Women's Premier Soccer League Explained

Women's Premier Soccer League
Organiser:	United States Adult Soccer Association
First:	1998
Country:	United States
Confed:	CONCACAF
Divisions:	4 regions with 16 conferences
Teams:	142
Levels:	4 (Unofficial)
Champions:	California Storm
Most Successful Club:	California Storm (5 titles)
Tv:	Eleven Sports
Current:	2024
American:	yes

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

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).^[1] 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.^[2]

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, 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, 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.^[2] 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.^[2] The Jerry Zanelli Cup is awarded to the champion of each WPSL season.^[3]

When Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) suspended play in 2012, WPSL moved forward with its ambitions toward professionalism and created the WPSL Elite League.^[4] 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.^[2]

WPSL U21

In 2021, the WPSL announced its second division, WPSL U21, which is scheduled to begin play in mid-2021.^[5]

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.^[6] 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.^[7]

On February 6, 2024, the league announced the sixth team will be Georgia Impact FC.^[8] The league needs 6 teams to conform with US Soccer Division III Professional League Standards ^[9] On February 20, 2024, the league announce the seventh team signing a letter of intent was AC Houston Sur for the 2025 season.^[10]

On February 22, 2024, the league announced the first team signing a letter of intent for the 2026 season was Dakota Fusion FC.^[11]

League Affiliations

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.^[12]

WPSL champions

.^[13]

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^[14]	Charlotte Eagles	Salvo SC
2024^[15]	California Storm (5)	Charlotte Eagles

Staff

Executive committee

.^[16]

• Sean Jones – president
• DeBray Ayala – vice-president
• Brad Lund – vice-president
• Kendra Halterman – commissioner^[17]
• Matt Homonoff – deputy commissioner
• Rich Sparling – commissioner emeritus^[18]

Front office

.^[16]

• 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

.^[16]

• Shelley Dougherty – east region
• Sam Hope – south region
• Lindsay Eversmeyer – central region
• Sly Yeates – west region

League Structure

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,.^[19]

Current teams

Team	City	Stadium	Founded	First WPSL Season	Head coach
West Region
Desert Conference
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club^[20]	Mesa, Arizona		1992	2023
El Paso Surf^[21]	El Paso, Texas				David Lopez
FC Tucson^[22]	Tucson, Arizona	Kino North Stadium	2013	2013	Kelly Pierce
Royals AZ^[23]	Mesa, Arizona			2023	Tiffany Roberts
RSL Southern Arizona^[24]	Tucson, Arizona		1974	2024	Jason Flores
SC del Sol^[25]	Phoenix, Arizona		1998	2010
Northwest Conference
Portland Thorns FC II^[26]	Portland, Oregon		2024	2024
Seattle Reign FC II^[27]	Seattle, Washington	Starfire Field	2024	2024	Reilee DuPratt
Spokane SC Shadow^[28]	Spokane, Washington	Joe Albi Stadium			Kevin Moon
Vancouver Victory FC^[29]	Vancouver, Washington			2024
Westside Metros FC^[30]	Beaverton, Oregon	Sherwood Middle School	1993^[31]		Cory Hand
Pac North Conference
Pac North Division
BattleBorn FC^[32]	Carson City, Nevada		2023	2023
California Storm	Davis, California			1995
FC Davis^[33]	Davis, California	Playfields Sports Park			Pip Harragin
Fresno Freeze^[34]	Fresno, California	Keith Tice Park	2015	2015	Ivan Janssens
Iron Rose FC^[35]	Roseville, California			2024
Lamorinda United^[36]	Moraga, California	Miramonte High School			Mohamed Mohamed
Napa Valley 1839 FC^[37]	Napa, California	Dodd Stadium	2016	2016	Ben Solomon
San Francisco Elite Soccer Club^[38]	San Francisco, California	Kezar Stadium	2023	2023
San Francisco Nighthawks^[39]	San Francisco, California	Kezar Stadium	1995	1995	Petra Kowalski
San Ramon FC^[40]	San Ramon, California	Tiffany Roberts Field	2015	2015	Mani Salimpour
So Cal Conference
Coastal Division
Beach Futbol Club^[41]	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	Mike Davis
Miss Kick FC^[42]	Los Angeles, California			2022
Rebels Empire^[43]	Rancho Cucamonga, California		1982	2023
Southern California Eagles^[44]	La Mirada, California	Al Barbour Field	1983	2024
Plymouth Division
ALBION San Diego^[45]	San Diego, California				Eloisa Borreguero
Rebels Soccer Club^[46]	San Diego, California		1982	2024	Abel Martinez
San Diego Parceiro Ladies^[47]	San Diego, California		2018	2018
San Diego Strikers	San Diego, California	Mission Bay High School	2018	2018	Ray Taila
San Diego Surf^[48]	San Diego, California		2023	2023	Andres Deza
So Cal Union FC^[49]	Temecula, California	Sommers Bend	2016	2018	Rudy Canales
SoCal Dutch Lions FC^[50]	Carlsbad, California	Army and Navy Academy Stadium	2022	2022	Patricia Toledo
Central Region
Heartland Conference
FC Wichita	Wichita, Kansas
Kansas City Scott Gallagher SC^[51]	Kansas City, Missouri	Paragon Star	2023	2023	Dan Naidu
Kansas City Courage II^[52]	Kansas City, Missouri	Avila University	2014	2022	Wendy Louque
Missouri Reign	Columbia, Missouri
Oklahoma City FC^[53]	Mustang, Oklahoma	Mustang High School	2007	2007	Daniel Gibson
Side FC 92^[54]	Tulsa, Oklahoma		2021	2024
Sunflower State FC^[55]	Overland Park, Kansas	Rockhurst University		2023	Jose Ramos
Midwest Conference
Gateway Division
Dayton Dutch Lions WFC	West Carrollton, Ohio	Dayton Outpatient Center Stadium	2011	2016	Ian Richardson
FC Dayton^[56]	Dayton, Ohio	Centerville Soccer Complex	2022	2022	Bradley Schluter
FC Pride^[57]	Indianapolis, Indiana	FC Pride Turf Stadium	2014	2014	Jamie Gilbert
FC Spirit^[58]	Evansville, Indiana
Junction FC^[59]	Urbana, Illinois		2024	2024	Kip McDaniel
Lou Fusz Athletic^[60]	Earth City, Missouri				Jeff Tottleben
Lake Michigan Division
Chicago House AC^[61]	Chicago, Illinois		2023	2024	Henry Cheung
Chicago KICS Football Club^[62]	Chicago, Illinois	De La Salle Institute	2021	2021	Antonio Godinez
FC Milwaukee Torrent^[63]	Wauwatosa, Wisconsin	Hart Park	2017	2018	Andreas Davi
Green Bay Glory^[64]	Green Bay, Wisconsin			2022
Quad Cities Rush^[65]	Davenport, Iowa	St. Vincent's Athletic Complex			Randy Bollman
Mountain Conference
Rockies Division
Broomfield Burn^[66]	Broomfield, CO				Adam Loovis
Colorado Blizzard FC
Colorado Pride^[67]	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Washburn Field	2014	2018	Andi Waterhouse
Indios Denver FC	Denver, Colorado				Juan Martinez
PSD Academy^[68]	Denver, Colorado			2024	Sean D. Kelty
Wasatch Division
Griffins FC^[69]
La Roca FC^[70]	South Weber, Utah				Kelly Parke
Northern Utah United^[71]	Logan, Utah		1987	2024	Darin Christensen
Utah Avalanche^[72]	Sandy, Utah		2023	2023
Utah Red Devils^[73]	Sandy, Utah				Dennis Burrows
Utah Surf^[74]	Utah County, Utah		2021	2021	Brad Silvey
Northern Conference
Dakota Fusion FC^[75]	Fargo–Moorhead	Moorhead High School	2016	2018	Chris Andreasen
Joy AC^[76]	St. Louis Park, Minnesota	St Louis Park High School	2022	2022
Manitou F.C.^[77]	White Bear Lake, Minnesota	White Bear Lake High School			Edi Buro
Mankato United Soccer Club^[78]	Mankato, Minnesota	Bethany Luteran College			Tudor Flintham
MapleBrook Fury^[79]	Maple Grove, Minnesota	Maple Grove High School			Igor Stosic
Minnesota Thunder^[80]	Richfield, Minnesota	Academy of Holy Angels	2006
Rochester United FC^[81]	Rochester, Minnesota	Rochester Community and Technical College	2019	2019	Bassem Fadlia
Salvo SC^[82]	Eagan, Minnesota	University of Northwestern	2019	2019	Greg Wheaton
Sioux City Sol^[83]	Sioux City, Iowa		2024	2025	Tom Maxon
Sioux Falls City FC^[84]	Sioux Falls, South Dakota	Bob Young Field, University of Sioux Falls	2022	2022	Dale Weiler
St. Croix Soccer Club^[85]	St. Croix County, Wisconsin	Stillwater Area High School
South Region
Atlantic Conference
Carolinas Division
Charlotte Eagles^[86]	Charlotte, North Carolina				Samantha Hope
Neuse River Futbol Alliance	Raleigh, North Carolina
Port City FC^[87]	Wilmington, North Carolina		2021	2024	Chad Medcalfe
Trinity Fire^[88]	Raleigh, North Carolina			2024	Lynn Adams
Women's Football Club of Charlotte	Charlotte, North Carolina				Scott Ginn
The District Division
Alexandria Reds^[89]	Washington D.C.		1970	2024	Scott Ginn
Arlington Soccer
McLean Soccer^[90]	McLean, Virginia			2024	Nadir Moumen
UK F.C.^[91]	Richmond, Virginia			2024
Washington Dutch Lions FC	Washington, D.C.		2021	2021	Michel Vanderhart
Lone Star Conference
Austin Rise FC^[92]	Austin, Texas	House Park Stadium	2023	2023	Tom Krall
Classics Elite SA	San Antonio, Texas
Futbolera Select^[93]	Houston, Texas		2019	2024
Houston Aces^[94]	Houston, Texas	Albion Campbell Road	2012	2012	Jonathan Giraldo
San Antonio Runners^[95]	San Antonio, Texas			2024
SouthStar FC^[96]	Addison, Texas		2019	2019	Casey Loyd
Southeast Conference
865 Alliance^[97]			2023	2023	Laban Defriese
Atlanta Fire United^[98]	Duluth, Georgia	Notre Dame Turf Field	2023	2023	Domenic Martelli
Chattanooga FC^[99]	Chattanooga, Tennessee	Finley Stadium	2014	2014	Randy Douglas
Decatur FC^[100]	Atlanta, Georgia			2024
FC Birmingham Women^[101]	Birmingham, Alabama		2023	2023
FC Nashville Wolves^[102]	Nashville, Tennessee		2013	2021
Georgia Impact^[103]
Nashville Rhythm F.C.^[104]	Nashville, Tennessee	Giacosa Stadium	2017	2017	Scott Davidson
UFA Gunners^[105]	Atlanta, Georgia		2010	2024
Sunshine Conference
Sunshine Division
AGC Football^[106]	Miami, Florida		2014	2024	Mariano Trovato
Cape Coral Cyclones^[107]	Cape Coral, Florida	CAPE CORAL SPORTS COMPLEX			Bajro Dizdarevic
Dade County Football Club^[108]	Miami, Florida		2023	2024
FC Prime	Sunrise, Florida				Russ Morgan
Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC	Fort Myers, Florida	Paradise Coast Sports Complex	2015	2015	Katie Bond
Fusion FC^[109]	Miami, Florida
Jacksonville Armada FC^[110]	Jacksonville, Florida		2014	2024
Seminole Ice^[111]	Sanford, Florida
West Florida Flames^[112]	Tarpon Springs, Florida				Jamie McGuinness
East Region
Great Lakes Conference
Great River Conference
Ambassadors Cleveland^[113]	Cleveland, Ohio			2021	Caleb Fortune
Beadling Soccer Club^[114]	Bridgeville, Pennsylvania				Matt Fonagy
Columbus Eagles FC^[115]	Columbus, Ohio	Crew Stadium	2014	2014	Matt Ogden
Corktown WFC^[116]	Detroit, Michigan		2022	2024	Aaron Roy
Greater Toledo FC^[117]	Toledo, Ohio		1996	2024	Danny Fisher
Lake Erie Division
BC United^[118]	Binghamton, New York		2017	2024	Paul Marco
Cleveland Ambassadors				2017
Erie FC^[119]	Erie, Pennsylvania
Niagara 1812^[120]	Buffalo, New York			2024	Lucio Ianiero
RNY FC^[121]	Rochester, New York	RNY FC Soccer Complex	2023	2023	Katrin Kaarna
Metropolitan Conference
Brooklyn City F.C.^[122]	Brooklyn, New York	Aviator Sports and Events Center	2021	2021	Kim Wyant
Downtown United Soccer Club^[123]	New York, New York	Poly Prep			Paul O'Donnell
New York Athletic Club^[124]	Pelham Manor, New York	New York Athletic Club	2006	2006	Juan Gatti
New York Dutch Lions FC		Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus	2016	2017	Rogier Schultz
NJ Wizards SC^[125]
STA^[126]	Randolph, New Jersey		2005	2005	Kelly Sims
SUSA FC^[127]	Central Islip, New York		2001	2001	JR Bazlarini & Nicholas Flaim
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Colonial Division
Delaware Ospreys^[128]	Frederica, Delaware				Joe Brown
Fever SC^[129]	Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania				Bob Wilkinson
Penn Fusion SA^[130]	West Chester, Pennsylvania	West Chester Rustin High School	2016	2016	Susan Barr
Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals - Liberty^[131]
Real Central NJ^[132]	Trenton, New Jersey	Rider University	2020	2021	Brian Thomsen
SJEB FC^[133]	Sicklerville, New Jersey		2021	2021	Christos Economopoulos & John Thompson
West-Mont United^[134]	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		1976	2024	Daniel Clitnovici
Commonwealth Division
Hershey FC^[135]	Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hex FC Tempest
Keystone FC^[136]	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania		1980	2024
LVU Rush	Quakertown, Pennsylvania
PA Classics^[137]	Lancaster, Pennsylvania		2022	2022	Todd Hoffard
Reading United A.C.^[138]	Reading, Pennsylvania		2023	2023	Thomas Gosselin
Northeastern Conference
Clarkstown Soccer Club^[139]	New City, New York				Daniel Samimi
Force FC New York^[140]
Merrimack Valley Hawks FC^[141]	Boston, Massachusetts			2024
New York Shockers^[142]	Albany, NY				Kurtis Smith
Rhode Island Rogues^[143]	Bristol, Rhode Island	Roger Williams University			Brandon Iannelli

Former teams

• AFC Columbia Missouri (2020–2023)
• ACF Torino USA Maryland (2014–2015)
• AHFC Royals Texas
• ASA Charge FC Maryland
• Ajax America Women California
• Albuquerque Crush New Mexico (2002)
• Albuquerque Lady Asylum New Mexico (2007–2008)
• American Eagles Soccer Club Texas
• Arizona Sahuaros Arizona (2003)
• Arkansas Comets Arkansas
• Atlanta Silverbacks Women Georgia
• Auto Trader Select SC California (1998–1999)
• Bat Country FC Texas (2021–2023)
• Bay Area Breeze California (2011–2012) – Left to join W-League
• Boston Aztec Massachusetts
• Brevard County Cocoa Expos Florida (2008)
• Boulder County United Colorado (2021–2023)
• Challenge Red Devils Texas
• Chattanooga FC Women Tennessee (2014-2018, on hiatus for 2019, returning in 2020)^[144]
• CFC Passion Connecticut
• Central California Gold California (2004)
• Central California HEAT California
• Cincinnati Lady Saints Ohio (2014–15)
• Claremont Stars California (2007-2011)
• Clermont Phoenix Florida
• Club Tijuana USA Baja California
• Colorado Rapids Women Colorado (2019–2023)
• Colorado Rush (2021–2022)
• Colorado Springs United Colorado (2007–2008, Colorado Springs Sabers 2006)
• Corinthians FC of San Antonio Texas
• CU Diamonds Washington
• Cultures United Football Club Washington (2020–2023)
• Diablo Valley Wolves California (2021–2023)
• DKSC BADTOP Texas
• Elite Development Academy California (2020–2023)
• Elk Grove Pride California (2002–2005)
• Emerald City FC Washington
• Empire Revs WNY New York (2013–2015)
• Everton FC America Texas (2005)
• Eugene Timbers FC Azul Oregon
• FC Austin Texas
• FC Dallas Texas
• FC Metro Magic Missouri (2009–2010, FC St. Louis 2006–2008)
• FC Milwaukee Nationals Wisconsin
• FC Sacramento Thunder California (1998–1999)
• FC St. George Utah
• FC Surge Florida (2013–2023)
• FC Ulindi Pennsylvania
• FC Virginia Virginia (2006)
• FC Westchester New York
• Flatirons Rush SC Colorado (2023)
• Florida Krush Florida
• Foothill FC California (2000)
• Fort Lauderdale Fusion Florida (2006)
• Fort Wayne FC Indiana
• Fresno FC Ladies California (2018)
• Georgia Revolution Georgia
• Houston Aces Texas – moved to United Women's Soccer
• Houston Stars Texas (2003–2005)
• Houston Tornadoes Texas (2003)
• Indiana United Indiana
• Iowa Raptors FC Iowa (2021–2023)
• Kingston Capitals New York
• L.A. Salsa California
• Lancaster Inferno (WPSL) Pennsylvania – moved to United Women's Soccer
• Las Vegas Shooters Nevada (1998–1999, 2001)
• Las Vegas Tabagators Nevada (2004–2006)
• FC Lehigh Valley Lady Sonic Pennsylvania – Left to join W-League
• Lions Swarm Maryland
• Liverpool Lady Warriors Texas
• Lonestar SC Texas
• Madison 56ers Wisconsin
• Maryland Capitols FC Maryland
• Maryland Pride Maryland (2004–2007, 2009–2010)
• Massachusetts Stingers Massachusetts (2004–2007)
• Memphis Mercury Tennessee (2006)
• Michigan Chill SC Michigan (2016)
  • Michigan Lions Michigan Michigan Phoenix Michigan (2006)
• Midwest Select SA Muskrats Indiana
• Mississippi Fuego FC Mississippi
• Mississippi Fuego FC U23 Mississippi (2012)
• New England Mutiny Massachusetts – moved to United Women's Soccer
• New England Mutiny Reserves Massachusetts
• New Jersey Blaze New Jersey
• New York Vendaval New York (2003)
• Norcal Shockwaves California (1998–1999)
• North Shore Girls Soccer Club British Columbia (2016–2017)
• Northampton Laurels Pennsylvania (2006–2008)
• Northern California Blues California (2003–2004)
• ODFC Cesena
• Oregon Rush Oregon
• Orlando Falcons Florida (2006–2007)
• Ohio Galaxies Ohio
• Ohio Premier Women's SC Ohio
• Orange County Waves California (2011)
• OSA XF Washington (2022–2023)
• PAO ST. Louis Missouri (2011) no games played
• Palm City FC Florida
• Philadelphia Fever Pennsylvania
• Phoenix U23 Arizona (2012)
• Pines 1779 Texas
• Portland Rain Oregon
• Quad City Eagles Illinois
• Real Del Mar California (1998)
• Real Salt Lake Women Utah – moved to United Women's Soccer
• Real Shore FC New Jersey (2007)
• Reno Zephyrs Nevada (1999)
• Rhode Island Rays Rhode Island (2003–2006)
• River Cities FC Missouri (2006–2007)
• Rochester Reign New York (2004)
• San Antonio Blossoms Texas (2018–2023)
• San Francisco Skyhawks California (1998–1999)
• San Joaquin Valley Quest California (2003)
• St. George United Utah
• St. Louis Archers Missouri (2005)
• St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite Missouri (2009–2010, 2023)
• Silicon Valley Red Devils California (1998–2000)
• Spokane Shine Washington
• Sonoma County Sol California (2006–2008)
• Sonoran Thunder Arizona (2002–2003)
• SoCal Reds FC California (2023)
• Soda City FC South Carolina (2022–2023)
• South Florida Strikers Florida
• Steel City Sparks Pennsylvania (2004–05)
• Tampa Bay Elite Florida (2006–2007)
• Team Boca Blast Florida (2012–2023)
• Tennessee Lady Blues Tennessee (2006)
• Texas Football Club Texas
• Tidewater Sharks Virginia
• Tkaronto Justice New York (2015)
• Torch FC Pennsylvania
• Tri-City Celtics New York
• Tulsa Soccer Club Oklahoma (2018–2023)
• United FC Binghamton New York
• United Soccer Alliance Florida
• Utah Starzz Utah
• Vancouver Island FC British Columbia (2019)
• Vancouver Angels British Columbia (2000)
• Vermont Fusion Vermont
• TSS FC Rovers British Columbia (2018-2020)
• West Texas Pride FC Texas
• Windsor Essex FC Ontario (2015)

See also

• NWSL
• Women's Premier Soccer League Canada
• WPSL Elite League

Notes and References

1. News: Federal City FC Women bring WPSL to Washington, DC metro area . SoccerWire . May 6, 2014 . July 21, 2020 . dead . https://archive.today/20200714173115/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/federal-city-fc-women-bring-wpsl-to-washington-dc-metro-area/ . July 14, 2020 . 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)..
2. Web site: ABOUT THE WPSL . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . November 22, 2023.
3. Web site: Jerry Zanelli Cup . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . November 23, 2023.
4. Web site: WPSL Elite League launches for 2012 with Flash, Breakers, Red Stars, FC Indiana. Kassouf. Jeff. equalizersoccer.com. February 9, 2012. March 24, 2012.
5. Web site: WPSL UNVEILS SECOND LEAGUE SET TO COMPETE IN 2021. August 6, 2021. www.wpslsoccer.com.
6. Web site: The WPSL Announces New Professional Division III Women's Soccer League. WPSL. February 8, 2023. March 2, 2023.
7. Web site: WPSL PRO moves into next phase with five teams signing LOIs . August 22, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . November 23, 2023.
8. Web site: WPSL PRO: GEORGIA IMPACT SUBMITS LOI . WPSL . Women's Premier Soccer League . 7 February 2024.
9. Web site: Pro League Standards. US Soccer. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024.
10. Web site: WPSL Pro: AC Houston Sur submits LOI. Women's Premier Soccer League. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024.
11. Web site: Dakota Fusion FC submits formal LOI with plans to join WPSL Pro in 2026 . Women's Premier Soccer League . February 22, 2024 . February 25, 2024.
12. Web site: Press release:WPSL partners with Michigan Super League . April 2, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . April 14, 2024.
13. Web site: All–Time Results . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . July 22, 2024.
14. Web site: CHARLOTTE EAGLES WIN FIRST WPSL TITLE IN FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE . Mosier . Andrew . July 24, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . August 6, 2023.
15. Web site: WPSL Championship Recap . July 22, 2024 . Women's Premier Soccer League . August 11, 2024.
16. Web site: Staff Directory . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . November 23, 2023.
17. Web site: THE WPSL NAMES KENDRA HALTERMAN AS NEW COMMISSIONER HEADING INTO 25TH SEASON. WPSL. February 4, 2023. March 2, 2023.
18. Web site: WPSL's new commissioner Sparling takes over. Scavuzzo. Christine. GoalNation.com. October 24, 2017. October 24, 2017.
19. Web site: WPSL TEAMS . WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . February 5, 2023.
20. News: Alvira . Zach . February 2, 2023 . Arsenal Soccer taking next step toward pro development . . . November 28, 2023.
21. Web site: WPSL to feature 131 clubs, including 27 expansion clubs, in 2020 season . February 1, 2020 . www.SoccerWire.com . Soccer Wire . November 28, 2023.
22. Web site: FC Tucson Women . www.FCTucson.com . FC Tucson women's team . November 28, 2023.
23. Web site: The WPSL welcomes Royals AZ for the 2023 season . April 19, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . November 28, 2023.
24. Web site: Expansion:RSL Southern Arizona . February 23, 2024 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . February 25, 2024.
25. Web site: WPSL . www.SCDelSol.com . SC Del Sol . November 28, 2023.
26. Web site: Expansion: Portland Thorns II . March 19, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Professional Soccer League . March 22, 2024.
27. Web site: Expansion: Seattle Reign II . March 20, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Woman's Professional Soccer League . March 22, 2024.
28. Web site: Spokane SC Shadow joins WPSL as Expansion Club . January 29, 2019 . www.SpokaneSounders.org . Spokane Sounders . November 28, 2023.
29. Web site: Expansion: Vancouver Victory FC . January 18, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 20, 2024.
30. Web site: WPSL . May 16, 2023 . Westside Metros FC . November 28, 2023.
31. Web site: Welcome to the Westside Metros FC . December 15, 2020 . Westside Metros FC . November 28, 2023.
32. Web site: The WPSL expands into northern Nevada with addition of Battleborn Futbol Club for 2023 season . January 24, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . November 28, 2023.
33. Web site: FC Davis Lands WPSL Expansion . January 13, 2020 . www.FootballClubDavis.com . FC Davis . November 28, 2023.
34. Web site: About Fresno Freeze FC . FresnoFreeze.com . Fresno Freeze . November 28, 2023.
35. Web site: Northern California Team started from renowned soccer leadership joins WPSL with a mission to fuel a community movement through sport . December 14, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Soccer Premier League . December 17, 2023.
36. Web site: Lamorinda United . www.LamorindaSC.com . October 3, 2021 . Lamorinda SC . November 28, 2023.
37. Web site: THE WPSL EXPANDS INTO WINE COUNTRY WITH ADDITION OF COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CLUB . 2022-06-08 . www.wpslsoccer.com.
38. Web site: San Francisco Elite Soccer Club becomes sixteenth expansion side for the wPSL ahead of 2023 season . January 26, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . November 29, 2023.
39. Web site: Our History . www.SFNightHawks.com . San Francisco Nighthawks . November 29, 2023.
40. Web site: WPSL and Under-23 Women's Programs . www.SanRamonFC.com . San Ramon FC . November 29, 2023.
41. Web site: Expansion: Beach Futbol Club . February 9, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . February 11, 2024.
42. Web site: Expansion: Miss Kick FC . January 3, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 3, 2024.
43. Web site: EXPANSION: THE WPSL SEES MORE GROWTH IN SAN DIEGO AHEAD OF 2024 SEASON . November 21, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . November 29, 2023.
44. Web site: Expansion: Southern California Eagles . February 16, 2024 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . February 17, 2024.
45. Web site: Albion San Diego rejoions the WPSL for 2023 season after gap year . January 25, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
46. Web site: Expansion: The WPSL sees more growth in San Diego ahead of 2024 season . November 21, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . November 23, 2023.
47. Web site: About Us . www.SanDiegoParceiroLadies.com . San Diego Parceiro Ladies . December 4, 2023.
48. Web site: THE WOMEN'S PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE NAMES SAN DIEGO SURF AS LATEST 2023 EXPANSION TEAMhe Women's Premier Soccer League names San Diego Surf as Latest 2023 expansion team . November 15, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
49. Web site: About Us . www.SoCalUnionFC.com . SoCal Union . November 29, 2023.
50. Web site: Corporate . DutchLionsFC.com . dutch Lion FC . December 4, 2023.
51. Web site: Kansas City Scott Gallagher joins the WPSL for 2023 season . January 13, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
52. Web site: The WPSL confirms Kansas City Current II as a competing member for the 2022 season . June 9, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
53. Web site: WPSL . www.OklahomaCityFC.com . Oklahoma City FC . December 12, 2023.
54. Web site: Expansion:Side FC 92 . March 5, 2024 . Women's Premier Soccer League . March 5, 2024.
55. Web site: Sunflower State FC commits to the WPSL for 2023 season . January 11, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
56. Web site: The WPSL welcomes second Dayton club . February 18, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
57. Web site: WPSL . FCPride.org . August 9, 2022 . FC Pride . December 4, 2023.
58. Web site: EVANSVILLE F.C. SPIRIT . www.EvansvilleSoccerClub . F.C. Spirit . December 4, 2023.
59. Web site: Expansion: Junction FC . www.LouFuszAthletic.com . February 21, 2024 . Lou Fusz Athletic . February 21, 2024.
60. Web site: Lou Fusz Athletic Joins The WPSL . www.LouFuszAthletic.com . June 2, 2022 . Lou Fusz Athletic . December 4, 2023.
61. Web site: Expansion: Chicago House AC . December 28, 2023 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 31, 2023.
62. Web site: The WPSL welcomes Chicago-based club as 2022 expansion team . January 14, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
63. Web site: Milwaukee Torrent joins WPSL . Scavuzzo . Diane . March 26, 2017 . www.SoccerToday.com . Soccer Today . December 4, 2023.
64. Web site: Expansion: Green Bay Glory . January 5, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 5, 2024.
65. Web site: The WPSL increases its footprint in Illinois with addition of Quad Cities club . February 22, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
66. Web site: Broomfild Burn WPSL . www.BroomfieldBurn.com . Broomfield Burn . December 4, 2023.
67. Web site: WPSL Colorado Pride . www.PrideSoccer.com . Colorado Pride . December 4, 2023.
68. Web site: Expansion: PSD Academy . January 16, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 20, 2024.
69. Web site: Griffins FC becomes WPSL's fifth Utah-based team ahead of historic 25th season . March 24, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
70. Web site: The WPSL increases its footprint in Utah with newest member of the Mountain Conference . March 4, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
71. Web site: Expansion: Northern Utah United . January 12, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 12, 2024.
72. Web site: The WPSL increases its footprint in Utah with newest 2022 expansion team . January 28, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 4, 2023.
73. Web site: Utah Red Devils WPSL Women's Soccer . www.UtahSoccerAlliance.org . Utah Red Devils . December 11, 2023.
74. Web site: The WPSL adds third Utah team in 2021 expansion class . March 30, 2021 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 11, 2023.
75. Web site: Fargo-Moorhead's women's amateur soccer team . www.DakotaFusionFC.com . Dakota Fusion FC . December 11, 2023.
76. Web site: Joy AC join WPSL for 2022 . January 10, 2022 . www.JoyAthleticClub.com . Joy AC . December 11, 2023.
77. Web site: The WPSL welcomes seventh Minnesota club ahead of 2022 season . December 2, 2021 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 11, 2023.
78. Web site: Mankato United Soccer Club announces new WPSL team starting summer 2019 . Tostenson . Phil . March 11, 2019 . www.CaswellSports.com . Caswell Sports . December 11, 2023.
79. Web site: WPSL . www.MapleBrookSoccer.com . Maple Brook Soccer . December 11, 2023.
80. Web site: strong, academy-driven WPSL newcomer has sight set on a conference title in year one . June 29, 2021 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 11, 2023.
81. Web site: 2023 Team . www.RochesterUnited.org . Rochester United . December 11, 2023.
82. Web site: Salvo SC joins the WPSL . February 12, 2019 . www.WoodburySoccer.com . Woodbury Soccer . December 11, 2023.
83. Web site: Expansion:Sioux City Sol . February 26, 2024 . Women's Premier Soccer league . February 26, 2024.
84. Web site: We are Sioux Falls City . www.SiouxFallsCityFC.com . Sioux Falls City FC . December 11, 2023.
85. Web site: The WPSL amplifies its reach in the upper Midwest with its newest Minnesota expansion team set to play in 2023 . December 8, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . December 11, 2023.
86. Web site: Charlotte Lady Eagles join WPSL . Scavuzzo . Diane . December 1, 2018 . www.SoccerToday.com . Soccer Today . December 12, 2023.
87. Web site: Expansion: Port City Football Club . March 12, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . March 22, 2024.
88. Web site: Expansion: Trinity Fire W . January 11, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 11, 2024.
89. Web site: Expansion: Alexandria Reds . January 15, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 15, 2024.
90. Web site: Expansion: McLean Soccer . March 15, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . March 19, 2024.
91. Web site: Expansion: UK F.C. . January 24, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 27, 2024.
92. Web site: Austin Rise FC, 100% women-owned, joins Women's Premier Soccer League. December 15, 202 . www.Fox7Austin.com . Fox Sports . April 11, 2023.
93. Web site: Expansion: Futbolera Select . January 23, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 27, 2024.
94. Web site: The Houston Aces . www.TheHoustonAces.com . Houston Aces . December 12, 2023.
95. Web site: Expansion: San Antonio Runners . March 7, 2024 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . March 22, 2024.
96. Web site: SouthStar FC (WPSL) . June 29, 2020 . www.ProtagonistSoccer.com . Protagonist Soccer . December 12, 2023.
97. Web site: 865 Alliance . www.865Alliance.com . 865 Alliance . December 12, 2023.
98. Web site: The WPSL welcomes Atlanta Fire United for 2023 season . February 23, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 12, 2023.
99. Web site: CFC Women to join nation's largest and most active league in 2022 . January 31, 2022 . www.ChattanoogaFC.com . Chattanooga FC Women . December 12, 2023.
100. Web site: Expansion: Decatur FC . March 1, 2024 . Women's Premier Soccer League . March 2, 2024.
101. Web site: FC Birmingham's women's team enters year two by joining WPSL . February 20, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 12, 2023.
102. Web site: Expansion: FC Nashville Wolves . February 12, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . February 13, 2024.
103. Web site: The WPSL returns to Atlanta-metro with 2023 expansion team . May 18, 2022 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 12, 2023.
104. Web site: Nashville Rhythm FC . www.NashvilleRhythmFC.com . Nashville Rhythm FC . December 12, 2023.
105. Web site: Expansion: UFA Gunners . February 5, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . February 11, 2024.
106. Web site: Expansion: AGC football . January 22, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 22, 2024.
107. Web site: Cape Coral Cyclones joins WPSL as expansion team for 2021 season . November 30, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . November 29, 2023.
108. Web site: Expansion: Dade County Football Club . February 28, 2024 . www.WPSLScocer.com . women's Premier Soccer League . February 28, 2024.
109. Web site: The WPSL expands its footprint in the sunshine state with newest addition to its 2023 membership . June 15, 2022 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 12, 2023.
110. Web site: Expansion: Jacksonville Armada FC . January 30, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 30, 2024.
111. Web site: Seminole Ice joins the WPSL as 2023 expansion team . January 20, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 12, 2023.
112. Web site: West Florida Flames to make WPSL debut in 2023 . February 1, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 12, 2023.
113. Web site: Cleveland Ambassadors are two teams with one mission . June 2, 2022 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
114. Web site: The WPSL adds oldest operating youth soccer club to its 2022 roster of teams . February 11, 2022 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
115. Web site: About our league . www.ColumbusEaglesFC.com . Columbus Eagles FC . December 4, 2023.
116. Web site: Expansion: Corktown WFC . January 9, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . January 9, 2024.
117. Web site: Ohio welcomes sixth WPSL team for 2024 season . October 3, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . November 23, 2023.
118. Web site: Expansion:BC United . February 19, 2024 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . February 19, 2024.
119. Web site: The WPSL sees more growth in Pennsylvania with its latest expansion to its 2023 membership . October 27, 2022 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
120. Web site: Expansion: Niagara 1812 . February 14, 2024 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . February 14, 2024.
121. Web site: RNY FC joins the WPSL as 2023 expansion . January 31, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
122. Web site: Brooklyn City F.C. prepares for season . May 23, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
123. Web site: The WPSL announces NWSL reserve team as latest expansion team for 2021 . April 12, 2021 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
124. Web site: Soccer . www.NYAC.org . New York Athletic Club . December 12, 2023.
125. Web site: Women's soccer: WPSL grows with NJ Wizards SC Cedar Stars . February 4, 2019 . www.SoccerToday.com . Soccer Today . December 13, 2023.
126. Web site: STA WPSL . www.STASoccer.org . STA . December 13, 2023.
127. Web site: SUSA WPSL . www.SUSAAcademy.com . SUSA Academy . December 13, 2023.
128. Web site: Premier Club Partner . DelewareFC.org . Delaware FC . December 13, 2023.
129. Web site: Fever SC WPSL Women's Team . FeversSC.com . Fevers SC . December 13, 2023.
130. Web site: WPSL . www.PennFusion.org . Penn Fusion . December 13, 2023.
131. Web site: Philadelphia Ukrainian national set to compete in the WPSL this summer . March 7, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
132. Web site: Real Central New Jersey joins WPSL as expansion club for 2021 season . Ryan . Jeremy . December 16, 2020 . www.RealCentralNJ.soccer . Real Central NJ . December 13, 2023.
133. Web site: The WPSL brings latest 2021 expansion team to South Jersey . March 15, 2021 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
134. Web site: Expansion: West-Mont United . December 21, 2023 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 22, 2023.
135. Web site: NPSL/WPSL . www.HersheySoccer.org . Hershey Soccer . December 13, 2023.
136. Web site: Expansion: Keystone FC . December 19, 2023 . WPSLSoccer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 20, 2023.
137. Web site: Join us for our 2023 WPSL Season . www.PAClassics.org . May 4, 2023 . Pennsylvania Classics . December 13, 2023.
138. Web site: Reading United A.C. joins the WPSL for 2023 season . November 29, 2022 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
139. Web site: Clarkstown Soccer Club joins the Women's Premier Soccer Leaghe for 2022 season . December 23, 2021 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
140. Web site: The WPSL welcomes Force FC as the New York-based expansion prepares for upcoming 2023 season . January 6, 2023 . www.WPSLScocer.com . Women's Premier Soccer League . December 13, 2023.
141. Web site: The WPSL returns to Boston with latest expansion set to compete in 20204 . September 28, 2023 . www.WPSLSoccer.com . WPSL . November 23, 2023.
142. Web site: About the WPSL . www.NewYorkShockers.com . New York Shockers . December 13, 2023.
143. Web site: WPSL . RIRoguesFC.com . Rhode Island Rogues . December 13, 2023.
144. Web site: The 2018 year in review: Looking to the future. January 16, 2019. Chattanooga FC Women. March 20, 2019.