United Premier Soccer League
American soccer league
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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 900+ teams from 50 states as of the 2026 season.
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| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Confederation | CONCACAF US Soccer |
| Divisions | 40 |
| Number of clubs | 900+ |
| Promotion to | Premier Division (Internal) |
| Relegation to | Division I (Internal) |
| Domestic cup | U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champions | New York Renegades FC (1st title) (2025 Fall) |
| Most championships | California United FC II OC Crew Soda City FC (2 titles each) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Eleven Sports |
| Website | upsl.com |
| Current: 2026 Spring | |
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
The UPSL was formed in 2011 with 10 teams, and has grown to include over 900+ men's and women's member clubs across the nation. Now featuring numerous MLS U19 teams, 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 and national playoffs in December.[3]
UPSL announced it would begin a promotion/relegation system beginning in 2017.[4][5] Teams will compete in two divisions: Premier and Division One.
U.S. Open Cup
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.[6] La Máquina FC advanced to the fourth round (knocking out Portland Timbers U23, Sacramento Gold, and LA Wolves FC) before falling to LA Galaxy.[7] 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.[8] For the 2025 U.S. Open Cup, Soda City FC earned the automatic first round slot by winning the 2024 UPSL Spring season.[9] For the 2026 U.S. Open Cup it was Tennessee Tempo FC who secured a spot in the main draw after winning the 2025 Spring Season of the UPSL.[10]
2026 season
Premier Division
Division 1
| Division[13] | Team | City/area |
|---|---|---|
| American North - Long Island | ||
| Atlas FC NYC | Long Island, New York | |
| CD Iberia | Astoria, New York | |
| Long Island Premier FC | Long Island, New York | |
| NY Crush SC | Suffern, New York | |
| NY Hota Bavarian SC | Franklin Square, New York | |
| NY Renegades FC II | Hicksville, New York | |
| New York Braveheart SC U23 | Central Islip, New York | |
| American North - NYC Boroughs | ||
| 06 United FC | Flushing, New York | |
| FC Ulqini | Staten Island, New York | |
| Latin Power FC | Ridgewood, New York | |
| Leone Stars of New York | Staten Island, New York | |
| MD Sportiv FC | Queens, New York | |
| Osners FC II | Brooklyn, New York | |
| Real New York FC | Queens, New York | |
| Rosedale SC | Queens, New York | |
| American South | ||
| Allstars FC | Clifton, New Jersey | |
| Holger SC | Quakertown, Pennsylvania | |
| Ironbound SCP II | Newark, New Jersey | |
| Milford FC | West Milford, New Jersey | |
| New Jersey Alliance FC II | Jersey City, New Jersey | |
| NJ Santos FC Rush | Bridgewater Township, New Jersey | |
| Northeast PA FC | Scranton, Pennsylvania | |
| Pennsylvania Prime FC II | Allentown, Pennsylvania | |
| Philadelphia Lone Star FC U23 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Princeton International FC | Princeton, New Jersey | |
| UCFSC Warriors II | Rahway, New Jersey | |
| Arizona | ||
| Coronado Athletic Club | Sierra Vista, Arizona | |
| DD8 Academy | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Florence FC | Florence, Arizona | |
| Kings FC | Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| Next Level Soccer II | Gilbert, Arizona | |
| OJB FC | Chino Valley, Arizona | |
| State48 Sporting FC | El Mirage, Arizona | |
| Tempe Inferno CF | Tempe, Arizona | |
| Virunga FC | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Florida Central | ||
| Bateria FC | Orlando, Florida | |
| Brian and Anthony's FC | Sanford, Florida | |
| FC Kanks | Orlando, Florida | |
| Four Corners FC | Davenport, Florida | |
| Golden Goal Soccer Academy | Ocoee, Florida | |
| Hunter's Creek SC | Orlando, Florida | |
| Kissimmee FC II | Kissimmee, Florida | |
| Merritt Island SC | Merritt Island, Florida | |
| OFC Barca II | Orlando, Florida | |
| Stetson FA | DeLand, Florida | |
| The Academy of Central Florida | Orlando, Florida | |
| The Power of Friendship FC | Orlando, Florida | |
| Florida South Zone 1 | ||
| ASA Primera | Sunrise, Florida | |
| Athletum FC | Miami, Florida | |
| Aventura FC Bold Nation | Aventura, Florida | |
| Boca Jr. Miami FC | Margate, Florida | |
| Cyclones FC | Pembroke Pines, Florida | |
| Hodler Miami FC Academy | Doral, Florida | |
| Hollywood FC Academy | Hollywood, Florida | |
| Impact City FC | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | |
| Miami Breakers FC | Miami, Florida | |
| Miami SA Reserve | Miami, Florida | |
| Oshea's FC | West Palm Beach, Florida | |
| Strikers Miami FC | Doral, Florida | |
| Team Boca | Boca Raton, Florida | |
| Weston FC | Weston, Florida | |
| Florida South Zone 2 | ||
| City Soccer FC II | West Palm Beach, Florida | |
| Davie United SC | Davie, Florida | |
| Florida FC | Miami Gardens, Florida | |
| Miami FC U19 | Doral, Florida | |
| Parkland SC II | Parkland, Florida | |
| Plantation Rush FC II | Plantation, Florida | |
| PSG Academy Miami City | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | |
| Rush Select Academy II | Port St. Lucie, Florida | |
| Schulz Academy | Boca Raton, Florida | |
| Weston FC II | Weston, Florida | |
| Florida North | ||
| Bold City SC II | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Bronson SC | Bronson, Florida | |
| CH4 FC | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Coastal Kings FC II | Savannah, Georgia | |
| Inter-United SC | Palm Coast, Florida | |
| Jax United FC | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Ocala Soccer Institute II | Ocala, Florida | |
| Valdosta FC | Valdosta, Georgia | |
| Florida West | ||
| Dynamic Futbol | New Port Richey, Florida | |
| Florida Celtic SC | Largo, Florida | |
| Lase Lions | Apollo Beach, Florida | |
| PCU Pelicans SC II | St. Petersburg, Florida | |
| Players Club Tampa Bay | Brandon, Florida | |
| Polk United FC | Winter Haven, Florida | |
| Shock City FC II | Clearwater, Florida | |
| Tampa Bay Mutiny | Tampa, Florida | |
| Florida Southest | ||
| Calusa FC | Cape Coral, Florida | |
| Estates FC | Naples, Florida | |
| Sporting Impalas | Naples, Florida | |
| SWFL SC | North Fort Myers, Florida | |
| Twin Rivers United II | Charlotte County, Florida | |
| Upper 90 FC | Sarasota, Florida | |
| Georgia North | ||
| Atlanta Fire United | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Chattanooga FC U20 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | |
| Cleveland United FC | Cleveland, Tennessee | |
| Club The Strongest Atlanta | Gwinnett County, Georgia | |
| Dalton United | Dalton, Georgia | |
| Georgia Athletic SC | Lawrenceville, Georgia | |
| Lithonia City FC | Lithonia, Georgia | |
| LSA Mustangs II | Norcross, Georgia | |
| Mableton FC | Marietta, Georgia | |
| North Georgia United | Calhoun, Georgia | |
| Scenic City SC II | Chattanooga, Tennessee | |
| Georgia South | ||
| AFA Academy | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Albion SC Atlanta U23 | Hampton, Georgia | |
| Atlanta City FC | Stone Mountain, Georgia | |
| Augusta Soccer Team | Augusta, Georgia | |
| Calera FC | Calera, Alabama | |
| Columbus Knight Eagles FC | Columbus, Georgia | |
| FC Columbus Elite II | Columbus, Georgia | |
| Georgia Revolution U23 | McDonough, Georgia | |
| Lake Country United | Greensboro, Georgia | |
| LSA Norcross Pro II | Norcross, Georgia | |
| Middle Georgia United FC | Dublin, Georgia | |
| Mid-Atlantic North | ||
| AC Raleigh II | Raleigh, North Carolina | |
| Briar United Castle FC | Raleigh, North Carolina | |
| Cardinal FC | Roanoke, Virginia | |
| Carolina FC | Sanford, North Carolina | |
| FC Roanoke | Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina | |
| Kangoory FC | Clayton, North Carolina | |
| Liberty Arsenal International SCA | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| Sporting Soccer Academy II | Johnson City, Tennessee | |
| Mid-Atlantic South | ||
| Bragg FC | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| Carolina City FC | Gastonia, North Carolina | |
| Combine Academy II | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
| Electric City FC II | Anderson, South Carolina | |
| ILM Football Club | Wilmington, North Carolina | |
| Mint Hill FC II | Mint Hill, North Carolina | |
| North Carolina Lions II | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | |
| Sanford Area Soccer League | Sanford, North Carolina | |
| Midwest Central | ||
| Asteras Tripolis Chicago FC | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Chicago KICS FC II | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Diverse City FC Pro Academy II | Schaumburg, Illinois | |
| Force FC | Crystal Lake, Illinois | |
| Hodegepodege Heroes | Rolling Meadows, Illinois | |
| KS Wisloka Chicago U23 | Elk Grove Village, Illinois | |
| Round Lake Evolution II | Round Lake, Illinois | |
| Mountain West | ||
| Bowaze FC | Boise, Idaho | |
| Future FC | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| SEI Corvids FC | Pocatello, Idaho | |
| Utah Athletic II | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| Utah Real FC | Roy, Utah | |
| Utah Real FC II | Roy, Utah | |
| Valor SC | Logan, Utah | |
| New England | ||
| Boston Emeralds FC | Dorchester, Massachusetts | |
| Boston Street FC II | Boston, Massachusetts | |
| Dorchester City FC | Dorchester, Massachusetts | |
| Maine Legends FC | Lewiston, Maine | |
| Maine Mystics FC | Portland, Maine | |
| New England Combine FC | Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Unations FC II | Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Vermont Clover | Burlington, Vermont | |
| NorCal North | ||
| Capitol City FC | Sacramento, California | |
| CCYSC Cobras | Pittsburg, California | |
| FC Patria | West Sacramento, California | |
| Junction 29 | American Canyon, California | |
| Reno United FC II | Reno, Nevada | |
| Sacramento United | Sacramento, California | |
| Soccer Without Borders Academy | Oakland, California | |
| Suisun City Rush | Suisun City, California | |
| NorCal South | ||
| Ariana FC | Dublin, California | |
| Ballistic United SC | Pleasanton, California | |
| Central Valley Premier FC | Visalia, California | |
| Delhi FC | Delhi, California | |
| Eclipse SA | Santa Cruz, California | |
| Golden State FC | Hughson, California | |
| OV Toros FC | Morgan Hill, California | |
| San Leandro United FC | Morgan Hill, California | |
| San Ramon FC | San Ramon, California | |
| SoCal East | ||
| ASC Antelope Valley II | Palmdale, California | |
| Flash FC II | Tustin, California | |
| Gauchos Intercontinental | San Bernardino, California | |
| Independent FC | Norco, California | |
| Internacionales CVSL | Indio, California | |
| Montclair Academy FC II | Carson, California | |
| Ocelot Academy III | San Bernardino, California | |
| Sporting Fontana | Fontana, California | |
| Titans FC | Highland, California | |
| SoCal North | ||
| A.S. Los Angeles | Tujunga, California | |
| AF Central Los Angeles | Moreno Valley, California | |
| OC Sporting FC White | Mission Viejo, California | |
| Pasadena Cali SC | Pasadena, California | |
| Pateadores Santa Clarita | Santa Clarita, California | |
| San Fernando Valley FC II | San Fernando, California | |
| South Bay Strikers | Torrance, California | |
| Southern California FC | Los Angeles, California | |
| SoCal South | ||
| Autobahn SC | Santa Monica, California | |
| FC Rockers | Irvine, California | |
| IKON Soccer | Irvine, California | |
| Irvine FC II | Irvine, California | |
| Leopardos Naranjas FC | Orange, California | |
| OC Sporting FC Blue | Irvine, California | |
| Ocelot Academy II | San Bernardino, California | |
| Olympiacos CA | Guadalupe, California | |
| Pateadores OC | Orange, California | |
| Ohio | ||
| Columbus Astray II | Columbus, Ohio | |
| Columbus Rough Riders FC | Columbus, Ohio | |
| Kettering FC | Dayton, Ohio | |
| Manu Ledesma Academy II | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Ohio Eagles FC | Columbus, Ohio | |
| Ohio International FC II | Columbus, Ohio | |
| Texas Central - Austin | ||
| ATX Blues II | Austin, Texas | |
| Bell County FC | Belton, Texas | |
| Centex Storm SC | Temple, Texas | |
| Mixtum United | Killeen, Texas | |
| Stellar FC II | Lakeway, Texas | |
| Texas Central - San Antonio | ||
| Alpha Futbol USA II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Forza Laredos | Laredo, Texas | |
| HCYSA Tejanos | Kerrville, Texas | |
| Quickplay FC | San Antonio, Texas | |
| SA Athletic FC Wolves II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| San Antonio FC Academy RL Black | San Antonio, Texas | |
| San Antonio FC Academy RL Red | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Texas North Blue | ||
| Allegiance Academy | Euless, Texas | |
| Cosmos FC | Fort Worth, Texas | |
| DKSC Pro II | Dallas, Texas | |
| Henderson Cavalry FC | Athens, Texas | |
| Ice FC/Black Ice | Dallas, Texas | |
| Inter Fort Worth FC | Fort Worth, Texas | |
| Midcities FC | Euless, Texas | |
| Texas North Red | ||
| Denton Diablos Estudiantes | Denton, Texas | |
| Diversity FC | Frisco, Texas | |
| FC Allen | Allen, Texas | |
| NTX Lions | Prosper, Texas | |
| Resolute Soccer II | Celina, Texas | |
| Texas Spurs FC II | Allen, Texas | |
| Threat Football Club | Dallas, Texas | |
| Texas South | ||
| Crossbar Elite FC | Houston, Texas | |
| GFI Academy U19 | Houston, Texas | |
| Houston FC II | Houston, Texas | |
| Katy Jaguars FC II | Katy, Texas | |
| North Houston FC | Hockley, Texas | |
| SVD Beaumont II | Beaumont, Texas | |
| Texas International FC | Houston, Texas | |
| Washington | ||
| Bellevue Athletic II | Bellevue, Washington | |
| Everett FC | Everett, Washington | |
| Holac FC Academy | Seattle, Washington | |
| New Northerners FC | Mountlake Terrace, Washington | |
| Rayados SA - Northwest | Issaquah, Washington | |
| Sammamish FC | Sammamish, Washington | |
| SeaGam II | Shoreline, Washington | |
| Strangers United FC | Bellevue, Washington | |
| Thurston County SA II | Olympia, Washington | |
| United Sports FC II | Bellevue, Washington | |
| Western NY | ||
| NFC II | Auburn, New York | |
| Silver City Sharks FC | Sherrill, New York | |
| Soaring Capital SC | Elmira, New York | |
| Soaring Capital SC II | Elmira, New York | |
| Tanganyika FC | Buffalo, New York |
Women
| Division[14] | Team | City/area |
|---|---|---|
| American | ||
| Central Park Rangers FC | New York, New York | |
| NJ Wonders FC | Elizabeth, New Jersey | |
| New Jersey Alliance Women | Clifton, New Jersey | |
| Philadelphia Lone Star Women | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| TSF Academy | Mine Hill Township, New Jersey | |
| Florida - Central | ||
| Bay City Reign Women | Tampa, Florida | |
| Clermont FC Women | Clermont, Florida | |
| Current FC Women | New Smyrna Beach, Florida | |
| Four Corners FC Women | Davenport, Florida | |
| Polk United FC Women | Winter Haven, Florida | |
| Royal Palms SC Women | Palm Coast, Florida | |
| Shock City FC Women | Clearwater, Florida | |
| South Tampa FC Women | Tampa, Florida | |
| Tampa Bay Radiance | Tampa, Florida | |
| United Soccer Alliance | Fleming Island, Florida | |
| Florida - South | ||
| Athena FC | Hialeah, Florida | |
| Fort Lauderdale United FC | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | |
| Miami Grove FC Women | Miami, Florida | |
| Miami Grove FC Women Reserve | Miami, Florida | |
| Naples Captains SC Womens | Naples, Florida | |
| Naples United FC | Naples, Florida | |
| River Miami FC Womens | Hollywood, Florida | |
| Mid-Atlantic | ||
| Carolina Crew FC Women | Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| Carolina FC Women | Pinehurst, North Carolina | |
| Royal Cavaliers FC | Edgemoor, South Carolina | |
| Rush United FC Women | Abingdon, Virginia | |
| Soda City FC Women | Columbia, South Carolina | |
| Midwest West - North | ||
| Minnesota Bliss | Plymouth, Minnesota | |
| NOSC Blast | Shoreview, Minnesota | |
| Superior City FC Women | Superior, Wisconsin | |
| Vlora FC Women | Burnsville, Minnesota | |
| Midwest West - South | ||
| Eden Prairie SC | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | |
| Granite City FC Women | St. Cloud, Minnesota | |
| Lakeville SC Women | Lakeville, Minnesota | |
| St. Croix SC Women | Stillwater, Minnesota | |
| St. Paul Blackhawks Women | St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| SoCal | ||
| 9 CITIES FC Women | Coachella, California | |
| BSA Pro Women | Bakersfield, California | |
| Club Atletico Internacional Women | Lake Forest, California | |
| Empire Surf SC Women | Temecula, California | |
| FC Premier Women | Long Beach, California | |
| FC Scorpions Women | Lynwood, California | |
| FC United Women | California | |
| Flash FC Women | Orange, California | |
| L.A. Wolves FC Women | Los Angeles, California | |
| LA Watford Women FC | Studio City, California | |
| Montclair Academy FC Womens | Pasadena, California | |
| Oxnard Premier FC | Oxnard, California | |
| Prestige FC Women | Jurupa Valley, California | |
| Southern California FC Women | Los Angeles, California | |
| Texas South | ||
| Arsenal FC Women | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Dallas Select | Dallas, Texas | |
| HCYSA Tejanos Women | Kerrville, Texas | |
| Lady Dragons | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Lady Dragons II | San Antonio, Texas | |
| SGA | Austin, Texas | |
| Stellar FC Women | Lakeway, Texas | |
| Stellar FC Women II | Lakeway, Texas |
Champions
| 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[15] |
| 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 (OT) |
| 2024 Fall | Soda City FC | FC Folsom | 4–2[16] |
| 2025 Spring | Tennessee Tempo FC | LA 10 FC | 1–0[17] |
| 2025 Fall | New York Renegades FC | Provo FC | 2–0[18] |
