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
Structure
Executive Committee - 2018-2021
The Executive Committee 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.
Tommy Heinemann
Connor Tobin
Trey Mitchell
Board of Directors - 2021
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.
Aodhan Quinn
Director of Community Relations and Diversity
Brad Ring
Director of Corporate Partnership and Fundraising
Carl Haworth
Director of Finance
Cody Laurendi
Director of Player Education
Sam Fink
Director of Marketing and Social Media
Player 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.orgMarco 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