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.
Founded | 1995 |
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Country | ![]() ![]() |
Confederation | US Soccer |
Divisions | 4 |
Number of teams | 27 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | None |
Relegation to | None |
Current champions | Atlanta Silverbacks Women |
Most championships | Boston Renegades Long Island Lady Riders Pali Blues Raleigh Wings Vancouver Whitecaps Women (2 titles each) |
TV partners | Fox Soccer Channel |
Website | Official 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
Atlantic Division
Great Lakes Division
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
- 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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