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USSF Grants NASL Full Division 2 Sanctioning

USSF grants NASL full Division 2 sanctioning. Should help stabilize league as the clear second tier in North American soccer.
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NASL Apparently Has Big Expansion Plans, In 'Active' Talks With 20 Markets

The one-year-old NASL apparently has big expansion plans, with San Diego, Detroit, Indianapolis and Nashville among the reported possibilities.
The Puerto Rico Islanders are one of two NASL teams to get first-round byes. (via upload.wikimedia.org)

NASL Playoff Preview: Railhawks, Islanders Receive Byes

The Carolina Railhawks put together a season to remember in the NASL. Now they wait to see who they'll have to play in the playoffs.
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NASL Reportedly Ready To Add Ottawa In 2013

Ottawa is reportedly set to be announced as the the next city to be joining the fledgling NASL.
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NASL's Etienne Barbara Off To A Torrid Start, 11 Goals In 8 Matches

You've probably never heard of him, but Etienne Barbara is tearing up NASL and could very well end up playing for a MLS team near you.
NASL will be playing their games with a special ball designed by Joma. (Courtesy of NASL)

NASL Season Preview: Ranking The Teams By Logos

The NASL is obviously very image conscious right now. As its inaugural season gets ready to kick off on Saturday, we look at which teams have gotten their logos right and which have some work to do.
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NASL Rule Changes Move Fledgling League Toward FIFA Standards

NASL cuts maximum number of substitutes to three, now forcing teams to travel with 17 players, trainer and two coaches.
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U.S. Open Cup Format: Qualifying For MLS's Final Two Spots Announced

NASL teams won't be allowed to compete in U.S. Open Cup, the country's longest continuously running national championship. Permanent sanctioning also apparently not based on every team having its own ownership.
It's still not entirely clear whether or not Division 2 soccer will be played at Montreal's Saputo Stadium this year as the Impact prepare for joining MLS in 2012. (via upload.wikimedia.org)

NASL CEO Aaron Davidson: 'After Four Years, You Don't Just Give Up'

NASL CEO Aaron Davidson is not ready to concede his fledgling league's fate. He believes the owners have made the needed moves to secure second division sanctioning from the USSF.
Carolina Railhawks fans may have a chance to cheer for their Division 2 team, after all. (via upload.wikimedia.org)

NASL Officially Receives One-Year Sanctioning As Division 2 League

The NASL has put up a $6 million letter of credit in an attempt to satisfy the USSF's demands regarding sanctioning for Division 2.