The 2020 USL League One season was the second season of
USL League One
USL League One (USL1) is a professional men's association football, soccer league in the United States that had its inaugural season in 2019 USL League One season, 2019. The United States soccer league system, Division III league is operated ...
. 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
The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ...
. 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, that competes 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 we ...
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 and
New England Revolution II
New England Revolution II is a professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston area that competes in 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 club ...
, and expansion club
Union Omaha
Union Omaha Soccer Club is an American professional association football, soccer team based in Omaha, Nebraska. Nicknamed the Owls, the team made its debut in USL League One (USL1) in 2020.
In the clubs first five seasons, the Owls finished in ...
.
North Texas SC
North Texas Soccer Club is a professional soccer club that competes in 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 club FC Dallas. North Texas SC currently ...
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 the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever ...
.
Greenville Triumph SC
Greenville Triumph SC is a professional association football, 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 ...
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).
Attendance
Average home attendances
Ranked from highest to lowest average attendance.
, note= North Texas vs Forward madison game has two numbers USL League One says 652 while North Texas Website lists it as 615. 49 games had reported attendances.
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 association football, 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 ...
(
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 Association football, soccer coach and former professional player who last coached Greenville Triumph SC.
A member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Harkes was the first American to pla ...
(
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)
All-League Teams
Monthly awards
Weekly awards
See also
*
USL League One
USL League One (USL1) is a professional men's association football, soccer league in the United States that had its inaugural season in 2019 USL League One season, 2019. The United States soccer league system, Division III league is operated ...
*
2020 USL Championship season
The 2020 USL Championship season was the tenth season of the USL Championship and fourth under Division II sanctioning. This was the second season under the name "USL Championship", having used the name "United Soccer League" through 2018. Re ...
References
External links
USL League One official website
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2020
The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...
2020 in American soccer leagues
Association football events curtailed and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic