USL W-League (1995–2015)
The USL W-League is a national women's soccer league. It is in the United States and Canada. It is alongside the Women's Premier Soccer League and below Women's Professional Soccer.
| USL W-League | ||
| Country |  United States22x20px Canada | |
| Founded | 1995 | |
| Divisions | 4 | |
| Most successful club | Boston Renegades Long Island Lady Riders Pali Blues Raleigh Wings Vancouver Whitecaps Women (2 titles each) | |
| Website | Official site in English | |
The W-League is seen as North America’s main way for women to develop in soccer.[1] The W-League is also an open league. This gives college players the chance to play alongside established international players. The league is administered by the United Soccer Leagues system. The USL also oversees the men's USL Pro and USL Premier Development League.
2011 Teams
File:North America W-League Map 2009.png
USA States with W-League teams are highlighted in red, Canadian Provinces with W-League teams are in dark red
Eastern Conference
Northeast Division
- D.C. United Women USA (2011- )
- Long Island Rough Riders USA (1995-)
- New Jersey Rangers USA (2010-)
- New Jersey Wildcats USA (1996-)
- New York Magic USA (1997-)
- North Jersey Valkyries USA (2010-)
Atlantic Division
- Atlanta Silverbacks Women USA (2005-)
- Charlotte Lady Eagles USA (2000-)
- Dayton Dutch Lions WFC USA (2011-)
- Fredericksburg Impact USA (2011-)
- Hampton Roads Piranhas USA (1995-)
- Northern Virginia Majestics USA (1999-)
Central Conference
Great Lakes Division
- Hamilton FC Rage 22x20px CAN (2011-, Hamilton Avalanche 2006-2010)
- Laval Comets 22x20px CAN (2006-)
- London Gryphons 22x20px CAN (2004-)
- Ottawa Fury Women 22x20px CAN (2003-)
- Quebec City Amiral SC 22x20px CAN (2009-)
- Rochester Ravens USA (2009-, Rochester Rhinos Women 2004-2008, Rochester Ravens 1996-2003)
- Toronto Lady Lynx 22x20px CAN (2005-)
Western Conference
- Colorado Force USA (2009-, Fort Collins Force 1997-2008)
- USA United States (2010-, Real Colorado Cougars 2006-2009, Denver Lady Cougars 2001-2005, Colorado Gold 2000)
- LA Strikers USA (2011-)
- Pali Blues USA (2008-)
- Santa Clarita Blue Heat USA (2010, Ventura County Fusion 2008-2009)
- Seattle Sounders Women USA (2001-)
- Vancouver Whitecaps Women 22x20px CAN (2001-)
- Victoria Highlanders Women 22x20px CAN (2011-)
References
- ↑ 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
