USL W-League (1995–2015)
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The USL W-League was a North American amateur women's soccer developmental organization. The league was a semi-professional,[1][2] open league, giving college players the opportunity to play alongside established international players while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league was administered by the United Soccer Leagues system (the USL), which also oversees the men's United Soccer League and Premier Development League. The W-League announced on November 6, 2015 that the league will cease operation ahead of 2016 season.[3][4]
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Founded | 1995 |
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Folded | 2015 |
Country | United States Canada |
Confederation | CONCACAF |
Number of teams | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | None |
Relegation to | None |
Last champions | Washington Spirit Reserves |
Most championships | Los Angeles Blues (4 titles) |
After the popularity of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, though, USL began considerations for a new professional women's league; this effort eventually returned to the re-establishing of the league as the USL W League.