US Lower Division News, 2021

BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS | Women's Premier Soccer League (wpslsoccer.com)

Women’s Premier Soccer League history will be made in Sunday’s Battle of the Champions when 2023 WPSL Winners, Charlotte Eagles, take on 2022 WPSL Champions, California Storm.

UWS National Championship Final: Santa Clarita Blue Heat vs. New England Mutiny (uwssoccer.com)

The Santa Clarita Blue Heat were crowned the 2024 UWS National Champions, celebrating a hard-fought and well-deserved victory. The event, expertly hosted by FC Buffalo, highlighted the league's talent and competitive spirit, making All High Stadium the perfect venue to conclude a remarkable summer of soccer.

 

WPSL CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP | Women's Premier Soccer League (wpslsoccer.com)

STILLWATER, OKLA. — The California Storm made history Sunday night, topping the Charlotte Eagles 1-0 at Neal Patterson Stadium on the campus of Oklahoma State University to win its record fifth WPSL championship.

 

https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2024...4Pwc9OG0S6_xDi_7BA_aem_6VGChNmxtS5aBMg-uN3PjA

Kingston, a member of the WPSL Northeast Conference, will compete against teams from Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Boston, Albany and Clarkstown. All home games will be at newly renovated Dietz Stadium in Kingston, beginning in early May.

 

Michael Hitchcock

• 2 days ago
  "Annapolis Blues are excited to continue to grow the world's game in Naptown by launching a USL W League team in 2025,” said Michael Hitchcock, Owner & Managing Partner. “The addition of the women's team will bring more high-level soccer games and fun tailgate opportunities to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium next summer while providing the chance for local women players to play in front of thousands of fans and represent Annapolis against some of the best players in the region." More info at https://lnkd.in/gMbcBKyk

 

San Juan SC to join USL League Two and W League in 2025

Bigfoot FC to join USL League Two and USL W League in 2025

 

On January 8, 2025, Chicago Dutch Lions FC and Chicago City Soccer Club announced a landmark partnership that will unite their strengths to provide a comprehensive pathway for soccer players from grassroots to the professional level. Chicago City SC is a leading soccer organization in the Chicago with around 1.200 players in their youth programs. They also play in the prestigious ECNL. The collaboration will focus on the path from youth to USL 2 men’s league and the USL W League women’s league, and then potentially professional clubs in the US and Europe through our extensive network. The integrated structure will support the growth and development of players, coaches, and the soccer community across Chicagoland.

 

San Diego County is getting a W-League team. Apparently it's the So Cal Dutch Lions moving over. Thought I heard they were looking at Carlsbad to play.

https://www.uslwleague.com/news_article/show/1328373?referrer_id=6107046

 

Michael Hitchcock
Last year, we had an incredible 11,171 fans at the Annapolis Blues Home Opener at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. It was a special night and one of the highlights of my soccer management career. This year, Blues are launching a women's team and May 31st is a Doubleheader. Blues have launched a Shell Out campaign where we're trying to get 12k+ fans to Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. Tickets are on sale now. It'll be a special night of soccer in Naptown.

 

Michael Hitchcock

• 1 hour ago
  Over 3,000 fans attended the Roseville Iron Rose women's team Home Opener last Saturday. Iron Rose, a WPSL Team, has an innovative partnership with Roseville Youth Club and a small but talented Front Office who are doing big things to grow the game in Roseville, California. Best wishes for a successful season, on and off the field.

 

Michael Hitchcock
two Record Breaking Crowds in Annapolis, 12,853 for the Blues Men’s game and 7,289 for Blues Women’s game.

 

I am understanding that my local Clarkstown (WPSL) who have won their division (7 wins and 1 loss) might not elect to participate in the playoffs as they have quite a number of D1 players who must report early to their respective college programs. I suspect that this issue of college programs needing to have their players report early is a problem that will only get worse.

 

Final four have been determined:

2025 BRACKET | Women's Premier Soccer League

 

Albany wins on kicks taken from the penalty mark

UPSL WOMEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Little Rock Rangers
vs
Albany Alleycats

 

SPORTING CT WINS 2025 WPSL CHAMPIONSHIP | Women's Premier Soccer League

 

Utah United rout reigning champs NC Courage U23 to win 2025 USL W League title

 

Michael Hitchcock

• Incredible to see the Annapolis Blues Family continue to step up and support their Men’s and Women’s teams. Over 1,000 season seats sold in August 2025 for 2026 the USL2 & W-League Season

 

Who Are Ya!: Albuquerque Alliance FC (WPSL) — Protagonist Soccer

 

Hartford Athletic Unveils First Two Signings to Club’s USL W League Roster - Hartford Athletic