United Soccer League (USL)

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Founded in 1986, the United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing soccer organization in the United States, reaching more than 200 communities nationwide. It is the first and only soccer league to offer a complete youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within a single, unified structure. On the men’s side, this includes four tiers: the newly announced USL Premier (Division I), USL Championship (Division II), USL League One (Division III), and USL League Two (pre-professional). The women’s pathway features the Gainbridge Super League, a Division One professional league, and the USL W League, the country’s top pre-professional league. The USL also operates USL Academy, a progressive talent development system, and USL Youth, a premier national platform for younger players. With multi-year national and international media rights agreements across various platforms including CBS Sports, ESPN and Peacock, the USL is the most widely accessible soccer league in the country. Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL has grown during the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships and stable organizational leadership. It features a dedicated staff of more than 100 professionals across 17 departments ranging from operations, digital, communications and club services, each of which provides unparalleled support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in North America.