USL W-League (1995–2015)

The USL W-League is a national women's soccer league. It is in the United States and Canada. It is alongside the Women's Premier Soccer League and below Women's Professional Soccer.

USL W-League
Founded1995
Country United States
 Canada
ConfederationUS Soccer
Divisions4
Number of teams27
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toNone
Relegation toNone
Current championsAtlanta Silverbacks Women
Most championshipsBoston Renegades
Long Island Lady Riders
Pali Blues
Raleigh Wings
Vancouver Whitecaps Women
(2 titles each)
TV partnersFox Soccer Channel
WebsiteOfficial site in English
Current: W-League 2011

The W-League is seen as North America’s main way for women to develop in soccer.[1] The W-League is also an open league. This gives college players the chance to play alongside established international players. The league is administered by the United Soccer Leagues system. The USL also oversees the men's USL Pro and USL Premier Development League.

2011 Teams
USA States with W-League teams are highlighted in red, Canadian Provinces with W-League teams are in dark red

Northeast Division
  • D.C. United Women  USA (2011- )
  • Long Island Rough Riders  USA (1995-)
  • New Jersey Rangers  USA (2010-)
  • New Jersey Wildcats  USA (1996-)
  • New York Magic  USA (1997-)
  • North Jersey Valkyries  USA (2010-)

Atlantic Division
  • Atlanta Silverbacks Women  USA (2005-)
  • Charlotte Lady Eagles  USA (2000-)
  • Dayton Dutch Lions WFC  USA (2011-)
  • Fredericksburg Impact  USA (2011-)
  • Hampton Roads Piranhas  USA (1995-)
  • Northern Virginia Majestics  USA (1999-)

Great Lakes Division
  • Hamilton FC Rage  CAN (2011-, Hamilton Avalanche 2006-2010)
  • Laval Comets  CAN (2006-)
  • London Gryphons  CAN (2004-)
  • Ottawa Fury Women  CAN (2003-)
  • Quebec City Amiral SC  CAN (2009-)
  • Rochester Ravens  USA (2009-, Rochester Rhinos Women 2004-2008, Rochester Ravens 1996-2003)
  • Toronto Lady Lynx  CAN (2005-)

Western Conference
  • Colorado Force  USA (2009-, Fort Collins Force 1997-2008)
  • USA  United States (2010-, Real Colorado Cougars 2006-2009, Denver Lady Cougars 2001-2005, Colorado Gold 2000)
  • LA Strikers  USA (2011-)
  • Pali Blues  USA (2008-)
  • Santa Clarita Blue Heat  USA (2010, Ventura County Fusion 2008-2009)
  • Seattle Sounders Women  USA (2001-)
  • Vancouver Whitecaps Women  CAN (2001-)
  • Victoria Highlanders Women  CAN (2011-)

References
  1. Jenna Pel, Onwards and Upwards: A Conversation With the W-League's Melanie Fitzgerald Part 1, http://www.allwhitekit.com/?p=746 , May 6, 2010


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