The League for Clubs

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The League for Clubs
The League for Clubs logo black.png
Founded2024
CountryUnited States
Confederation CONCACAF
Divisions4 regions & 1 conference
Number of clubs51 (2025)
Level on pyramid 4
Domestic cup(s) U.S. Open Cup
Current championsMetropolitan Oval Academy
2025 season
Most championshipsMetropolitan Oval Academy
(1 Championship)
Website www.theleaguefc.com
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]

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Background

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]

Partnerships

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]

Current clubs

ClubCityStadiumFoundedAnnounced
Central Region
Austin United FC Austin, Texas Veterans Stadium2017November 29, 2024
Central Dallas FC Dallas, Texas 2025March 3, 2025 [9]
Central Texas Coyotes FC Temple, Texas Woodson Field2018November 29, 2024
Corinthians FC of San Antonio San Antonio, Texas Corinthians FC Soccer Complex2009October 28, 2024
FC Dallas U23s Frisco, Texas September 5, 2024 [10]
FC Revolution Fort Worth, Texas Scarborough-Handley FieldFebruary 27, 2025 [11]
FC Wichita Wichita, Kansas Stryker Sports Complex2013September 11, 2024 [12]
Foro SC Dallas, Texas Foro Sports Club2017March 13, 2025
Oklahoma City 1889 FC Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Brian Harvey Field2017November 25, 2024
RGV Red Crowns SC Harlingen, Texas White Wings Stadium 2025Jan 31, 2025 [13]
Tulsa Athletic Tulsa, Oklahoma Hicks Park Community Field2013July 31, 2024 [14]
Tyler FC Tyler, Texas 2016March 10, 2025 [15]
Union KC SC Lee's Summit, Missouri Paragon Star Sports Complex2005September 9, 2024 [16]
East Region
Atlantic City FC Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Stockton University 2017July 31, 2024 [17]
Lighthouse Boys Club of Kensington Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lighthouse Sports & Entertainment Complex1897December 24, 2024 [18]
Kensington SC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast High School 2010January 6, 2025 [19]
Metropolitan Oval Academy Queens, New York Metropolitan Oval 1999March 19, 2025 [20]
FC Monmouth Red Bank, New Jersey Count Basie Park2017August 26, 2024 [21]
First State FC Wilmington, Delaware Abessinio Stadium 2019August 28, 2024 [22]
Kingston Stockade FC Kingston, New York Dietz Stadium 2015July 31, 2024 [23]
New York Braveheart SC New York City, New York Michael J. Tully Park2022September 2, 2024 [24]
Mountain Premier Conference
CFA Aurora FC Denver, Colorado Montbello High School 2022April 7, 2025 [25]
Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC Windsor, Colorado 4Rivers Equipment Stadium 2022April 7, 2025 [26]
Peak XI FC Superior, Colorado Pinnacle Athletic Complex2020April 7, 2025 [27]
Real Colorado Foxes Douglas County, Colorado Real Soccer Complex2009April 29, 2025 [28]
South Region
AFC Mobile Mobile, Alabama 2015Jan 15, 2025 [29]
Gaffa FC Jackson, Mississippi Saint Andrew's Episcopal School2017Mar 18, 2025 [30]
Gulf Coast United FC Gulfport, Mississippi 2013Feb 28, 2025 [31]
Pensacola FC Pensacola, Florida Ashton Brosnaham Stadium2013Feb 25, 2025 [32]
Pensacola FC Academy Pensacola, Florida Ashton Brosnaham Stadium2013Feb 25, 2025 [32]
Sowegans SC Leesburg, Georgia Lee County Soccer Complex2023Jan 8, 2025 [33]
Tallahassee SC Tallahassee, Florida Gene Cox Stadium 2018Feb 10, 2025 [34]
Union 10 FC Daphne, Alabama Village Park2023Feb 4, 2025 [35]
Valdosta FC Valdosta, Georgia 2024Jan 31, 2025 [36]
West Region
Afghan Premier FC Dublin, California Ohlone College Soccer Field 1991November 14, 2024 [37]
Albion SC Silicon Valley Redwood City, California Red Morton Park2023August 29, 2024 [38]
Bay Valley Suns Livermore, California Las Positas College 2024August 20, 2024 [39]
CF San Rafael San Rafael, California San Rafael High School 2023October 11, 2024
FC Davis Davis, California Dairy Complex2017July 31, 2024 [17]
Fuego FC U-23 Fresno, California Fresno State Soccer Stadium2022January 31, 2025 [40]
Iron Rose FC Roseville, California West Park High School2023September 6, 2024 [41]
Napa Valley 1839 FC Napa, California Justin-Siena High School 2016July 31, 2024 [17]
Oakland SC Oakland, California Oakland Tech High School 1974August 21, 2024 [42]
San Ramon FC San Ramon, California Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field1973August 22, 2024 [43]
Silicon Valley Rush San Jose, California Yerba Buena High School 2022August 20, 2024 [39]
Sonoma County Sol Petaluma, California Petaluma Community Sports Fields2004August 20, 2024 [39]
Yuba FC Yuba City, California River Valley High School 2022September 24, 2024

Future clubs

ClubCityStadiumFoundedSeason
Central Region
Inter Detroit Detroit, Michigan TBD20192026
Regals SCA Houston, Texas British International School of Houston20092026 [44]
River Valley Bully's SC Fort Smith, Arkansas Ben Geren Soccer Complex20212026 [45]
East Region
ODFC Cesena Aldie, Virginia 20092026 [46]
Brooklyn City F.C. Brooklyn, New York Aviator Sports and Events Center 20172026 [47]

Locations

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Central Dallas FC
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Coyotes FC
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FC Dallas U23
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FC Revolution
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Inter Detroit
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Rio Grande Valley Soccer Project
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River Valley Bully's SC
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Union KC SC
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Brooklyn City F.C.
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Lighthouse Boy's Club of Kensington
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Kensington SC
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Metropolitan Oval Academy
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New York Braveheart SC
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ODFC Cesena
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Gulf Coast United FC
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Sowegans SC
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Union 10 FC
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Valdosta FC
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CFA Aurora FC
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Peak XI FC
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West Region teams
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California

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San Francisco Bay Area teams
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The League for Clubs (California)
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San Francisco Bay

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Albion SC Silicon Valley
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Bay Valley Suns
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FC Davis
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Oakland SC
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Records and champions

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-up
2025 Metropolitan Oval Academy2 – 2 (Pen. 3–2) Napa Valley 1839 FC

References

  1. ↑ "An Open Letter to Clubs" . Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ Vaughan, Dan (July 31, 2024). "The League for Clubs Launches Today". Protagonist Soccer. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (July 31, 2024). "The League for Clubs forms... NPSL is now on the clock". Beyond the 90. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Overview" . Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ "The League for Clubs is thrilled to announce the addition of the Gulf Coast Conference to our Spring/Summer 2025 lineup!". The League for Clubs. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "The League for Clubs is excited to announce a partnership with the Metroplex Premier League (MPL), beginning in 2025". The League for Clubs. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  7. ↑ "The League for Clubs announces partnership agreement with Mountain Premier League - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  8. ↑ "TLfC announces strategic partnership with MWPL - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Central Dallas FC joins The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. March 3, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ Carrick, Buzz (Sep 5, 2024). "FC Dallas enters U23 team into The League for Clubs in 2025". 3rddegree.net. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  11. ↑ "FC Revolution joins The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  12. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Sep 11, 2024). "Another big fish - FC Wichita joins League for Clubs". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Rio Grande Valley Soccer Project to join The League for Clubs". theleaguefc.com. January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  14. ↑ Martin, Morgan (Aug 5, 2024). "Tulsa Athletic announces it's leaving National Premiere Soccer League, launching new le". fox23.com. Retrieved Sep 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Tyler FC joins The League for Clubs - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  16. ↑ @TheLeague_FC (September 9, 2024). "Welcome Union KC Soccer" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. 1 2 3 Kennedy, Paul (Aug 1, 2024). "The League: Five teams launch new summer league". socceramerica.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Lighthouse Boys club of kensington joins The League for Clubs". TheLeagueFC.com. December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Kensington Soccer Club joins The League for Clubs". TheLeagueFC.com. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Metropolitan Oval Academy joins The League for Clubs - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  21. ↑ "FC Monmouth Joins The League For Clubs". fcmonmouth.com. Aug 26, 2024. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  22. ↑ @TheLeague_FC (August 28, 2024). "Welcome First State FC" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ↑ Kott, Crispin (Aug 8, 2024). "Kingston Stockade FC has left the National Premier Soccer League saying "We've been getting bullied"". hudsonvalleyone.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  24. ↑ @TheLeague_FC (September 2, 2024). "Welcome NY Braveheart SC" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ↑ "CFA Aurora FC joins TLfC's Mountain Premier Conference - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC joins TLfC's Mountain Premier Conference - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Peak XI FC joins TLfC's Mountain Premier Conference - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Real Colorado Foxes joins TLfC's Mountain Premier Conference - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. April 29, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  29. ↑ "AFC MOBILE JOINS THE LEAGUE FOR CLUBS". The League for Clubs. January 31, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Gaffa FC joins The League for Clubs - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Gulf Coast United FC joins TLfC for 2025". The League for Clubs. February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  32. 1 2 "Pensacola FC & Pensacola FC Academy to join The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  33. ↑ "SOWEGANS Soccer Club joins The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. January 8, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Tallahassee SC to Join The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  35. ↑ "UNION 10 FC JOINS THE LEAGUE FOR CLUBS". The League for Clubs. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  36. ↑ "Valdosta FC to Join League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  37. ↑ @TheLeagueFC (November 14, 2024). "Welcome to The League for Clubs, @AfghanPremierFC !" (Tweet). Retrieved November 24, 2024– via Twitter.
  38. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Aug 29, 2024). "Albion SC's Silicon Valley affiliate joins League for Clubs". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  39. 1 2 3 Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Aug 20, 2024). "League for Clubs gains three new entrants - all in the west". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  40. ↑ "Fuego U23 to join The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  41. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Sep 6, 2024). "Another significant announcement from League for Clubs in California". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  42. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Aug 21, 2024). "Oakland SC joins League for Clubs as NPSL's Golden Gate conference faces extinction". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  43. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Aug 22, 2024). "League for Clubs adds San Ramon FC". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  44. ↑ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (Sep 5, 2024). "League for Clubs makes MLS move while expanding Texas presence". beyondthe90.substack.com. Retrieved Sep 20, 2024.
  45. ↑ @TheLeagueFC (November 7, 2024). "Why wait until 4 pm CT, right? Welcome to The League for Clubs, River Valley Bully's SC!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 12, 2024– via Twitter.
  46. ↑ @TheLeague_FC (November 22, 2024). "Welcome to The League for Clubs, @CesenaUSA!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  47. ↑ "Brooklyn City F.C. joins TLfC in 2026 - The League for Clubs". The League for Clubs. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
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