USL W-League (1995–2015)
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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 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.
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[change | change source]
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Eastern Conference[change | change source]
Northeast Division[change | change source]
- 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[change | change source]
- 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-)
Central Conference[change | change source]
Great Lakes Division[change | change source]
- 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[change | change source]
- 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[change | change source]
- ↑ 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