2020 USL League One season
The 2020 USL League One season will be the league's second season. 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. 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 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 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, and expansion club Union Omaha. North Texas SC return as defending champions.
Teams
Club | City | Stadium | Capacity | Head coach | MLS/USLC affiliate / ownership |
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC | Chattanooga, Tennessee | CHI Memorial Stadium | 5,000 | Jimmy Obleda | |
Fort Lauderdale CF | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Inter Miami CF Stadium | 19,000 | Jason Kreis | Inter Miami CF |
Forward Madison FC | Madison, Wisconsin | Hart Park | 3,000 | Daryl Shore | Chicago Fire FC |
Greenville Triumph SC | Greenville, South Carolina | Legacy Early College Field | 4,000 | John Harkes | |
New England Revolution II | Foxborough, Massachusetts | Gillette Stadium | 20,000 | Clint Peay | New England Revolution |
North Texas SC | Arlington, Texas | Globe Life Park in Arlington | 48,114 | Eric Quill | FC Dallas |
Orlando City B | Kissimmee, Florida | Osceola County Stadium | 5,400 | Marcelo Neveleff | Orlando City SC |
Richmond Kickers | Richmond, Virginia | City Stadium | 22,611 | Darren Sawatzky | |
South Georgia Tormenta FC | Statesboro, Georgia | Eagle Field at Erk Russell Park | 3,500 | John Miglarese | |
Toronto FC II † | Toronto, Ontario | BMO Training Ground | 1,000 | Mike Muñoz | Toronto FC |
FC Tucson | Tucson, Arizona | Kino Sports Complex | 3,500 | John Galas | Phoenix Rising FC |
Union Omaha | Papillion, Nebraska | Werner Park | 9,023 | Jay Mims |
†Withdrew for the season.
Managerial changes
League table
Results table
Statistical leaders
Top scorers
Source:Top assists
Source:Clean sheets
Source:Hat-tricks
Player | Nation | Club | Against | Result | Date |
League awards
Week | Player | Club | Opponent | |
1 | Alex Morrell | Greenville Triumph SC | Fort Lauderdale CF | |
2 | Emiliano Terzaghi | Richmond Kickers | Greenville Triumph SC |
Week | Player | Club | Opponent | |
1 | Dallas Jaye | Greenville Triumph SC | Fort Lauderdale CF | |
2 | Dylan Castanheira | Fort Lauderdale CF | FC Tucson |