@USLChampionship 2025 will have a increase of 3 new team the can see a increase from 24 to 27 teams $20 million Papadakis confirmed the current expansion fee for USL Championship clubs is $20 million, while the buy-in for League One teams is $5 million.

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Papadakis confirmed the current expansion fee for USL Championship clubs is $20 million, while the buy-in for League One teams is $5 million.

 The USL Championship will have 26 teams in 2025, including new teams Brooklyn FC, Lexington Sporting Club, and Milwaukee Pro Soccer: 

• Brooklyn FC: An expansion team that will join the Eastern Conference 
• Lexington Sporting Club: A team that will move from League One to the Championship, creating a rivalry with Louisville City FC 
• Milwaukee Pro Soccer: An expansion team that will play in a new 8,000-seat stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

No USL Championship teams are expected to not return in 2025, but here is some information about the 2025 season: 

• Oakland Roots SC: The Oakland Roots SC will play their 2025 season at the historic Oakland Coliseum, their first time playing in Oakland since 2022. 
• Lexington Sporting Club: Lexington SC will join the USL Championship for the 2025 season. 
• Brooklyn FC: Brooklyn FC will join the USL Championship as an expansion side for the 2025 season. 
• Number of teams: The 2025 season is expected to have 26 teams competing