Long Island’s Soccer Renaissance: Four Teams Set to Transform the Landscape by 2028
From USL League One ambitions to MLS NEXT Pro debuts, Long Island is poised to become a hub of soccer activity, anchored by new stadiums and historic clubs.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Glenn Schneider across Soccer.
From USL League One ambitions to MLS NEXT Pro debuts, Long Island is poised to become a hub of soccer activity, anchored by new stadiums and historic clubs.

A new professional men’s soccer franchise is set to debut on Long Island in 2028, blending elite competition in USL League One with a mission to nurture homegrown players and strengthen local pride.

The United Soccer League has awarded a franchise to USL Long Island, LLC, slated to launch a professional men’s team in 2028. The club will play at Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium, with a community‑driven identity shaped by local fans.
A new professional soccer franchise is set to arrive on Long Island, blending competitive play with deep community roots.

The United Soccer League announced a new franchise for Long Island, slated to debut a men’s professional team in 2028, anchored at Hofstra’s James M. Shuart Stadium and guided by veteran soccer figures.

A new professional men’s soccer team will debut in March 2028 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, backed by World Cup champion Sara Whalen Hess and SUSA FC CEO Glenn Schneider, with a mission to integrate the sport into Long Island’s community.