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Founded | 2024 |
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Country | United States |
Confederation | CONCACAF |
Divisions | 4 regions & 1 conference |
Number of clubs | 51 (2025) |
Level on pyramid | 4 |
Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open Cup |
Current champions | Metropolitan Oval Academy 2025 season |
Most championships | Metropolitan Oval Academy (1 Championship) |
Website | www |
Current: 2025 |
The League for Clubs is an American men's soccer league. Founded in 2024, the League For Clubs is a partnership between the Women's Premier Soccer League and existing men's clubs, affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). The inaugural season began in March 2025. [1]
The League for Clubs was created to better build squads, community, and the game. It is structured to benefit the members by limiting conference geographical size, improved production, and flexibility. Individual and teams involved in the setup include Peter Wilt, the GM of MLS team Chicago Fire and founding member of 4 professional soccer clubs in the US, including Tulsa Athletic, the 2023 NPSL champions who were suspended by the same league for the 2024 season. [2]
The League for Clubs was founded by five lead clubs, Tulsa Athletic, Kingston Stockade FC, Atlantic City FC, Napa Valley 1839 FC, and FC Davis. These clubs were former members of the NPSL. They claim that there were management issues with the NPSL and rising costs that lead to the decision. The NPSL in general has been suffering the past few years with minimal expansion and losing top teams, mostly to USL League Two. [3]
The league uses a financial model unique in the US Soccer landscape. Clubs hold a stake in the success of the league through revenue sharing and credits. If there is a sale of a member, the remaining clubs will receive 51% of the net proceeds in order to preserve the strength and to give a benefit to all clubs growing the game. [4]
On December 11, 2024, The League for Clubs announced they had established a partnership with Gulf Coast Premier League, in an effort to establish the base for a promotion-relegation system between the two leagues. [5] On December 28, 2024, a partnership with Metroplex Premier League in the Dallas–Fort Worth area was announced, beginning in 2025. [6] On April 1, 2025, The League for Clubs announced a third partnership with the Mountain Premier League, which will be part of the final conference, the Mountain Premier Conference, and whose champions will earn an spot in the national championship tournament. In 2025 the Mountain Premier League plans to begin promotion/relegation with the Mountain Premier Conference to allow teams to have both regional and national opportunities. [7] On May 19, 2025, TLC announced a strategic partnership with Midwest Premier League starting in 2026 with the formation of the Midwest Premier Conference. In 2027, promotion/relegation between Midwest Premier League and the Midwest Premier Conference will begin. [8]
Club | City | Stadium | Founded | Announced | |
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Central Region | |||||
Austin United FC | Austin, Texas | Veterans Stadium | 2017 | November 29, 2024 | |
Central Dallas FC | Dallas, Texas | 2025 | March 3, 2025 [9] | ||
Central Texas Coyotes FC | Temple, Texas | Woodson Field | 2018 | November 29, 2024 | |
Corinthians FC of San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | Corinthians FC Soccer Complex | 2009 | October 28, 2024 | |
FC Dallas U23s | Frisco, Texas | September 5, 2024 [10] | |||
FC Revolution | Fort Worth, Texas | Scarborough-Handley Field | February 27, 2025 [11] | ||
FC Wichita | Wichita, Kansas | Stryker Sports Complex | 2013 | September 11, 2024 [12] | |
Foro SC | Dallas, Texas | 2017 | March 13, 2025 | ||
Oklahoma City 1889 FC | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Brian Harvey Field | 2017 | November 25, 2024 | |
RGV Red Crowns SC | Harlingen, Texas | White Wings Stadium | 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 [13] | |
Tulsa Athletic | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Hicks Park Community Field | 2013 | July 31, 2024 [14] | |
Tyler FC | Tyler, Texas | 2016 | March 10, 2025 [15] | ||
Union KC SC | Lee's Summit, Missouri | Paragon Star Sports Complex | 2005 | September 9, 2024 [16] | |
East Region | |||||
Atlantic City FC | Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey | Stockton University | 2017 | July 31, 2024 [17] | |
Lighthouse Boys Club of Kensington | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lighthouse Sports & Entertainment Complex | 1897 | December 24, 2024 [18] | |
Kensington SC | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Northeast High School | 2010 | January 6, 2025 [19] | |
Metropolitan Oval Academy | Queens, New York | Metropolitan Oval | 1999 | March 19, 2025 [20] | |
FC Monmouth | Red Bank, New Jersey | Count Basie Park | 2017 | August 26, 2024 [21] | |
First State FC | Wilmington, Delaware | Abessinio Stadium | 2019 | August 28, 2024 [22] | |
Kingston Stockade FC | Kingston, New York | Dietz Stadium | 2015 | July 31, 2024 [23] | |
New York Braveheart SC | New York City, New York | Michael J. Tully Park | 2022 | September 2, 2024 [24] | |
Mountain Premier Conference | |||||
CFA Aurora FC | Denver, Colorado | Montbello High School | 2022 | April 7, 2025 [25] | |
Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC | Windsor, Colorado | 4Rivers Equipment Stadium | 2022 | April 7, 2025 [26] | |
Peak XI FC | Superior, Colorado | Pinnacle Athletic Complex | 2020 | April 7, 2025 [27] | |
Real Colorado Foxes | Douglas County, Colorado | Real Soccer Complex | 2009 | April 29, 2025 [28] | |
South Region | |||||
AFC Mobile | Mobile, Alabama | 2015 | Jan 15, 2025 [29] | ||
Gaffa FC | Jackson, Mississippi | Saint Andrew's Episcopal School | 2017 | Mar 18, 2025 [30] | |
Gulf Coast United FC | Gulfport, Mississippi | 2013 | Feb 28, 2025 [31] | ||
Pensacola FC | Pensacola, Florida | Ashton Brosnaham Stadium | 2013 | Feb 25, 2025 [32] | |
Pensacola FC Academy | Pensacola, Florida | Ashton Brosnaham Stadium | 2013 | Feb 25, 2025 [32] | |
Sowegans SC | Leesburg, Georgia | Lee County Soccer Complex | 2023 | Jan 8, 2025 [33] | |
Tallahassee SC | Tallahassee, Florida | Gene Cox Stadium | 2018 | Feb 10, 2025 [34] | |
Union 10 FC | Daphne, Alabama | Village Park | 2023 | Feb 4, 2025 [35] | |
Valdosta FC | Valdosta, Georgia | 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 [36] | ||
West Region | |||||
Afghan Premier FC | Dublin, California | Ohlone College Soccer Field | 1991 | November 14, 2024 [37] | |
Albion SC Silicon Valley | Redwood City, California | Red Morton Park | 2023 | August 29, 2024 [38] | |
Bay Valley Suns | Livermore, California | Las Positas College | 2024 | August 20, 2024 [39] | |
CF San Rafael | San Rafael, California | San Rafael High School | 2023 | October 11, 2024 | |
FC Davis | Davis, California | Dairy Complex | 2017 | July 31, 2024 [17] | |
Fuego FC U-23 | Fresno, California | Fresno State Soccer Stadium | 2022 | January 31, 2025 [40] | |
Iron Rose FC | Roseville, California | West Park High School | 2023 | September 6, 2024 [41] | |
Napa Valley 1839 FC | Napa, California | Justin-Siena High School | 2016 | July 31, 2024 [17] | |
Oakland SC | Oakland, California | Oakland Tech High School | 1974 | August 21, 2024 [42] | |
San Ramon FC | San Ramon, California | Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field | 1973 | August 22, 2024 [43] | |
Silicon Valley Rush | San Jose, California | Yerba Buena High School | 2022 | August 20, 2024 [39] | |
Sonoma County Sol | Petaluma, California | Petaluma Community Sports Fields | 2004 | August 20, 2024 [39] | |
Yuba FC | Yuba City, California | River Valley High School | 2022 | September 24, 2024 |
Club | City | Stadium | Founded | Season | |
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Central Region | |||||
Inter Detroit | Detroit, Michigan | TBD | 2019 | 2026 | |
Regals SCA | Houston, Texas | British International School of Houston | 2009 | 2026 [44] | |
River Valley Bully's SC | Fort Smith, Arkansas | Ben Geren Soccer Complex | 2021 | 2026 [45] | |
East Region | |||||
ODFC Cesena | Aldie, Virginia | 2009 | 2026 [46] | ||
Brooklyn City F.C. | Brooklyn, New York | Aviator Sports and Events Center | 2017 | 2026 [47] |
Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
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2025 | Metropolitan Oval Academy | 2 – 2 (Pen. 3–2) | Napa Valley 1839 FC |