"The decision by NCFC to essentially go dormant for two seasons comes at an awkward time for the USL, which in addition to starting the Division One league that will sit atop the USL Championship, League One and League Two, is also attempting to implement a system of promotion/relegation. The USL is also in the middle of negotiations with the USL Players Association on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for players in the USL Championship. The current CBA expires at the end of this year."
"A source with knowledge of the situation said that all player contracts will be voided following the end of the season, allowing them to become free agents. This creates a fraught situation for players who had multi-year contracts with North Carolina, as well as injured players who will no longer be covered by health insurance once the contracts are terminated, and will likely have to file workman's compensation claims."
North Carolina FC will not compete in the men's USL Championship next season and will file an application to join the USL's proposed Division One, which likely will not begin play until 2028. The franchise agreement in Raleigh ends after 2025 and the USL states Division One aspirants must meet professional standards, including a minimum 15,000-seat, purpose-built soccer stadium to anchor development. The club going dormant coincides with the USL's broader plans for Division One and promotion/relegation and ongoing CBA negotiations. A source says player contracts will be voided after the season, creating player eligibility and insurance concerns.
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