USL Super League
Organizing body | United Soccer League |
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Founded | September 21, 2021 |
First season | 2023 |
Country | United States |
Confederation | CONCACAF |
Level on pyramid | 2 (Proposed) |
Website | www |
United Soccer League divisions |
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Men's leagues |
Women's leagues |
Youth leagues |
USL Academy |
The USL Super League (USLS) is a planned Division II professional women's soccer league in the United States, beginning play in 2023. The league will be owned and operated by the United Soccer League.[1]
History[]
USL announced the formation of the Super League on September 21, 2021. Along with the semi-pro USL W League, which will start in 2022, the USLS is part of the creation of a full pathway for women's soccer.[2][3] Amanda Vandervort, former Chief Women’s Football Officer for FIFPro, the global player’s association, was appointed League President on October 12, 2021.[4]
References[]
- ^ "USL Announces New Professional Division II Women's Soccer League". uslsoccer.com. USLSoccer.com Staff. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "USL announces new professional women's soccer league: USL Super League". espn.com. ESPN. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "USL launching women's Division II league with 'commitment to gender equity'". theathletic.com. The Athletic. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Amanda Vandervort Named USL Super League President". uslsoccer.com. USLSoccer.com Staff. October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
Categories:
- Women's soccer leagues in the United States
- Sports leagues established in 2021
- 2021 establishments in the United States
- Professional soccer leagues in the United States
- Professional sports leagues in the United States
- United Soccer League