List of soccer clubs in the United States
This is a list of soccer clubs in the United States.
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Structure of men's soccer
There are three professional leagues of soccer teams sanctioned by the Professional Division of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF or U.S. Soccer). The top level league is Major League Soccer (MLS). The United Soccer Leagues constitute the lower divisions; the USL First Division is a 2nd division league and the USL Second Division is a 3rd division league. The North American Soccer League (NASL) is a proposed professional men's second division soccer league. Beneath these Four leagues is the 4th division league, the USL Premier Development League, which is an amateur organization. The National Premier Soccer League, which bridges the gap from USL2 to the PDL between levels 3 and 4, and the Pacific Coast Soccer League, which is an elite men's professional league for teams in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and western Canada.
Major_League_Soccer_(MLS)">Major League Soccer (MLS)
Revolution Red Bulls Union Dynamo Rapids Wizards Crew FC Dallas D.C. United Fire Toronto FC Real Salt Lake Sounders FC Earthquakes Galaxy Chivas USA- Eastern Conference
- Western Conference
- Future teams:
- Portland Timbers (2011)
- Vancouver Whitecaps (2011) • based in Canada
- Montreal Impact (2012) - based in Canada
North American Soccer League (NASL)
Proposed professional men's soccer league starting in 2010
- A.C. St. Louis
- Carolina RailHawks
- Crystal Palace Baltimore
- Miami FC
- Minnesota Thunder - Folded in 2009
- NSC Minnesota Stars
- Montreal Impact • Based in Canada. Leaving for MLS after 2011 season
- Rochester Rhinos
- Vancouver Whitecaps • Based in Canada. Also leaving for MLS after the 2010 season.
- Atlanta Silverbacks • On hiatus since 2009 and not participating in 2010 season.
- Future teams:
- FC Edmonton (2011) - Based in Canada
- Antigua Barracuda FC (TBC) - Based in Antigua and Barbuda
United Soccer Leagues (USL)
USL is the parent organization for USL First Division (men's second tier), USL Second Division (men's third tier), Premier Development League (PDL) (men's fourth tier,)the W-League(women's second tier), and youth league the Super Y-League.
New York Portland Austin Charleston Harrisburg Wilmington Maryland Richmond Pittsburgh Charlotte 2010 USL-1 (red) and USL-2 (green) franchises. Not shown: Puerto Rico Islanders. USL_First_Division_(USL1)">USL First Division (USL1)
- Austin Aztex
- F.C. New York
- Portland Timbers • Leaving USL1 after the 2010 season to join MLS.
- Puerto Rico Islanders • Based in Puerto Rico
USL Second Division (USL2)
- Charleston Battery
- Charlotte Eagles
- Harrisburg City Islanders
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- Real Maryland Monarchs
- Richmond Kickers
USL Premier Development League (PDL)
USA States with PDL teams are highlighted in red, Canadian Provinces with PDL teams are in dark red, 2010 expansion teams included- Central Conference
- Great Lakes Division
- Chicago Fire Premier
- Cincinnati Kings
- Cleveland Internationals
- Dayton Dutch Lions
- Forest City London - Based in Canada
- Indiana Invaders
- Kalamazoo Outrage
- Michigan Bucks
- Toronto Lynx - Based in Canada
- Heartland Division
- Great Lakes Division
- Eastern Conference
- Mid Atlantic Division
- Northeast Division
- Albany BWP Highlanders
- Brooklyn Knights
- Long Island Rough Riders
- New Hampshire Phantoms
- Ottawa Fury - Based in Canada
- Portland Phoenix
- Vermont Voltage - Returned from hitaus.
- Westchester Flames
- Western Mass Pioneers
- Southern Conference
- Mid South Division
- Southeast Division
- Western Conference
- Northwest Division
- Abbotsford Mariners - Based in Canada
- Kitsap Pumas
- Portland Timbers U23's
- Spokane Spiders
- Tacoma Tide
- Vancouver Whitecaps Residency - Based in Canada
- Victoria Highlanders - Based in Canada
- Washington Crossfire
- Yakima Reds
- Southwest Division
- Northwest Division
National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)
- Northeast Conference
- Keystone Conference
- Southeast Conference
- Midwest Conference
- Chicago Fire NPSL
- Eau Claire Aris
- Madison 56ers
- Milwaukee Bavarians
- Minnesota Kings
- St. Paul Twin Stars
- Northwest Conference
Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL)
- FK Pacific
- Fraser Valley Action-Based in Canada
- Hibernian and Caledonian F.C. on hiatus for 2007 season
- Kamloops Excel-Based in Canada
- Khalsa Sporting Club
- Okanagan Challenge-Based in Canada
- Peace Arch SC
- Penticton Pinnacles on hiatus for 2007 season -Based in Canada
- PSSA Rapids
- Surrey United-Based in Canada
- Vancouver Thunderbirds-Based in Canada
- Victoria United-Based in Canada
- Whitecaps FC Reserves on hiatus for 2007 season -Based in Canada
Structure of women's soccer
The pro division of U.S. Soccer first sanctioned a 1st division women's league in 2001. However, due to overwhelming debts, it suspended operations on September 15, 2003 after 3 seasons of play. In 2009, the replacement/revival of WUSA, Women's Professional Soccer, began play. Between the demise of WUSA and launch of WPS, two leagues served as de facto top-level leagues, the Women's Premier Soccer League and the W-League, part of the United Soccer Leagues.
Women's_Professional_Soccer">Women's Professional Soccer
Breakers Sky Blue FC Athletica Freedom Red Stars FC Gold Pride Independence Beat- Atlanta Beat
- Boston Breakers
- Chicago Red Stars
- FC Gold Pride (Bay Area)
- Sky Blue FC (NY/NJ)
- Philadelphia Independence
- Saint Louis Athletica
- Washington Freedom
Women's United Soccer Association (defunct)
- Atlanta Beat
- Boston Breakers
- Carolina Courage
- New York Power
- Philadelphia Charge
- San Diego Spirit
- San Jose CyberRays
- Washington Freedom
Women's Premier Soccer League
- East Conference
- North Division
- South Division
- Atlantic City Diablos
- Central Delaware SA Future
- F.C. Virginia
- Maryland Pride
- Northampton Laurels F.C.
- Philadelphia Pirates
- Steel City Sparks
- Midwest Conference
- Chicago Natural Disasters
- Indiana Storm Chasers
- FC St. Louis
- Memphis Mercury
- Michigan Phoenix
- River Cities Futbol Club
- Tennessee FC Lady Blues
- South Conference
- Central Florida Strikers
- Miami Surf
- Orlando Falcons
- Palm Beach United
- South Florida Breeze
- Tampa Bay Elite
- Southwest Conference
- Colorado Springs Sabers
- Denver Diamonds
- Everton FC America
- Utah Spiders
- West Conference
W-League
USA States with W-League teams are highlighted in red, Canadian Provinces with W-League teams are in dark red- Eastern Conference
- Northeast Division
- Northern Division
- Ottawa Fury-Based in Canada
- Rochester Rhinos Women
- Sudbury Canadians-Based in Canada
- Toronto Lady Lynx-Based in Canada
- Central Conference
- Atlantic Division
- Midwest Division
- Western Conference
Structure of professional indoor soccer
After the failure of the Major Indoor Soccer League in 2008, three rival leagues have emerged, each fighting for top status in indoor soccer.
Major_Indoor_Soccer_League_(MISL)">Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
All MISL teams participating in the 2009-10 campaignFormerly known as the National Indoor Soccer League (NISL) until 2009
- Baltimore Blast
- Milwaukee Wave
- Monterrey La Raza-Based in Mexico
- Philadelphia Kixx
- Rockford Rampage
- Chicago Giants
Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL-Pro)
- Eastern Division
- 1790 Cincinnati
- Detroit Waza
- Ohio Vortex
- St. Louis Illusion
- Western Division
- California Cougars
- Denver Dynamite
- San Diego Sokers
- Texas Outlaws
The league is affiliated with the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League (CMISL) and Liga Mexicana de Futbol Rapido.
All XSL teams participating in the 2008-09 season Xtreme_Soccer_League_(XSL)">Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
See also
External links
- Official websites
- U.S. Soccer
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
- Major League Soccer
- United Soccer Leagues
- Women's Professional Soccer
- Women's Premier Soccer League
- National Indoor Soccer League
- Professional Arena Soccer League
- Xtreme Soccer League
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