtailed and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic