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| name = Women's Premier Soccer League
| name = Women's Premier Soccer League
| logo = Women's Premier Soccer League logo.svg
| logo = Women's Premier Soccer League logo.svg
| organisation = United States Adult Soccer Association
| organiser = United States Adult Soccer Association
| first = 1998
| first = 1998
| country = United States
| country = United States
| confed = [[CONCACAF]]
| confed = [[CONCACAF]]
| founded = {{start date and age|1998}}
| founded = {{start date and age|1998}}
| divisions = 4 regions with 15 conferences and 21 divisions
| divisions = 4 regions with 16 conferences
| teams = 131
| teams = 142
| levels = [[United States soccer league system|4]] (Unofficial)
| levels = [[United States soccer league system|4]] (Unofficial)
| champions = [[Charlotte Eagles]]
| champions = [[California Storm]]
| season = 2023
| season = [[2024 WPSL season|2024]]
| most successful club = [[California Storm]]<br>(4 titles)
| most successful club = [[California Storm]]<br>(5 titles)
| tv = [[Eleven Sports]]
| tv = [[Eleven Sports]]
| website = {{URL|wpslsoccer.com}}
| website = {{URL|wpslsoccer.com}}
| current =
| current = [[2024 WPSL season|2024]]
| American = yes
}}
}}


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== History ==
== History ==
WPSL is the top amateur league for women's soccer in the [[United States soccer pyramid]], and considered the 2nd tier below only [[National Women's Soccer League]] (NWSL).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/federal-city-fc-women-bring-wpsl-to-washington-dc-metro-area/ |title=Federal City FC Women bring WPSL to Washington, DC metro area |work=SoccerWire |date=May 6, 2014 |access-date=July 21, 2020 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200714173115/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/federal-city-fc-women-bring-wpsl-to-washington-dc-metro-area/ |archive-date=July 14, 2020 |quote=The WPSL is the top women's amateur operating league in the United States. Sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the WPSL is considered the 2nd tier of women's soccer within the United States behind the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).}}</ref> The WPSL is the longest-running active women's soccer league as it enters its 25th season in 2023. The WPSL is also the largest women's soccer league in the United States, North America and the world with 130 active teams as of 2023.<ref name=about>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/about-the-wpsl |title=ABOUT THE WPSL |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>
The WPSL is the longest-running active women's soccer league as it enters its 25th season in 2023. The WPSL is also the largest women's soccer league in the United States, North America and the world with 130 active teams as of 2023.<ref name=about>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/about-the-wpsl |title=ABOUT THE WPSL |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>


The WPSL started as the Western Division of the [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]], before breaking away to form its own league in 1998. The league is sanctioned by the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]], an affiliate of the [[United States Soccer Federation]] (USSF). WPSL players consists of collegiate and post-collegiate players, who currently or have played across all divisions of the [[NCAA]], [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]], and [[NJCAA]]. Former players of the WPSL have taken their playing careers to the next level by signing professional in the NWSL and top leagues overseas.<ref name=about/> WPSL Alumnae have also reached international status by making international rosters seen in the [[FIFA Women's World Cup]] and the [[Olympics]]. Notable alumnae include [[Brandi Chastain]], [[Kristine Lilly]], [[Heather Mitts]], [[Julie Foudy]], [[Shannon Boxx]], [[Alex Morgan]] and [[Leslie Osborne]].<ref name=about/> The Jerry Zanelli Cup is awarded to the champion of each WPSL season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/jerry-zanelli-cup |title=Jerry Zanelli Cup |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=WPSL |access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref>
The WPSL started as the Western Division of the [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]], before breaking away to form its own league in 1998. The league is sanctioned by the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://usadultsoccer.com/usasa-leagues-affiliates/#NationalLeagues |title=USASA Leagues & Affiliates |publisher=United States Soccer Association |access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref> an affiliate of the [[United States Soccer Federation]] (USSF).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/organization-members-directory |title=Organization Members |publisher=United States Soccer Association |access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref> WPSL teams feature collegiate and post-collegiate players, who currently or previously played across all divisions of the [[NCAA]], [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]], and [[NJCAA]]. Former players of the WPSL have taken their playing careers to the next level by signing professional in the NWSL and top leagues overseas.<ref name=about/> WPSL Alumnae have also reached international status by making international rosters seen in the [[FIFA Women's World Cup]] and the [[Olympics]]. Notable alumnae include [[Brandi Chastain]], [[Kristine Lilly]], [[Heather Mitts]], [[Julie Foudy]], [[Shannon Boxx]], [[Alex Morgan]] and [[Leslie Osborne]].<ref name=about/> The Jerry Zanelli Cup is awarded to the champion of each WPSL season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/jerry-zanelli-cup |title=Jerry Zanelli Cup |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=WPSL |access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref>


When [[Women's Professional Soccer]] (WPS) suspended play in 2012, WPSL moved forward with its ambitions toward professionalism and created the [[WPSL Elite League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2012/02/09/wpsl-elite-league-launches-for-2012-with-flash-breakers-red-stars-fc-indiana/|title=WPSL Elite League launches for 2012 with Flash, Breakers, Red Stars, FC Indiana|last=Kassouf|first=Jeff|website=equalizersoccer.com|date=February 9, 2012|access-date=March 24, 2012}}</ref> The Elite League was a [[pro-am]] league, with at least four fully professional teams, including three former WPS teams. The Elite league operated for just the 2012 season, disbanding in 2013 with the formation of the NWSL, which the three former WPS teams joined.<ref name=about/>
When [[Women's Professional Soccer]] (WPS) suspended play in 2012, WPSL moved forward with its ambitions toward professionalism and created the [[WPSL Elite League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2012/02/09/wpsl-elite-league-launches-for-2012-with-flash-breakers-red-stars-fc-indiana/|title=WPSL Elite League launches for 2012 with Flash, Breakers, Red Stars, FC Indiana|last=Kassouf|first=Jeff|website=equalizersoccer.com|date=February 9, 2012|access-date=March 24, 2012}}</ref> The Elite League was a [[pro-am]] league, with at least four fully professional teams, including three former WPS teams. The Elite league operated for just the 2012 season, disbanding in 2013 with the formation of the NWSL, which the three former WPS teams joined.<ref name=about/>


=== WPSL U21 ===
=== WPSL Division II ===
In 2021, the WPSL announced its second division, [[WPSL U21]], which is scheduled to begin play in mid-2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WPSL UNVEILS SECOND LEAGUE SET TO COMPETE IN 2021|url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2021/03/17/wpsl-unveils-second-league-set-compete-in-2021|access-date=August 6, 2021|website=www.wpslsoccer.com}}</ref>
In 2021, the WPSL announced its second division, WPSL U21, which is scheduled to begin play in mid-2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WPSL UNVEILS SECOND LEAGUE SET TO COMPETE IN 2021|url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2021/03/17/wpsl-unveils-second-league-set-compete-in-2021|access-date=August 6, 2021|website=www.wpslsoccer.com}}</ref> In September 2024, WPSL announced a change to the WPSL U21 program, evolving it to the WPSL Division II, which provides a pathway for higher developmental opportunities. The new division is set to launch in 2025, with an emphasis on competition and standards through a fully connected developmental program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Division II |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/about-division-ii |access-date=October 2, 2024}}</ref>


=== WPSL PRO ===
=== WPSL PRO ===
On February 8, 2023, WPSL announced plans to create a Division III professional league named '''WPSL PRO'''. The league plans to start in 2025 with ten teams.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2023/02/08/the-wpsl-announces-new-professional-division-iii-womens-soccer-league|title=The WPSL Announces New Professional Division III Women's Soccer League|website=[[Women's Premier Soccer League Elite|WPSL]]|date=February 8, 2023|access-date=March 2, 2023}}</ref> In August 2023, five teams signed letter of intents to join the WPSL Pro. SouthStar FC, Sioux Falls City FC, [[Oklahoma City FC (WPSL)]], [[Austin Rise FC]], and The Town FC will be five of the first ten teams to join WPSL Pro.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2023/08/22/wpsl-pro-moves-into-next-phase-with-five-teams-signing-lois |title=WPSL PRO moves into next phase with five teams signing LOIs |date=August 22, 2023 |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=WPSL |access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref>
On February 8, 2023, WPSL announced plans to create a Division III professional league named [[WPSL PRO]]. The league plans to start in 2025 with ten teams.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2023/02/08/the-wpsl-announces-new-professional-division-iii-womens-soccer-league|title=The WPSL Announces New Professional Division III Women's Soccer League|website=[[Women's Premier Soccer League Elite|WPSL]]|date=February 8, 2023|access-date=March 2, 2023}}</ref> In August 2023, five teams signed letters of intent to join the WPSL Pro. SouthStar FC, Sioux Falls City FC, [[Oklahoma City FC (WPSL)]], [[Austin Rise FC]], and [[The Town FC]] will be five of the first ten teams to join WPSL Pro.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2023/08/22/wpsl-pro-moves-into-next-phase-with-five-teams-signing-lois |title=WPSL PRO moves into next phase with five teams signing LOIs |date=August 22, 2023 |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=WPSL |access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref> On February 6, 2024, the league announced the sixth team will be Georgia Impact FC.<ref>{{cite web |title=WPSL PRO: GEORGIA IMPACT SUBMITS LOI |url=https://wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/06/wpsl-pro-georgia-impact-submits-loi |website=WPSL |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=7 February 2024}}</ref> The league needs six teams to conform with [[US Soccer]] Division III Professional League Standards <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/organization-members-directory/pro-league-standards|title=Pro League Standards|publisher=US Soccer|date=February 5, 2024|access-date=February 5, 2024}}</ref> On February 20, 2024, the league announced the seventh team signing a letter of intent was AC Houston Sur for the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/20/wpsl-pro-ac-houston-sur-submits-loi|title=WPSL Pro: AC Houston Sur submits LOI|publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League|date=February 20, 2024|access-date=February 20, 2024}}</ref> On February 22, 2024, the league announced the first team signing a letter of intent for the 2026 season was [[Dakota Fusion FC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/22/wpsl-pro-dakota-fusion-fc-submits-loi |title=Dakota Fusion FC submits formal LOI with plans to join WPSL Pro in 2026 |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |date=February 22, 2024 |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref> To celebrate Women's History Month, WPSL Pro revealed it's temporary branding and new website. The league confirmed they would reveal their official branding later in the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wpslpro.com/wpsl-pro-reveals-temporary-branding-during-womens-history-month-celebrations/ |title=WPSL PRO Reveals temporary branding during Women’s history month celebrations |date=March 4, 2024 |publisher=WPSL Pro |access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref> In July 2024, WPSL Pro announced their ninth LOI from a group led by Gina Prodan Kelly to bring a club to Northeast Ohio.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wpslpro.com/wpsl-pro-moves-into-northeast-ohio-ahead-of-2025-launch/ |title=WPSL PRO moves into Northeast Ohio ahead of 2025 launch |date=July 11, 2024 |publisher=WPSL Pro |access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref> WPSL Pro reached the milestone of their 10th LOI from Soda City FC from [[Columbia, South Carolina]], in August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wpslpro.com/wpsl-pros-tenth-loi-market-widens-league-footprint-on-atlantic-coast/ |title=WPSL PRO’S tenth LOI market widens league footprint on Atlantic Coast |date=August 23, 2024 |publisher=WPSL Pro |access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref> In September 2024, WPSL Pro announced their 11th and 12th LOIs, the first from [[Wichita, Kansas]], and the second Indios Denver FC from [[Denver|Denver, Colorado]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DevAdmin |date=2024-09-04 |title=WPSL PRO RECEIVES OFFICIAL LETTER OF INTENT FROM SPORTS INVESTMENT GROUP IN WICHITA |url=https://wpslpro.com/wpsl-pro-receives-official-letter-of-intent-from-sports-investment-group-in-wichita-ks/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=WPSL PRO |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DevAdmin |date=2024-09-12 |title=WPSL PRO SECURES DENVER MARKET WITH TWELFTH LOI SUBMISSION |url=https://wpslpro.com/wpsl-pro-secures-denver-market-with-twelfth-loi-submission/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=WPSL PRO |language=en-US}}</ref>


===League Affiliations===
On February 6, 2024, the league announced the sixth team will be Georgia Impact FC.<ref>{{cite web |title=WPSL PRO: GEORGIA IMPACT SUBMITS LOI |url=https://wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/06/wpsl-pro-georgia-impact-submits-loi |website=WPSL |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=7 February 2024}}</ref> The league needs 6 teams to conform with [[US Soccer]] Division III Professional League Standards <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/organization-members-directory/pro-league-standards|title=Pro League Standards|publisher=US Soccer|date=February 5, 2024|access-date=February 5, 2024}}</ref> On February 20, 2024, the league announce the seventh team signing a letter of intent was AC Houston Sur for the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/20/wpsl-pro-ac-houston-sur-submits-loi|title=WPSL Pro: AC Houston Sur submits LOI|publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League|date=February 20, 2024|access-date=February 20, 2024}}</ref>
On April 2, 2024, WPSL announced they had partnered with the Michigan Super League to provide support to the development of underrepresented leagues. The WPSL will partner with the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]] to provide support to these leagues. The Michigan Super League will consist of five teams for the 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/04/02/press-release-wpsl-partners-with-michigan-super-league |title=Press release:WPSL partners with Michigan Super League |date=April 2, 2024 |website=WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=April 14, 2024}}</ref>

On February 22, 2024, the league announced the first team signing a letter of intent for the 2026 season was [[Dakota Fusion FC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/22/wpsl-pro-dakota-fusion-fc-submits-loi |title=Dakota Fusion FC submits formal LOI with plans to join WPSL Pro in 2026 |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |date=February 22, 2024 |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>


==WPSL champions==
==WPSL champions==
''{{As of|2023|11|23|df=US}}.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=All–Time Results |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/all-time-results |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=WPSL |access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref>
''{{As of|2024|7|21|df=US}}.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=All–Time Results |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/all-time-results |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=WPSL |access-date=July 22, 2024}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
! Season
! Season
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|2001||'''[[Ajax America Women|Ajax of Southern California]]'''||[[San Diego WFC SeaLions|San Diego W.F.C.]]
|2001||'''[[Ajax America Women|Ajax of Southern California]]'''||[[San Diego WFC SeaLions|San Diego W.F.C.]]
|-
|-
|2002||'''[[California Storm]]'''||[[Ajax America Women]]
|2002||'''[[California Storm]]''' (2)||[[Ajax America Women]]
|-
|-
|2003||'''[[Utah Spiders]]'''||[[California Storm]]
|2003||'''[[Utah Spiders]]'''||[[California Storm]]
|-
|-
|2004||'''[[California Storm]]'''||[[New England Mutiny]]
|2004||'''[[California Storm]]''' (3)||[[New England Mutiny]]
|-
|-
|[[2005 WPSL season|2005]]||[[F.C. Indiana (WPSL)|'''F.C. Indiana''']]||[[California Storm]]
|[[2005 WPSL season|2005]]||[[F.C. Indiana (WPSL)|'''F.C. Indiana''']]||[[California Storm]]
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|[[2006 WPSL season|2006]]||'''[[Long Island Fury]]'''||[[River Cities FC]]
|[[2006 WPSL season|2006]]||'''[[Long Island Fury]]'''||[[River Cities FC]]
|-
|-
|[[2007 WPSL season|2007]]||[[F.C. Indiana (WPSL)|'''F.C. Indiana''']]||[[New England Mutiny]]
|[[2007 WPSL season|2007]]||[[F.C. Indiana (WPSL)|'''F.C. Indiana''']] (2)||[[New England Mutiny]]
|-
|-
|[[2008 WPSL season|2008]]||'''[[Ajax America Women]]'''||[[Arizona Rush]]
|[[2008 WPSL season|2008]]||'''[[Ajax America Women]]''' (2)||[[Arizona Rush]]
|-
|-
|[[2009 WPSL season|2009]]||'''[[Long Island Fury]]'''||[[Ajax America Women]]
|[[2009 WPSL season|2009]]||'''[[Long Island Fury]]''' (2)||[[Ajax America Women]]
|-
|-
|[[2010 WPSL season|2010]]||[[Boston Aztec (WPSL)|'''Boston Aztec''']]||[[Ajax America Women]]
|[[2010 WPSL season|2010]]||[[Boston Aztec (WPSL)|'''Boston Aztec''']]||[[Ajax America Women]]
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|[[2012 WPSL season|2012]]||'''[[Gulf Coast Texans]]'''||[[Boston Aztec (WPSL)|Boston Aztec]]
|[[2012 WPSL season|2012]]||'''[[Gulf Coast Texans]]'''||[[Boston Aztec (WPSL)|Boston Aztec]]
|-
|-
|[[2013 WPSL season|2013]]||'''[[San Diego WFC SeaLions]]'''||[[Houston Aces]]
|[[2013 WPSL season|2013]]||'''[[San Diego WFC SeaLions]]''' (2)||[[Houston Aces]]
|-
|-
|[[2014 WPSL season|2014]]||'''Beach Futbol Club'''||[[Houston Aces]]
|[[2014 WPSL season|2014]]||'''Beach Futbol Club'''||[[Houston Aces]]
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|2022
|2022
|'''[[California Storm]]'''
|'''[[California Storm]]''' (4)
|[[Colorado Rapids Women]]
|[[Colorado Rapids Women]]
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|'''[[Charlotte Lady Eagles|Charlotte Eagles]]'''
|'''[[Charlotte Lady Eagles|Charlotte Eagles]]'''
|[[Salvo SC]]
|[[Salvo SC]]
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|-
|[[2024 WPSL season|2024]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/07/22/wpsl-championship-recap |title=WPSL Championship Recap |date=July 22, 2024 |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=August 11, 2024}}</ref>
|'''[[California Storm]]''' (5)
|[[Charlotte Lady Eagles|Charlotte Eagles]]
|}
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===Associate commissioners===
===Associate commissioners===
''{{As of|2023|11|28|df=US}}.''<ref name="staff"/>
''{{As of|2023|11|28|df=US}}.''<ref name="staff"/>
* Shelley Dougherty – east region
* Shelley Dougherty – East Region
* Sam Hope – south region
* Sam Hope – South Region
* Lindsay Eversmeyer – central region
* Lindsay Eversmeyer – Central Region
* Sly Yeates – west region
* Sly Yeates – West Region


==League Structure==
==League Structure==
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! style="text-align:center; background:black;" colspan="6"| <span style="color:white;">'''Coastal Division'''</span>
! style="text-align:center; background:black;" colspan="6"| <span style="color:white;">'''Coastal Division'''</span>
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| * Beach Futbol Club<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/09/expansion-beach-futbol-club |title=Expansion: Beach Futbol Club |date=February 9, 2024 |website=WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=February 11, 2024}}</ref>
| Beach Futbol Club<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/02/09/expansion-beach-futbol-club |title=Expansion: Beach Futbol Club |date=February 9, 2024 |website=WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=February 11, 2024}}</ref>
| [[Long Beach, California]]
| [[Long Beach, California]]
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| So Cal Union FC<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.socalunionfc.com/about-us |title=About Us |website=www.SoCalUnionFC.com |publisher=SoCal Union |access-date=November 29, 2023}}</ref>
| So Cal Union FC<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.socalunionfc.com/about-us |title=About Us |website=www.SoCalUnionFC.com |publisher=SoCal Union |access-date=November 29, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Temecula, California]]
| [[Temecula, California]]
| Sommers Bend
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| Rancho Christian High School
| 2016
| 2016
| 2018
| 2018
| {{flagicon|USA}} Rudy Canales
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|-
|-
| SoCal Dutch Lions FC<ref name="corporate">{{cite web |url=https://dutchlionsfc.com/corporate/ |title=Corporate |website=DutchLionsFC.com |publisher=dutch Lion FC |access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
| SoCal Dutch Lions FC<ref name="corporate">{{cite web |url=https://dutchlionsfc.com/corporate/ |title=Corporate |website=DutchLionsFC.com |publisher=dutch Lion FC |access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
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| {{flagicon|USA}} Dan Naidu
| {{flagicon|USA}} Dan Naidu
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|-
| Kansas City Courage II<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2022/06/09/the-wpsl-confirms-kansas-city-current-ii-as-a-competing-member-for-the-2022-season |title=The WPSL confirms Kansas City Current II as a competing member for the 2022 season |date=June 9, 2022 |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
| Kansas City Current II<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2022/06/09/the-wpsl-confirms-kansas-city-current-ii-as-a-competing-member-for-the-2022-season |title=The WPSL confirms Kansas City Current II as a competing member for the 2022 season |date=June 9, 2022 |website=www.WPSLSoccer.com |publisher=women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]]
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]]
| [[Avila University]]
| [[Avila University]]
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|-
| [[Oklahoma City FC (WPSL)|Oklahoma City FC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oklahomacityfc.com/wpsl |title=WPSL |website=www.OklahomaCityFC.com |publisher=Oklahoma City FC |access-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Oklahoma City FC (WPSL)|Oklahoma City FC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oklahomacityfc.com/wpsl |title=WPSL |website=www.OklahomaCityFC.com |publisher=Oklahoma City FC |access-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Yukon, Oklahoma]]
| [[Mustang, Oklahoma]]
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| [[Mustang High School]]
| Lakeview Field
| 2007
| 2007
| 2007
| 2007
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|{{flagicon|USA}} Adam Loovis
|{{flagicon|USA}} Adam Loovis
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| Colorado Blizzard FC
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| [[Colorado Pride]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pridesoccer.com/programs/wpsl-colorado-pride/ |title=WPSL Colorado Pride |website=www.PrideSoccer.com |publisher=Colorado Pride |access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Colorado Pride]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pridesoccer.com/programs/wpsl-colorado-pride/ |title=WPSL Colorado Pride |website=www.PrideSoccer.com |publisher=Colorado Pride |access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
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| Utah Red Devils<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.utahsocceralliance.org/utahreddevils |title=Utah Red Devils WPSL Women's Soccer |website=www.UtahSoccerAlliance.org |publisher=Utah Red Devils |access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>
| City SC Utah<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.utahsocceralliance.org/utahreddevils |title=Utah Red Devils WPSL Women's Soccer |website=www.UtahSoccerAlliance.org |publisher=Utah Red Devils |access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2024 |title=UTAH RED DEVILS PARTNER WITH CITY SC |url=https://wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/11/07/utah-red-devils-partner-with-city-sc |access-date=November 12, 2024 |publisher=WPSL Soccer}}</ref>
| [[Sandy, Utah]]
| [[Sandy, Utah]]
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| [[Sioux Falls City FC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.siouxfallscityfc.com/#:~:text=SFCFC%20%2D%20PRO%2C%20playing%20in%20the,the%20state%20of%20South%20Dakota. |title=We are Sioux Falls City |website=www.SiouxFallsCityFC.com |publisher=Sioux Falls City FC |access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
| [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]
| Bob Young Field, [[University of Sioux Falls]]
| Bob Young Field, [[University of Sioux Falls]]
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| Team Boca Blast<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wpslsoccer.com/news/2021/04/22/the-wpsl-unveils-the-2021-schedule-for-the-southern-division-of-the-sunshine-conference- |title=The WPSL unveils the 2021 schedule for the southern division of the sunshine conference |date=April 22, 2021 |website=www.WPSLScocer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Boca Raton, Florida]]
| FAU Glades Fields
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| 2012
| Raul Orezzoli
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| West Florida Flames<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2023/02/01/west-florida-flames-to-make-wpsl-debut-in-2023#:~:text=BRANDON%2C%20Fla.,season%20as%20a%202023%20expansion. |title=West Florida Flames to make WPSL debut in 2023 |date=February 1, 2023 |website=www.WPSLScocer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
| West Florida Flames<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2023/02/01/west-florida-flames-to-make-wpsl-debut-in-2023#:~:text=BRANDON%2C%20Fla.,season%20as%20a%202023%20expansion. |title=West Florida Flames to make WPSL debut in 2023 |date=February 1, 2023 |website=www.WPSLScocer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
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|Erie FC<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2022/10/27/the-wpsl-sees-more-growth-in-pennsylvania-with-its-latest-expansion-to-its-2023-membership |title=The WPSL sees more growth in Pennsylvania with its latest expansion to its 2023 membership |date=October 27, 2022 |website=www.WPSLScocer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref>
|[[Erie FC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2022/10/27/the-wpsl-sees-more-growth-in-pennsylvania-with-its-latest-expansion-to-its-2023-membership |title=The WPSL sees more growth in Pennsylvania with its latest expansion to its 2023 membership |date=October 27, 2022 |website=www.WPSLScocer.com |publisher=Women's Premier Soccer League |access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref>
|[[Erie, Pennsylvania]]
|[[Erie, Pennsylvania]]
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| [[Real Central NJ]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.realcentralnj.soccer/post/real-central-new-jersey-joins-wpsl-as-expansion-club-for-2021-season |title=Real Central New Jersey joins WPSL as expansion club for 2021 season |last=Ryan |first=Jeremy |date=December 16, 2020 |website=www.RealCentralNJ.soccer |publisher=Real Central NJ |access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Real Central New Jersey|Real Central NJ]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.realcentralnj.soccer/post/real-central-new-jersey-joins-wpsl-as-expansion-club-for-2021-season |title=Real Central New Jersey joins WPSL as expansion club for 2021 season |last=Ryan |first=Jeremy |date=December 16, 2020 |website=www.RealCentralNJ.soccer |publisher=Real Central NJ |access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Trenton, New Jersey]]
| [[Trenton, New Jersey]]
| [[Rider University]]
| [[Rider University]]
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| PA Classics<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.paclassics.org/wpsl |title=Join us for our 2023 WPSL Season |website=www.PAClassics.org |date=May 4, 2023 |publisher=Pennsylvania Classics |access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref>
| [[Lancaster, Pennsylvania]]
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=== Expansion teams ===
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! Head coach
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| FC Monmouth<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2024 |title=EXPANSION: FC MONMOUTH |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/09/18/expansion-fc-monmouth |access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref>
| [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]]
| Count Basie Park
| 2024
| 2025
| Lou Santa Cruz
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| TN Tempo FC<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title=Expansion: TN Tempo FC |url=https://wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/10/24/expansion-tn-tempo-fc |access-date=October 25, 2024}}</ref>
| [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee]]
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| 2023
| 2025
| Carianne Bricker
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| Jackson Ignite<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2024 |title=Expansion: Jackson Ignite |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/11/13/expansion-jackson-ignite |access-date=November 25, 2024}}</ref>
| [[Jackson, Tennessee]]
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| 2024
| 2025
| Briamst Castro
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| Sporting CT<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=Expansion: Sporting CT|url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/11/21/expansion-sporting-ct |access-date=November 25, 2024}}</ref>
| [[Hartford, Connecticut]]
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| 2025
| Matt Cameron
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*[[Atlanta Silverbacks Women]] [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
*[[Atlanta Silverbacks Women]] [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
*Auto Trader Select SC [[California]] (1998–1999)
*Auto Trader Select SC [[California]] (1998–1999)
*Bat Country FC [[Texsa]] (2021–2023)
*Bat Country FC [[Texas]] (2021–2023)
*[[Bay Area Breeze]] [[California]] (2011–2012) – Left to join [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]]
*[[Bay Area Breeze]] [[California]] (2011–2012) – Left to join [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]]
*[[Boston Aztec]] [[Massachusetts]]
*[[Boston Aztec]] [[Massachusetts]]
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*Boulder County United [[Colorado]] (2021–2023)
*Boulder County United [[Colorado]] (2021–2023)
*Challenge Red Devils [[Texas]]
*Challenge Red Devils [[Texas]]
*Chattanooga FC Women [[Tennessee]] (2014-2018, on hiatus for 2019, returning in 2020)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chafc.soccer/2WvId6v|title=The 2018 year in review: Looking to the future|date=January 16, 2019|website=Chattanooga FC Women|access-date=March 20, 2019}}</ref>
*CFC Passion [[Connecticut]]
*CFC Passion [[Connecticut]]
*Central California Gold [[California]] (2004)
*Central California Gold [[California]] (2004)
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*Clermont Phoenix [[Florida]]
*Clermont Phoenix [[Florida]]
*Club Tijuana USA [[Baja California]]
*Club Tijuana USA [[Baja California]]
*[[Colorado Rapids Women]] [[Coloroado]] (2019–2023)
*[[Colorado Rapids Women]] [[Colorado]] (2019–2023)
*[[Colorado Rush Women|Colorado Rush]] (2021–2022)
*[[Colorado Rush Women|Colorado Rush]] (2021–2022)
*[[Colorado Springs United]] [[Colorado]] (2007–2008, Colorado Springs Sabers 2006)
*[[Colorado Springs United]] [[Colorado]] (2007–2008, Colorado Springs Sabers 2006)
Corinthians FC of San Antonio [[Texas]]
*Corinthians FC of San Antonio [[Texas]]
*CU Diamonds [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
*CU Diamonds [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
*Cultures United Football Club [[Washington (state)|Washington]] (2020–2023)
*Cultures United Football Club [[Washington (state)|Washington]] (2020–2023)
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*[[Fresno FC|Fresno FC Ladies]] [[California]] (2018)
*[[Fresno FC|Fresno FC Ladies]] [[California]] (2018)
*[[Georgia Revolution]] [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
*[[Georgia Revolution]] [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
*[[Houston Aces]] [[Texas]] – moved to [[United Women's Soccer]]
*Houston Stars [[Texas]] (2003–2005)
*Houston Stars [[Texas]] (2003–2005)
*Houston Tornadoes [[Texas]] (2003)
*Houston Tornadoes [[Texas]] (2003)
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*[[Steel City Sparks]] [[Pennsylvania]] (2004–05)
*[[Steel City Sparks]] [[Pennsylvania]] (2004–05)
*[[Tampa Bay Elite]] [[Florida]] (2006–2007)
*[[Tampa Bay Elite]] [[Florida]] (2006–2007)
*Team Boca Blast [[Florida]] (2012–2023)
*[[Tennessee Lady Blues]] [[Tennessee]] (2006)
*[[Tennessee Lady Blues]] [[Tennessee]] (2006)
*Texas Football Club [[Texas]]
*Texas Football Club [[Texas]]
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Latest revision as of 04:12, 26 November 2024

Women's Premier Soccer League
Organizing bodyUnited States Adult Soccer Association
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998)
First season1998
CountryUnited States
ConfederationCONCACAF
Divisions4 regions with 16 conferences
Number of clubs142
Level on pyramid4 (Unofficial)
Current champion(s)California Storm
(2024)
Most championshipsCalifornia Storm
(5 titles)
TV partnersEleven Sports
Websitewpslsoccer.com
Current: 2024

The Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is an amateur women's soccer league in the United States.

History

[edit]

The WPSL is the longest-running active women's soccer league as it enters its 25th season in 2023. The WPSL is also the largest women's soccer league in the United States, North America and the world with 130 active teams as of 2023.[1]

The WPSL started as the Western Division of the W-League, before breaking away to form its own league in 1998. The league is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association,[2] an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).[3] WPSL teams feature collegiate and post-collegiate players, who currently or previously played across all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA. Former players of the WPSL have taken their playing careers to the next level by signing professional in the NWSL and top leagues overseas.[1] WPSL Alumnae have also reached international status by making international rosters seen in the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympics. Notable alumnae include Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, Heather Mitts, Julie Foudy, Shannon Boxx, Alex Morgan and Leslie Osborne.[1] The Jerry Zanelli Cup is awarded to the champion of each WPSL season.[4]

When Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) suspended play in 2012, WPSL moved forward with its ambitions toward professionalism and created the WPSL Elite League.[5] The Elite League was a pro-am league, with at least four fully professional teams, including three former WPS teams. The Elite league operated for just the 2012 season, disbanding in 2013 with the formation of the NWSL, which the three former WPS teams joined.[1]

WPSL Division II

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In 2021, the WPSL announced its second division, WPSL U21, which is scheduled to begin play in mid-2021.[6] In September 2024, WPSL announced a change to the WPSL U21 program, evolving it to the WPSL Division II, which provides a pathway for higher developmental opportunities. The new division is set to launch in 2025, with an emphasis on competition and standards through a fully connected developmental program.[7]

WPSL PRO

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On February 8, 2023, WPSL announced plans to create a Division III professional league named WPSL PRO. The league plans to start in 2025 with ten teams.[8] In August 2023, five teams signed letters of intent to join the WPSL Pro. SouthStar FC, Sioux Falls City FC, Oklahoma City FC (WPSL), Austin Rise FC, and The Town FC will be five of the first ten teams to join WPSL Pro.[9] On February 6, 2024, the league announced the sixth team will be Georgia Impact FC.[10] The league needs six teams to conform with US Soccer Division III Professional League Standards [11] On February 20, 2024, the league announced the seventh team signing a letter of intent was AC Houston Sur for the 2025 season.[12] On February 22, 2024, the league announced the first team signing a letter of intent for the 2026 season was Dakota Fusion FC.[13] To celebrate Women's History Month, WPSL Pro revealed it's temporary branding and new website. The league confirmed they would reveal their official branding later in the year.[14] In July 2024, WPSL Pro announced their ninth LOI from a group led by Gina Prodan Kelly to bring a club to Northeast Ohio.[15] WPSL Pro reached the milestone of their 10th LOI from Soda City FC from Columbia, South Carolina, in August 2024.[16] In September 2024, WPSL Pro announced their 11th and 12th LOIs, the first from Wichita, Kansas, and the second Indios Denver FC from Denver, Colorado.[17][18]

League Affiliations

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On April 2, 2024, WPSL announced they had partnered with the Michigan Super League to provide support to the development of underrepresented leagues. The WPSL will partner with the United States Adult Soccer Association to provide support to these leagues. The Michigan Super League will consist of five teams for the 2024 season.[19]

WPSL champions

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As of July 21, 2024.[20]

Season Champions Runners-up
1998 Silicon Valley Red Devils Auto Trader Select
1999 California Storm San Diego Auto Trader
2000 San Diego W.F.C. California Storm
2001 Ajax of Southern California San Diego W.F.C.
2002 California Storm (2) Ajax America Women
2003 Utah Spiders California Storm
2004 California Storm (3) New England Mutiny
2005 F.C. Indiana California Storm
2006 Long Island Fury River Cities FC
2007 F.C. Indiana (2) New England Mutiny
2008 Ajax America Women (2) Arizona Rush
2009 Long Island Fury (2) Ajax America Women
2010 Boston Aztec Ajax America Women
2011 Orange County Waves Chicago Red Stars
2012 Gulf Coast Texans Boston Aztec
2013 San Diego WFC SeaLions (2) Houston Aces
2014 Beach Futbol Club Houston Aces
2015 Chicago Red Stars Reserves SoCal FC
2016 Boston Breakers Reserves San Diego WFC SeaLions
2017 Fire & Ice SC Gulf Coast Texans
2018 Seattle Sounders Women Pensacola FC Women
2019 Pensacola FC Women Utah Royals FC Reserves
2020 Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 No National Champion
2022 California Storm (4) Colorado Rapids Women
2023[21] Charlotte Eagles Salvo SC
2024[22] California Storm (5) Charlotte Eagles

Staff

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Executive committee

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As of November 28, 2023.[23]

  • Sean Jones – president
  • DeBray Ayala – vice-president
  • Brad Lund – vice-president
  • Kendra Halterman – commissioner[24]
  • Matt Homonoff – deputy commissioner
  • Rich Sparling – commissioner emeritus[25]

Front office

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As of November 28, 2023.[23]

  • Nichole Singleton – communications & creative services director
  • Alex Simpson - team services manager (West & East)
  • Jaclyn Purvine - team services manager (Central & South)
  • Lunden Foreman – team services manager (WPSL U21)
  • Rob Kehoe – collegiate relations
  • Josh Fredrickson – match reporting
  • David Simmons – referee coordinator
  • Dr. Vytas Ringus – medical director

Associate commissioners

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As of November 28, 2023.[23]

  • Shelley Dougherty – East Region
  • Sam Hope – South Region
  • Lindsay Eversmeyer – Central Region
  • Sly Yeates – West Region

League Structure

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The league is divided into four regions - West, Central, South, and East. Each region is divided into conferences, with the West Region having four conferences, one of which has two divisions, the Central Region having four conferences, two of which has two divisions, the South Region having four conferences, one of which has two divisions, and the East Region having four conferences, one of which has two divisions,.[26]

Current teams

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Team City Stadium Founded First WPSL Season Head coach
West Region
Desert Conference
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club[27] Mesa, Arizona Bell Bank Park 1992 2023
El Paso Surf[28] El Paso, Texas United States David Lopez
FC Tucson[29] Tucson, Arizona Kino North Stadium 2013 2013 United States Kelly Pierce
Royals AZ[30] Mesa, Arizona 2023 Tiffany Roberts
RSL Southern Arizona[31] Tucson, Arizona 1974 2024 Jason Flores
SC del Sol[32] Phoenix, Arizona 1998 2010
Northwest Conference
Portland Thorns FC II[33] Portland, Oregon 2024 2024
Seattle Reign FC II[34] Seattle, Washington Starfire Field 2024 2024 United States Reilee DuPratt
Spokane SC Shadow[35] Spokane, Washington Joe Albi Stadium Scotland Kevin Moon
Vancouver Victory FC[36] Vancouver, Washington 2024
Westside Metros FC[37] Beaverton, Oregon Sherwood Middle School 1993[38] United States Cory Hand
Pac North Conference
Pac North Division
BattleBorn FC[39] Carson City, Nevada 2023 2023
California Storm Davis, California 1995
FC Davis[40] Davis, California Playfields Sports Park United States Pip Harragin
Fresno Freeze[41] Fresno, California Keith Tice Park 2015 2015 United States Ivan Janssens
Iron Rose FC[42] Roseville, California 2024
Lamorinda United[43] Moraga, California Miramonte High School Mohamed Mohamed
Napa Valley 1839 FC[44] Napa, California Dodd Stadium 2016 2016 England Ben Solomon
San Francisco Elite Soccer Club[45] San Francisco, California Kezar Stadium 2023 2023
San Francisco Nighthawks[46] San Francisco, California Kezar Stadium 1995 1995 Iceland Petra Kowalski
San Ramon FC[47] San Ramon, California Tiffany Roberts Field 2015 2015 United States Mani Salimpour
So Cal Conference
Coastal Division
Beach Futbol Club[48] Long Beach, California 2012 2024
FC Premier Women Bellflower, California St. John Bosco High School 2020 2021 Trevor Labuschagne
LA Surf Soccer Club Pasadena, California 2014 2014 United States Mike Davis
Miss Kick FC[49] Los Angeles, California 2022
Rebels Empire[50] Rancho Cucamonga, California 1982 2023
Southern California Eagles[51] La Mirada, California Al Barbour Field 1983 2024
Plymouth Division
ALBION San Diego[52] San Diego, California United States Eloisa Borreguero
Rebels Soccer Club[53] San Diego, California 1982 2024 Abel Martinez
San Diego Parceiro Ladies[54] San Diego, California 2018 2018
San Diego Strikers San Diego, California Mission Bay High School 2018 2018 United States Ray Taila
San Diego Surf[55] San Diego, California 2023 2023 Spain Andres Deza
So Cal Union FC[56] Temecula, California Sommers Bend 2016 2018 United States Rudy Canales
SoCal Dutch Lions FC[57] Carlsbad, California Army and Navy Academy Stadium 2022 2022 Brazil Patricia Toledo
Central Region
Heartland Conference
FC Wichita Wichita, Kansas
Kansas City Scott Gallagher SC[58] Kansas City, Missouri Paragon Star 2023 2023 United States Dan Naidu
Kansas City Current II[59] Kansas City, Missouri Avila University 2014 2022 United States Wendy Louque
Missouri Reign Columbia, Missouri
Oklahoma City FC[60] Mustang, Oklahoma Mustang High School 2007 2007 United States Daniel Gibson
Side FC 92[61] Tulsa, Oklahoma 2021 2024
Sunflower State FC[62] Overland Park, Kansas Rockhurst University 2023 Brazil Jose Ramos
Midwest Conference
Gateway Division
Dayton Dutch Lions WFC[57] West Carrollton, Ohio Dayton Outpatient Center Stadium 2011 2016 United States Ian Richardson
FC Dayton[63] Dayton, Ohio Centerville Soccer Complex 2022 2022 United States Bradley Schluter
FC Pride[64] Indianapolis, Indiana FC Pride Turf Stadium 2014 2014 United States Jamie Gilbert
FC Spirit[65] Evansville, Indiana
Junction FC[66] Urbana, Illinois 2024 2024 Kip McDaniel
Lou Fusz Athletic[67] Earth City, Missouri United States Jeff Tottleben
Lake Michigan Division
Chicago House AC[68] Chicago, Illinois 2023 2024 Henry Cheung
Chicago KICS Football Club[69] Chicago, Illinois De La Salle Institute 2021 2021 Antonio Godinez
FC Milwaukee Torrent[70] Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Hart Park 2017 2018 Germany Andreas Davi
Green Bay Glory[71] Green Bay, Wisconsin 2022
Quad Cities Rush[72] Davenport, Iowa St. Vincent's Athletic Complex United States Randy Bollman
Mountain Conference
Rockies Division
Broomfield Burn[73] Broomfield, CO United States Adam Loovis
Colorado Blizzard FC
Colorado Pride[74] Colorado Springs, Colorado Washburn Field 2014 2018 United States Andi Waterhouse
Indios Denver FC Denver, Colorado Juan Martinez
PSD Academy[75] Denver, Colorado 2024 Sean D. Kelty
Wasatch Division
Griffins FC[76]
La Roca FC[77] South Weber, Utah United States Kelly Parke
Northern Utah United[78] Logan, Utah 1987 2024 Darin Christensen
Utah Avalanche[79] Sandy, Utah 2023 2023
City SC Utah[80][81] Sandy, Utah United States Dennis Burrows
Utah Surf[82] Utah County, Utah 2021 2021 United States Brad Silvey
Northern Conference
Dakota Fusion FC[83] Fargo–Moorhead Moorhead High School 2016 2018 United States Chris Andreasen
Joy AC[84] St. Louis Park, Minnesota St Louis Park High School 2022 2022
Manitou F.C.[85] White Bear Lake, Minnesota White Bear Lake High School Bosnia and Herzegovina Edi Buro
Mankato United Soccer Club[86] Mankato, Minnesota Bethany Luteran College England Tudor Flintham
MapleBrook Fury[87] Maple Grove, Minnesota Maple Grove High School Igor Stosic
Minnesota Thunder[88] Richfield, Minnesota Academy of Holy Angels 2006
Rochester United FC[89] Rochester, Minnesota Rochester Community and Technical College 2019 2019 Egypt Bassem Fadlia
Salvo SC[90] Eagan, Minnesota University of Northwestern 2019 2019 United States Greg Wheaton
Sioux City Sol[91] Sioux City, Iowa 2024 2025 Tom Maxon
Sioux Falls City FC[92] Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bob Young Field, University of Sioux Falls 2022 2022 United States Dale Weiler
St. Croix Soccer Club[93] St. Croix County, Wisconsin Stillwater Area High School
South Region
Atlantic Conference
Carolinas Division
Charlotte Eagles[94] Charlotte, North Carolina United States Samantha Hope
Neuse River Futbol Alliance Raleigh, North Carolina
Port City FC[95] Wilmington, North Carolina 2021 2024 Chad Medcalfe
Trinity Fire[96] Raleigh, North Carolina 2024 Lynn Adams
Women's Football Club of Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina United States Scott Ginn
The District Division
Alexandria Reds[97] Washington D.C. 1970 2024 United States Scott Ginn
Arlington Soccer
McLean Soccer[98] McLean, Virginia 2024 Nadir Moumen
UK F.C.[99] Richmond, Virginia 2024
Washington Dutch Lions FC[57] Washington, D.C. 2021 2021 Michel Vanderhart
Lone Star Conference
Austin Rise FC[100] Austin, Texas House Park Stadium 2023 2023 Tom Krall
Classics Elite SA San Antonio, Texas
Futbolera Select[101] Houston, Texas 2019 2024
Houston Aces[102] Houston, Texas Albion Campbell Road 2012 2012 Jonathan Giraldo
San Antonio Runners[103] San Antonio, Texas 2024
SouthStar FC[104] Addison, Texas 2019 2019 United States Casey Loyd
Southeast Conference
865 Alliance[105] Knoxville, Tennessee 2023 2023 Laban Defriese
Atlanta Fire United[106] Duluth, Georgia Notre Dame Turf Field 2023 2023 United States Domenic Martelli
Chattanooga FC[107] Chattanooga, Tennessee Finley Stadium 2014 2014 United States Randy Douglas
Decatur FC[108] Atlanta, Georgia 2024
FC Birmingham Women[109] Birmingham, Alabama 2023 2023
FC Nashville Wolves[110] Nashville, Tennessee 2013 2021
Georgia Impact[111]
Nashville Rhythm F.C.[112] Nashville, Tennessee Giacosa Stadium 2017 2017 Scott Davidson
UFA Gunners[113] Atlanta, Georgia 2010 2024
Sunshine Conference
Sunshine Division
AGC Football[114] Miami, Florida 2014 2024 Mariano Trovato
Cape Coral Cyclones[115] Cape Coral, Florida CAPE CORAL SPORTS COMPLEX Bajro Dizdarevic
Dade County Football Club[116] Miami, Florida 2023 2024
FC Prime Sunrise, Florida Russ Morgan
Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC[57] Fort Myers, Florida Paradise Coast Sports Complex 2015 2015 Greece Katie Bond
Fusion FC[117] Miami, Florida
Jacksonville Armada FC[118] Jacksonville, Florida 2014 2024
Seminole Ice[119] Sanford, Florida
West Florida Flames[120] Tarpon Springs, Florida England Jamie McGuinness
East Region
Great Lakes Conference
Great River Conference
Ambassadors Cleveland[121] Cleveland, Ohio 2021 Caleb Fortune
Beadling Soccer Club[122] Bridgeville, Pennsylvania United States Matt Fonagy
Columbus Eagles FC[123] Columbus, Ohio Crew Stadium 2014 2014 United States Matt Ogden
Corktown WFC[124] Detroit, Michigan 2022 2024 Aaron Roy
Greater Toledo FC[125] Toledo, Ohio 1996 2024 Danny Fisher
Lake Erie Division
BC United[126] Binghamton, New York 2017 2024 Paul Marco
Cleveland Ambassadors[121] 2017
Erie FC[127] Erie, Pennsylvania
Niagara 1812[128] Buffalo, New York 2024 Lucio Ianiero
RNY FC[129] Rochester, New York RNY FC Soccer Complex 2023 2023 Estonia Katrin Kaarna
Metropolitan Conference
Brooklyn City F.C.[130] Brooklyn, New York Aviator Sports and Events Center 2021 2021 United States Kim Wyant
Downtown United Soccer Club[131] New York, New York Poly Prep Paul O'Donnell
New York Athletic Club[132] Pelham Manor, New York New York Athletic Club 2006 2006 Argentina Juan Gatti
New York Dutch Lions FC[57] Brooklyn, New York Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus 2016 2017 Rogier Schultz
NJ Wizards SC[133]
STA[134] Randolph, New Jersey 2005 2005 United States Kelly Sims
SUSA FC[135] Central Islip, New York 2001 2001 JR Bazlarini & Nicholas Flaim
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Colonial Division
Delaware Ospreys[136] Frederica, Delaware Joe Brown
Fever SC[137] Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania United States Bob Wilkinson
Penn Fusion SA[138] West Chester, Pennsylvania West Chester Rustin High School 2016 2016 United States Susan Barr
Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals - Liberty[139]
Real Central NJ[140] Trenton, New Jersey Rider University 2020 2021 Brian Thomsen
SJEB FC[141] Sicklerville, New Jersey 2021 2021 Christos Economopoulos & John Thompson
West-Mont United[142] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1976 2024 Daniel Clitnovici
Commonwealth Division
Hershey FC[143] Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hex FC Tempest
Keystone FC[144] Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1980 2024
LVU Rush Quakertown, Pennsylvania
PA Classics[145] Lancaster, Pennsylvania 2022 2022 United States Todd Hoffard
Reading United A.C.[146] Reading, Pennsylvania 2023 2023 United States Thomas Gosselin
Northeastern Conference
Clarkstown Soccer Club[147] New City, New York United States Daniel Samimi
Force FC New York[148]
Merrimack Valley Hawks FC[149] Boston, Massachusetts 2024
New York Shockers[150] Albany, NY Kurtis Smith
Rhode Island Rogues[151] Bristol, Rhode Island Roger Williams University Brandon Iannelli

Expansion teams

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Team City Stadium Founded First WPSL Season Head coach
FC Monmouth[152] Monmouth County, New Jersey Count Basie Park 2024 2025 Lou Santa Cruz
TN Tempo FC[153] Murfreesboro, Tennessee 2023 2025 Carianne Bricker
Jackson Ignite[154] Jackson, Tennessee 2024 2025 Briamst Castro
Sporting CT[155] Hartford, Connecticut 2012 2025 Matt Cameron

Former teams

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See also

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References

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