BallBridge Sports Newsroom | 9 September 2026 | Morning Update | BallBridge

BallBridge Sports Newsroom | 9 September 2026 | Morning Update Moses Oluwafemi 1. USL and Players Ratify New CBA Ahead of USL Premier Launch The United Soccer League and USL Players Association have ratified a new five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the USL Championship and the upcoming USL Premier, running through 2030. The agreement introduces standardised 12-month contracts, increased minimum salaries and expanded healthcare, while USL Premier players will have a minimum base compensation of $67,500 when the new first division launches in 2028. The agreement gives USL Premier an established labour framework before its launch and strengthens player protections as USL prepares for its new professional structure and planned promotion and relegation system. 🔗 Click here to read more 2. FIFA and CAF Order NFF Election Process to Remain Suspended FIFA a…