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United Premier Soccer League
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| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Confederation | CONCACAF US Soccer |
| Divisions | 30 |
| Number of clubs | 400+ |
| Promotion to | Premier Division (Internal) |
| Relegation to | Division I (Internal) |
| Domestic cup | U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champions | Tennessee Tempo FC (1st title) (2025 Spring) |
| Most championships | California United FC II OC Crew Soda City FC (2 titles each) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Eleven Sports |
| Website | www |
| Current: 2025 Fall | |
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is an American for-profit soccer league that was founded in Santa Ana in Southern California, with teams in regionalized conferences throughout the United States, and recently Canada and Mexico. The league was founded in 2011 by Santa Ana Winds President Leonel López as a regional league for teams in Greater Los Angeles, but expanded to include 400 teams from 41 states as of the 2022 season.
Two seasons are played each year, with regional play culminating in a playoff system that crowns a single national champion each season. The league features internal promotion and relegation with up to three levels in some regions; only clubs in the top tier Premier Division are eligible to compete for the national championship.
The league is a National Affiliate member of United States Soccer Federation, and a National League within the larger United States soccer league system.[1][2]
History
[edit]The UPSL was formed in 2011 with 10 teams, and has grown to include over 400 member clubs across the nation. Now featuring numerous MLS U19 teams including LAFC, Philadelphia Union and LA Galaxy, the Premier Division is widely regarded as occupying the unofficial 4th tier of US Soccer. Each UPSL team is independently owned and operated. The league consists of two seasons each calendar year, with the Spring season beginning in March and ending with national playoffs in July, and a Fall season with play beginning in September with national playoffs in December.[3]
UPSL announced it would begin promotion/relegation system beginning in 2017.[4][5] Teams will compete in two divisions: Pro Premier and Division One.
In November 2016 the UPSL announced the addition of a Colorado conference set to begin in 2017.[6][7]
In August 2017, the league announced that all eleven clubs of the Premier League of America would be joining the UPSL as a new Midwest Conference. The conference will initiate friendlies during the 2017 Fall Season and begin league play in 2018.
U.S. Open Cup
[edit]Former member club PSA Elite is known for reaching the fourth round of the 2014 and the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by knocking out higher-level professional teams. Three UPSL teams, La Máquina FC, L.A. Wolves FC, and San Nicolas FC qualified for the 2016 U.S. Open Cup.[8] La Máquina FC advanced to the fourth round (knocking out Portland Timbers U23, Sacramento Gold, and LA Wolves FC) before falling to LA Galaxy.[9] The UPSL's participants in the 2016 US Open Cup altogether defeated teams from the PDL (Timbers U-23), NPSL (Sacramento Gold), and USL (Orange County Blues FC). The UPSL had five teams qualify for the 2017 U.S. Open Cup, with the L.A. Wolves FC advancing the furthest, making it to the third round before being knocked out by USL team Orange County SC. 2018 saw five more UPSL teams qualify for the U.S. Open Cup, with Sporting Arizona FC before falling to USL team Fresno FC. Only one team, Florida Soccer Soldiers qualified from UPSL for the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, advancing to the third round prior to losing to USL Championship team North Carolina FC. The U.S. Open cup was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to COVID-19. UPSL had four teams qualify for the 2022 U.S. Open Cup with two teams advancing to the second round of the competition. In 2023, UPSL only had two teams qualify for the U.S. Open Cup, with UDA Soccer advancing to the second round before falling to USL Championship team New Mexico United. With more slots being taken in the tournament proper by USL League 2 and National Premier Soccer League teams, the UPSL had seen a decrease in the number of teams to make it through the qualifying rounds. Starting in 2024, UPSL is guaranteed a slot in the first round of the Open Cup. This slot is given to the UPSL Spring Champions, and in 2024 was earned by AS Frenzi.[10] For the 2025 U.S. Open Cup, Soda City FC earned the automatic first round slot by winning the 2024 UPSL Spring season.[11]
2025 season
[edit]Premier Division
[edit]| Division | Team | City/area |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | ||
| Avondale Premier FC | Avondale, Arizona | |
| AZ Empire FC | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| DD8 Academy | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Florence FC | Florence, Arizona | |
| Next Level Soccer II | Gilbert, Arizona | |
| OJB FC | Chino Valley, Arizona | |
| Phoenix United FC | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| State48 Sporting FC | El Mirage, Arizona | |
| Florida Central Zone 1 | ||
| Atletico FC Orlando | Orlando, Florida | |
| DME Academy | Daytona Beach, Florida | |
| Emerald FC | Orlando, Florida | |
| FC Kanks | Orlando, Florida | |
| Four Corners FC | Davenport, Florida | |
| Gatorville FC | Gainesville, Florida | |
| Golden Goal Soccer | Ocoee, Florida | |
| Inter-United Soccer Club | Orlando, Florida | |
| River City SC | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Space Coast United FC | Melbourne, Florida | |
| Stetson FA | DeLand, Florida | |
| The Power of Friendship FC | Orlando, Florida | |
| Florida Central Zone 2 | ||
| Atletico FC Orlando II | Orlando, Florida | |
| Celebration OFC Barca II | Orlando, Florida | |
| Clermont FC II | Clermont, Florida | |
| Current FC II | New Smyrna Beach, Florida | |
| GOSA YF II | Orlando, Florida | |
| FISA Elite | Merritt Island, Florida | |
| IdeaSports SA II | Kissimmee, Florida | |
| Inter Nona SC | Orlando, Florida | |
| Inter Nona SC U20 | Orlando, Florida | |
| Orbita FA | Orlando, Florida | |
| Real Florida SA | Kissimmee, Florida | |
| United Soccer Club | Orlando, Florida | |
| Florida – West | ||
| Dynamic Futbol | New Port Richey, Florida | |
| Estates FC II | Clearwater, Florida | |
| Florida Celtic SC | Largo, Florida | |
| Florida Premier FC II | Tampa, Florida | |
| IMG Academy Black | Bradenton, Florida | |
| IMG Academy Blue | Bradenton, Florida | |
| Lakeland United II | Lakeland, Florida | |
| Players Club Brandon | Brandon, Florida | |
| Shock City FC D1 | Clearwater, Florida | |
| St. Petersburg FC Aztecs II | St. Petersburg, Florida | |
| Twin Rivers United | Charlotte County, Florida | |
| Upper 90 FC | Sarasota, Florida | |
| Florida South Zone 1 | ||
| Aventura FC Bold Nation | Aventura, Florida | |
| Baile FC | Coconut Creek, Florida | |
| Broward Ballas | Deerfield Beach, Florida | |
| Elevate Soccer Project ESP Miami | Miami, Florida | |
| Empire SC | Weston, Florida | |
| Florida Soccer Soldiers II | Miramar, Florida | |
| Florida Wolves FC | Broward, Florida | |
| Hollywood FC Academy | Hollywood, Florida | |
| Ives Estates Thunder SC | Aventura, Florida | |
| Miami FC | Doral, Florida | |
| Miami Fusion | Miami, Florida | |
| Weston FC U19 I | Weston, Florida | |
| Florida South Zone 2 | ||
| City Soccer FC II | West Palm Beach, Florida | |
| Floridian FC | Miami, Florida | |
| ISA Schulz | Boca Raton, Florida | |
| Milan De Miami FC | Miami, Florida | |
| Parkland Soccer Club II | Parkland, Florida | |
| Plantation FC II | Plantation, Florida | |
| PSG Academy Miami City | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | |
| Rush Select II | Port St. Lucie, Florida | |
| Strikers Miami FC 2006 | Miami, Florida | |
| Strikers Miami FC 2007 | Miami, Florida | |
| West Pines United FC | Pembroke Pines, Florida | |
| Weston FC U17 II | Weston, Florida | |
| Florida South Zone 3 | ||
| Athletum FC II | Miami, Florida | |
| CALUSA FC | Cape Coral, Florida | |
| FLA Soccer Pro Academy | Miami, Florida | |
| Florida Badgers FC | Boynton Beach, Florida | |
| Impact City FC | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | |
| Latin United FC | Pembroke Pines, Florida | |
| Miami International Academy | Homestead, Florida | |
| Naples Captains SC | Naples, Florida | |
| Strikers Miami FC 2008 | Miami, Florida | |
| West Pines United FC U18 | Pembroke Pines, Florida | |
| Weston FC U17 III | Weston, Florida | |
| Weston FC U18 III | Weston, Florida | |
| Georgia North | ||
| Alpharetta FC | Alpharetta, Georgia | |
| Atlanta Fire United | Duluth, Georgia | |
| Atlanta Ignite FC | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Atletico Buford FC | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Club The Strongest Atlanta | Gwinnett County, Georgia | |
| Dalton United II | Dalton, Georgia | |
| Georgia Impact SC | Canton, Georgia | |
| Limeno Georgia II | Norcross, Georgia | |
| North Georgia United II | Calhoun, Georgia | |
| Scenic City Soccer Club | Chattanooga Valley, Georgia | |
| Georgia South | ||
| AFC Lightning | Peachtree City, Georgia | |
| Albion SC Atlanta U23 | Hampton, Georgia | |
| Augusta Soccer Team | Augusta, Georgia | |
| Columbus Knight Eagles FC | Columbus, Georgia | |
| FC Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| FC Birmingham U23 | Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Limeno Georgia III | Norcross, Georgia | |
| Georgia Revolution FC U23 | McDonough, Georgia | |
| Middle Georgia United FC | Macon, Georgia | |
| UMA FC II | LaGrange, Georgia | |
| Mid-Atlantic | ||
| Asheville FC II | Asheville, North Carolina | |
| Boiling Springs United FC II | Boiling Springs, South Carolina | |
| Combine Academy II | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
| Emerald City FC | Greenwood, South Carolina | |
| Forest Hills SC | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| ILM Football Club | Wilmington, North Carolina | |
| Jordan Lake FC | Apex, North Carolina | |
| Liberty Arsenal International SCA | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| Liberty FC | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| River City FC | Columbia, South Carolina | |
| Villarreal Force Academy | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| Wake Futbol Club | Holly Springs, North Carolina | |
| Midwest West | ||
| Dakota SC | South St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| FC Minneapolis II | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
| Karen FA | St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| Lakeville SC | Lakeville, Minnesota | |
| Manitou FC | White Bear Lake, Minnesota | |
| Rochester FC II | Rochester, Minnesota | |
| Saint Paul United FC | Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
| Shakopee Soccer | Shakopee, Minnesota | |
| Skills FC | Burnsville, Minnesota | |
| Vlora FC II | Burnsville, Minnesota | |
| Wave SC | Eagan, Minnesota | |
| Mountain West Idaho | ||
| Boise Timbers | Boise, Idaho | |
| Bowaze FC | Boise, Idaho | |
| Idaho FC | Pocatello, Idaho | |
| Rapids SC | Twin Falls, Idaho | |
| SEI Corvids FC | Pocatello, Idaho | |
| Mountain West Utah | ||
| Gremio FC Utah | Ogden, Utah | |
| Future FC | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| River Mountain FC | West Jordan, Utah | |
| Unión Latina FC | Eagle Mountain, Utah | |
| Utah Red Wolves II | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| New England | ||
| Boston Street FC II | Boston, Massachusetts | |
| Fall River Marksmen FC | Fall River, Massachusetts | |
| FC Lonestar GPSE | Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
| Southwest FC | Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
| GZS Bridgeport FC II | Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
| Lightning Stars FC | Fitchburg, Massachusetts | |
| Mighty Mainers | Portland, Maine | |
| New England Combine FC | Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Project Football | Salem, Massachusetts | |
| South Coast Union | New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
| St. Michael FC | New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
| Unations FC II | Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Wahda United FC II | Lewiston, Maine | |
| NorCal North | ||
| Butte United SC | Chico, California | |
| Capitol City FC | Sacramento, California | |
| FC Bandera | Sacramento, California | |
| FC Patria | West Sacramento, California | |
| Junction 29 | American Canyon, California | |
| Natomas United | Sacramento, California | |
| Placer United | Rocklin, California | |
| Roseville FC | Roseville, California | |
| Speen Ghar FC | Elk Grove, California | |
| Suisun City Rush Reserves | Suisun City, California | |
| Vacaville Elite | Vacaville, California | |
| NorCal South | ||
| Ariana | Dublin, California | |
| Azteca FC | Merced, California | |
| Eclipse SA | Santa Cruz, California | |
| Juniors FC | San Francisco, California | |
| Madera Evolution FC | Madera, California | |
| Manteca FC | Manteca, California | |
| Soccer Without Borders Academy | Oakland, California | |
| Suisun City Rush | Suisun City, California | |
| Northeast - American (North) | ||
| Atlas FC NYC | Long Island, New York | |
| CD Iberia - La Liga Academy | Astoria, New York | |
| Elite Players Center | Brooklyn, New York | |
| Kelmendi FC NY | Yorktown Heights, New York | |
| Long Island Premier FC | Long Island, New York | |
| MD Sportiv FC | Queens, New York | |
| New York Braveheart SC II | Central Islip, New York | |
| NY Hota Bavarian SC | Franklin Square, New York | |
| NY Renegades FC II | Hicksville, New York | |
| Osners FC | Brooklyn, New York | |
| Real New York FC | Queens, New York | |
| Zalzala FC | New York, New York | |
| Northeast - American (South) | ||
| Allstars FC | Clifton, New Jersey | |
| Capital City Islanders | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
| Elite Soccer Club Plainfield | Plainfield, New Jersey | |
| FSA Pro | Warwick, New York | |
| Milford FC | West Milford, New Jersey | |
| New Jersey Alliance FC II | Jersey City, New Jersey | |
| NJ Santos FC Rush | Bridgewater Township, New Jersey | |
| Philadelphia Lone Star II | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Scranton FC | Scranton, Pennsylvania | |
| UCFSC Warriors | Rahway, New Jersey | |
| Ukrainian Sitch SC | Whippany, New Jersey | |
| Union SC II | Union, New Jersey | |
| SoCal East | ||
| Club Atletico Internacional | Santa Ana, California | |
| Coachella Football Club II | Coachella, California | |
| Gauchos Intercontinental CYSA | San Bernardino, California | |
| Independent FC | Eastvale, California | |
| Inland Empire FC | San Bernardino, California | |
| La Barca FC | Fontana, California | |
| Ocelot Academy IE | San Bernardino, California | |
| OC Sporting FC White | Irvine, California | |
| Premier Touch Futbol Club | Long Beach, California | |
| Toros Neza USA | Corona, California | |
| SoCal North | ||
| Academia Gullit Peña | Inglewood, California | |
| FC Santa Monica | Santa Monica, California | |
| Inglewood SC | Inglewood, California | |
| Los Angeles Dynamo | Los Angeles, California | |
| Ocelot Academy II | San Bernardino, California | |
| Pasadena Cali SC | Pasadena, California | |
| Pateadores Santa Clarita | Santa Clarita, California | |
| Playmaker FC | Orange County, California | |
| Trojans FC | Los Angeles, California | |
| World United SC | Huntington Park, California | |
| SoCal South | ||
| Anaheim Flash FC | Anaheim, California | |
| AYSD D1 Academy | Irvine, California | |
| FADP Footballers Academy | Lake Elsinore, California | |
| Fullerton Disciples FC | Fullerton, California | |
| Gauchos Intercontinental | San Bernardino, California | |
| Inland Empire FC III | San Bernardino, California | |
| Irvine FC II | Irvine, California | |
| Leopardos Naranjas FC | Orange, California | |
| OC Sporting FC Blue | Irvine, California | |
| Ocelot Academy OC | Orange County, California | |
| Pateadores OC | Lake Forest, California | |
| Texas Central | ||
| 210 FC II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Arsenal FC II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Bell County FC | Belton, Texas | |
| Capital City SC Futures | Austin, Texas | |
| Legends FC by JS | Austin, Texas | |
| Mixtum United | Killeen, Texas | |
| Round Rock SC | Round Rock, Texas | |
| Rush South Texas II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| SA Athletic FC Wolves | San Antonio, Texas | |
| San Antonio FC Academy II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Texas North | ||
| Allegiance Academy | Euless, Texas | |
| Dallas Dragons FC | Lucas, Texas | |
| DKSC Pro | Dallas, Texas | |
| FC Hurst United II | Hurst, Texas | |
| Henderson Cavalry FC | Athens, Texas | |
| Ice FC | Dallas, Texas | |
| Midcities Football Club | Euless, Texas | |
| Racing Dallas FC | Dallas, Texas | |
| Resolute Soccer II | Celina, Texas | |
| Somerset SC | Dallas, Texas | |
| Sporting NTX Verde | McKinney, Texas | |
| TAG Soccer | Fairview, Texas | |
| Threat FC | Dallas, Texas | |
| VV FC | Carrolton, Texas | |
| Texas South | ||
| ANSA Lions Houston | Houston, Texas | |
| Center of Excellence | Houston, Texas | |
| Houston FC II | Houston, Texas | |
| Houston FC U23 | Houston, Texas | |
| Houston Futsal SC | Houston, Texas | |
| Lightning Elite FC | Katy, Texas | |
| SVD Beaumont II | Beaumont, Texas | |
| TKP Eagles II | Katy, Texas |
| Division | Team | City/area |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | ||
| Bay City Reign Women | Tampa, Florida | |
| Clermont FC Women | Clermont, Florida | |
| Four Corners FC Women | Davenport, Florida | |
| Polk United FC Women | Winter Haven, Florida | |
| South Tampa FC Women | Tampa, Florida | |
| Mid-Atlantic | ||
| Boiling Springs United FC | Boiling Springs, South Carolina | |
| Carolina Crew FC Women | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| Carolina FC Women | Pinehurst, North Carolina | |
| Rush United FC Women | Abingdon, Virginia | |
| Soda City FC Women | Columbia, South Carolina | |
| Midwest West - North | ||
| Karen FA Women | St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| Minnesota TwinStars FC Women | Maple Grove, Minnesota | |
| NOSC Blast | Shoreview, Minnesota | |
| Superior City FC Women | Superior, Wisconsin | |
| Tonka Fusion Elite | Plymouth, Minnesota | |
| Vlora FC Women | Burnsville, Minnesota | |
| Midwest West - South | ||
| Granite City FC Women | St. Cloud, Minnesota | |
| Lakeville SC Women | Lakeville, Minnesota | |
| Minnesota Aurora FC Women | St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| Rochester FC Women | Rochester, Wisconsin | |
| Skills FC Women | Burnsville, Minnesota | |
| St. Croix SC Women | Stillwater, Minnesota | |
| St. Paul Blackhawks Women | St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| NorCal North | ||
| CDA | Chico, California | |
| CF San Rafael | San Rafael, California | |
| Racing Sacramento City FC | Sacramento, California | |
| Sacramento United | Sacramento, California | |
| Silicon Valley FC II | Sunnyvale, California | |
| Sparta FC | Redding, California | |
| NorCal South | ||
| Eclipse Soccer Academy | Santa Cruz, California | |
| JSC | Redwood City, California | |
| Madera Evolution FC | Madera, California | |
| Salinas Soccer Femenil | Salinas, California | |
| Silicon Valley FC | Sunnyvale, California | |
| Soccer Without Borders Women's FC | Oakland, California | |
| OK - AR | ||
| Arkansas Wolves Women | Benton, Arkansas | |
| Little Rock Rangers SC | Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| Ozark STORM FC | Springdale, Arkansas | |
| Side FC 92 U23 Women | Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Side FC 92 Women | Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Texas North | ||
| FC Hurst United Women | Hurst, Texas | |
| NTX Legends Women | Denton, Texas | |
| Texas Spurs Women | Allen, Texas | |
| Victory SC Women | Mansfield, Texas | |
| VV FC | Dallas, Texas | |
| Texas South | ||
| Arsenal FC Women | San Antonio, Texas | |
| HCYSA Tejanos Women | Kerrville, Texas | |
| Lady Dragons | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Lady Jaguars FC | Katy, Texas | |
| TTi FC Bluebonnets Womens | Houston, Texas | |
| US Soccer Prospects Women's | Willis, Texas |
Champions
[edit]| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | OC Crew SC | Santa Ana Winds FC | 4–2 |
| 2012–13 | Santa Ana Winds FC | Tustin Legends | |
| 2013–14 | OC Crew SC | Tustin Legends FC | 5–3 |
| 2014–15 | La Máquina FC | Glory United | 4–1 |
| 2015 | San Nicolas FC | L.A. Wolves FC | 2–0 |
| 2016 Spring | Strikers FC South Coast | San Pedro Monsters | 3–1[14] |
| 2016 Fall | FC Anahuac | Inter Arizona FC | 0–0 (5–4p) |
| 2017 Spring | L.A. Wolves FC | California Victory FC | 2–1 |
| 2017 Fall | OC Invicta FC | Santa Ana Winds FC | 3–2 |
| 2018 Spring | Milwaukee Bavarian SC | Sporting AZ FC | 3–2 |
| 2018 Fall | California United FC II | Inocentes FC | 1–1 (4–2p) |
| 2019 Spring | Tropics SC | Utah Murcielagos | 2–2 (4–3p) |
| 2019 Fall | Maryland Bobcats FC | Santa Ana Winds FC | 3–1 (OT) |
| 2020 Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 Fall | Ginga Atlanta | Olympians FC | 0–0 (3–1p) |
| 2021 Spring | New York Contour United | East Valley United PRO | 2–1 |
| 2021 Fall | Foro 360 Pro | Chicago Nation FC | 1–0 |
| 2022 Spring | Orange County FC | Beaman United | 3–1 |
| 2022 Fall | Olympians FC | SCU Heat | 1–0 |
| 2023 Spring | AS Frenzi | Sporting Wichita SC | 2–1 |
| 2023 Fall | Chiriaco FC | St. Louis City SC Academy | 2–1 |
| 2024 Spring | Soda City FC | Inland Empire FC | 3–2 |
| 2024 Fall | Soda City FC | FC Folsom | 4–2[15] |
| 2025 Spring | Tennessee Tempo FC | LA 10 FC | 1–0[16] |
References
[edit]- ^ "United States Adult Soccer Association National Affiliates". USASA.com. USASA.
- ^ "About the National Independent Soccer Association". NISAOfficial.com. National Independent Soccer Association.
- ^ "Interview with Yan Skwara, UPSL Commissioner". Goal Nation. March 3, 2015.
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- ^ "United Premier Soccer League Brings Promotion And Relegation to the USA". Midfield Press. November 3, 2016.
- ^ "UPSL Expands To Colorado". Goal Nation. November 17, 2016.
- ^ "UPSL expands to Colorado, vows to bring pro/rel to American soccer". Burgundy Wave. November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Three SoCal Teams Involved in U.S. Open Cup Second Round Action Wednesday". Soccer Nation. May 18, 2016.
- ^ "HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs. La Maquina". LA Galaxy. June 15, 2016.
- ^ Wolf, Liam (August 7, 2023). "AS Frenzi wins 2023 UPSL title, secures 2024 US Open Cup berth". www.TheCup.us. theCup.us. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Battista, Michael (August 12, 2024). "2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Soda City FC punches ticket with wild UPSL championship win". theCup.us. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Teams". United Premier Soccer League. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "Teams". Premier. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ "Strikers FC Score 3-1 Victory Over San Pedro Monsters to Capture 2016 UPSL Championship". PR Log. June 28, 2016.
- ^ "Soda City FC Make History as First Back-To-Back UPSL National Champions". United Premier Soccer League. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Head Coach Gift Ndam Leads Tennessee Tempo FC to First-Ever UPSL National Title". United Premier Soccer League. August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
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United Premier Soccer League
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League Overview
Founding and Organization
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) was established in 2011 in Santa Ana, California, by Leonel López, a Mexican semi-professional soccer player and founder of Santa Ana Winds FC, with the goal of creating a regional league to offer accessible semi-professional opportunities for players and clubs in Southern California.[1][4] The league began operations as a for-profit private soccer association, initially comprising 10 teams focused on local competition in the Greater Los Angeles area.[1][4] The league was acquired by ELP Brands in January 2020. As a national affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) since 2022, the UPSL holds an official position within the U.S. soccer pyramid, functioning as an unofficial fourth-level league and qualifying its champion for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[5][1] Its governance structure emphasizes independently owned and operated clubs, with headquarters in Miami, Florida, and a satellite office in Los Angeles, California, under Commissioner Yan Skwara and CEO Steve Tello (appointed October 2025).[5][1][6] From its inception, the UPSL was designed as a pro-development model rooted in amateur traditions, prioritizing low barriers to entry—such as no franchise fees and cost-effective season structures—to enable diverse clubs to participate while fostering player pathways to professional leagues.[7][8][9] This approach has supported its evolution into a nationwide entity with over 800 clubs as of 2025.[1][10]Current Structure and Divisions
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) features a tiered structure with the Premier Division serving as the elite semi-professional level, where top teams qualify for national playoffs, and Division I functioning as the developmental tier featuring internal promotion and relegation opportunities between the two levels.[11] The league encompasses over 800 teams across 41 U.S. states as of 2025, with additional participation from clubs in Canada and Mexico, emphasizing semi-professional status open to professional academy reserve sides and independent community-based organizations.[1][12][13] Teams are geographically clustered into seven regional conferences—such as the Western Conference (including Pacific and Southwest divisions), Midwest Conference (established in 2018), and Eastern Conference—to minimize travel expenses and promote sustainable local competition, resulting in approximately 30 divisions overall.[14] This framework supports broad accessibility while maintaining competitive integrity, allowing clubs from diverse regions like California, Texas, New York, and Florida to participate without excessive logistical burdens.[15] The structure prioritizes player development pathways, with many teams drawing from youth academies and fostering transitions to higher professional leagues.History
Inception and Early Development (2011–2016)
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) was founded in 2011 by Leonel Lopez in Santa Ana, California, as a pro-development platform for amateur and semi-professional soccer players. It launched with 10 teams based in Southern California, aiming to fill a gap in affordable, competitive adult soccer opportunities outside the established professional tiers. The league structured its operations around two annual seasons—a spring season from March to August and a fall season from September to February—to accommodate players' commitments to other amateur leagues and work schedules, enabling year-round participation without conflicting with traditional summer or winter breaks.[1] National playoffs have been held since the league's inception, with regional conference winners advancing to a postseason tournament to determine a national titleholder for each season. This structure emphasized competitive balance and player development, with matches played on a weekly basis during the regular season. The league's early focus on low barriers to entry, including an annual team fee of around $1,500, attracted clubs seeking cost-effective alternatives to higher-tier leagues, prioritizing accessibility for community-based and youth-affiliated teams.[16][17] By 2014, the UPSL had expanded to over 50 teams, remaining predominantly West Coast-based with concentrations in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Idaho, while maintaining its commitment to regional play to minimize travel costs for participants. This growth reflected the league's appeal to diverse player pools, including recent college graduates and international talent seeking U.S. exposure. Key milestones included the formal introduction of U.S. Open Cup qualifying pathways in 2013, enabling top UPSL clubs to enter the national knockout tournament through state and regional preliminaries, which boosted visibility and provided pathways to professional scouting.[16][18]Expansion and Modern Era (2017–Present)
In 2017, the United Premier Soccer League introduced promotion and relegation within its Division I as part of structural enhancements in newly expanded conferences, enhancing competitive depth by allowing top-performing teams to advance and underperformers to drop based on merit.[19] This system was first implemented in the Colorado Conference, which launched that year with initial teams including Logrones SC, marking the league's push beyond its West Coast origins.[20] Later in 2017, the Midwest Conference debuted through a merger with the Premier League of America, incorporating 11 teams and extending the promotion/relegation model to foster regional rivalries and national cohesion.[21] The league experienced rapid growth during this period, expanding to over 300 teams by the 2019 season across multiple regions, reflecting increased interest in affordable, high-level amateur soccer.[22] By 2025, participation had surged to more than 800 teams nationwide, spanning Premier, Division I, Academy, and Women's divisions, amid a post-pandemic recovery that emphasized player safety and accessibility.[23] The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic prompted adaptations, including a delayed Spring season start on June 20 with strict health protocols such as symptom screening and facility sanitization, enabling limited play without virtual formats.[24] International expansion followed, with the creation of UPSL MX in 2020 through partnerships with Mexican Liga Premier and Liga TDP clubs, providing cross-border competition for 18 teams and strengthening North American ties.[25] Canadian involvement grew in 2021 with teams like FC Berlin joining the Northeast Conference, further broadening the league's footprint.[26] By 2025, the UPSL featured over 19 conferences in its Academy division alone, contributing to record participation across approximately 30 regional divisions and sub-divisions that supported diverse geographic coverage.[27] A key focus has been player development pathways, with numerous alumni transitioning to professional levels, including signings to MLS Next Pro teams like Chattanooga FC and USL League One clubs, underscoring the league's role as a vital bridge to elite soccer.[28][29]Competition Format
Season Schedule and Playoffs
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) follows a dual-season structure, with regular seasons running from March through July for Spring and September to December for Fall as of the 2025 seasons, allowing for year-round competition while accommodating player availability and weather conditions.[1] Playoffs extend the seasons into August for Spring and February for Fall. Each season includes a regular season phase followed by postseason playoffs, providing two opportunities annually for teams to vie for a national title.[1] During the regular season, teams in the Premier Division typically play between 10 and 14 matches, scheduled primarily on weekends to align with the semi-professional nature of the league and minimize conflicts with full-time commitments.[30] Competition occurs within regional conferences, where standings are determined by a points system awarding three points for a win and one for a draw, with tiebreakers based on goal difference and goals scored.[30] This format emphasizes local rivalries and logistical efficiency, as teams face conference opponents multiple times in home-and-away fixtures.[31] The playoff system begins at the conference level, where top teams advance through regional brackets to determine conference champions and qualifiers for the national playoffs.[8] Primarily, the highest-ranked Premier Division teams from each conference—typically the top four or more depending on conference size—secure berths, with 32 spots allocated overall for the national tournament.[1] Limited opportunities exist for Division I teams to crossover via successful promotion challenges or designated wild-card slots, ensuring focus on the top tier while rewarding upward mobility. At the national level, the 32 qualifying teams enter a single-elimination bracket, progressing through rounds including the round of 32, round of 16, and quarterfinals, hosted at neutral venues to promote fairness.[1] The tournament concludes with semifinals and a championship final, usually held over a weekend in early August for Spring and early February for Fall, crowning a single national champion per season.[1] All playoff matches adhere to FIFA Laws of the Game, with extra time and penalty shootouts resolving ties as needed.[32]Promotion and Relegation System
The promotion and relegation system in the United Premier Soccer League was introduced in 2017, establishing it as the first national American soccer league to adopt such a merit-based structure for team advancement and descent between divisions.[33] This system applies primarily between the Premier Division and Division I, with winners of each Division I conference eligible for promotion to the Premier Division, provided they meet league standards, at the conclusion of the season.[34] Relegation from the Premier Division targets the lowest-performing teams based on their overall standings, ensuring that competitive standards are maintained across tiers.[35] The qualification process relies on end-of-season conference playoffs in Division I, where top finishers compete to determine the conference champions eligible for promotion; cross-conference promotions are prohibited to preserve regional balance and logistical feasibility within the league's geographically organized conferences.[7] In the Premier Division, relegation is straightforward, with the bottom teams—typically one or two per conference—dropping to Division I without playoff intervention, based solely on regular-season performance metrics such as points, goal difference, and head-to-head results.[35] This framework has significantly enhanced talent mobility and competitive progression, allowing ambitious clubs to rise through the ranks and providing pathways for player development across the league's structure. For instance, teams like NC Ballers FC have utilized the system effectively, earning promotion to the Premier Division after winning their Division I conference in the spring 2024 season.[36] Similarly, Future SA achieved promotion from Division I to Premier following a successful playoff run in their conference.[37] Key nuances in the rules include minimum performance thresholds for promotion candidates, such as consistent results in conference play.[35] These measures prevent instability and ensure that upward movement contributes to overall league quality rather than diluting competition.[7]Men's Competitions
Premier Division
The Premier Division serves as the flagship men's competition within the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), representing the highest tier of semi-professional soccer in the organization and operating as a key development platform for aspiring professional players. Established as the top level since the league's inception, it features a diverse array of over 250 teams spread across 32 conferences nationwide, encompassing independent semi-pro clubs, reserve and academy sides affiliated with professional organizations (such as Atlanta United Academy and Combine Academy), and standalone community-based teams.[1][38][31] As the premier tier, the division offers direct qualification pathways to prestigious national competitions, including the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, where 10 top Premier Division teams participated in the 2025 edition, and internal national playoffs for conference winners.[39] It attracts a mix of collegiate athletes, post-collegiate talents, and experienced semi-professionals, many hailing from international backgrounds, providing opportunities for pro contracts through exposure to scouts and higher-level showcases.[40][41] The competitive intensity is heightened by regional rivalries, particularly the SoCal derbies in Southern California conferences, where up to 27 clubs vie for supremacy in tightly contested matches that draw passionate local support.[42] In the 2025 Spring season, the division showcased its depth with 32 conferences feeding into the national playoffs, culminating in Tennessee Tempo FC's victory in the championship final against LA10 Football Club.[43] Standout performers like Foro Soccer Club in Texas and Soda City FC in the Southeast exemplified the blend of emerging stars and veteran leadership driving the league's growth.[39]Division I
The United Premier Soccer League Division I serves as the secondary tier in the men's competitions, functioning primarily as a developmental platform for emerging clubs and players. With over 200 teams participating across various regional conferences, it acts as an accessible entry point for new organizations, youth academies, and semi-professional outfits seeking to build competitive experience without the financial demands of higher levels. This structure emphasizes lower operational costs, including reduced travel distances through localized scheduling, making it ideal for grassroots initiatives and transitional athletes, such as recent college graduates honing their skills post-NCAA.[34] Competitively, Division I is organized into multiple regional divisions within broader conferences, such as the Midwest East and Mid-Atlantic, where teams play a regular season schedule typically spanning the spring (March to August) or fall (September to February) periods. These divisions culminate in conference playoffs that determine qualifiers for national postseason tournaments, with a focus on identifying and nurturing talent from diverse backgrounds, including international players and those from amateur circuits. The league's average player age of 22.5 underscores its role in bridging youth development to professional pathways.[34] In contrast to the Premier Division, which prioritizes established semi-professional teams with greater resources and national championship aspirations, Division I operates with more modest budgets and facilities, fostering a high-turnover environment through its promotion system. Annually, around 10 or more teams earn promotion to the Premier tier based on playoff performance, enabling upward mobility while maintaining competitive balance at the entry level. This mechanism supports the league's overall pyramid structure, where relegated Premier clubs occasionally join Division I to rebuild.[34] For the 2025 season, Division I has seen notable expansion in the Midwest and East conferences, with increased participation reflecting the league's growing footprint in these areas. Emerging powers, such as Tennessee affiliates including Tennessee United SC, have joined the fold, bolstering regional rivalries and talent pipelines in the Southeast. This growth aligns with the UPSL's broader aim of over 600 teams across all divisions nationwide, enhancing opportunities for local development.[44][45][46]Women's Competition
UPSL Women's League Overview
The UPSL Women's League, launched in 2021 as a dedicated division of the United Premier Soccer League, operates separately from the men's competitions to provide a competitive platform for female players across the United States.[47] It began with an initial focus on regional conferences, such as in Southern California. By its second year, the league expanded nationally, projecting over 60 women's teams competing in the Spring 2022 season, marking a rapid growth from its initial localized structure.[48] The league's structure mirrors the broader UPSL model with a dual-season format, featuring Spring seasons from March to August and Fall seasons from September to February, but places a strong emphasis on regional conferences to foster local rivalries and accessibility.[47] In the 2025 Spring season, it included 85 active teams organized across 16 conferences spanning regions like Florida, Texas, California, the Northeast, and the Midwest, without a formal promotion system to higher professional women's tiers such as the NWSL.[49][50] Participation in the UPSL Women's League consists of a mix of semi-professional and amateur athletes, serving as a pro-development environment that bridges collegiate, youth, and professional pathways for female players.[47] The league's growth to a national footprint by 2022 has positioned it as one of the largest semi-pro women's soccer competitions in North America, surpassing leagues like United Women's Soccer in team count and geographic reach.[49]Champions and Notable Achievements
The UPSL Women's League has crowned conference champions since its inception in 2021, with regional competitions serving as the primary pathway for recognition prior to the establishment of a national playoff structure.[51] These conference titles have highlighted standout performances across divisions like SoCal, Florida, and Texas, fostering competitive growth in women's semi-professional soccer. Notable early successes include teams such as LAFC SoCal Women and Steamers FC, which dominated their respective regions through consistent playoff runs and high-scoring campaigns. A landmark development occurred in 2025 with the introduction of the inaugural UPSL Women's National Finals, expanding the league to over 85 active teams and culminating in a centralized championship event held July 18–20 in Kansas City, Missouri.[49] The finals featured eight conference winners, including Albany Alleycats from the Western New York conference, who entered as underdogs after a strong 5-1 regular-season record. In the national final on July 20, Albany Alleycats defeated Little Rock Rangers SC 5–4 in a penalty shootout following a 0–0 draw, securing the first-ever UPSL Women's National Championship. Goalkeeper Ally Liamero's two penalty saves proved decisive in the victory.[52][53] This triumph marked a historic milestone for the Albany Alleycats, a relatively new entrant inspired by contributions from U.S. Women's National Team prospect Claire Hutton, who aided their preparation despite her international commitments. The achievement underscored the league's role in talent development, with players like former UPSL Women standout Kimmi Ascanio advancing to professional levels, including her second season with the NWSL's San Diego Wave FC in 2025.[53][54] Key records from the 2025 season include Albany Alleycats' status as the sole national titleholder to date, alongside impressive offensive outputs in conference play, such as Little Rock Rangers SC's 34 goals in eight undefeated matches during the Oklahoma-Arkansas conference. The league's expansion has also driven player milestones, with top scorers like Melanie Russo of Miami Grove FC netting 13 goals, exemplifying pathways to higher-tier opportunities. Overall, these accomplishments reflect the UPSL Women's League's rapid evolution into a vital platform for women's soccer, emphasizing competitive excellence and professional progression.[55][56]Cups and International Involvement
U.S. Open Cup Qualification
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) participates in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup through a combination of automatic qualifications and competitive regional qualifying rounds, allowing semi-professional teams to compete against professional clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS), USL Championship, and other divisions. The league's involvement began in the early 2010s, with the first UPSL teams entering the tournament in 2016 via local qualifiers. In recent seasons, such as 2025, up to 10 UPSL teams have qualified for the Open Division, reflecting its status as one of the largest amateur and semi-pro leagues affiliated with U.S. Soccer. These slots are primarily awarded to top performers, including Premier Division conference winners and the overall Spring Season champion, who receives an automatic berth into the First Round.[39][57] The qualification process emphasizes merit-based advancement, starting with open entry for over 75 UPSL clubs in recent seasons, who compete in regional pools across four qualifying rounds held from September to November. For the 2026 tournament, a record 75 UPSL teams entered the qualifying rounds, competing in regional pools for amateur slots.[58] Automatic bids go to the UPSL Spring National Champion, ensuring one guaranteed spot, while additional teams earn entry by winning their local qualifying groups—16 such groups nationwide feed into the 16 amateur slots for the main tournament. Qualified UPSL teams then enter the First or Second Round in March or April, typically hosting or traveling to face lower-division professional sides, with matches decided by single-elimination and potential extra time or penalties. This structure highlights the tournament's open nature, pitting UPSL sides against higher-tier opponents early on.[58][57][59] UPSL participation has produced notable historical moments, including upsets that underscore the league's competitive depth. In 2024, AS Frenzi, as UPSL Spring champions, qualified directly and hosted NISA's Club de Lyon in the First Round, falling 3–2 in a dramatic late-goal defeat but showcasing semi-pro resilience. Similarly, in 2025, Soda City FC earned qualification by winning the 2024 UPSL Spring National Championship and advanced to the First Round, where they challenged MLS Next Pro's Carolina Core FC before a 4–2 loss, marking their debut in the national spotlight. Earlier examples include 2016, when multiple UPSL teams defeated opponents from the Premier Development League, National Premier Soccer League, and USL, demonstrating the league's ability to compete beyond its tier.[60][61][62] This involvement provides significant exposure for UPSL's semi-professional athletes, attracting professional scouts and offering a platform to compete for the tournament's $1 million purse, including $600,000 for the winner—though early-round earnings are modest ($25,000 for First Round winners), the real value lies in visibility and potential pathways to pro contracts. UPSL teams' runs often highlight the tournament's tradition of underdog stories, boosting the league's profile and contributing to the growth of American soccer at grassroots levels.[63][64][39]Expansion to Canada and Mexico
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) has pursued cross-border growth by incorporating teams from Mexico and Canada, enhancing its role as a North American developmental platform. In November 2020, the UPSL formed a landmark partnership with a group of clubs from Mexico's Liga Premier and Liga TDP to establish UPSL MX, creating a dedicated competitive structure for Mexican sides seeking alternatives to domestic lower-tier leagues.[65] This initiative, operated as a joint venture, allows Mexican teams like CF Barracudas to participate in UPSL-affiliated events, including international tournaments such as the 2022 Champions Cup, which featured Mexican representatives alongside U.S. clubs to foster regional competition and player development opportunities in Latin America.[66][67] Canadian participation in the UPSL remains centered on border-proximate teams, with five Canadian clubs competing in American leagues during the 2025 season, including FC Berlin from Kitchener, Ontario, which fields its squad out of Buffalo, New York, in the Northeast Conference. UPSL Canada, as a affiliated branch, supports domestic-style competition with teams such as Moose FC and Elk City FC, emphasizing local championships while aligning with UPSL standards for broader integration.[68] This setup enables Canadian players to access U.S.-based pathways without full relocation, though operations often involve cross-border logistics. To accommodate international teams, the UPSL mandates travel for playoffs and national events, with divisions encouraged to establish travel funds for qualifying clubs to offset costs.[30] Benefits include increased talent mobility across borders, as seen in the UPSL's diverse player pool from over 90 nations, while challenges such as U.S. visa processing for non-U.S. residents—common in American soccer—require coordination with the U.S. Soccer Federation for player clearances and eligibility.[1][69] These expansions promote cultural exchange and competitive depth, positioning the UPSL as a bridge between U.S., Mexican, and Canadian soccer ecosystems.Champions and Records
National Champions List
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) crowns a national champion for the men's Premier Division at the end of each Spring and Fall season through a playoff system that includes regional tournaments culminating in national finals typically held at neutral venues such as Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, California. Early seasons saw strong dominance by West Coast teams, particularly from Southern California, reflecting the league's origins in the region, but post-2018 competition has balanced out with champions emerging from across the Midwest, Southeast, and other areas. Multiple teams have secured two titles, including OC Crew SC (2011–12 and 2013–14 seasons) and California United FC II (one title in the late 2010s). Soda City FC achieved the league's first back-to-back championships with wins in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024.[43] The following table lists the men's national champions chronologically by season, including key details from the finals where available. Note: Early seasons (pre-2016) have limited documentation; unverified entries have been removed.| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Score | Venue | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | OC Crew SC | Santa Ana Winds FC | Not specified | Not specified | First of two titles for OC Crew; solidified early West Coast strength.[70] |
| 2013–14 | OC Crew SC | Tustin Legends FC | 5–3 | Not specified | OC Crew's second title; high-scoring final highlighted offensive prowess.[70] |
| 2014–15 | La Máquina FC | Glory United | 4–1 | Not specified | La Máquina's victory propelled them to U.S. Open Cup success the following year.[71] |
| 2015 Fall | San Nicolas FC | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Semifinal brawl reviewed by league; San Nicolas advanced to claim title and U.S. Open Cup berth.[71] |
| 2017 Spring | L.A. Wolves FC | OC Sol FC | 2–1 | Not specified | Late goals secured the title; first championship for L.A. Wolves.[72][73] |
| 2018 Fall | California United FC II | Inocentes FC | 1–1 (4–2 pens) | Los Angeles Harbor College | Won on penalties; boosted the club's profile.[74] |
| 2019 Spring | Lakeland Tropics SC | Not specified | Won on penalties | Not specified | Decided by penalty kicks; key goal by Parreiras on a cross from Diegues.[75] |
| 2021 | Ginga Atlanta (Atletico Atlanta) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Belizean international Deon McCaulay starred in the finals victory.[76] |
| 2022 Fall | Foro 360 Pro | Chicago Nation FC | 1–0 | Not specified | Miles P. Byass scored the lone goal; first title for Texas-based club, signaling national expansion.[77] |
| 2023 Spring | AS Frenzi | Sporting Wichita SC | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Not specified | First title for Florida-based club; qualified for 2024 U.S. Open Cup.[60] |
| 2023 Fall | Chiriaco FC | St. Louis City SC Academy | 2–1 | Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, CA | Goals by Ochoa and Chaves; first title for California club.[78] |
| 2024 Spring | Soda City FC | Inland Empire FC | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Irvine, CA | Extra-time win; part of back-to-back titles.[79] |
| 2024 Fall | Soda City FC | FC Folsom | 4–2 | Irvine, CA | Goals in 68th and 77th minutes after 1–1 halftime; first back-to-back national champions.[80][81] |
| 2025 Spring | Tennessee Tempo FC | LA10 FC | 1–0 | Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, CA | Dominic Oduro's goal; first title for the Nashville club, with $50,000 prize.[82][83] |