USL Long Island

USL Long Island
Founded	August 19, 2026; 2 months ago
Stadium	James M. Shuart Stadium
Capacity	11,929
Owners	Glenn Schneider
President	Sara Whalen
League	USL League One
Website	Club website

USL Long Island is an upcoming American men's professional soccer team that is located in Hempstead, New York, set to participate in the third division USL League One beginning in 2028.

History

On August 19, 2026, the United Soccer League announced that USL Long Island, LLC had been awarded a USL League One franchise, with plans to begin play in 2028.^[1] The team is being led by Principal Owner Glenn Schneider, former CEO of US Nutrition at Nature’s Bounty and the current Founder and CEO of SUSA FC, and Co-Founder and President Sara Whalen Hess, a former U.S. Women's National Soccer Team player and 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Champion. The team is set to play home matches at James M. Shuart Stadium at Hofstra University. The team’s name, colors, and crest will be revealed at a later date.

Players and staff

Current roster

Staff

References

↑ Battista, Michael (19 August 2026). "Long Island granted USL League One franchise with 2028 debut planned". New York Soccer Journal. Retrieved 5 September 2026.

External links

Official website

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[1] Battista, Michael (19 August 2026). "Long Island granted USL League One franchise with 2028 debut planned". New York Soccer Journal. Retrieved 5 September 2026.

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