The Miami FC may be finding an avenue to re-enter the second division of U.S. soccer. The fifth-year club, which began life in the NASL but has played the last two seasons in the NPSL and NISA, is close to an agreement to join the USL Championship for its 2020 season, sources tell The Athletic.



The move is directly tied with the end of the Ottawa Fury’s time in the Championship, thanks to the Canadian club being denied sanctioning to continue playing in the USL. Under this arrangement, Ottawa Fury would relocate to Miami as part of their USL franchise agreement, then sell the club to Riccardo Silva to play under the existing The Miami FC name. The purchase involves the same club and staff, meaning The Miami FC will not field a team in the NPSL or NISA moving forward. The club will continue to play its game at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the campus of Florida International University, and will maintain the same ownership and technical staff.



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