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USL Super League

Division I

The USL Super League is a Division I women’s professional league designed to expand opportunities in the women’s game. It runs on a different seasonal calendar than most U.S. leagues

On February 9, 2024, the United States Soccer Federation granted the USL Super League Division I sanctioning. This made it the second women’s professional league at the Division I level in the United States, alongside the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

While the USL Super League operates at the same division level as the NWSL, the two leagues have several key differences. Most notably, the Super League follows the international soccer calendar, with a fall-to-spring season beginning in August. In contrast, the NWSL follows a spring-to-fall schedule.

The USL Super League does not utilize a college draft system. Instead, clubs are designed to operate more independently in player recruitment, aligning more closely with global soccer models.

The USL also operates the W-League, a pre-professional women’s league with over 40 teams across the United States. The W-League provides a development pathway between college soccer and the professional level.

USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort described the launch as a major milestone for the women’s game in the United States, emphasizing the league’s goal of building a sustainable and globally relevant professional environment.

USL Super League Teams

Future Expansion Teams

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Oakland, California
  • Palm Beach, Florida
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Tucson, Arizona

Other USL Super League Info

Contact Info

United Soccer League
1715 North Westshore Blvd
Suite 825
Tampa, Florida

Official League Website

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