List of soccer clubs in the United States

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[edit] 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 organisation.

[edit] Major League Soccer

[edit] USL First Division

[edit] USL Second Division

[edit] USL Premier Development League

Toronto Lynx (Announced move to PDL for 2007 season, conference and division TBD)

[edit] 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 ceased operations on September 15, 2003 after 3 seasons in the league. Currently there are two competing leagues, Women's Premier Soccer League and the W-League, part of the United Soccer Leagues.

[edit] Women's United Soccer Association (defunct)

[edit] Women's Premier Soccer League

[edit] W-League

[edit] Structure of professional indoor soccer

There is one national league playing indoor soccer in North America, the Major Indoor Soccer League. The MISL is sanctioned by the USSF.

[edit] Major Indoor Soccer League

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

Official websites
National federation National Team: M, W Venues, (cap) List of clubs
League system SSS Champions History
Competitions in American Soccer
MLS USL First Division USL Second Division PDL
Super-20 MISL NPSL PCSL
Open Cup W-League WPSL Y-League
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