Women's Premier Soccer League

The Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is an amateur women's soccer league in the United States.

History
WPSL is the top amateur league for women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, and considered the 2nd tier below only National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The WPSL is the longest-running active women's soccer league as it enters its 25th season in 2023. The WPSL is also the largest women's soccer league in the United States, North America and the world with 130 active teams as of 2023.

The WPSL started as the Western Division of the W-League, before breaking away to form its own league in 1998. The league is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association, an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). WPSL players consists of collegiate and post-collegiate players, who currently or have played across all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA. Former players of the WPSL have taken their playing careers to the next level by signing professional in the NWSL and top leagues overseas. WPSL Alumnae have also reached international status by making international rosters seen in the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympics. Notable alumnae include Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, Heather Mitts, Julie Foudy, Shannon Boxx, Alex Morgan and Leslie Osborne. The Jerry Zanelli Cup is awarded to the champion of each WPSL season.

When Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) suspended play in 2012, WPSL moved forward with its ambitions toward professionalism and created the WPSL Elite League. The Elite League was a pro-am league, with at least four fully professional teams, including three former WPS teams. The Elite league operated for just the 2012 season, disbanding in 2013 with the formation of the NWSL, which the three former WPS teams joined.

WPSL U21
In 2021, the WPSL announced its second division, WPSL U21, which is scheduled to begin play in mid-2021.

WPSL PRO
On February 8, 2023, WPSL announced plans to create a Division III professional league named WPSL PRO. The league plans to start in 2025 with ten teams. In August 2023, five teams signed letter of intents to join the WPSL Pro. SouthStar FC, Sioux Falls City FC, Oklahoma City FC (WPSL), Austin Rise FC, and The Town FC will be five of the first ten teams to join WPSL Pro.

On February 6, 2024, the league announced the sixth team will be Georgia Impact FC. The league needs 6 teams to conform with US Soccer Division III Professional League Standards On February 20, 2024, the league announce the seventh team signing a letter of intent was AC Houston Sur for the 2025 season.

On February 22, 2024, the league announced the first team signing a letter of intent for the 2026 season was Dakota Fusion FC.

League Affiliations
On April 2, 2024, WPSL announced they had partnered with the Michigan Super League to provide support to the development of underrepresented leagues. The WPSL will partner with the United States Adult Soccer Association to provide support to these leagues. The Michigan Super League will consist of five teams for the 2024 season.

WPSL champions
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Executive committee
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 * Sean Jones – president
 * DeBray Ayala – vice-president
 * Brad Lund – vice-president
 * Kendra Halterman – commissioner
 * Matt Homonoff – deputy commissioner
 * Rich Sparling – commissioner emeritus

Front office
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 * Nichole Singleton – communications & creative services director
 * Alex Simpson - team services manager (West & East)
 * Jaclyn Purvine - team services manager (Central & South)
 * Lunden Foreman – team services manager (WPSL U21)
 * Rob Kehoe – collegiate relations
 * Josh Fredrickson – match reporting
 * David Simmons – referee coordinator
 * Dr. Vytas Ringus – medical director

Associate commissioners
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 * Shelley Dougherty – east region
 * Sam Hope – south region
 * Lindsay Eversmeyer – central region
 * Sly Yeates – west region

League Structure
The league is divided into four regions - West, Central, South, and East. Each region is divided into conferences, with the West Region having four conferences, one of which has two divisions, the Central Region having four conferences, two of which has two divisions, the South Region having four conferences, one of which has two divisions, and the East Region having four conferences, one of which has two divisions,.

Former teams

 * AFC Columbia Missouri (2020–2023)
 * ACF Torino USA Maryland (2014–2015)
 * AHFC Royals Texas
 * ASA Charge FC Maryland
 * Ajax America Women California
 * Albuquerque Crush New Mexico (2002)
 * Albuquerque Lady Asylum New Mexico (2007–2008)
 * American Eagles Soccer Club Texas
 * Arizona Sahuaros Arizona (2003)
 * Arkansas Comets Arkansas
 * Atlanta Silverbacks Women Georgia
 * Auto Trader Select SC California (1998–1999)
 * Bat Country FC Texas (2021–2023)
 * Bay Area Breeze California (2011–2012) – Left to join W-League
 * Boston Aztec Massachusetts
 * Brevard County Cocoa Expos Florida (2008)
 * Boulder County United Colorado (2021–2023)
 * Challenge Red Devils Texas
 * Chattanooga FC Women Tennessee (2014-2018, on hiatus for 2019, returning in 2020)
 * CFC Passion Connecticut
 * Central California Gold California (2004)
 * Central California HEAT California
 * Cincinnati Lady Saints Ohio (2014–15)
 * Claremont Stars California (2007-2011)
 * Clermont Phoenix Florida
 * Club Tijuana USA Baja California
 * Colorado Rapids Women Colorado (2019–2023)
 * Colorado Rush (2021–2022)
 * Colorado Springs United Colorado (2007–2008, Colorado Springs Sabers 2006)
 * Corinthians FC of San Antonio Texas
 * CU Diamonds Washington
 * Cultures United Football Club Washington (2020–2023)
 * Diablo Valley Wolves California (2021–2023)
 * DKSC BADTOP Texas
 * Elite Development Academy California (2020–2023)
 * Elk Grove Pride California (2002–2005)
 * Emerald City FC Washington
 * Empire Revs WNY New York (2013–2015)
 * Everton FC America Texas (2005)
 * Eugene Timbers FC Azul Oregon
 * FC Austin Texas
 * FC Dallas Texas
 * FC Metro Magic Missouri (2009–2010, FC St. Louis 2006–2008)
 * FC Milwaukee Nationals Wisconsin
 * FC Sacramento Thunder California (1998–1999)
 * FC St. George Utah
 * FC Surge Florida (2013–2023)
 * FC Ulindi Pennsylvania
 * FC Virginia Virginia (2006)
 * FC Westchester New York
 * Flatirons Rush SC Colorado (2023)
 * Florida Krush Florida
 * Foothill FC California (2000)
 * Fort Lauderdale Fusion Florida (2006)
 * Fort Wayne FC Indiana
 * Fresno FC Ladies California (2018)
 * Georgia Revolution Georgia
 * Houston Aces Texas – moved to United Women's Soccer
 * Houston Stars Texas (2003–2005)
 * Houston Tornadoes Texas (2003)
 * Indiana United Indiana
 * Iowa Raptors FC Iowa (2021–2023)
 * Kingston Capitals New York
 * L.A. Salsa California
 * Lancaster Inferno (WPSL) Pennsylvania – moved to United Women's Soccer
 * Las Vegas Shooters Nevada (1998–1999, 2001)
 * Las Vegas Tabagators Nevada (2004–2006)
 * FC Lehigh Valley Lady Sonic Pennsylvania – Left to join W-League
 * Lions Swarm Maryland
 * Liverpool Lady Warriors Texas
 * Lonestar SC Texas
 * Madison 56ers Wisconsin
 * Maryland Capitols FC Maryland
 * Maryland Pride Maryland (2004–2007, 2009–2010)
 * Massachusetts Stingers Massachusetts (2004–2007)
 * Memphis Mercury Tennessee (2006)
 * Michigan Chill SC Michigan (2016)
 * Michigan Lions Michigan
 * Michigan Phoenix Michigan (2006)
 * Midwest Select SA Muskrats Indiana
 * Mississippi Fuego FC Mississippi
 * Mississippi Fuego FC U23 Mississippi (2012)
 * New England Mutiny Massachusetts – moved to United Women's Soccer
 * New England Mutiny Reserves Massachusetts
 * New Jersey Blaze New Jersey
 * New York Vendaval New York (2003)
 * Norcal Shockwaves California (1998–1999)
 * North Shore Girls Soccer Club British Columbia (2016–2017)
 * Northampton Laurels Pennsylvania (2006–2008)
 * Northern California Blues California (2003–2004)
 * ODFC Cesena
 * Oregon Rush Oregon
 * Orlando Falcons Florida (2006–2007)
 * Ohio Galaxies Ohio
 * Ohio Premier Women's SC Ohio
 * Orange County Waves California (2011)
 * OSA XF Washington (2022–2023)
 * PAO ST. Louis Missouri (2011) no games played
 * Palm City FC Florida
 * Philadelphia Fever Pennsylvania
 * Phoenix U23 Arizona (2012)
 * Pines 1779 Texas
 * Portland Rain Oregon
 * Quad City Eagles Illinois
 * Real Del Mar California (1998)
 * Real Salt Lake Women Utah – moved to United Women's Soccer
 * Real Shore FC New Jersey (2007)
 * Reno Zephyrs Nevada (1999)
 * Rhode Island Rays Rhode Island (2003–2006)
 * River Cities FC Missouri (2006–2007)
 * Rochester Reign New York (2004)
 * San Antonio Blossoms Texas (2018–2023)
 * San Francisco Skyhawks California (1998–1999)
 * San Joaquin Valley Quest California (2003)
 * St. George United Utah
 * St. Louis Archers Missouri (2005)
 * St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite Missouri (2009–2010, 2023)
 * Silicon Valley Red Devils California (1998–2000)
 * Spokane Shine Washington
 * Sonoma County Sol California (2006–2008)
 * Sonoran Thunder Arizona (2002–2003)
 * SoCal Reds FC California (2023)
 * Soda City FC South Carolina (2022–2023)
 * South Florida Strikers Florida
 * Steel City Sparks Pennsylvania (2004–05)
 * Tampa Bay Elite Florida (2006–2007)
 * Team Boca Blast Florida (2012–2023)
 * Tennessee Lady Blues Tennessee (2006)
 * Texas Football Club Texas
 * Tidewater Sharks Virginia
 * Tkaronto Justice New York (2015)
 * Torch FC Pennsylvania
 * Tri-City Celtics New York
 * Tulsa Soccer Club Oklahoma (2018–2023)
 * United FC Binghamton New York
 * United Soccer Alliance Florida
 * Utah Starzz Utah
 * Vancouver Island FC British Columbia (2019)
 * Vancouver Angels British Columbia (2000)
 * Vermont Fusion Vermont
 * TSS FC Rovers British Columbia (2018-2020)
 * West Texas Pride FC Texas
 * Windsor Essex FC Ontario (2015)