USL Super League

Overview

Professional women’s soccer league in the United States, launched in 2024 as a Division I sanctioned league by US Soccer. Competes with the NWSL for top professional women’s soccer talent and market positioning.

Structure

Multiple clubs across the US. Fort Lauderdale United FC is among the founding franchises. Clubs with USL Super League franchises often also operate youth academies, creating a professional pathway for elite girls.

Player Pathway

USL Super League represents a professional finishing destination for elite youth players. Clubs like Fort Lauderdale United FC that hold both a youth academy and a USL Super League franchise create a vertically integrated pathway from youth to professional levels.