TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League announced today the divisional alignment for the 2026 USL W League season. The pre-professional league will feature 96 teams across 16 divisions.

During the offseason, the W League established one new division, the Northeast Division, and also saw the arrival of 15 expansion clubs. More about the 2026 W League expansion clubs can be found here.

During the regular season, each team will play up to 12 matches against divisional opponents, before a 16-team playoff bracket is filled based on the division and conference standings.

More information about the 2026 schedule and playoff format will be announced in the coming weeks.