Women's Premier Soccer League
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Country | United States Canada Mexico |
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Confederation | CONCACAF |
Founded | 1997 |
Divisions | 12 |
Number of teams | 82 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | None |
Relegation to | None |
Current champions | Chicago Red Stars Reserves (2015) |
Most championships | California Storm (3 titles) |
Website | Official site in English |
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The Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is a national women's soccer league in the United States and Puerto Rico, and is on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, below National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
There are both professional/senior teams and amateur teams in the WPSL. An organization has to choose to be one or the other due to NCAA regulations, since collegiate players cannot play on pro teams.
The WPSL started as the Western Division of the W-League, before breaking away to form its own league in 1997. The league is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association as an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
The WPSL is unique in that it is one of the few women's leagues to spawn a men's league, rather than the other way around: the Men's Premier Soccer League, later the National Premier Soccer League, was created as an offshoot of the WPSL in 2003. According to the official WPSL website, the WPSL is the largest (in terms of number of teams) women's soccer league in the world.
When WPS suspended play for the 2012, WPSL moved forward with its ambitions toward professionalism and created the WPSL Elite League.[1] Officially, the Elite League was a pro-am league, though the vast majority of team (including three former WPS teams) were fully professional. At the same time, an U-20 league was also created,[2] further expanding the WPSL structure. Teams in the U-20 will mostly be associated with existing WPSL teams, but some will be stand-alone organizations.
Contents
- 1 2015 Teams
- 2 WPSL - League Champions (1998-current)
- 3 Former Teams
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 External links
2015 Teams[edit]
Pacific Conference[edit]
North Division[edit]
- California Storm
CA
- Fresno Freeze FC
CA
- North Bay FC Wave
CA
- Primero de Mayo
CA
- San Francisco Nighthawks
CA
- Tottenham Hotspur East Bay Ladies
CA
- West Coast Wildkatz
CA
South Division[edit]
- Beach Futbol Club
CA
- Club Tijuana Women
MX
- Del Rey City SC
CA
- LA Premier FC
CA
- LA Villa FC
CA
- Legends FC
CA
- Pateadores
CA
- San Diego WFC SeaLions
CA
- Phoenix Del Sol
AZ
- SoCal FC
CA
- FC Tucson Women
AZ
Southwest Conference[edit]
- Austin Aces (WPSL)
TX
- Dallas United Aces
TX
- FC Tulsa Spirit
OK
- Fort Worth Panthers
TX
- Houston Aces
TX
- Houston Aces South Select
TX
- Oklahoma City FC
OK
- Real Salt Lake Women
UT
Northwest Conference[edit]
- Eugene Timbers FC Azul
OR
- FC Tacoma 253
WA
- Fuerza FC
WA
- Issaquah Soccer Club
WA
- Olympic Force
WA
- Portland Spartans
OR
Sunshine Conference[edit]
- FC Surge
FL
- Florida Krush
FL
- Florida Sol FC
FL
- NTC Rush
FL
- Pinellas County United SC
FL
- Tampa Bay Hellenic
FL
- Team Boca Blast
FL
- Treasure Coast Dynamites
FL
Southeast Conference[edit]
Midwest Conference[edit]
- Chicago Red Stars Reserves
IL
- Cincinnati Lady Saints
OH
- Columbus Eagles
OH
- Des Moines Menace
IA
- FC Indiana
IN
- FC Pride
IN
- Fire and Ice Soccer Club
IL
- Kansas City Courage
KS
- Madison 56ers
WI
- Michigan Lions
MI
- Minnesota TwinStars FC
MN
- Motor City FC
MI
- Quad City Eagles
IA
Northeast Conference[edit]
- Boston Aztec
MA
- Boston Breakers Reserves
MA
- Boston Breakers College Academy
MA
- Rhode Island Reds FC (women's)
RI
- Seacoast United Mariners
ME
- Seacoast United Phantoms
NH
Mid-Atlantic Conference[edit]
- FC Bucks
PA
- FC Westchester
NY
- Hershey Soccer Club
PA
- Long Island Fury
NY
- Tri-City Celtics
NY
- Yankee Lady FC
CT
CanAm Conference[edit]
- Empire Revs WNY
NY
- Steel City FC
PA
- Syracuse Lady Knights
NY
- Tkaronto Justice
NY
- Windsor Essex FC
ON
Power 5 Conference[edit]
- BuxMont Torch FC
PA
- Jersey Blues FC
NJ
- Lancaster Inferno (WPSL)
PA
- New England Mutiny
MA
- New York Athletic Club
NY
South Atlantic Conference[edit]
- ACF Torino USA
MD
- ASA Chesapeake Charge
MD
- BuxMont Torch FC
PA
- Chesterfield United
VA
- Fredericksburg FC
VA
- Virginia Beach City FC
VA
WPSL - League Champions (1998-current)[edit]
Season | Champion | Coach | Runner-Up |
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1998 | Silicon Valley Red Devils | ||
1999 | California Storm | ||
2000 | San Diego WFC SeaLions | ||
2001 | Ajax America Women | ||
2002 | California Storm | ||
2003 | Utah Spiders | ||
2004 | California Storm | New England Mutiny | |
2005 | F.C. Indiana | ![]() |
California Storm |
2006 | Long Island Fury | ![]() |
River Cities FC |
2007 | F.C. Indiana | ![]() |
New England Mutiny |
2008 | Ajax America Women | ![]() |
Arizona Rush |
2009 | Long Island Fury | ![]() |
Ajax America Women |
2010 | Boston Aztec | ![]() |
Ajax America Women |
2011 | Orange County Waves | Chicago Red Stars | |
2012 | Gulf Coast Texans | Aztec MA | |
2013 | San Diego WFC SeaLions | Jen Lalor-Nielsen | Houston Aces |
2014 | Beach Futbol Club | Houston Aces | |
2015 | Chicago Red Stars Reserves | ![]() |
SoCal FC |
Former Teams[edit]
- Albuquerque Crush
(2002)
- Albuquerque Lady Asylum
NM (2007–2008)
- Arizona Sahuaros
(2003)
- Arkansas Comets
AR
- Auto Trader Select SC
(1998–1999)
- Bay Area Breeze
CA (2011-2012) - Left to join W-League
- Brevard County Cocoa Expos
FL (2008)
- Central California Gold
(2004)
- Clermont Phoenix
FL
- Colorado Springs United
CO (2007–2008, Colorado Springs Sabers 2006)
- Elk Grove Pride
(2002–2005)
- Everton FC America
(2005)
- Fort Lauderdale Fusion
(2006)
- FC Austin
TX
- FC Dallas
TX
- F.C. Metro Magic
MO (2009–2010, FC St. Louis 2006-2008)
- FC Sacramento Thunder
(1998–1999)
- FC St. George
UT
- FC Virginia
(2006)
- Foothill FC
(2000)
- Gulf Coast Texans
FL (2011-2013) - Left to join W-League
- Houston Stars
(2003–2005)
- Houston Tornadoes
(2003)
- Las Vegas Shooters
(1998–1999, 2001)
- Las Vegas Tabagators
(2004–2006)
- Maryland Capitols FC
MD
- Maryland Pride
MD (2004–2007, 2009-2010)
- Massachusetts Stingers
MA (2004–2007)
- Memphis Mercury
(2006)
- Michigan Phoenix
(2006)
- Mississippi Fuego FC U23
MS (2012)
- New England Mutiny Reserves
- New York Vendaval
(2003)
- Norcal Shockwaves
(1998–1999)
- Northampton Laurels
PA (2006–2008)
- Northern California Blues
(2003–2004)
- Orlando Falcons
FL (2006–2007)
- Ohio Premier Women's SC
OH
- PAO ST. Louis
MO (2011) no games played
- Philadelphia Fever
PA
- Phoenix U23
AZ (2012)
- Portland Rain
OR
- Real Del Mar
(1998)
- Real Shore FC
(2007)
- Reno Zephyrs
(1999)
- Rhode Island Rays
(2003–2006)
- River Cities FC
(2006–2007)
- Rochester Reign
(2004)
- St. Louis Archers
(2005)
- St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite
(2009–2010)
- San Francisco Skyhawks
(1998–1999)
- San Joaquin Valley Quest
(2003)
- Silicon Valley Red Devils
(1998–2000)
- Spokane Shine WA (2010-)
- Sonoma County Sol
CA (2006–2008)
- Sonoran Thunder
(2002–2003)
- Steel City Sparks
PA (2004–05)
- Tampa Bay Elite
(2006–2007)
- Tennessee Lady Blues
(2006)
- Vancouver Angels
(2000)
- West Texas Pride F.C.
TX
- Central California HEAT
CA
- Ajax America Women
CA
- St. George United
UT
- Utah Starzz
UT
- American Eagles Soccer Club
TX
- Texas Football Club
TX
- Emerald City FC
WA
- Oregon Rush
OR
- Spokane Shine
WA
- South Florida Strikers
FL
- FC Milwaukee Nationals
WI
- Fort Wayne FC
IN
- Indiana United
IN
- Quad City Eagles
IL
- United FC Binghamton
NY
- New Jersey Blaze
NJ
- Tidewater Sharks
VA
- Liverpool (Dallas) Lady Warriors
TX
- THUSC Diamonds
OR
- Georgia Revolution
GA
- Mississippi Fuego FC
MS
- Ohio Galaxies
OH
- FC Lehigh Valley Lady Sonic
PA - Left to join W-League
- CFC Passion
CT
- Lions Swarm
MD
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "WPSL Elite League launches for 2012 with Flash, Breakers, Red Stars, FC Indiana". EqualizerSoccer.com. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
- ^ "THE WOMEN'S PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE (WPSL) ANNOUNCED NEW U-20 LEAGUE". wpsl.info. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
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