The current condition of the United States of America Cricket (USAC) seems to have caught up with the fire called turmoil, following a clash with American Cricket Enterprises, the parent organization responsible for running and operating Major League Cricket (MLC), a premier T20 league in the region. The MLC organizers now seek legal clarification over allegations of improper contract terminations by the national cricketing board.

The USAC is yet to officially respond on the matter, and it seems that the board is up for a court hearing on the issue. It must be noted that ACE's stance appears to assert dominance and assume power over that of USAC to run one of the most successful T20 leagues in the Americas. Salaries and support to national players and staff have reportedly been pending on USAC's part, following which ACE has stepped in to better the situation.

"USAC's handling of the ACE agreement has been chaotic and reckless. It is emblematic of USAC's bad faith. A small group of USAC directors have chosen to prioritize politics rather than preparing teams that can build on their recent successes. These actions have jeopardized ACE's significant investments into U.S. cricket over the last six years, as well as the continued success of cricket in the United States. USAC's wrongful conduct cannot go unanswered, so today, ACE filed legal proceedings against USAC regarding its improper termination of the ACE agreement," the MLC parent said in an official statement on September 17.

Players Express Concern Over Uncertainty

"We have commenced legal proceedings against USAC to prevent the irreparable harm caused by its wrongful termination of the ACE agreement and to protect the thriving cricket community that ACE has cultivated in America," ACE chief executive officer Johnny Grave was quoted as saying.

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Meanwhile, the players, who are not in control of the administrative disputes, have expressed disappointment over the lack of preparation for series and tournaments due to uncertainties over payments and hosting camps for the national squad. Star American all-rounder Corey Anderson, among the most high-profile cricketers, voiced concerns over the challenges faced by him and other teammates. "Is that all still taking place or not? These camps have to take place for the players to get ready for those things. All of those things are very much in a big question mark at the moment, which again just creates more uncertainty around the players," Anderson said recently.

The USA team, which has existed since the early days of cricket, currently does not have anything lined up in international cricket. However, they have been confirmed as one of the 20 participants at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, set to be held in the Indian subcontinent in 2026. The Monank Patel-led side qualified after a dream debut at the 2024 edition, where they beat 2009 champions Pakistan to qualify for the Super 8s.

The 16th Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 match between the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and the Seattle Orcas (SEA) will take place at Texas's Grand Prairie Stadium at 05:30 AM IST on Thursday, June 26, 2025. SEA, with captain Heinrich Klaasen and experienced players such as David Warner and Shimron Hetmyer, will look to win their first game after losing all four games of the season in 2025 and sitting at the bottom of the points table. SF, led by captain Corey Anderson and the likes of Finn Allen and Xavier Bartlett, are chasing their sixth victory after winning all five of their matches in the season so far, sitting on top of the table in position one.

This morning's face-off will provide thrilling T20 cricket to a starving audience as part of Dallas' leg of MLC with the stadium capacity being 7,000 under lights. With SF having dominated the head-to-head and SEA being keen to end their losing run, this pressure cooker match at the bowler-friendly Grand Prairie Stadium turf pitch can potentially have an effect on the long 34-match season.

Grand Prairie Stadium Cricket Stats

The Texas Grand Prairie Stadium will stage its next high-quality cricket matches in MLC 2025, with the turf pitch surface seen to be bowler-friendly in the initial part of the game. The pitch has typically preferred competitive scores and bowling sides with ideal conditions, as seen in recent matches. As game 7 on the 26th of June, the pitch would take some initial help for bowlers but level out in later stages of the match, with a packed house of 7,000 and the use of floodlights guaranteeing uninterrupted play.

• Total Matches: 33
  
• Win Bat First: 45%
  
• Win Bowl First: 55%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~173
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~153
  
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
  
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
  
• Highest Chased: 223/3 by WAS vs TEX
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 between TEX and LAS
  

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SEA vs SF: Head-to-Head Record

Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns have faced each other three times in the history of MLC with SF winning two matches and SEA winning a single match, to give an extremely competitive game. These encounters have reinforced SF's dominance over SEA. This fourth game at the Grand Prairie Stadium is going to prove difficult and fraught with potential turnarounds.

• Total Matches: 3
  
• SEA Wins: 1
  
• SF Wins: 2
  
• No Result: 0
  

Win %: Seattle Orcas – 33.33% (1/3), San Francisco Unicorns – 66.67% (2/3)

The 10th match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Texas Super Kings (TEX) and San Francisco Unicorns (SF) will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas, at 05:30 AM IST on Saturday, June 21, 2025. TEX, with Faf du Plessis as captain and stars like Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, will strive for their fourth consecutive victory after winning all three of their games this season in 2025, placing them second on the points table. SF, led by Corey Anderson with the players like Finn Allen and Liam Plunkett, is also unbeaten with three victories in three matches, currently sitting atop the table in first place, and looks to stay that way.

This early-morning encounter will bring thrilling T20 cricket to a waiting public, being MLC's Dallas leg, with the stadium having a 7,000-capacity under floodlights. With the losing team suffering their first MLC 2025 loss, this pressure game at the bowler-friendly Grand Prairie Stadium with a turf surface has the potential to make a massive difference in the long 34-match season.

Grand Prairie Stadium Cricket Stats

Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas will be hosting its next top-level cricket games in MLC 2025, with the turf pitch being famous for helping bowlers early in the game. Historically, the surface has been conducive to competitive scores, and the conditions have tended to favor bowling teams, as was witnessed in recent matches. As the inaugural match on June 21, the pitch might provide some initial support to bowlers, but it can equalize as the game unfolds, with a seating capacity of 7,000 and floodlights guaranteeing unbroken play.

• Total Matches: 10
  
• Matches won batting first: 4
  
• Matches won bowling first: 6
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~144
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~140
  
• Highest Total Recorded: 197/3 (17.4 Overs) by USA vs CAN
  
• Lowest Total Recorded: 106/10 (19.2 Overs) by NEP vs NED
• Highest Score Chased: 197/3 (17.4 Overs) by USA vs CAN
  
• Lowest Score Defended: 136/5 (20 Overs) by ZIMW vs USAW
  

The toss is still important, with sides bowling first winning most of the matches on the ground, which indicates an edge in keeping the opposition in check early on. The stadium's energetic ambiance brings much intensity to this key early-season match.

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TEX vs SF: Head-to-Head Record

Texas Super Kings and San Francisco Unicorns have clashed three times in the history of MLC, with TEX claiming two matches and SF winning one, making way for a neck-to-neck encounter. These matches have indicated TEX's narrow superiority, although SF has been capable in their only victory. This fourth match at the Grand Prairie Stadium promises fierceness and potential turning points.

• Total Matches: 3
  
• TEX Wins: 2
  
• SF Wins: 1
  
• No Result: 0
  

Win %: Texas Super Kings – 66.67% (2/3), San Francisco Unicorns – 33.33% (1/3)