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USL Championship

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USL Championship

The USL Championship (USLC) is a men's professional soccer league in the second tier of the United States league system. It is organized by the United Soccer League (USL) as its premier league for men above USL League One. Operating under a franchise model, 24 teams divided between the league's Eastern and Western conferences compete in an annual round-robin regular season, lasting from spring to fall. At the end of the season, the top team overall wins the Players' Shield, while the top eight teams in each conference advance to a playoff tournament culminating in the USL Championship final, which determines the champion. The league's teams also simultaneously compete in the U.S. Open Cup and USL Cup. Playing its first season in 2011 as USL Pro, and later the USL, the league formed from the merger of the USL's preceding two pro leagues, after a number of clubs broke away to establish the North American Soccer League. It was initially sanctioned by U.S. Soccer as a third-tier league, but was later promoted to the second tier in 2017. Reserve teams of Major League Soccer (MLS) franchises also competed in the league from 2014 to the advent of MLS Next Pro in 2022. The Championship adopted its current name following the re-establishment of a second pro league in 2019. A third pro league, tentatively named USL Division One, is currently being planned to supersede the Championship as the USL's premier league. As of the 2025 season, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are the current champions, while Louisville City FC and Orlando City SC have won the most championships each (2). The current Players' Shield holders are Louisville City FC, while Orlando City SC has won the most Players' Shields (3). Three former USL Championship teams – Orlando City SC, FC Cincinnati, and Nashville SC – are now MLS franchises.

Infobox

Organizing body
United Soccer League
First season
2011
Country
United States
Confederation
CONCACAF
Conferences
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Number of clubs
24
Level on pyramid
Division 2
Domestic cup
U.S. Open Cup
League cup
USL Cup
Current champion(s)
PittsburghRiverhounds SC (2025)
Current Players' Shield
Louisville City FC (2025)
Most championships
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Most Players' Shields
Orlando City SC (3)
Broadcaster(s)
CBS SportsESPN
Website
uslchampionship.com

Tables

USL Pro charter clubs · History › Founding and first seasons (2010–2012)
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American Division
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National Division
National Division
American Division
National Division
Dayton Dutch LionsF.C. New YorkHarrisburg City IslandersPittsburgh RiverhoundsRochester Rhinos
Dayton Dutch LionsF.C. New YorkHarrisburg City IslandersPittsburgh RiverhoundsRochester Rhinos
American Division
Dayton Dutch LionsF.C. New YorkHarrisburg City IslandersPittsburgh RiverhoundsRochester Rhinos
International Division
International Division
American Division
International Division
Antigua Barracuda FCLos Angeles BluesPuerto Rico UnitedRiver Plate Puerto RicoSevilla FC Puerto Rico
Antigua Barracuda FCLos Angeles BluesPuerto Rico UnitedRiver Plate Puerto RicoSevilla FC Puerto Rico
American Division
Antigua Barracuda FCLos Angeles BluesPuerto Rico UnitedRiver Plate Puerto RicoSevilla FC Puerto Rico
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American Division
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American Division
Current members (2025)
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American Division
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American Division
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American Division
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National Division
Dayton Dutch LionsF.C. New YorkHarrisburg City IslandersPittsburgh RiverhoundsRochester Rhinos
International Division
Antigua Barracuda FCLos Angeles BluesPuerto Rico UnitedRiver Plate Puerto RicoSevilla FC Puerto Rico
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Current members (2025)
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Overview of USL Championship teams · Teams
Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference
Conference
Eastern Conference
Team
Birmingham Legion FC
City
Birmingham, Alabama
Stadium
Protective Stadium
Capacity
47,100
Founded
2017
Joined
2019
Head coach
Mark Briggs
Brooklyn FC
Brooklyn FC
Conference
Brooklyn FC
Team
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
City
Maimonides Park
Stadium
7,000
Capacity
2023
Founded
2026
Joined
Marlon LeBlanc
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Conference
Charleston Battery
Team
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
City
Patriots Point Soccer Complex
Stadium
3,900
Capacity
1993
Founded
2011
Joined
Ben Pirmann
Detroit City FC
Detroit City FC
Conference
Detroit City FC
Team
Hamtramck, Michigan
City
Keyworth Stadium
Stadium
7,933
Capacity
2012
Founded
2022
Joined
Danny Dichio
Hartford Athletic
Hartford Athletic
Conference
Hartford Athletic
Team
Hartford, Connecticut
City
Trinity Health Stadium
Stadium
5,500
Capacity
2018
Founded
2019
Joined
Brendan Burke
Indy Eleven
Indy Eleven
Conference
Indy Eleven
Team
Indianapolis, Indiana
City
Carroll Stadium
Stadium
10,524
Capacity
2013
Founded
2018
Joined
Sean McAuley
Loudoun United FC
Loudoun United FC
Conference
Loudoun United FC
Team
Leesburg, Virginia
City
Segra Field
Stadium
5,000
Capacity
2018
Founded
2019
Joined
Vacant
Louisville City FC
Louisville City FC
Conference
Louisville City FC
Team
Louisville, Kentucky
City
Lynn Family Stadium
Stadium
15,304
Capacity
2014
Founded
2015
Joined
Danny Cruz
Miami FC
Miami FC
Conference
Miami FC
Team
University Park, Florida
City
Pitbull Stadium
Stadium
20,000
Capacity
2015
Founded
2020
Joined
Gastόn Maddoni
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Conference
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Team
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
City
Highmark Stadium
Stadium
5,000
Capacity
1998
Founded
2011
Joined
Bob Lilley
Rhode Island FC
Rhode Island FC
Conference
Rhode Island FC
Team
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
City
Centreville Bank Stadium
Stadium
10,500
Capacity
2019
Founded
2024
Joined
Khano Smith
Sporting Club Jacksonville
Sporting Club Jacksonville
Conference
Sporting Club Jacksonville
Team
Jacksonville, Florida
City
Hodges Stadium
Stadium
12,000
Capacity
2022
Founded
2026
Joined
Liam Fox
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Conference
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Team
St. Petersburg, Florida
City
Al Lang Stadium
Stadium
7,227
Capacity
2008
Founded
2017
Joined
Dominic Casciato
Western Conference
Western Conference
Conference
Western Conference
Team
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
City
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Stadium
Weidner Field
Capacity
8,000
Founded
2013
Joined
2015
Head coach
Alan McCann
El Paso Locomotive FC
El Paso Locomotive FC
Conference
El Paso Locomotive FC
Team
El Paso, Texas
City
Southwest University Park
Stadium
9,500
Capacity
2018
Founded
2019
Joined
Vacant
Las Vegas Lights FC
Las Vegas Lights FC
Conference
Las Vegas Lights FC
Team
Las Vegas, Nevada
City
Cashman Field
Stadium
9,334
Capacity
2017
Founded
2018
Joined
Devin Rensing
Lexington SC
Lexington SC
Conference
Lexington SC
Team
Lexington, Kentucky
City
Lexington SC Stadium
Stadium
7,500
Capacity
2021
Founded
2025
Joined
Masaki Hemmi
Monterey Bay FC
Monterey Bay FC
Conference
Monterey Bay FC
Team
Seaside, California
City
Cardinale Stadium
Stadium
6,000
Capacity
2021
Founded
2022
Joined
Jordan Stewart
New Mexico United
New Mexico United
Conference
New Mexico United
Team
Albuquerque, New Mexico
City
Rio Grande Credit Union Field
Stadium
13,500
Capacity
2018
Founded
2019
Joined
Dennis Sanchez
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland Roots SC
Conference
Oakland Roots SC
Team
Oakland, California
City
Oakland Coliseum
Stadium
15,000
Capacity
2018
Founded
2021
Joined
Ryan Martin
Orange County SC
Orange County SC
Conference
Orange County SC
Team
Irvine, California
City
Championship Soccer Stadium
Stadium
5,000
Capacity
2010
Founded
2011
Joined
Danny Stone
Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC
Conference
Phoenix Rising FC
Team
Phoenix, Arizona
City
Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Stadium
10,000
Capacity
2014
Founded
Pa-Modou Kah
Sacramento Republic FC
Sacramento Republic FC
Conference
Sacramento Republic FC
Team
Sacramento, California
City
Heart Health Park
Stadium
11,569
Capacity
2012
Founded
2014
Joined
Neill Collins
San Antonio FC
San Antonio FC
Conference
San Antonio FC
Team
San Antonio, Texas
City
Toyota Field
Stadium
8,296
Capacity
2016
Founded
Carlos Llamosa
FC Tulsa
FC Tulsa
Conference
FC Tulsa
Team
Tulsa, Oklahoma
City
Oneok Field
Stadium
7,833
Capacity
2013
Founded
2015
Joined
Luke Spencer
Conference
Team
City
Stadium
Capacity
Founded
Joined
Head coach
Eastern Conference
Birmingham Legion FC
Birmingham, Alabama
Protective Stadium
47,100
2017
2019
Mark Briggs
Brooklyn FC
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Maimonides Park
7,000
2023
2026
Marlon LeBlanc
Charleston Battery
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Patriots Point Soccer Complex
3,900
1993
2011
Ben Pirmann
Detroit City FC
Hamtramck, Michigan
Keyworth Stadium
7,933
2012
2022
Danny Dichio
Hartford Athletic
Hartford, Connecticut
Trinity Health Stadium
5,500
2018
2019
Brendan Burke
Indy Eleven
Indianapolis, Indiana
Carroll Stadium
10,524
2013
2018
Sean McAuley
Loudoun United FC
Leesburg, Virginia
Segra Field
5,000
2018
2019
Vacant
Louisville City FC
Louisville, Kentucky
Lynn Family Stadium
15,304
2014
2015
Danny Cruz
Miami FC
University Park, Florida
Pitbull Stadium
20,000
2015
2020
Gastόn Maddoni
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Highmark Stadium
5,000
1998
2011
Bob Lilley
Rhode Island FC
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Centreville Bank Stadium
10,500
2019
2024
Khano Smith
Sporting Club Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
Hodges Stadium
12,000
2022
2026
Liam Fox
Tampa Bay Rowdies
St. Petersburg, Florida
Al Lang Stadium
7,227
2008
2017
Dominic Casciato
Western Conference
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Weidner Field
8,000
2013
2015
Alan McCann
El Paso Locomotive FC
El Paso, Texas
Southwest University Park
9,500
2018
2019
Vacant
Las Vegas Lights FC
Las Vegas, Nevada
Cashman Field
9,334
2017
2018
Devin Rensing
Lexington SC
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington SC Stadium
7,500
2021
2025
Masaki Hemmi
Monterey Bay FC
Seaside, California
Cardinale Stadium
6,000
2021
2022
Jordan Stewart
New Mexico United
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rio Grande Credit Union Field
13,500
2018
2019
Dennis Sanchez
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland, California
Oakland Coliseum
15,000
2018
2021
Ryan Martin
Orange County SC
Irvine, California
Championship Soccer Stadium
5,000
2010
2011
Danny Stone
Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
10,000
2014
Pa-Modou Kah
Sacramento Republic FC
Sacramento, California
Heart Health Park
11,569
2012
2014
Neill Collins
San Antonio FC
San Antonio, Texas
Toyota Field
8,296
2016
Carlos Llamosa
FC Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oneok Field
7,833
2013
2015
Luke Spencer
Overview of USL Championship planned teams · Teams › Expansion teams
Atlético Dallas
Atlético Dallas
Team
Atlético Dallas
City
Dallas, Texas
Stadium
Cotton Bowl
Capacity
90,000
Founded
2024
Joining
2027
Santa Barbara Sky FC
Santa Barbara Sky FC
Team
Santa Barbara Sky FC
City
Santa Barbara, California
Stadium
Harder Stadium
Capacity
17,000
Founded
2022
Joining
2027
Reno Pro Soccer
Reno Pro Soccer
Team
Reno Pro Soccer
City
Reno, Nevada
Stadium
Reno Soccer Stadium
Capacity
6,000
Founded
2025
Joining
2027
Ozark United FC
Ozark United FC
Team
Ozark United FC
City
Rogers, Arkansas
Stadium
Ozark United Stadium
Capacity
5,000
Founded
2023
Joining
TBD
Milwaukee Pro Soccer
Milwaukee Pro Soccer
Team
Milwaukee Pro Soccer
City
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Stadium
Iron District Stadium
Capacity
8,000
Founded
2022
Joining
TBD
USL Pro Iowa
USL Pro Iowa
Team
USL Pro Iowa
City
Des Moines, Iowa
Stadium
Pro Iowa Stadium
Capacity
6,300
Founded
2022
Joining
TBD
Team
City
Stadium
Capacity
Founded
Joining
Head coach
Atlético Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Cotton Bowl
90,000
2024
2027
Santa Barbara Sky FC
Santa Barbara, California
Harder Stadium
17,000
2022
2027
Reno Pro Soccer
Reno, Nevada
Reno Soccer Stadium
6,000
2025
2027
Ozark United FC
Rogers, Arkansas
Ozark United Stadium
5,000
2023
TBD
Milwaukee Pro Soccer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Iron District Stadium
8,000
2022
TBD
USL Pro Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Pro Iowa Stadium
6,300
2022
TBD
Overview of inactive USL Championship teams · Teams › Expansion teams
OKC Energy FC
OKC Energy FC
Club
OKC Energy FC
City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Stadium
Oklahoma City Stadium
Capacity
10,000
Joined
2014
Last played
2021
Notes
Planned 2028 return, pending new stadium completion
Club
City
Stadium
Capacity
Joined
Last played
Notes
OKC Energy FC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Stadium
10,000
2014
2021
Planned 2028 return, pending new stadium completion
Overview of former USL Championship teams · Teams › Former teams
Antigua Barracuda FC
Antigua Barracuda FC
Club
Antigua Barracuda FC
City
St. John's, Antigua
Stadium
Stanford Cricket Ground
Capacity
5,000
Joined
2011
Final season
2013
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
Atlanta United 2
Atlanta United 2
Club
Atlanta United 2
City
Kennesaw, Georgia
Stadium
Fifth Third Bank Stadium
Capacity
8,318
Joined
2018
Final season
2022
MLS affiliation
Atlanta United
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex
Club
Austin Aztex
City
Austin, Texas
Stadium
House Park
Capacity
6,500
Joined
2015
Final season
Columbus Crew SC
MLS affiliation
Folded
Austin Bold FC
Austin Bold FC
Club
Austin Bold FC
City
Austin, Texas
Stadium
Circuit of the Americas
Capacity
5,000
Joined
2017
Final season
2021
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte Eagles
Club
Charlotte Eagles
City
Charlotte, North Carolina
Stadium
Dickson Field
Capacity
5,006
Joined
2011
Final season
2014
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Moved to PDL
Charlotte Independence
Charlotte Independence
Club
Charlotte Independence
City
Charlotte, North Carolina
Stadium
Memorial Stadium
Capacity
10,500
Joined
2014
Final season
2021
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Moved to USL League One
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
Club
FC Cincinnati
City
Cincinnati, Ohio
Stadium
Nippert Stadium
Capacity
33,800
Joined
2015
Final season
2018
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Moved to Major League Soccer
Dayton Dutch Lions
Dayton Dutch Lions
Club
Dayton Dutch Lions
City
West Carrollton, Ohio
Stadium
DOC Stadium
Capacity
3,000
Joined
2011
Final season
2014
MLS affiliation
Columbus Crew SC
Fate
Moved to PDL
FC Montreal
FC Montreal
Club
FC Montreal
City
Montreal, Quebec
Stadium
Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
Capacity
3,500
Joined
2015
Final season
2016
MLS affiliation
Montreal Impact
Fate
Folded by MLS parent club
F.C. New York
F.C. New York
Club
F.C. New York
City
Queens, New York
Stadium
Belson Stadium
Capacity
2,168
Joined
2011
Final season
None
MLS affiliation
Moved to National Premier Soccer League
Fresno FC
Fresno FC
Club
Fresno FC
City
Fresno, California
Stadium
Chukchansi Park
Capacity
12,500
Joined
2017
Final season
2019
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Relocated to Monterey County, California, became Monterey Bay FC
LA Galaxy II
LA Galaxy II
Club
LA Galaxy II
City
Carson, California
Stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park
Capacity
10,000
Joined
2014
Final season
2022
MLS affiliation
LA Galaxy
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Memphis 901 FC
Memphis 901 FC
Club
Memphis 901 FC
City
Memphis, Tennessee
Stadium
AutoZone Park
Capacity
10,000
Joined
2018
Final season
2024
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded; USL rights transferred to Santa Barbara Sky FC
Nashville SC
Nashville SC
Club
Nashville SC
City
Nashville, Tennessee
Stadium
First Horizon Park
Capacity
10,000
Joined
2016
Final season
2019
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Moved to Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls II
New York Red Bulls II
Club
New York Red Bulls II
City
Montclair, New Jersey
Stadium
MSU Soccer Park
Capacity
5,000
Joined
2015
Final season
2022
MLS affiliation
New York Red Bulls
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC
Club
North Carolina FC
City
Cary, North Carolina
Stadium
WakeMed Soccer Park
Capacity
10,000
Joined
2018
Final season
2025
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
On hiatus, with plans to return in 2028 in USL Division One
Orlando City B
Orlando City B
Club
Orlando City B
City
Orlando, Florida
Stadium
Inter&Co Stadium
Capacity
3,500
Joined
2016
Final season
2017
MLS affiliation
Orlando City SC
Fate
Moved to USL League One & now in MLS Next Pro
Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC
Club
Orlando City SC
City
Bay Lake, Florida
Stadium
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Capacity
5,500
Joined
2011
Final season
2014
MLS affiliation
Sporting Kansas City
Fate
Moved to Major League Soccer; USL rights transferred to Louisville
Ottawa Fury FC
Ottawa Fury FC
Club
Ottawa Fury FC
City
Ottawa, Ontario
Stadium
TD Place Stadium
Capacity
24,000
Joined
2017
Final season
2019
MLS affiliation
Montreal Impact
Fate
Folded USL rights transferred to Miami
Penn FC
Penn FC
Club
Penn FC
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Stadium
FNB Field
Capacity
6,187
Joined
2011
Final season
2018
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II
Club
Philadelphia Union II
City
Chester, Pennsylvania
Stadium
Subaru Park
Capacity
18,500
Joined
2015
Final season
2020
MLS affiliation
Philadelphia Union
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Phoenix FC
Phoenix FC
Club
Phoenix FC
City
Tempe, Arizona
Stadium
Sun Devil Soccer Stadium
Capacity
3,400
Joined
2013
Final season
None
MLS affiliation
Folded; replaced by Arizona United SC
Portland Timbers 2
Portland Timbers 2
Club
Portland Timbers 2
City
Hillsboro, Oregon
Stadium
Hillsboro Stadium
Capacity
7,600
Joined
2015
Final season
2020
MLS affiliation
Portland Timbers
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Puerto Rico United
Puerto Rico United
Club
Puerto Rico United
City
Aguada, Puerto Rico
Stadium
Aguada Stadium
Capacity
4,000
Joined
2011
Final season
None
MLS affiliation
Moved to Liga Nacional (PR)
Real Monarchs
Real Monarchs
Club
Real Monarchs
City
Herriman, Utah
Stadium
Zions Bank Stadium
Capacity
5,000
Joined
2015
Final season
2021
MLS affiliation
Real Salt Lake
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Reno 1868 FC
Reno 1868 FC
Club
Reno 1868 FC
City
Reno, Nevada
Stadium
Greater Nevada Field
Capacity
9,013
Joined
2017
Final season
2020
MLS affiliation
San Jose Earthquakes
Fate
Folded
Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
Club
Richmond Kickers
City
Richmond, Virginia
Stadium
City Stadium
Capacity
22,000
Joined
2011
Final season
2018
MLS affiliation
D.C. United
Fate
Moved to USL League One
Rio Grande Valley FC
Rio Grande Valley FC
Club
Rio Grande Valley FC
City
Edinburg, Texas
Stadium
H-E-B Park
Capacity
9,400
Joined
2016
Final season
2023
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
River Plate Puerto Rico
River Plate Puerto Rico
Club
River Plate Puerto Rico
City
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Stadium
Roberto Clemente Stadium
Capacity
12,500
Joined
2011
Final season
None
MLS affiliation
Moved to Puerto Rico Soccer League
Rochester Rhinos
Rochester Rhinos
Club
Rochester Rhinos
City
Rochester, New York
Stadium
Rochester Community Sports Complex Stadium
Capacity
13,768
Joined
2011
Final season
2017
MLS affiliation
New England Revolution
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Saint Louis FC
Saint Louis FC
Club
Saint Louis FC
City
Fenton, Missouri
Stadium
West Community Stadium
Capacity
5,500
Joined
2014
Final season
2020
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
San Diego Loyal SC
San Diego Loyal SC
Club
San Diego Loyal SC
City
San Diego, California
Stadium
Torero Stadium
Capacity
6,000
Joined
2020
Final season
2023
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
Sevilla Puerto Rico
Sevilla Puerto Rico
Club
Sevilla Puerto Rico
City
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Stadium
Josué Elevadito González Stadium
Capacity
2,500
Joined
2011
Final season
None
MLS affiliation
Moved to Liga Nacional (PR)
Sporting Kansas City II
Sporting Kansas City II
Club
Sporting Kansas City II
City
Kansas City, Kansas
Stadium
Children's Mercy Park
Capacity
18,467
Joined
2016
Final season
2021
MLS affiliation
Sporting Kansas City
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance
Club
Tacoma Defiance
City
Tacoma, Washington
Stadium
Cheney Stadium
Capacity
6,500
Joined
2015
Final season
2021
MLS affiliation
Seattle Sounders FC
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Toronto FC II
Toronto FC II
Club
Toronto FC II
City
Toronto, Ontario
Stadium
Lamport Stadium
Capacity
9,600
Joined
2014
Final season
2018
MLS affiliation
Toronto FC
Fate
Moved to USL League One & now in MLS Next Pro
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Club
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
City
Vancouver, British Columbia
Stadium
Thunderbird Stadium
Capacity
3,500
Joined
2015
Final season
2017
MLS affiliation
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Fate
Moved to MLS Next Pro
VSI Tampa Bay FC
VSI Tampa Bay FC
Club
VSI Tampa Bay FC
City
Plant City, Florida
Stadium
Plant City Stadium
Capacity
6,700
Joined
2013
Final season
2013
MLS affiliation
None
Fate
Folded
Wilmington Hammerheads FC
Wilmington Hammerheads FC
Club
Wilmington Hammerheads FC
City
Wilmington, North Carolina
Stadium
Legion Stadium
Capacity
6,000
Joined
2011
Final season
2016
MLS affiliation
Toronto FC & New York City FC
Fate
Moved to PDL
Club
City
Stadium
Capacity
Joined
Final season
MLS affiliation
Fate
Antigua Barracuda FC
St. John's, Antigua
Stanford Cricket Ground
5,000
2011
2013
None
Folded
Atlanta United 2
Kennesaw, Georgia
Fifth Third Bank Stadium
8,318
2018
2022
Atlanta United
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Austin Aztex
Austin, Texas
House Park
6,500
2015
Columbus Crew SC
Folded
Austin Bold FC
Austin, Texas
Circuit of the Americas
5,000
2017
2021
None
Folded
Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dickson Field
5,006
2011
2014
None
Moved to PDL
Charlotte Independence
Charlotte, North Carolina
Memorial Stadium
10,500
2014
2021
None
Moved to USL League One
FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Nippert Stadium
33,800
2015
2018
None
Moved to Major League Soccer
Dayton Dutch Lions
West Carrollton, Ohio
DOC Stadium
3,000
2011
2014
Columbus Crew SC
Moved to PDL
FC Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
3,500
2015
2016
Montreal Impact
Folded by MLS parent club
New York
Queens, New York
Belson Stadium
2,168
2011
None
Moved to National Premier Soccer League
Fresno FC
Fresno, California
Chukchansi Park
12,500
2017
2019
None
Relocated to Monterey County, California, became Monterey Bay FC
LA Galaxy II
Carson, California
Dignity Health Sports Park
10,000
2014
2022
LA Galaxy
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Memphis 901 FC
Memphis, Tennessee
AutoZone Park
10,000
2018
2024
None
Folded; USL rights transferred to Santa Barbara Sky FC
Nashville SC
Nashville, Tennessee
First Horizon Park
10,000
2016
2019
None
Moved to Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls II
Montclair, New Jersey
MSU Soccer Park
5,000
2015
2022
New York Red Bulls
Moved to MLS Next Pro
North Carolina FC
Cary, North Carolina
WakeMed Soccer Park
10,000
2018
2025
None
On hiatus, with plans to return in 2028 in USL Division One
Orlando City B
Orlando, Florida
Inter&Co Stadium
3,500
2016
2017
Orlando City SC
Moved to USL League One & now in MLS Next Pro
Orlando City SC
Bay Lake, Florida
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
5,500
2011
2014
Sporting Kansas City
Moved to Major League Soccer; USL rights transferred to Louisville
Ottawa Fury FC
Ottawa, Ontario
TD Place Stadium
24,000
2017
2019
Montreal Impact
Folded USL rights transferred to Miami
Penn FC
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
FNB Field
6,187
2011
2018
None
Folded
Philadelphia Union II
Chester, Pennsylvania
Subaru Park
18,500
2015
2020
Philadelphia Union
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Phoenix FC
Tempe, Arizona
Sun Devil Soccer Stadium
3,400
2013
None
Folded; replaced by Arizona United SC
Portland Timbers 2
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro Stadium
7,600
2015
2020
Portland Timbers
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Puerto Rico United
Aguada, Puerto Rico
Aguada Stadium
4,000
2011
None
Moved to Liga Nacional (PR)
Real Monarchs
Herriman, Utah
Zions Bank Stadium
5,000
2015
2021
Real Salt Lake
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Reno 1868 FC
Reno, Nevada
Greater Nevada Field
9,013
2017
2020
San Jose Earthquakes
Folded
Richmond Kickers
Richmond, Virginia
City Stadium
22,000
2011
2018
United
Moved to USL League One
Rio Grande Valley FC
Edinburg, Texas
H-E-B Park
9,400
2016
2023
None
Folded
River Plate Puerto Rico
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Roberto Clemente Stadium
12,500
2011
None
Moved to Puerto Rico Soccer League
Rochester Rhinos
Rochester, New York
Rochester Community Sports Complex Stadium
13,768
2011
2017
New England Revolution
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Saint Louis FC
Fenton, Missouri
West Community Stadium
5,500
2014
2020
None
Folded
San Diego Loyal SC
San Diego, California
Torero Stadium
6,000
2020
2023
None
Folded
Sevilla Puerto Rico
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Josué Elevadito González Stadium
2,500
2011
None
Moved to Liga Nacional (PR)
Sporting Kansas City II
Kansas City, Kansas
Children's Mercy Park
18,467
2016
2021
Sporting Kansas City
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma, Washington
Cheney Stadium
6,500
2015
2021
Seattle Sounders FC
Moved to MLS Next Pro
Toronto FC II
Toronto, Ontario
Lamport Stadium
9,600
2014
2018
Toronto FC
Moved to USL League One & now in MLS Next Pro
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Vancouver, British Columbia
Thunderbird Stadium
3,500
2015
2017
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Moved to MLS Next Pro
VSI Tampa Bay FC
Plant City, Florida
Plant City Stadium
6,700
2013
2013
None
Folded
Wilmington Hammerheads FC
Wilmington, North Carolina
Legion Stadium
6,000
2011
2016
Toronto FC & New York City FC
Moved to PDL
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· Champions
USL Professional Division (USL Pro)
USL Professional Division (USL Pro)
Season
USL Professional Division (USL Pro)
2011
2011
Season
2011
Playoff champions
Orlando City SC
Players' Shield
Orlando City SC
2012
2012
Season
2012
Playoff champions
Charleston Battery
Players' Shield
Orlando City SC
2013
2013
Season
2013
Playoff champions
Orlando City SC
Players' Shield
Richmond Kickers
2014
2014
Season
2014
Playoff champions
Sacramento Republic FC
Players' Shield
Orlando City SC
United Soccer League
United Soccer League
Season
United Soccer League
2015
2015
Season
2015
Playoff champions
Rochester Rhinos
Players' Shield
Rochester Rhinos
2016
2016
Season
2016
Playoff champions
New York Red Bulls II
Players' Shield
New York Red Bulls II
2017
2017
Season
2017
Playoff champions
Louisville City FC
Players' Shield
Real Monarchs SLC
2018
2018
Season
2018
Playoff champions
Louisville City FC
Players' Shield
FC Cincinnati
USL Championship
USL Championship
Season
USL Championship
2019
2019
Season
2019
Playoff champions
Real Monarchs SLC
Players' Shield
Phoenix Rising FC
2020
2020
Season
2020
Playoff champions
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Players' Shield
Reno 1868 FC
2021
2021
Season
2021
Playoff champions
Orange County SC
Players' Shield
Tampa Bay Rowdies
2022
2022
Season
2022
Playoff champions
San Antonio FC
Players' Shield
San Antonio FC
2023
2023
Season
2023
Playoff champions
Phoenix Rising FC
Players' Shield
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
2024
2024
Season
2024
Playoff champions
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Players' Shield
Louisville City FC
2025
2025
Season
2025
Playoff champions
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Players' Shield
Louisville City FC
Season
Playoff champions
Players' Shield
USL Professional Division (USL Pro)
2011
Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC
2012
Charleston Battery
Orlando City SC
2013
Orlando City SC
Richmond Kickers
2014
Sacramento Republic FC
Orlando City SC
United Soccer League
2015
Rochester Rhinos
Rochester Rhinos
2016
New York Red Bulls II
New York Red Bulls II
2017
Louisville City FC
Real Monarchs SLC
2018
Louisville City FC
FC Cincinnati
USL Championship
2019
Real Monarchs SLC
Phoenix Rising FC
2020
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Reno 1868 FC
2021
Orange County SC
Tampa Bay Rowdies
2022
San Antonio FC
San Antonio FC
2023
Phoenix Rising FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
2024
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Louisville City FC
2025
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Louisville City FC
· Champions › USL Championship Final results
2011
2011
Season
2011
Champions
Orlando City SC
Score
2–2 (a.e.t.)(3–2 p)
Runners–up
Harrisburg City Islanders
Venue
Citrus Bowl
Attendance
11,220
MVP
Sean Kelley (ORL)
2012
2012
Season
2012
Champions
Charleston Battery
Score
1–0
Runners–up
Wilmington Hammerheads
Venue
Blackbaud Stadium
Attendance
4,963
MVP
Jose Cuevas (CHS)
2013
2013
Season
2013
Champions
Orlando City SC
Score
7–4
Runners–up
Charlotte Eagles
Venue
Citrus Bowl
Attendance
20,886
MVP
Dom Dwyer (ORL)
2014
2014
Season
2014
Champions
Sacramento Republic
Score
2–0
Runners–up
Harrisburg City Islanders
Venue
Bonney Field
Attendance
8,000
MVP
Rodrigo López (SAC)
2015
2015
Season
2015
Champions
Rochester Rhinos
Score
2–1 (a.e.t.)
Runners–up
LA Galaxy II
Venue
Sahlen's Stadium
Attendance
5,247
MVP
Asani Samuels (ROC)
2016
2016
Season
2016
Champions
New York Red Bulls II
Score
5–1
Runners–up
Swope Park Rangers
Venue
Red Bull Arena
Attendance
5,547
MVP
Brandon Allen (NYRB)
2017
2017
Season
2017
Champions
Louisville City FC
Score
1–0
Runners–up
Swope Park Rangers
Venue
Louisville Slugger Field
Attendance
14,456
MVP
Paolo DelPiccolo (LOU)
2018
2018
Season
2018
Champions
Louisville City FC
Score
1–0
Runners–up
Phoenix Rising FC
Venue
Lynn Stadium
Attendance
7,025
MVP
Luke Spencer (LOU)
2019
2019
Season
2019
Champions
Real Monarchs
Score
3–1
Runners–up
Louisville City FC
Venue
Lynn Stadium
Attendance
7,025
MVP
Konrad Plewa (SLC)
2020
2020
Season
2020
Champions
Final cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021
2021
Season
2021
Champions
Orange County SC
Score
3–1
Runners–up
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Venue
Al Lang Stadium
Attendance
7,521
MVP
Ronaldo Damus (OCO)
2022
2022
Season
2022
Champions
San Antonio FC
Score
3–1
Runners–up
Louisville City FC
Venue
Toyota Field
Attendance
8,534
MVP
Santiago Patiño (SAN)
2023
2023
Season
2023
Champions
Phoenix Rising FC
Score
1–1 (a.e.t.)(3–2 p)
Runners–up
Charleston Battery
Venue
Patriots Point Soccer Complex
Attendance
5,094
MVP
Rocco Ríos Novo (PHX)
2024
2024
Season
2024
Champions
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Score
3–0
Runners–up
Rhode Island FC
Venue
Weidner Field
Attendance
8,023
MVP
Juan Tejada (COS)
2025
2025
Season
2025
Champions
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Score
0–0 (a.e.t.)(5–3 p)
Runners–up
FC Tulsa
Venue
Oneok Field
Attendance
9,507
MVP
Eric Dick (PGH)
Season
Champions
Score
Runners–up
Venue
Attendance
MVP
2011
Orlando City SC
2–2 (a.e.t.)(3–2 p)
Harrisburg City Islanders
Citrus Bowl
11,220
Sean Kelley (ORL)
2012
Charleston Battery
1–0
Wilmington Hammerheads
Blackbaud Stadium
4,963
Jose Cuevas (CHS)
2013
Orlando City SC
7–4
Charlotte Eagles
Citrus Bowl
20,886
Dom Dwyer (ORL)
2014
Sacramento Republic
2–0
Harrisburg City Islanders
Bonney Field
8,000
Rodrigo López (SAC)
2015
Rochester Rhinos
2–1 (a.e.t.)
LA Galaxy II
Sahlen's Stadium
5,247
Asani Samuels (ROC)
2016
New York Red Bulls II
5–1
Swope Park Rangers
Red Bull Arena
5,547
Brandon Allen (NYRB)
2017
Louisville City FC
1–0
Swope Park Rangers
Louisville Slugger Field
14,456
Paolo DelPiccolo (LOU)
2018
Louisville City FC
1–0
Phoenix Rising FC
Lynn Stadium
7,025
Luke Spencer (LOU)
2019
Real Monarchs
3–1
Louisville City FC
Lynn Stadium
7,025
Konrad Plewa (SLC)
2020
Final cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021
Orange County SC
3–1
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Al Lang Stadium
7,521
Ronaldo Damus (OCO)
2022
San Antonio FC
3–1
Louisville City FC
Toyota Field
8,534
Santiago Patiño (SAN)
2023
Phoenix Rising FC
1–1 (a.e.t.)(3–2 p)
Charleston Battery
Patriots Point Soccer Complex
5,094
Rocco Ríos Novo (PHX)
2024
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
3–0
Rhode Island FC
Weidner Field
8,023
Juan Tejada (COS)
2025
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
0–0 (a.e.t.)(5–3 p)
FC Tulsa
Oneok Field
9,507
Eric Dick (PGH)
· USL club honors
Winner
Winner
Team
Winner
Seasons
Runner-up
USL playoffs
Winner
USL playoffs
Runner-up
Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC
Team
Orlando City SC
Seasons
4
USL playoffs
2
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
3
USL regular season
1
Total honors
6
Major trophies /championships
5
Louisville City FC
Louisville City FC
Team
Louisville City FC
Seasons
11
USL playoffs
2
USL playoffs
2
USL regular season
2
USL regular season
4
Total honors
10
Major trophies /championships
4
New York Red Bulls II
New York Red Bulls II
Team
New York Red Bulls II
Seasons
8
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
2
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Seasons
15
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
2
Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC
Team
Phoenix Rising FC
Seasons
12
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
2
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
4
Major trophies /championships
2
Rochester Rhinos
Rochester Rhinos
Team
Rochester Rhinos
Seasons
7
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
1
Total honors
3
Major trophies /championships
2
Real Monarchs
Real Monarchs
Team
Real Monarchs
Seasons
7
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
2
San Antonio FC
San Antonio FC
Team
San Antonio FC
Seasons
10
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
2
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Team
Charleston Battery
Seasons
15
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
1
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
1
Total honors
3
Major trophies /championships
1
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Team
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Seasons
11
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
1
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
Team
FC Cincinnati
Seasons
3
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
1
Orange County SC
Orange County SC
Team
Orange County SC
Seasons
15
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
1
Reno 1868 FC
Reno 1868 FC
Team
Reno 1868 FC
Seasons
4
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
1
Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
Team
Richmond Kickers
Seasons
8
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
1
Sacramento Republic
Sacramento Republic
Team
Sacramento Republic
Seasons
12
USL playoffs
1
USL playoffs
—
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
1
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
1
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Seasons
9
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
2
USL regular season
1
USL regular season
—
Total honors
3
Major trophies /championships
1
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Team
Harrisburg City Islanders
Seasons
8
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
2
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
0
Sporting Kansas City II
Sporting Kansas City II
Team
Sporting Kansas City II
Seasons
6
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
2
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
0
Wilmington Hammerheads
Wilmington Hammerheads
Team
Wilmington Hammerheads
Seasons
6
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
1
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
1
Total honors
2
Major trophies /championships
0
Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte Eagles
Team
Charlotte Eagles
Seasons
4
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
1
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
0
FC Tulsa
FC Tulsa
Team
FC Tulsa
Seasons
11
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
1
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
0
LA Galaxy II
LA Galaxy II
Team
LA Galaxy II
Seasons
8
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
1
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
0
Rhode Island FC
Rhode Island FC
Team
Rhode Island FC
Seasons
2
USL playoffs
—
USL playoffs
1
USL regular season
—
USL regular season
—
Total honors
1
Major trophies /championships
0
Team
Seasons
USL playoffs
USL regular season
Total honors
Major trophies /championships
Winner
Runner-up
Winner
Runner-up
Orlando City SC
4
2
—
3
1
6
5
Louisville City FC
11
2
2
2
4
10
4
New York Red Bulls II
8
1
—
1
—
2
2
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
15
1
—
1
—
2
2
Phoenix Rising FC
12
1
2
1
—
4
2
Rochester Rhinos
7
1
—
1
1
3
2
Real Monarchs
7
1
—
1
—
2
2
San Antonio FC
10
1
—
1
—
2
2
Charleston Battery
15
1
1
—
1
3
1
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
11
1
—
—
—
1
1
FC Cincinnati
3
—
—
1
—
1
1
Orange County SC
15
1
—
—
—
1
1
Reno 1868 FC
4
—
—
1
—
1
1
Richmond Kickers
8
—
—
1
—
1
1
Sacramento Republic
12
1
—
—
1
2
1
Tampa Bay Rowdies
9
—
2
1
—
3
1
Harrisburg City Islanders
8
—
2
—
—
2
0
Sporting Kansas City II
6
—
2
—
—
2
0
Wilmington Hammerheads
6
—
1
—
1
2
0
Charlotte Eagles
4
—
1
—
—
1
0
FC Tulsa
11
—
1
—
—
1
0
LA Galaxy II
8
—
1
—
—
1
0
Rhode Island FC
2
—
1
—
—
1
0
Most USL goals
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Dane Kelly
Goals
104
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Neco Brett
Goals
86
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Corey Hertzog
Goals
73
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Jorge Herrera
Goals
72
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Cameron Lancaster
Goals
71
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Chandler Hoffman
Goals
66
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Hadji Barry
Goals
63
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Kyle Greig
Goals
61
9
9
Rank
9
Player
Cameron Iwasa
Goals
59
10
10
Rank
10
Player
George Davis IV
Goals
57
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Junior Flemmings
Rank
Player
Goals
1
Dane Kelly
104
2
Neco Brett
86
3
Corey Hertzog
73
4
Jorge Herrera
72
5
Cameron Lancaster
71
6
Chandler Hoffman
66
7
Hadji Barry
63
8
Kyle Greig
61
9
Cameron Iwasa
59
10
George Davis IV
57
10
Junior Flemmings
Most USL appearances
1
1
Rank
1
Player
George Davis IV
Apps
242
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Taylor Mueller
Apps
241
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Jorge Herrera
Apps
231
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Dane Kelly
Apps
228
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Josh Suggs
Apps
223
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Kyle Greig
Apps
222
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Neco Brett
Apps
203
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Luke Vercollone
Apps
200
9
9
Rank
9
Player
Christian Duke
Apps
199
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Kadeem Dacres
Apps
197
Rank
Player
Apps
1
George Davis IV
242
2
Taylor Mueller
241
2
Jorge Herrera
231
4
Dane Kelly
228
5
Josh Suggs
223
6
Kyle Greig
222
7
Neco Brett
203
8
Luke Vercollone
200
9
Christian Duke
199
10
Kadeem Dacres
197
Most USL assists
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Kenardo Forbes
Asts
45
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Danny Barrera
Asts
44
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Solomon Asante
Asts
41
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Maikel Chang
Asts
38
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Jorge Herrera
Asts
35
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Antoine Hoppenot
Asts
33
Rodrigo Lopez
Rodrigo Lopez
Rank
Rodrigo Lopez
Player
33
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Christiano Francis
Asts
32
Bryan Ownby
Bryan Ownby
Rank
Bryan Ownby
Player
32
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Enzo Martinez
Asts
30
Rank
Player
Asts
1
Kenardo Forbes
45
2
Danny Barrera
44
3
Solomon Asante
41
4
Maikel Chang
38
5
Jorge Herrera
35
6
Antoine Hoppenot
33
Rodrigo Lopez
33
7
Christiano Francis
32
Bryan Ownby
32
8
Enzo Martinez
30
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1
1
Rank
1
Player
Evan Newton
CS
57
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Brandon Miller
CS
43
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Odisnel Cooper
CS
40
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Matt Pickens
CS
37
Tomas Gomez
Tomas Gomez
Rank
Tomas Gomez
Player
37
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Cody Laurendi
CS
36
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Carl Woszczynski
CS
34
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Alex Tambakis
CS
33
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Miguel Gallardo
CS
32
Andrew Dykstra
Andrew Dykstra
Rank
Andrew Dykstra
Player
32
Rank
Player
CS
1
Evan Newton
57
2
Brandon Miller
43
3
Odisnel Cooper
40
4
Matt Pickens
37
Tomas Gomez
37
5
Cody Laurendi
36
6
Carl Woszczynski
34
7
Alex Tambakis
33
8
Miguel Gallardo
32
Andrew Dykstra
32
· Attendance
2011
2011
Season
2011
Teams
12
League total
322,597
League avg.
2,274
Playoff total
38,886
Playoff avg.
5,555
Combined total
361,483
Combined Average
2,394
Highest teams
5,330 (Orlando City)4,927 (Rochester)
Lowest teams
410 (Los Angeles Blues)542 (Dayton)
2012
2012
Season
2012
Teams
11
League total
345,790
League avg.
2,777
Playoff total
20,321
Playoff avg.
4,064
Combined total
366,111
Combined Average
2,712
Highest teams
6,606 (Orlando City)6,265 (Rochester)
Lowest teams
666 (Los Angeles Blues)722 (Dayton)
2013
2013
Season
2013
Teams
13
League avg.
2,611
Playoff avg.
6,989
Highest teams
8,056 (Orlando City)5,898 (Rochester)
Lowest teams
378 (VSI Tampa Bay)718 (Los Angeles Blues)
2014
2014
Season
2014
Teams
14
League avg.
3,114
Playoff avg.
5,397
Highest teams
11,293 (Sacramento)5,329 (Rochester)
Lowest teams
533 (Dayton)597 (LA Galaxy II)
2015
2015
Season
2015
Teams
24
League avg.
3,369
Playoff avg.
5,463
Highest teams
11,313 (Sacramento)6,765 (Louisville City)
Lowest teams
313 (FC Montreal)479 (Toronto FC ll)
2016
2016
Season
2016
Teams
29
League avg.
3,439
Playoff avg.
5,281
Highest teams
17,296 (FC Cincinnati)11,514 (Sacramento)
Lowest teams
243 (FC Montreal)589 (New York Red Bulls II)
2017
2017
Season
2017
Teams
30
League avg.
4,302
Playoff avg.
5,339
Highest teams
21,198 (FC Cincinnati)11,569 (Sacramento)
Lowest teams
632 (New York Red Bulls II)869 (Vancouver Whitecaps 2)
2018
2018
Season
2018
Teams
33
League avg.
4,923
Playoff avg.
7,786
Highest teams
25,717 (FC Cincinnati)11,311 (Sacramento)
Lowest teams
810 (Toronto FC II)812 (New York Red Bulls II)
2019
2019
Season
2019
Teams
36
League avg.
4,478
Playoff avg.
5,389
Highest teams
12,693 (New Mexico United)10,734 (Indy Eleven)
Lowest teams
478 (Bethlehem Steel FC)505 (Swope Park Rangers)
2020
2020
Season
2020
Teams
—
League total
—
League avg.
—
Playoff total
—
Playoff avg.
—
Combined total
—
Combined Average
—
Highest teams
—
Lowest teams
—
Ref
—
2021
2021
Season
2021
Teams
31
League avg.
4,138
Playoff avg.
6,645
Highest teams
12,115 (Louisville City)10,418 (New Mexico United)
Lowest teams
310 (Loudoun United)369 (New York Red Bulls II)
2022
2022
Season
2022
Teams
27
League avg.
5,061
Playoff avg.
7,841
Highest teams
10,724 (New Mexico United)10,465 (Louisville City)
Lowest teams
325 (LA Galaxy II)399 (New York Red Bulls II)
2023
2023
Season
2023
Teams
24
League avg.
5,803
Playoff avg.
6,394
Highest teams
10,627 (Sacramento)10,547 (Louisville City)
Lowest teams
1,432 (Miami FC)2,664 (Loudoun United)
2024
2024
Season
2024
Teams
24
League total
2,123,760
League avg.
5,009
Playoff total
105,314
Playoff avg.
7,021
Combined total
2,229,074
Combined Average
5,078
Highest teams
10,106 (Sacramento)9,795 (Indy)
Lowest teams
1,075 (Miami)1,882 (Las Vegas)
2025
2025
Season
2025
Teams
24
League total
2,002,663
League avg.
5,563
Playoff total
100,391
Playoff avg.
7,722
Combined total
2,103,054
Combined Average
5,623
Highest teams
9,801 (Sacramento) 9,751 (Louisville)
Lowest teams
1,166 (Miami) 2,333 (Loudoun)
Season
Teams
League total
League avg.
Playoff total
Playoff avg.
Combined total
Combined Average
Highest teams
Lowest teams
Ref
2011
12
322,597
2,274
38,886
5,555
361,483
2,394
5,330 (Orlando City)4,927 (Rochester)
410 (Los Angeles Blues)542 (Dayton)
2012
11
345,790
2,777
20,321
4,064
366,111
2,712
6,606 (Orlando City)6,265 (Rochester)
666 (Los Angeles Blues)722 (Dayton)
2013
13
2,611
6,989
8,056 (Orlando City)5,898 (Rochester)
378 (VSI Tampa Bay)718 (Los Angeles Blues)
2014
14
3,114
5,397
11,293 (Sacramento)5,329 (Rochester)
533 (Dayton)597 (LA Galaxy II)
2015
24
3,369
5,463
11,313 (Sacramento)6,765 (Louisville City)
313 (FC Montreal)479 (Toronto FC ll)
2016
29
3,439
5,281
17,296 (FC Cincinnati)11,514 (Sacramento)
243 (FC Montreal)589 (New York Red Bulls II)
2017
30
4,302
5,339
21,198 (FC Cincinnati)11,569 (Sacramento)
632 (New York Red Bulls II)869 (Vancouver Whitecaps 2)
2018
33
4,923
7,786
25,717 (FC Cincinnati)11,311 (Sacramento)
810 (Toronto FC II)812 (New York Red Bulls II)
2019
36
4,478
5,389
12,693 (New Mexico United)10,734 (Indy Eleven)
478 (Bethlehem Steel FC)505 (Swope Park Rangers)
2020
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2021
31
4,138
6,645
12,115 (Louisville City)10,418 (New Mexico United)
310 (Loudoun United)369 (New York Red Bulls II)
2022
27
5,061
7,841
10,724 (New Mexico United)10,465 (Louisville City)
325 (LA Galaxy II)399 (New York Red Bulls II)
2023
24
5,803
6,394
10,627 (Sacramento)10,547 (Louisville City)
1,432 (Miami FC)2,664 (Loudoun United)
2024
24
2,123,760
5,009
105,314
7,021
2,229,074
5,078
10,106 (Sacramento)9,795 (Indy)
1,075 (Miami)1,882 (Las Vegas)
2025
24
2,002,663
5,563
100,391
7,722
2,103,054
5,623
9,801 (Sacramento) 9,751 (Louisville)
1,166 (Miami) 2,333 (Loudoun)

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  2. Baseball park
  3. Soccer-specific stadium
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  5. Soccer-specific stadium
  6. Known as USL League Two (USL2) since the 2019 season
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