List of USL League Two teams

Last updated April 19, 2024

Below is a list of all the teams that ever have, or will, play in the Premier Development League or USL League Two.

Abbotsford 86ers Select (2000); Abbotsford 86ers (1999); Abbotsford Athletes in Action (1998)
AC Connecticut (2015–present); Connecticut FC Azul (2012–14)
AC Houston Sur (2022–present)
AHFC Royals (2018–present)
Ajax Orlando Prospects (2004–06)
Alabama Saints (1997–98; 2000)
Albany BWP Highlanders (2010); Albany Admirals (2005–07); Albany Blackwatch Highlanders (2003–04)
Arizona Phoenix (1996); Arizona Cotton (1995)
Arkansas A's (1995)
Atlanta Silverbacks U23's (2006–08)
Atlanta Blackhawks (2009–present)
Augusta Fireball United (2005–06)
Austin Aztex U23 (2008–2009)
Austin Lightning (2002–07)
Austin Lone Stars (1995–96)
Bakersfield Brigade (2005–09)
Ballard FC (2022–present)
Baltimore Bohemians (2012–2016)
Baton Rouge Capitals (2007–11)
Bellingham Orcas (1996–97)
Bermuda Hogges (2010–12)
Birmingham Grasshoppers (1995–96)
Birmingham Hammers (2018)
Black Rock FC (2018–present)
Blackwatch Rush (2022–present)
Blue Goose SC (2022–present)
Boston City FC (2022–present)
Boston Rams (2013–15)
Boston Victory (2012)
Brazos Valley Cavalry F.C. (2017–present)
Brooklyn Knights (1999–2012)
Broward County Wolfpack (2000)
Burlingame Dragons FC (2015–2017)
BYU Cougars (2003–2017)
Caledona FC (2022–preset)
Calgary Foothills FC (2015–2021)
Calgary Storm (2001)
Calgary Storm Prospects (2004); Calgary Storm Select (2003)
California Gold (2005–06)
Cape Cod Crusaders (2001–08)
Capital FC (2009–present); Portland Timbers U23's (2009–2021)
Cary Clarets (2009); Cary RailHawks U23's (2007–08); Raleigh Elite (2002–06)
Cascade Surge (1997–2009)
Central Coast Roadrunners (1996–2002)
Central Jersey Spartans (2010–13)
Central Jersey Riptide (1999–2000)
Central Valley Fuego FC 2 (2022–present)
Charlotte Eagles (2015–present)
Chattanooga Express (1997)
Chesapeake Dragons (2001–04)
Chicago City SC (2022–present)
Chicago Dutch Lions FC (2022–present)
Chicago Eagles Select (2001–02)
Chicago FC United (2017–present)
Chicago Fire Premier (2005–2016); Chicago Fire Reserves (2001–04)
Chicago Inferno (2012–14)
Chicago Sockers (1999–2000)
Chico Rooks (2002)
Christos FC (2022–present)
Cincinnati Riverhawks (1997)
Cincinnati Dutch Lions (2014–2020)
Cincinnati Kings (2008–12)
Clarksville Gunners (1999)
Cleveland Internationals (2004–10)
Colorado International Soccer Academy (2022–present)
Cleveland Force SC (2022–present)
Cocoa Expos (1995–2007)
Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23 (2018–present)
Colorado Rapids U23's (2007–08); Boulder Rapids Reserve (2002–06); Boulder Nova (2000–01)
Colorado Rapids U-23 (2017–2018)
Colorado Springs Ascent (2001); Colorado Springs Stampede (1995–2000)
Colorado Springs Blizzard (2004–06)
Columbia Heat (1995)
Columbus Shooting Stars (2003–04)
Commonwealth Cardinals FC (2022–present)
Corpus Christi FC (2018–present)
Davis Legacy SC (2022–present)
Dayton Dutch Lions (2010; 2015–present) (Played in USL Pro 2011–2014)
Dayton Gemini (2001–02); Dayton Gems (2000)
Daytona Rush SC (2019–2020)
Delaware Dynasty (2006–2007)
D.C. United U-23 (2013–2014)
Denver Cougars (2001–02); Colorado Comets (1998–2000)
Derby City Rovers (2015–2018); River City Rovers (2010–14)
Des Moines Menace (1995–present)
Detroit Dynamite (1996–98)
DFW Tornados (2004–10); Texas Spurs (2001–03)
Eastside FC (2020)
El Paso Patriots (2012–13); Chivas El Paso Patriots (2010–11); El Paso Patriots (2004–09)
FC Boston (2016–present)
FC Boulder U23 (2017)
FC Cleburne (2017–2018)
FC Florida U23 (2016–present); Treasure Coast Tritons (2019–2020); North County United (2018); South Florida Surf (2016–2017)
FC Golden State Force (2016–present)
FC Jax Destroyers (2011–12)
F.C. Madison (1996)
FC Miami City (2017–present); FC Miami City Champions (2015–16)
FC Motown (2021–present)
FC Tucson (2012–2018, 2023–present) (Played in USL League One 2019–2022)
FC Wichita (2021–present)
Flatirons Rush SC (2020–present); Colorado Rush SC (2020–2021)
Flint City Bucks (2019–present); Michigan Bucks (2004–2018); Mid-Michigan Bucks (1996–2003)
Florida Strikers (1996)
Floridians FC (2014–2016); Fort Lauderdale Schulz Academy (2010–13)
Fontana Falcons (1996); Montclair Standard Falcons (1995)
Forest City London (2009–15) (Moved to League1 Ontario)
Fort Wayne FC (2021–present)
Fort Wayne Fever (2003–09)
Fraser Valley Mariners (2012); Abbotsford Mariners (2008–11); Abbotsford Rangers (2003–07) - provisional team in 2003
Fredericksburg Gunners (2007–09)
Fredericksburg Hotspur (2011–12)
Fresno FC U-23 (2019 hiatus) (2018); Fresno Fuego (2003–2017)
GPS Portland Phoenix (2010–2020)
Green Bay Voyageurs FC (2019–2022)
Greenville Lions (2003)
Hollywood United Hitmen (2009–10) (Moved to NPSL)
Houston Dutch Lions (2013–15); Texas Dutch Lions (2012)
Houston Leones (2008–2010)
Houston Toros (2001–2002)
Houston FC (2017–present)
Hudson Valley Hammers (2022–present)
IMG Academy Bradenton (2013–2018); Bradenton Academics (1998–2012)
Indiana Blast (2004)
Indiana Invaders (1998–2011)
Inland Empire Panteras (1995)
Jackson Chargers (1995–99)
Jersey Express S.C. (2011–2017); Newark Ironbound Express (2008–10)
Jersey Falcons (2001–04)
Jersey Shore Boca (2003)
Kalamazoo FC (2021–present)
Kalamazoo Kingdom (1996–2006)
Kalamazoo Outrage (2008–10)
Kansas City Brass (1998–2013)
Kaw Valley FC (2018–present)
Kings Hammer FC (2021–present)
Kitsap Pumas (2009–2016)
K–W United FC (2013–2017); Hamilton FC Rage (2011–2012)
Kokomo Mantis FC (2016)
Lafayette Swamp Cats (2004)
Lakeland Tropics (2017–present)
LA Laguna FC (2016); Golden State Misioneros (2015); Los Angeles Misioneros (2011–14); Los Angeles Azul Legends (2010); Los Angeles Legends (2008–09); Los Angeles Storm (2006–07)
LA Parish AC (2022–present)
Lancaster Rattlers (2007–10)
Lansing City Football (2022–present)
Lansing Locomotive (1998)
Lansing United (2018)
Laredo Heat (2004–15)
Las Vegas Mobsters (2014–16)
Lexington Bluegrass Bandits (1996; 1999–2000)
Lincoln Brigade (1997)
Lionsbridge FC (2018–present)
Little Rock Rangers (2021–present)
Long Island Rough Riders (2007–present)
Los Angeles Heroes (2002); San Fernando Valley Heroes (1999–2001)
Louisiana Krewe FC (2022–present)
Louisiana Outlaws (2000–03)
Marin FC Legends (2022–present)
Memphis Express (2002–05)
Memphis City FC (2018)
Miami AC (2022–present)
Miami Strike Force (2001); Miami Breakers (1997; 1999–2000); Miami Tango (1996)
Miami Tango (1998–99)
Michigan Madness (1996–97); Ann Arbor Elites (1995)
Midland/Odessa Sockers (2014–2017); West Texas United Sockers (2009–13)
Midwest United FC (2022–present)
Minneapolis City SC (2022–present)
Mississippi Brilla (2007–present)
Morris Elite SC (2021–present)
Myrtle Beach Mutiny (2017–2018)
Nashville Metros (1995–96; 2002–12)
Nashville SC U23 (2017)
Nevada Wonders (2003–05)
Nevada Zephyrs (1999–2000)
New Brunswick Brigade (2000)
NJ-LUSO Parma (2014–present); NJ-LUSO Rangers FC (2013); New Jersey Rangers (2008–12)
New Jersey Copa FC (2021–present)
New Jersey Stallions (2004)
New Orleans Jesters (2009–12); New Orleans Shell Sockers (2003–08)
New York Capital District Shockers (1999)
New York Freedom (1999–2001)
New York Red Bulls U-23 (2015–2021)
Next Academy Palm Beach (2018); Palm Beach Suns FC (2015–17)
NONA FC (2022–present)
North Bay Breakers (1995)
North Carolina Fusion U23 (2004–present); Carolina Dynamo (2004–2018)
North Jersey Imperials (1995; 2000–01)
Northern Arizona Prospectors (1998)
Northern Virginia FC (2006–present); Evergreen FC (2016–2020); D.C. United U-23 (2015); Northern Virginia Royals (2006–2014)
Ocala Stampede (2012–15)
Ocean City Nor'easters (2010–present); South Jersey Barons (2003–04), Ocean City Barons (2005–09)
Ogden Outlaws (2006–12)
Okanagan Predators (2001)
Okanagan Valley Challenge (1998)
Oklahoma City Heat (1996)
Oklahoma City Slickers (1995)
Oklahoma City PDL (2013)
OKC Energy U23 (2016–2018)
Oly Town FC (2022–present)
Omaha Flames (1996–98)
One Knoxville SC (2022) (Moved to USL League One)
Orange County Blue Star (2002–12)
Orlando City U-23 (2012–15); Central Florida Kraze (1999–2011); Central Florida Lionhearts (1998)
Orlando Lions (1995–96)
Orlando Nighthawks (1999)
Ottawa Fury (2005–13)
OVF Alliance (2020–present); TFA Willamette (2020)
Palm Beach Pumas (2000–08)
Palmetto FC Bantams (2012–present)
Panama City Beach Pirates (2012–14); Panama City Pirates (2008–09)
Pathfinder FC (2021–present); FC Málaga City New York (2021)
Patuxent Football Athletics (2022–present)
PDX FC (2021–present)
Peachtree City MOBA (2016–present)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23 (2014–16)
Project 51O (2021–present)
Puget Sound Gunners FC (2013–15); North Sound SeaWolves (2011–12)
Reading United (2010–present); Reading Rage (2004–09)
Real Central New Jersey (2021–present)
Real Colorado Foxes (2009–15)
Real Maryland F.C. (2007–12)
Redlands FC (2022-Present)
Rhode Island Stingrays (2002–09)
Richmond Kickers (1995)
Richmond Kickers Future (2002–08)
Rio Grande Valley Bravos (2009–10)
Roanoke River Dawgs (1995–96)
Rochester Thunder (2009–10)
Rockford Raptors (1999–2000)
Round Rock SC (2021–present)
St. Croix SC (2022–present)
Saint Louis FC U23 (2016–2017); Springfield Synergy FC (2015); Springfield Demize (2007–14)
St. Louis Lions (2006–present)
St. Louis Scott Gallagher (2021)
St. Louis Strikers (2003–04)
St. Louis Jazzz (1994–97)
Salt City SC (2018–present); Ogden City SC (2018–2021)
San Diego Gauchos (2005–06)
San Diego Top Guns (1996)
San Diego Zest FC (2016–present)^[1]
San Fernando Valley Heroes (1999–2002)
San Fernando Valley Quakes (2006–08)
San Francisco Seals (2006–08); San Francisco Bay Seals (1996); San Francisco All Blacks (1995)
San Francisco City FC (2016–present)
San Francisco Glens SC (2018–present)
San Gabriel Valley Highlanders (1997–2001)
San Jose Frogs (2007–08)
Santa Barbara Sharks (2002)
Santa Cruz Breakers FC (2018–2021)
Sarasota Metropolis FC (2019)
Seacoast United Phantoms (2012–present); New Hampshire Phantoms (2008–11)
Seattle BigFoot (1998); Puget Sound BigFoot (1997); Puget Sound Hammers (1995–96)
Seattle Sounders Select (1999–2002); Seattle Hibernians (1998)
Seattle Sounders FC U-23 (2012–2019); Tacoma Tide (2007–11); Tacoma FC (2006)
Shasta Scorchers (1995)
Silicon Valley Ambassadors (1998–99)
SIMA Águilas (2017–2018)
Sioux City Breeze (1995–99)
Sioux Falls Spitfire (2001–07)
SoCal Surf (2017)
Southern California Chivas (1997–98); Southern California Gunners (1996)
Southern California Seahorses (2001–present)
South Florida Future (1995–98; 2000)
Southern West Virginia King's Warriors (2012–2016)
Southwest Florida Manatees (1997)
Spokane Shadow (1996–2005)
Spokane Spiders (2007–10)
Springfield ASC (2022–present)
Springfield Storm (2005)
SW Florida Adrenaline (2013–2016)
Tampa Bay Hawks (2000–02)
Tampa Bay Rowdies U23 (2017; 2020)
Tampa Bay United SC (2021–present)
Tennessee SC (2022–present)
Team St. Louis (1999)
The Villages SC (2016–present)
Thunder Bay Chill (2000–present)
Tobacco Road FC (2017–present)
Toledo Slayers (2003–05)
Toledo Villa FC (2021–present)
Tormenta FC (2016–18) (Moved to USL League One)
Tormenta FC 2 (2019–present)
Toronto Lynx (2007–14)
Tri-Cities Otters (2016–2022, 2024-present) ^[2]
TSS FC Rovers (2017-2020) ^[3]
Tucson Amigos (1995–97; 1999)
Twin Cities Phoenix (2001); Twin Cities Tornado (1997–2000)
Ventura County Fusion (2007–present)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 (2008–14)
Vermont Green FC (2022–present)
Vermont Voltage (1999–08, 2010–14)
Victoria Highlanders (2009–14; 2016–2019)
Victoria Umbro Select (1998)
Virginia Legacy (2007–09); Williamsburg Legacy (2001–06)
Virginia Beach Piranhas (2011–13); Hampton Roads Piranhas (2007–10); Virginia Beach Submariners (2006)
VSI Tampa Bay FC (PDL) (2013); VSI Tampa Flames (2012)
Washington Crossfire (2010–16); Seattle Wolves (2009)
Washington Mustangs (1995)
West Chester United SC (2020–present)
West Dallas Kings (2001)
West Florida Fury (1996–97)
Western Mass Pioneers (2010–present)
West Michigan Edge (2000–08); Western Michigan Explosion (1999); Grand Rapids Explosion (1995–98)
West Virginia United (2003–present); West Virginia Alliance FC (2018–2020); West Virginia Chaos (2003–2017)
Westchester Flames (1999–2001; 2005–present)
Weston FC (2017–present)
Wichita Blue (1996–97; 1999); Wichita Blue Angels (1995)
Wichita Jets (2001)
Willamette Valley Firebirds (1996; 1999–2000)
Wilmington Hammerheads (2017)
Wisconsin Rebels (1999–2000; 2002–04); Fox River Rebels (1998)
Worcester Hydra (2012)
Worcester Kings (2002–03)
WSA Winnipeg (2011–present)
Yakima Reds (1997–2010)

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↑ Staff, PDL (21 January 2016). "PDL Awards Franchise to San Diego". Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
↑ Lee, Murry (12 December 2022). "Otter Soccer to take Year off after Financial Struggles".
↑ Staff, PDL (10 January 2017). "TSS FC Rovers Acquire PDL Franchise".

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[1] Staff, PDL (21 January 2016). "PDL Awards Franchise to San Diego". Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.

[2] Lee, Murry (12 December 2022). "Otter Soccer to take Year off after Financial Struggles".

[3] Staff, PDL (10 January 2017). "TSS FC Rovers Acquire PDL Franchise".

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