USL W-League

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Not to be confused with W-League (Australia).




















USL W-League
Wleaguelogo.svg
Founded1995
Folded2015
CountryUnited States
Canada
ConfederationCONCACAF
Level on pyramid2

Promotion to		None

Relegation to		None
Last championsWashington Spirit Reserves
Most championships
Los Angeles Blues
(4 titles)

The USL W-League was a North American women's soccer developmental organization.[1] The W-League was also an open league, giving college players the opportunity to play alongside established international players while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league was administered by the United Soccer Leagues system (the USL), which also oversees the men's United Soccer League and Premier Development League. The W-League announced on November 6, 2015 that the league will cease operation ahead of 2016 season.[2][3]




Contents





  • 1 History


  • 2 Teams


  • 3 Past champions


  • 4 References




History


The W-League's inaugural season was in 1995. Originally called the United States Interregional Women's League, it later changed its name to the W-League. Although at its inception some of the league's franchises were barely above amateur level, it provided a professional outlet for many of the top female soccer players in the country. With professionals driving the level of play, the league made a very strong debut performance.


From 1995 through the 1997 season the W-League was a single tier format (all teams at the same division). This changed before the 1998 season when the W-League became a two tier league. The top tier/division was called W-1 and lower division, W-2. This division was in effect through the 2001 season – the first year of the new US Women's first division league WUSA. The W-League returned to a single tier format in the 2002 season.


The W-League grew to a maximum of 41 teams for the 2008 season, but then began contracting rapidly. By the time the league suspended operations in 2015, there were three, six-team conferences.[4] Of those 18 teams, eight went on to found United Women's Soccer[5] (though the two Canadian teams were denied entry) and another seven joined the WPSL[6][7]



Teams


127 unique teams participated in the W-League over the course of its history, 22 still existed (at varying levels of activity) as of Spring 2016; one has since been revived.


[8]



Charlotte Lady EaglesOttawa Fury FCCincinnati LadyhawksOklahoma OutrageKentucky FilliesNew Brunswick Power (W-League)Northern Virginia MajesticsCarolina Dynamo (W-League)Toronto InfernoJacksonville JadeNew England MutinySpringfield SirensHouston TornadoesNorth Texas HeatAustin Lady Lone StarsNew York MagicNew Hampshire Lady PhantomsNew Jersey Lady StallionsRaleigh WingsMiami GlidersKalamazoo QuestOrlando LadyhawksFinger Lakes HeartbreakersTampa Bay XtremeLaval DynamitesIndiana BlazeDelaware GeniesAtlanta ClassicsJackson ChargersCharlotte SpeedCentral Jersey SplashGulf Coast ChaosNew Jersey WildcatsRochester RavensChicago Red ElevenCleveland EclipseDenver DiamondsBuffalo FFilliesAlabama AngelsSilicon Valley Red DevilsNorcal ShockwavesMadison FreezeLehigh Valley CougarsLong Island Rough Riders (W-League)Virginia Beach PiranhasBoston RenegadesArizona HeatwaveRhode Island Lady StingraysMaryland PrideRockford DactylsConnecticut Lady WolvesColumbus ZiggxSan Francisco NighthawksCalifornia StormPhiladelphia FrenzyDallas LightningSouthern California NitemaresWichita Lady BluesTulsa Roughnecks (W-League)San Diego Top GunsMass Bay CrusadersCincinnati Leopards

Colorado StormColorado PrideBraddock Road Stars EliteArizona Strikers FCGulf Coast TexansBay Area BreezeVSI Tampa Bay FC (W-League)Carolina Elite CobrasDayton Dutch Lions WFCLos Angeles StrikersFredericksburg ImpactVictoria Highlanders WomenWashington Spirit ReservesWashington SpiritD.C. United WomenSanta Clarita Blue HeatNorth Jersey ValkyriesColorado Rush WomenQuebec Dynamo ARSQBuffalo FlashPali BluesNew Jersey RangersTampa Bay HellenicKalamazoo Outrage (W-League)Los Angeles Legends (W-League)FC IndianaConnecticut PassionCary Lady ClaretsWest Virginia IllusionHudson Valley Quickstrike Lady BluesFredericksburg Lady GunnersLaval CometsK-W United FC (W-League)Minnesota LightningWashington Freedom FuturesWashington FreedomCocoa Expos WomenAtlanta Silverbacks WomenToronto Lady LynxVermont Lady VoltageSan Diego SunwavesCentral Florida KrushLondon GryphonsCleveland Internationals WomenWestern Mass Lady PioneersRichmond Kickers DestinyFort Wayne United Soccer ClubFort Wayne Fever (W-League)Michigan HawksBradenton AthleticsSudbury CanadiansSt. Louis ArchersMontreal XtremeEdmonton Aviators WomenCalgary WildfireVancouver Whitecaps FC (women)Columbus Lady Shooting StarsSeattle Sounders WomenAsheville SplashNorthern Kentucky TC StarsAlbuquerque CrushMile High EdgeSouth Jersey BansheesWindy City BluezMemphis MercuryKansas City MysticsPortland RainTexas Odyssey
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W-League member(alt.name/merger†)
  WUSA / WPS / NWSL
  WPSL-WLS-UWS
  inactive / exhibition / other
  (*) indicates championship




Past champions


For 1998 through 2001 the W-League was divided into two divisions: W-1 (the top division) W-2 (the lower division). The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of titles a club has won if they have won multiple titles. Click on year for W-League season summaries.



  • 2015 Washington Spirit Reserves 2–1 Colorado Pride


  • 2014 Los Angeles Blues (4) 6–1 Washington Spirit Reserves


  • 2013 Pali Blues (3) 1–0 Laval Comets


  • 2012 Ottawa Fury Women 1–1 (4–3 PSO) Pali Blues


  • 2011 Atlanta Silverbacks Women 6–1 Ottawa Fury Women


  • 2010 Buffalo Flash 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps Women


  • 2009 Pali Blues (2) 2–1 Washington Freedom Reserves


  • 2008 Pali Blues 2–1 FC Indiana


  • 2007 Washington Freedom 3–1 Atlanta Silverbacks Women


  • 2006 Vancouver Whitecaps Women (2) 3–0 Ottawa Fury Women


  • 2005 New Jersey Wildcats 3–0 Ottawa Fury Women


  • 2004 Vancouver Whitecaps Women 0–0 (4–2 PSO) New Jersey Wildcats


  • 2003 Hampton Roads Piranhas 1–0 Chicago Cobras

  • 2002 Boston Renegades (2) 3–0 Charlotte Lady Eagles

  • 2001
    • W-1: Boston Renegades 5–1 Vancouver Whitecaps Women

    • W-2: Charlotte Lady Eagles 3–1 Memphis Mercury


  • 2000
    • W-1: Chicago Cobras 1–1 (4–2 PSO) Raleigh Wings

    • W-2: Springfield Sirens 2–1 Charlotte Lady Eagles


  • 1999
    • W-1: Raleigh Wings (2) 3 -2 Chicago Cobras (OT)

    • W-2: North Texas Heat 5–1 Springfield Sirens


  • 1998
    • W-1: Raleigh Wings 4–3 Boston Renegades

    • W-2: Fort Collins Force 3–1 Hampton Roads Piranhas


  • 1997 Long Island Lady Riders (2) 2–1 Chicago Cobras (OT)

  • 1996 Maryland Pride 3–0 Dallas Lightning

  • 1995 Long Island Lady Riders 3–0 Southern California Nitemares


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


  2. ^ "W-League". Archived from the original on 19 November 2015..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em


  3. ^ "Equalizer Soccer – USL W-League, once top flight, folds after 21 seasons".


  4. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 8 September 2015.


  5. ^ "UWS To Form National Pro-Am Women's Soccer League In 2016". United Women's Soccer.


  6. ^ "WOMEN'S PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE – THE LARGEST NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE IN THE WORLD".


  7. ^ "NEW TEAMS, NEW CITIES, NEW STATES".


  8. ^ http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl-w.html













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