TAMPA, Fl. - The United Soccer League announced today that New England Mutiny will join the USL W League in 2026.  

Established in 1999, the Mutiny is one of the oldest women's soccer teams in the history of US Soccer. The two crowning achievements of the organization came in 2004 and 2012. In 2004, the Mutiny played China’s Women’s National Team in a tune-up match two weeks before the Olympics. The match was played in western Mass in front of 4,000 fans. Winning 3-1 after 60' the Mutiny took the Steel Roses to the wire before succumbing 4-3 in the match. At the time in 2012, the Mutiny became the only amateur women's soccer team to defeat a professional women's soccer team when it defeated the Boston Breakers. 

“The formation of the USL W league Northeast Division gives us exactly what New England fans want: more high-level soccer at Lusitano Stadium,” said Club President Carlos Chaves. “The Mutiny has always provided an elite pathway for its players and the W League aligns us with that mission by allowing our players to compete nationally on a professional stage.” 

The club’s mission is to empower women through soccer by building an inclusive, high-level competitive environment that fosters athletic excellence, personal growth, and leadership (on and off the field) while elevating women's sport through passion, resilience, and teamwork. 

“The New England Mutiny bring a storied history and a strong commitment to the women’s game,” said Joel Nash, USL SVP of Youth and Pre-Professional. “"We’re excited to welcome the club to the W League and look forward to celebrating and supporting their next chapters of success on and off the field." 

New England Mutiny will compete in the newly formed Northeast Division. The entire list of division opponents will be announced in the Divisional Alignment in the coming weeks.  

To learn more about New England Mutiny visit the club’s website and Instagram.