Members of the United Soccer League Players Association (USLPA) have overwhelmingly voted to reject the League’s latest offer and authorize a Strike to secure a fair contract. The United Soccer League Championship season has kicked off, but the Athletes have yet to receive agreement provisions that fully reflect true professional standards. By voting to empower Union Leadership to call for a walk out, USLPA Members have shown that they are unified in their demands for safe working conditions, standardized health insurance, fair licensing of Player likeness and other major priorities. "The Players Association has bargained in good faith,” the USLPA said. "Around (90%) of the Player Pool participated in a vote on the League's latest proposal. Approximately (90%) of the Players rejected it and authorized the Player-led Bargaining Committee to take all necessary steps, including calling for a Strike if required, should negotiations fail to produce a satisfactory agreement."

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