The 2006 USL season was the 20th edition of the United Soccer Leagues, an American soccer organization with several divisions.
General Miami FC joined the First Division. The Richmond Kickers departed the First Division for the Second Division. The Northern Virginia Royals departed the Second Division for the Premier Development League (PDL). 9 new teams joined the PDL while 5 teams folded, for a complete list see here.
Honors CompetitionChampionRunner-upRegular season champion/Best USL teamUSL First DivisionVancouver WhitecapsRochester Raging RhinosMontreal ImpactUSL Second DivisionRichmond KickersCharlotte EaglesRichmond KickersUSL PDLMichigan BucksLaredo HeatCarolina DynamoU.S. Open CupChicago Fire (MLS)Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)Carolina Dynamo (PDL)Voyageurs CupMontreal ImpactToronto Lynx n/a
Standings
First Division
Playoffs Quarterfinals and Semifinals 2-game aggregate Higher seeded team hosted first game Exception: Montreal hosted second game vs Vancouver
Quarterfinals
Charleston Battery won 3–2 on Aggregate.
Vancouver Whitecaps won 6–1 on Aggregate.
Semifinals
Rochester Raging Rhinos won 1–0 on Aggregate.
Vancouver Whitecaps won 2–0 on Aggregate in Overtime.
Final
Awards and All-League Teams First Team F: Romario (Miami FC) (Co-Leading Goalscorer); Cam Weaver (Seattle Sounders) (Co-Leading Goalscorer) M: Ben Hollingsworth (Charleston Battery); Luke Kreamalmeyer (Portland Timbers); Zinho (Miami FC); Joey Gjertsen (Vancouver Whitecaps) (MVP) D: Gabriel Gervais (Montreal Impact) (Defender of the Year); Geordie Lyall (Vancouver Whitecaps); Mauricio Segovia (Puerto Rico Islanders); Andrew Gregor (Seattle Sounders) G: Greg Sutton (Montreal Impact) (Goalkeeper of the Year) Coach: Michael Anhaeuser (Charleston Battery) (Coach of the Year)
Second Team F: Alen Marcina (Puerto Rico Islanders); Greg Simmonds (Virginia Beach Mariners) M: Leonardo Di Lorenzo (Montreal Impact); Jeff Clarke (Vancouver Whitecaps); Rodrigo Rios (Atlanta Silverbacks); Gavin Glinton (Charleston Battery) D: Nevio Pizzolitto (Montreal Impact); Matt Bobo (Atlanta Silverbacks); Kenney Bertz (Rochester Raging Rhinos); Steve Klein (Vancouver Whitecaps) G: Scott Vallow (Rochester Raging Rhinos)
Second Division
Playoffs
Semifinals
Richmond Kickers won 2–1 on aggregate.
Charlotte Eagles won 6–1 on Aggregate.
Final
See also 2006 PDL season
References
External links Official USL Site