The USLPA is an organization that is build on the mantra “for players, by players.” Not only was the organization created by USL players, it is run by and for USL players. The players on each team vote to elect a Team Representatives, and those Player Representatives elect a seven-player Executive Board. The Executive Board governs the PA and makes all major decisions. The Executive Board also hires the PA’s Executive Director, who runs the day-to-day operations of the PA, and its General Counsel, who provides legal advice to the PA.
About Us
Board of Directors
Executive Committee - 2022
The Executive Committee oversees and directs the USLPA Board of Directors and provides oversight of USLPA operations including communications, strategy, business development, internal communication, finances, personnel management, collective bargaining committee, and media.
Eric Bird
President
Noah Abrams
Vice President
Robbie Mertz
Secretary/Treasurer
Board of Directors - 2022
The Board of Directors organizes the structure, vision, and decision-making of the Players Association. They also oversee Collective Bargaining Agreement construction, negotiation and ratification, communicate with Team Representatives as delegated by Executive Directors, participate in necessary USLPA committees, and provide insight into internal USLPA discussions.
Daltyn Kuntson
Duke Lacroix
Kaelon Fox
Mikey Lopez
Vincenzo Candela
Nicky Downs
Hugh Roberts
Our Team
Executive Director - 2022
Oversees and directs all USLPA operations, communications, strategy, business development, player relations, internal communication and management, finances, personnel management, board of directions, collective bargaining committee, media, and social media.
Connor Tobin
connor@uslplayers.orgPlayer Relations
The Player Relations Department serves as the primary bridge between the USLPA Executive Committee and the overall USL player pool. They advocate and support players with a wide variety of issues and communicate with the USL League Office on behalf of players.
Kyle Greig
kyle@uslplayers.org
Marco Micaletto
marco@uslplayers.orgUSLPA Timeline
Jan. 2018
USLPA is Founded
Nov. 2019
USL Formally Recognizes Players Association as bargaining agent for USL Championship
Feb. 2020
USL Formally Recognizes Players Association as bargaining agent for USL League One
June 2020
League and USLPA Reach 2020 Return to Play Agreement, the first collective agreement between the two entities
April 2021
League and USLPA Reach 2021 Return to Play Agreement