USL Super League

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]

USL Super League
Organizing bodyUnited Soccer League
FoundedSeptember 21, 2021 (2021-09-21)
First season2023
CountryUnited States
ConfederationCONCACAF
Level on pyramid2 (Proposed)
Websitewww.uslsoccer.com/usl-super-league
United Soccer League divisions
Men's leagues
Women's leagues
Youth leagues

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
  1. "USL Announces New Professional Division II Women's Soccer League". uslsoccer.com. USLSoccer.com Staff. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  2. "USL announces new professional women's soccer league: USL Super League". espn.com. ESPN. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. "USL launching women's Division II league with 'commitment to gender equity'". theathletic.com. The Athletic. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. "Amanda Vandervort Named USL Super League President". uslsoccer.com. USLSoccer.com Staff. October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
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