LEAGUES & CLUBS

United Premier Soccer League (UPSL)

Division IV

UPSL is one of the largest amateur leagues in the United States, with hundreds of teams across multiple divisions. It offers broad access for clubs at many levels.

The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is the largest adult amateur soccer league in the USA. It is currently designated as a 4th tier league by the USSF, and is a springboard league for aspiring players and coaches aged 22.5 on average, bridging the gap between youth and professional soccer. The league operates year-round, with Spring and Fall seasons culminating in national playoffs.

The UPSL was founded in 2011 in Santa Ana, California by Leonel Lopez, initially with 10 teams. Today, it boasts nearly 400 clubs competing nationwide, with the Premier Division featuring 255+ clubs vying for 32 places in the National Playoff Bracket. The UPSL is known for its openness, inclusion, and accessibility, with players originating from 90 different nations.

UPSL clubs are eligible to compete in the U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Rounds through its affiliation with the U.S. Soccer Federation, though teams are not currently permitted to promote to a higher level of the American soccer pyramid.

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UPSL Divisions