This is a list of soccer clubs in the United States.
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Structure of men's soccer
There are three professional leagues of soccer teams sanctioned by the Professional Division of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF or U.S. Soccer). The top level league is Major League Soccer (MLS). The United Soccer Leagues constitute the lower divisions; the USL First Division is a 2nd division league and the USL Second Division is a 3rd division league. Beneath these three leagues is the 4th division league, the USL Premier Development League, which is an amateur organization. Two other major leagues exist outside the MLS/USL structure: the National Premier Soccer League, which bridges the gap from USL2 to the PDL between levels 3 and 4, and the Pacific Coast Soccer League, which is an elite men's professional league for teams in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and western Canada.
Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Eastern Conference
- Western Conference
- Future teams:
- Philadelphia Union (2010)
- Portland Timbers (2011)
- Vancouver (2011) – based in Canada
USL First Division (USL1)
- Atlanta Silverbacks – on hiatus for 2009 season
- Austin Aztex
- Carolina RailHawks
- Charleston Battery
- Cleveland City Stars
- Miami FC
- Minnesota Thunder
- Montreal Impact – Based in Canada
- Portland Timbers – Leaving USL1 after the 2010 season to join MLS.
- Puerto Rico Islanders – Based in Puerto Rico
- Rochester Rhinos
- Vancouver Whitecaps – Based in Canada. Also leaving for MLS after the 2010 season.
USL Second Division (USL2)
- Bermuda Hogges-Based in Bermuda
- Charlotte Eagles
- Crystal Palace Baltimore
- Harrisburg City Islanders
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- Real Maryland Monarchs
- Richmond Kickers
- Western Mass Pioneers
- Wilmington Hammerheads
USL Premier Development League (PDL)
- Central Conference
- Great Lakes Division
- Chicago Fire Premier
- Cincinnati Kings
- Cleveland Internationals
- Forest City London - Based in Canada
- Fort Wayne Fever
- Indiana Invaders
- Kalamazoo Outrage
- Michigan Bucks
- Toronto Lynx - Based in Canada
- Heartland Division
- Great Lakes Division
- Eastern Conference
- Mid Atlantic Division
- Northeast Division
- Southern Conference
- Mid South Division
- Southeast Division
- Western Conference
- Northwest Division
- Abbotsford Mariners - Based in Canada
- Cascade Surge
- Kitsap Pumas
- Portland Timbers U23's
- Seattle Wolves
- Spokane Spiders
- Tacoma Tide
- Vancouver Whitecaps Residency - Based in Canada
- Victoria Highlanders - Based in Canada
- Yakima Reds
- Southwest Division
- Northwest Division
National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)
- Northeast Conference
- Atlantic City Diablos
- Boston Aztec
- Jersey Shore FC
- Lehigh Valley Jazz
- Long Island Fury
- Queen City FC
- Midwest Conference
- Southwest Conference
- Northwest Conference
- Chico Rooks on hiatus for 2007 season
- Real San Jose
- Redwood City Ruckus
- Sacramento Knights
- Salinas Valley Samba
- Santa Cruz County Breakers
- Sonoma County Sol
Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL)
- FK Pacific
- Fraser Valley Action-Based in Canada
- Hibernian and Caledonian F.C. on hiatus for 2007 season
- Kamloops Excel-Based in Canada
- Khalsa Sporting Club
- Okanagan Challenge-Based in Canada
- Peace Arch SC
- Penticton Pinnacles on hiatus for 2007 season -Based in Canada
- PSSA Rapids
- Surrey United-Based in Canada
- Vancouver Thunderbirds-Based in Canada
- Victoria United-Based in Canada
- Whitecaps FC Reserves on hiatus for 2007 season -Based in Canada
Structure of women's soccer
The pro division of U.S. Soccer first sanctioned a 1st division women's league in 2001. However, due to overwhelming debts, it suspended operations on September 15, 2003 after 3 seasons of play. In 2009, the replacement/revival of WUSA, Women's Professional Soccer, began play. Between the demise of WUSA and launch of WPS, two leagues served as de facto top-level leagues, the Women's Premier Soccer League and the W-League, part of the United Soccer Leagues.
Women's Professional Soccer
- Boston Breakers
- Chicago Red Stars
- FC Gold Pride (Bay Area)
- Sky Blue FC (NY/NJ)
- Los Angeles Sol
- Saint Louis Athletica
- Washington Freedom
- Entering in 2010:
Women's United Soccer Association (defunct)
- Atlanta Beat
- Boston Breakers
- Carolina Courage
- New York Power
- Philadelphia Charge
- San Diego Spirit
- San Jose CyberRays
- Washington Freedom
Women's Premier Soccer League
- East Conference
- North Division
- Adirondack Lynx
- Bay State Select
- Boston Aztecs
- Long Island Fury
- Massachusetts Stingers
- New England Mutiny
- New York Athletic Club
- Rhode Island Rays
- South Division
- Atlantic City Diablos
- Central Delaware SA Future
- F.C. Virginia
- Maryland Pride
- Northampton Laurels F.C.
- Philadelphia Pirates
- Steel City Sparks
- North Division
- Midwest Conference
- FC Indiana
- FC St. Louis
- Memphis Mercury
- Michigan Phoenix
- River Cities Futbol Club
- Tennessee FC Lady Blues
- South Conference
- Central Florida Strikers
- Miami Surf
- Orlando Falcons
- Palm Beach United
- South Florida Breeze
- Tampa Bay Elite
- Southwest Conference
- Colorado Springs Sabers
- Denver Diamonds
- Everton FC America
- Utah Spiders
- West Conference
W-League
- Eastern Conference
- Northeast Division
- Northern Division
- Ottawa Fury-Based in Canada
- Rochester Rhinos Women
- Sudbury Canadians-Based in Canada
- Toronto Lady Lynx-Based in Canada
- Central Conference
- Western Conference
Structure of professional indoor soccer
After the failure of the Major Indoor Soccer League in 2008, three rival leagues have emerged, each fighting for top status in indoor soccer.
National Indoor Soccer League (NISL)
- Baltimore Blast
- Massachusetts Twisters
- Monterrey La Raza-Based in Mexico
- Orlando Sharks-Will begin play in 2009-10 season
- Philadelphia Kixx
- Rockford Rampage
Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL-Pro)
- Eastern Division
- Western Division
The league also has divisions located in Canada and Mexico.
Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
See also
External links
- Official websites
- U.S. Soccer
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
- Major League Soccer
- United Soccer Leagues
- Women's Professional Soccer
- Women's Premier Soccer League
- National Indoor Soccer League
- Professional Arena Soccer League
- Xtreme Soccer League
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