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Brooke House FC to join USL League Two and W League in 2024
By USL Communications Staff 11/21/2023, 2:00pm EST
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Former W-League Coach of the Year Emma Hayes named USWNT head coach
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/15/2023, 10:45am EST
Hayes led the Lady Riders to an 11-3 record in 2002 in first head coaching position of career
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USL W League unveils Lone Star Division; includes four new expansion clubs set to compete in 2024
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/02/2023, 1:45pm EDT
AC Houston Sur, AHFC Royals, Challenge Soccer Club and Lonestar SC to compete in first-ever W League Texas Division
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Fayetteville Fury Women's Soccer Team joins USL W League
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/01/2023, 8:55am EDT
North Carolina-based team looking forward to competing in the 2024 season
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NBA Champion Jason Kidd Joins Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club’s Ownership Group
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/26/2023, 1:00pm EDT
Bay Area born-and-raised Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer joins 4,500-plus new investors in a record-setting Community Investment Round
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Three W League players called up by the United States, fourth named as an alternate
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/19/2023, 4:45pm EDT
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Where are they now: 2022 W League Stars
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/19/2023, 11:15am EDT
A look back at some of our 2022 W League standouts and where they are competing now
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River Light FC to join USL League Two and USL W League in 2024
By USL Communications Staff 10/03/2023, 10:59am EDT
Illinois-based club will be playing in its first competition next season
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Charlottesville Blues FC to join USL League Two and USL W League in 2024
By USL Communications Staff 09/28/2023, 1:59pm EDT
Exciting pre-professional soccer is coming to Charlottesville next summer!
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Why Anahie Duran’s love for soccer was inevitable
By USLWLeague.com Staff 09/27/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Go in-depth with the Stockton Cargo SC co-Head Coach
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong joins Oakland Roots & Soul ownership group
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/18/2023, 1:52pm EDT
Oakland icon becomes investor through club’s Community Investment Round, which has raised almost $2 million since launch last week
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W League Player of the Year Nadia Gomes called up to Portugal National Team for Nations League
By USLWLeague.com Staff 09/15/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Gomes returns to national duty after standout season for SF Glens, recording 16 goals and eight assists
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United Soccer League Celebrates Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/15/2023, 10:00am EDT
Activations run from September 15 through October 15
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25 W League athletes available in UNC vs Virginia Tech ACC clash
By USLWLeague.com Staff 09/15/2023, 9:00am EDT
NCAA Division I Conference Play kicks off this weekend
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Brevard Riptide SC announced as latest 2024 W League expansion side
By USLWLeague.com Staff 09/07/2023, 1:00pm EDT
The league's Florida division continues to grow
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22 W League athletes available in Stanford, Duke clash
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/31/2023, 3:00pm EDT
High-caliber W League talent ready for prime-time collegiate match up
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26 W League Athletes Named to United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/15/2023, 5:00pm EDT
Midwest United, SF Glens, Birmingham Legion among clubs with honorees
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Vote For Your Favorite W League Celebration, Mascot, and More!
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/07/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Cast your votes now!
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SF Glens’ Nádia Gomes named USL W League Player of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/03/2023, 4:00pm EDT
Gomes' impact felt on and off the field for the Glens
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USL W League announces 2023 Team of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/02/2023, 2:00pm EDT
22 players across 13 teams selected to First and Second Teams
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USL W League announces 2023 Divisional Players of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/25/2023, 12:15pm EDT
Ten players chosen as first-ever W League Divisional Players of the Year
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Indy Eleven claims 2023 W League title in extra time against NC Courage U23
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/22/2023, 6:10pm EDT
Alia Martin’s spectacular overhead kick earns Girls in Blue 2-1 victory in thrilling season finale
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2023 USL W League Final Preview – Indy Eleven vs. NC Courage U23
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/20/2023, 2:30pm EDT
New champion to be crowned in Saturday matinee bringing together impressive attacking squads
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Mia Oliaro named Young player of the Year, Flint City’s Michele Krzisnik named Coach of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/19/2023, 11:45am EDT
Krzisnik turns around Flint City and Oliaro leads the way for Courage
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Minnesota’s Tianna Harris awarded Defender of the Year, Tennessee’s Katie Shea Collins earns Assists Champion
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/18/2023, 1:45pm EDT
Two more regular season awards announced
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Christos FC’s DeSmit wins Golden Boot, TBU’s Herfurth earns Golden Glove
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/17/2023, 12:00pm EDT
First 2023 regular season awards
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USL W League welcomes Richmond as expansion side for 2024
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/15/2023, 8:00pm EDT
Richmond-based club looks forward to creating opportunities for local, elite talent
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Indy Eleven to host NC Courage in 2023 USL W League Final
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/14/2023, 10:30pm EDT
Girls in Blue claim stoppage-time victory against SF Glens; Courage U23 use big first half to defeat Eagle FC
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Semifinal Previews: Indy Eleven vs SF Glens & NC Courage U23 vs Eagle FC
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/13/2023, 1:15pm EDT
Which two teams will secure their spot in the W League Final?
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USL W League Semifinal Matchups Set
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/10/2023, 3:30pm EDT
Eagle FC, Indy Eleven, NC Courage U23 and SF Glens all crowned conference champs
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Play the Women’s World Soccer Bracket Challenge!
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/10/2023, 1:00pm EDT
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Conference Semifinals Day 2: SF Glens, Morris Elite, Eagle FC and Cal Storm secure victories
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/08/2023, 12:00am EDT
The Glens dominate, Morris Elite comes from behind
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Conference Semifinals Day 1: Tampa Bay, Minnesota, Indy & NC Courage secure victories
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/06/2023, 9:30pm EDT
TBU vs TSC thrills; Minnesota held to a single goal
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Conference Semifinals Preview: The road to crown a new USL W League Champion starts today
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/06/2023, 10:15am EDT
Excitement mounts as playoffs kickoff today at 3pm ET
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USL W League Team of the Month - June
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/05/2023, 4:15pm EDT
Strong performances headline the final month of play
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2023 USL W League Playoffs Field Set: Conference Semifinals Schedule
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/02/2023, 10:30pm EDT
Conference semifinals to feature exciting regional rivalries and thrilling matchups
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Power Rankings June 27: Minnesota claims the top spot, NC Courage climbs to second, Glens at third
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/27/2023, 2:00pm EDT
Familiar faces grace the top five yet again
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If the 2023 playoffs started today
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/22/2023, 2:00pm EDT
Would your team make the cut?
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Tallahassee Reckoning announced as newest USL W League expansion side
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/21/2023, 12:55pm EDT
"A Monumental Moment for Tallahassee"
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Power Rankings June 20: No movement at the top, Oly Town jumps 7 spots
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/20/2023, 3:00pm EDT
Indy suffers first-ever regular loss, Eagle continues to impress
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For the Weekend - which matches should be on your radar this weekend?
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/16/2023, 2:05pm EDT
Florida foes, a Northwest battle, New York vs New Jersey & Detroit and Flint go head to head, again
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Power Rankings June 13: Minnesota takes #2 right behind strong Glens
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/13/2023, 1:55pm EDT
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USL W League Team of the Month - May
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/09/2023, 10:55am EDT
Minnesota Aurora FC's Tianna Harris leads group after playing key role in four shutouts for side to open 2023 regular season
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Power Rankings June 6: SF Glens, NC Courage and MN Aurora round out top 3
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/06/2023, 3:00pm EDT
Did your team make the top 15?
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United Soccer League Launches Partnership with You Can Play in Honor of Pride Month
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/01/2023, 10:00am EDT
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Power Rankings May 30: Glens stay on top with a perfect 5-0 start
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/30/2023, 2:00pm EDT
Cal Storm breaks into top 5, Minnesota starts strong
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Meet the USL W League players competing at the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/25/2023, 9:00am EDT
Five players earn call-up to United States squad, with 18 players representing 14 clubs overall selected for event
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W League Power Rankings May 23
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/23/2023, 2:30pm EDT
SF Glens 4-0 start land them at #1 in first Power Rankings of the season
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United Soccer League announces partnership with The Soccer Syndicate
By USL Communications Staff 05/23/2023, 12:59pm EDT
Will serve as the preferred Domestic Scouting Network across USL properties with initial focus on League Two, W League
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Week 3 Storylines: Birmingham thrills, Glens stay perfect, Cal Storm makes a statement
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/22/2023, 1:30pm EDT
Check out these six incredible storylines from Week 3
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USL Super League Announces Initial Markets
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/16/2023, 8:00am EDT
New professional women’s soccer league commits to U.S. Soccer’s Division One standards; Legends, Octagon and SPORTFIVE to support USL Super League commercial and media interests
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Week 2 W League Storylines
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/15/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Detroit's big attendance, Oakland's shutout and more
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United Soccer League Launches Need Support?, In Partnership With 988 Lifeline, To Support The Mental Health Of Our Communities
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/12/2023, 11:00am EDT
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available
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United Soccer League Names Experienced Soccer Executive Paul McDonough as USL President and Chief Soccer Officer
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/08/2023, 4:30pm EDT
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W League Opening Day Recap: Flint nets five goals, NorCal Division plays inaugural match
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/06/2023, 9:51pm EDT
No shortage of goals on match day 1
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7 New Players to Watch this Season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/04/2023, 10:00am EDT
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9 Returning Players You Need to Watch this W League Season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/03/2023, 10:00am EDT
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The United Soccer League announces departure of President Jake Edwards
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/27/2023, 11:00am EDT
Edwards spent almost a decade with organization, including eight as President, oversaw transformation of professional divisions, historic CBAs
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11 Reasons to Love the W League
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/27/2023, 9:45am EDT
WE'RE BACK; 2023 W League kicks off on May 6
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Rochester FC wins 2023 Best New Crest
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/24/2023, 11:55am EDT
The vibrant blue loon wins 41% of the vote
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Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club submit proposal to enter into lease at Malibu Lot
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/20/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Proposal receives praise from Mayor of Oakland Shen Thao, would start new chapter in rapidly growing club’s history
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Vote for the 2023 Best New Crest
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/19/2023, 2:25pm EDT
Which new crest is your favorite - vote now!
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W League announces expanded playoff structure for the 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/17/2023, 1:30pm EDT
The 16-team playoff will culminate the weekend of July 21
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USL W League Expands into Texas, Welcomes ATX Women’s Soccer as 2024 Expansion Club
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/06/2023, 12:55pm EDT
Austin-based team looks to create opportunities for women both on and off the field
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How Dawn Staley and NASA mathematicians are inspiring Greenville performance coaches India Trotter and Blakely Mattern
By USLWLeague.com Staff 03/16/2023, 9:45am EDT
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United Soccer League Partners with FanSaves to Increase Fan Engagement and Activation
By USLSoccer.com Staff 03/09/2023, 11:00am EST
Ottawa-based tech start-up becomes Official Digital Couponing Platform across multiple platforms
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Women’s History Month: FIFA Referee Alyssa Nichols
By USLWLeague.comStaff 03/08/2023, 12:00pm EST
Mississippi's first FIFA referee is breaking down barriers
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W League alums help Haiti, Panama advance to 2023 Women’s World Cup
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/23/2023, 9:30am EST
Haiti’s Theus, Constant, Panama’s Tanner play starting roles as countries reach WWC for first time in their histories
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W League unveils full 2023 season schedule
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/21/2023, 12:58pm EST
The season will begin May 6 and run through July
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Detroit City announces new youth soccer investment initiative
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/17/2023, 12:53pm EST
Club will adopt $1 fee on single-game tickets, select group offerings, money raised will go to Detroit Sporting Coalition
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VOTE: Ten Best Moments From 2022 W League Season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/17/2023, 11:40am EST
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USL Names Christopher Busey Vice President of DEI and Community Impact
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/16/2023, 11:00am EST
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USL W League announces 2023 Divisional Alignment
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/14/2023, 1:00pm EST
Clubs to compete across ten divisions in sophomore season
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PDX FC announced as final expansion side for the 2023 W League season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/13/2023, 3:15pm EST
Portland-based club looks forward to providing new opportunities for local talent
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Birmingham Legion announced as latest expansion side to compete in 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/09/2023, 2:59pm EST
In partnership with Birmingham United Soccer Association and Alabama FC, Legion’s USL W League team will provide new opportunity for local, elite female players
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RKC Soccer Club to join USL League Two and USL W League
By USL Communications Staff 02/08/2023, 12:59pm EST
Wisconsin-based club representing Racine and Kenosha communities
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Rochester FC’s Chelsea Brown discusses her journey in soccer, Black History Month, and her inspirations
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/07/2023, 1:30pm EST
"As an African American female, it’s empowering to hear, see, and learn about everything we’ve achieved and what we continue to do"
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Bavarian United SC set to join USL League Two and USL W League
By USL Communications Staff 02/07/2023, 10:59am EST
Wisconsin-based club will create opportunities for pre-professional players
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Swan City SC joining USL League Two and W League in 2023
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff 02/07/2023, 9:00am EST
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Chloe Ricketts, 15, takes next step towards professional career
By USLWLeague.com Staff 01/25/2023, 11:30am EST
Ricketts appeared in 11 matches for AFC Ann Arbor during the 2022 W League season
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Super League President Amanda Vandervort appears on Premier League Mornings
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/23/2023, 11:15am EST
Joins NBC Sports' Rebecca Lowe to discuss growing professional women’s soccer, Academy and W League pathway
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Virginia Marauders FC joining USL League Two and W League in 2023
By USL Staff 01/17/2023, 12:59pm EST
Winchester club looking to give local players more opportunity
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Seven W League alums drafted; Madril, Robbins selected in the first round
By USLWLeague.com Staff 01/13/2023, 8:30am EST
43 W League alums registered for the 2023 draft
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USL W League welcomes Paisley Athletic FC as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 01/11/2023, 10:55am EST
New Jersey based club to compete in the Metropolitan Division
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United Soccer League Unveils Step Up, the Bold Next Phase in the USL’s Women’s Soccer Strategy
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/10/2023, 12:58pm EST
USL lays out plan to build a comprehensive women’s soccer pathway, culminating in the USL Super League launch in 2024
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Furman University's Paladin Stadium to host Greenville Triumph SC, Liberty in 2023
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/09/2023, 11:30am EST
League One and W League clubs to call Furman home following four seasons at Legacy Early College
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USL W League welcomes Palm City Americanas as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/22/2022, 10:55am EST
Collaboration between local clubs brings opportunity for elite-level soccer in east Florida
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Oakland Roots, Soul narrow search for interim stadium site
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/20/2022, 2:47pm EST
Club seeks fan feedback on locations near Oakland Coliseum, former Naval Base at Alameda Point
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USL once again named to Front Office Sports' 2022 Best Employers in Sports list
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/19/2022, 5:00pm EST
USL earns industry recognition for second consecutive year
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United PDX to join League Two and W League in 2023
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff 12/14/2022, 12:59pm EST
Club serves 3000 youth players in Oregon each year
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USL Statement On The Passing Of Grant Wahl
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/09/2022, 10:05pm EST
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North Alabama SC joins USL W League and USL League Two as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/08/2022, 12:55pm EST
Huntsville-based club excited to offer new opportunities to local talent
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W League Alums Rack Up Collegiate End of Year Awards
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/07/2022, 11:55am EST
Five earn All-America Honors, 19 players appear in College Cup
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USL W League unveils NorCal Division; includes six new expansion clubs to compete in 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/01/2022, 11:55am EST
Academica SC, California Storm, Marin FC, The Olympic Club, Pleasanton RAGE and SF Glens join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo in first-ever California division
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Eight W League players to watch in the NCAA D1 Women's Soccer Quarterfinals
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/22/2022, 1:55pm EST
Nearly 40 W League alums set to participate in the Elite Eight
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USL Academy Enters New Phase with Expanded Women’s Pathway and Fully Integrated Squads for ages 15-20
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/15/2022, 12:59pm EST
If You're Good Enough, You're Old Enough
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United Soccer League’s Renee Towles appointed to USSF Participant Safety Taskforce
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/04/2022, 3:45pm EDT
Organization’s Senior Director of Safeguarding appointed to group led by Chairperson Mana Shim
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More than 100 W League alumna earn NCAA Division 1 honors
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/04/2022, 1:45pm EDT
33 USL W League teams have players recognized for their outstanding collegiate seasons
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USL W League welcomes Lexington Sporting Club as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/27/2022, 12:55pm EDT
The Kentucky-based club will offer opportunities for local players and beyond
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W League standouts Ella Sanchez and Gigi Espinoza represent their respective countries in U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/20/2022, 9:30am EDT
Sanchez and U.S. move onto knock-out stages while Espinoza and Mexico exit after group stage
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