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WC Predators(West Chester, PA) vs Prima FC(Atlanta, GA).

Alright, so who is going to be there
June 12th at 6pm at route 30 brewing
June 19th at 12pn also at route 30 brewing
Or June 25th at 7pm at the Barn at UCR

I don’t know about other locals but I’ve been a huge football/soccer fan, I’m from the Riverside/ San B area, my girlfriends from Riverside, so I was extremely excited when I heard that we were getting an USL team. Unfortunately I’m going to college out of state and I don’t know if I’ll be able to go back home in time to go and vote for the team name and everything. So if one of yall is going, could yall try and remember some of the naming options?

I’m amazed that there has been less fan fare about this stadium. GLV hasn’t drawn well historically but they’ve been in the league from Day 1. This stadium is a statement about USL League One. It’s not about a club folding. It’s the exact opposite. A club that has been in the league from day 1 finally got a home. They now have a chance to monetize new opportunities. It gives them a chance at long term viability. We’ll have to see how they draw going forward, but I suspect they will do well. A purpose built stadium makes a difference.

The stadium is not completed yet. Who cares. While there is excavated dirt in the background, this isn’t Tormenta. This stadium just isn’t finished. You can see the mass footings in the ground. It’s pro grade construction that isn’t some “piece mealed” project like CHI Memorial stadium that will get funded off of net revenue that never materializes.

I’m amazed that no one in this sub or USL Pro are talking about the GE Vernova Naming Rights deal. I think it’s the most lucrative in all of USL. No one was paying attention or if they were it was to be critical of the Tuscany architecture they chose to fit in with the Bridgeway Station development in Mauldin. When it’s finished it might not be your cup of tea but it will be professional. Here is what it isn’t. It isn’t a modular stadium. It’s casted concrete. It’s when the supporting buildings and structures are complete, it will be a top 10 venue in all of USL.

In 2026, League One just got three outstanding venues. Expo Idaho, Ruoff Mortgage Stadium and now GE Vernova Park—none of them modular. League One is now the mandatory entry point into the USL unless you are a new USL Premier charter club. This is going to fuel League One and the gap is quickly closing with Championship. Once USLP starts, I’m not sure USLC will even have better real estate than USL1. Union Omaha is very close to breaking ground for a 2028 stadium at a staggering $140MM. I know they plan on moving up to Championship, but they have to earn it on the pitch (looking like a layup for them so far this year)

While Tormenta and Zephyr’s have dominated the negative chatter about USL, overlooking Greenville’s accomplishments should be celebrated for what they say about the league. 🥂to Greeenville Triumph and another great stadium in USL League One.