USL, Players Ratify New CBA with Higher Salaries

The new agreement, effective immediately and running through 2030, covers both the USL Championship (second division) and the upcoming USL Premier (first division launching in 2028). The deal introduces 12-month contracts for players, a first in US lower divisions. noplasticplease.life

Under the terms, Championship players will see their base compensation increase from $31,000 to $42,000 in 2026, with annual raises throughout the agreement. The USL Premier will launch in 2028 with 12-month contracts and a minimum salary of $67,500, also featuring annual increases.