USL League Two

{{Short description|American development soccer league}} {{Redirect|USL2|the league that existed from 1995 to 2010|USL Second Division}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2020}} {{Use American English|date=April 2021}} {{Infobox football league | organiser = United Soccer League | name = USL League Two | logo = USL League Two abbr light logo.svg | country = United States | other countries = | first = 1995 | confed = U.S. Soccer | founded = {{start date and age|1995||}} ''(as PDL)'' (1995–2025) | folded = | divisions = 20 divisions in 4 conferences | teams = 158 | feeds = | promotion = | relegation = | levels = | domest_cup = U.S. Open Cup | confed_cup = | champions = Vermont Green (1st title) | season = 2025 | most successful club = Flint City Bucks (4 titles) | tv = SportsEngine Play YouTube | website = {{URL|uslleaguetwo.com/}} | current = 2026 USL League Two season | American = yes }}

'''USL League Two''' ('''USL2'''), formerly the '''Premier Development League''' ('''PDL'''), is a semi-professional soccer league organized by the United Soccer League in the United States, forming part of the United States soccer league system. In the 2026 season, the league features 158 teams split into twenty regional divisions across four conferences. USL League Two is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/contact|title=CONTACT|website=USL PDL|access-date=August 22, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827165628/http://www.uslpdl.com/contact|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Vermont Green FC are the current champions, having defeated Ballard FC 2–1 in full time to win the 2025 USL League Two Championship final on August 2, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://vtdigger.org/2025/08/02/vermont-green-fc-wins-national-soccer-championship/ |title=Vermont Green FC wins national soccer championship |date=August 2, 2025 |website=vtdigger.org |publisher=VTDigger |access-date=August 2, 2025}}</ref>

==Competition format== USL League Two is divided into 4 conferences (Eastern, Central, Southern, and Western), comprising 20 divisions. The league season runs from May through July, with the playoffs decided through July and August. All teams play a regular season schedule of 12–14 games, up to seven home and seven away, within their division, depending on the size of the division.

===Playoffs=== The USL2 playoffs see division winners and each conference's best second-place finishers advance to the conference quarter finals. All matches in the playoffs are played in a single-match elimination format, with each conference winner hosting a four-team conference championship weekend. The four conference champions advance to the national semi-finals and the league Championship, both played at the home of the higher seed.

==History== ===1990s=== In 1995, the United States Interregional Soccer League (USISL) changed its name to the United States International Soccer League, and split into two leagues, one professional (the 'Professional League', which ultimately became the USL Second Division) and one amateur (the '''Premier League'''). The purpose for the split was to expand into and improve the soccer capabilities of many urban areas throughout the United States and Canada, while offering current college soccer players the opportunity to continue playing during the summer months without losing their college eligibility. The inaugural season of the new USISL Premier League featured 27 teams, and the Richmond Kickers won the first title, beating the Cocoa Expos 3–1 in the championship game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl2.html#1995p |title=United Soccer Leagues, Part 2 (1994–1996) |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |date=February 13, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=July 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130713140936/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl2.html#1995p |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gabe Jones of the Austin Lone Stars was the league's top scorer and MVP.

The United States International Soccer League changed its name again in 1996, to the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues, and before the season, there was substantial movement of teams between the Pro League, the Premier League and the newly created Select League (which would later merge with the A-League, and eventually become the USL First Division). The Premier League grew to 34 teams in its second year, with the Central Coast Roadrunners from San Luis Obispo, California, beating the San Francisco Bay Seals in the championship game to take the title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1996.html#USISL |title=The Year in American Soccer, 1996 |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=August 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802181714/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1996.html#USISL |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pasi Kinturi of the Nashville Metros was the league's top scorer and MVP.

[[Image:Brian Ching 031508.jpg|thumb|Brian Ching, the PDL Rookie of the Year in 1998]] The Premier League renamed itself the '''Premier Development Soccer League''' (PDSL) in 1997, and the Central Coast Roadrunners repeated as national champions, the first team to do so, beating the Cocoa Expos in the PDSL championship game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl3.html#1997pdsl |title=United Soccer Leagues, Part 3 (1997–1999) |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |date=February 13, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=November 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141121170604/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl3.html#1997pdsl |url-status=dead }}</ref> Lester Felicia of the Jackson Chargers was the league's MVP, while Rodrigo Costa of the Detroit Dynamite was the leading scorer and the league's Rookie of the Year, tallying 21 goals and 2 assists for 44 points. In 1998, the PDSL took to the field with 33 teams, including four associate members from the Pacific Coast Soccer League who played shortened schedules after their PCSL season was over. In the championship game, the San Gabriel Valley Highlanders upset regular season champions Jackson Chargers 3–2, taking the trophy to California for the third straight year. Rodrigo Costa of the Detroit Dynamite was the league MVP, Boniventure Manati of the Jackson Chargers was the league's top scorer, and a young striker by the name of Brian Ching from the Spokane Shadow was named Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1998.html#pdsl |title=The Year in American Soccer, 1998 |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=November 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105073631/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1998.html#pdsl |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 1999 the umbrella USISL changed its name to the United Soccer Leagues, and the Premier Development Soccer League dropped the 'soccer' part of its name and became known as the '''USL Premier Development League''', or PDL. The league took in several teams from the D3 Pro league, expanding to 42 teams in six divisions. Expansion franchise Chicago Sockers ultimately won the league, beating Spokane Shadow 3–1 for the title in a tight championship game. Fabio Eidenwein of the Sioux City Breeze was named League MVP and was the top scorer, with 20 goals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1999.html#pdsl |title=The Year in American Soccer, 1999 |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=February 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206171731/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1999.html#pdsl |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===2000s=== [[File:Carey Stadium night ferris wheel (cropped).jpg|thumb|The 2000s was a period of growth for the league, as many clubs ''(2003 newcomer South Jersey Barons pictured)'' began to join the expanding league.]] The PDL expanded by a further eight franchises in 2000, and the Chicago Sockers won their second straight title, beating the Mid-Michigan Bucks in a close 1–0 championship game. The single goal was scored by Rodrigo Costa who, having received a pass from teammate Hamid Mehreioskouei, chipped Bucks goalkeeper Eric Pogue from 18 yards through a crowded penalty area. Fernando Salazar of the Los Angeles-based San Fernando Valley Heroes was the league's MVP, while his teammate Arshak Abyanli took the honors as top goalscorer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl4.html#2000pdl |title=United Soccer Leagues, Part 4 (2000–2003) |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |date=February 14, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108174131/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl4.html#2000pdl |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The league grew from 41 to 44 teams in 2001 through the usual mix of relegation from D3Pro, teams folding, and new franchises being added. In the semi-finals, the Westchester Flames defeated Sioux Falls Spitfire 5–1 and Calgary Storm defeated Des Moines Menace 2–1; in the final, Westchester defeated Calgary 3–1 to take their first league title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl4.html#2001pdl |title=United Soccer Leagues, Part 4 (2000–2003) |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |date=February 14, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108174131/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl4.html#2001pdl |url-status=dead }}</ref> Des Moines and Chicago Fire Reserves dominated the 2002 regular season, but both teams stuttered in the playoffs; the PDL final saw the Cape Cod Crusaders defeating the Boulder Rapids Reserve 2–1 to bring the title to the Northeast for the second year in a row. 2002 also saw the debut of the soon-to-be PDL legend, Tomas Boltnar of Des Moines Menace, who secured an unprecedented triple-crown of PDL MVP, Top Scorer, and Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl4.html#2002pdl |title=United Soccer Leagues, Part 4 (2000–2003) |publisher=Homepages.sover.net |date=February 14, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108174131/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usl4.html#2002pdl |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The mid-2000s was a period of steady growth and consolidation for the PDL. A TV agreement with Fox Soccer Channel saw the PDL Championship game being broadcast live on national television in North America for the first time, and professional teams began investing in the league by adding U-23 development sides as an addition to their senior rosters. Cape Cod repeated as PDL champs in 2003, beating the Chicago Fire Reserves in the final<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2003/aug10 |title=Cape Cod repeats as champion with 1–0 shutout of Chicago |publisher=Soccertimes.com |date=August 9, 2003 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924103313/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2003/aug10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (and despite the presence of Jürgen Klinsmann playing for Orange County Blue Star), while 2004 saw the title head to Florida for the first time as the Central Florida Kraze overcame perennial bridesmaids Boulder Rapids Reserve.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2004/aug07 |title=Cook scores late to send Central Florida past Rapids Reserve for title |publisher=Soccertimes.com |date=August 7, 2004 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924103313/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2004/aug07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[File:Chicharito Laredo Heat SC 2006.jpg|left|thumb|317x317px|Laredo Heat SC ''(pictured in 2006)'' were one of the most successful clubs in the 2000s.]] Des Moines Menace took the PDL Championship trophy back to Iowa in 2005 after beating the El Paso Patriots 6–5 on penalty kicks, following a 0–0 draw in the PDL Championship game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/2005playoffs/index_E.html |title=Des Moines captures PDL title in seven rounds of penalties |publisher=Pdl.uslsoccer.com |date=August 13, 2005 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=August 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815193141/http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/2005playoffs/index_E.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2005/aug13 |title=Gruenebaum, Frieberg lead Menace past El Paso for title in penalty kicks |publisher=Soccertimes.com |date=August 13, 2005 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924103314/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2005/aug13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 2006 saw the beginning of two seasons of dominance for two teams: the Michigan Bucks and the Laredo Heat. Both teams made the PDL Final in 2006 and 2007, with the Bucks emerging victorious in '06 with a 2–1 win thanks to goals by Kenny Uzoigwe and Ty Shipalane,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2006/aug12.htm |title=Uzoigwe, Shipalane power Michigan to first championship 2–1 over Heat |publisher=Soccertimes.com |date=August 12, 2006 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924103315/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/pdl/2006/aug12.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Demosphere International, Inc. |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2006/249198.html |title=United Soccer Leagues (USL) |publisher=Uslsoccer.com |date=August 12, 2006 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313075114/http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2006/249198.html |archive-date=March 13, 2012 }}</ref> only for Laredo to get their revenge the following year with an epic penalty kicks win after a 0–0 tie in regulation time.

Laredo became the first team to make three consecutive PDL championship games in 2008, but fell at the final hurdle to Thunder Bay Chill, who became the first ever Canadian side to win the PDL following their 4–1 penalty shootout victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/268635.html |title=Chill stay cool to win PDL title |publisher=Uslsoccer.com |date=August 9, 2008 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313085051/http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/268635.html |archive-date=March 13, 2012 }}</ref> The PDL had grown to 68 teams by 2009, and to reflect their growing reputation, introduced a new scheme called '''PDL-Pro''', whereby certain teams would be allowed to act as professional clubs, paying players, while still adhering to NCAA collegiate eligibility rules, and the USL's own age restriction policy. Ventura County Fusion returned the PDL title to Southern California for the first time in over a decade with a stoppage-time victory over Chicago Fire Premier, and in doing so became the lowest-seeded team to claim the national title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72011+Elements/Display+E+47116+News/Display/+6188518+20202833+2452 |title=Fusion overcome Fire for PDL title |publisher=Uslsoccer.com |access-date=February 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914084645/http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72011+Elements/Display+E+47116+News/Display/+6188518+20202833+2452 |archive-date=September 14, 2012 }}</ref>

===2010s=== The 2010s began with a record, as the Portland Timbers U23s ended the season as national champions, beating Thunder Bay Chill 4–1 in the 2010 PDL Championship game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/454165.html |title=Perfection in Portland |publisher=Pdl.uslsoccer.com |date=August 7, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=August 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817074257/http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/454165.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Timbers also had the best regular season record, winning all their 16 games, scoring 53 goals and conceding just six along the way. In doing so the Timbers became the first team to post a perfect PDL regular season record since the Jackson Chargers in 1998,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/448388.html |title=Timbers Make History at Kitsap; Portland Becomes First Unblemished Team Since 1998 |publisher=Uslsoccer.com |date=July 18, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313093924/http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/448388.html |archive-date=March 13, 2012 }}</ref> the first regular season champion to win the playoffs since the Central Coast Roadrunners in 1996, and the first team in PDL history to go through an entire PDL regular season and playoff campaign without posting a loss or a tie. Portland Timbers U23s striker Brent Richards was named League MVP and Rookie of the Year for his stellar campaign with the national champions. Players from the Canadian side Thunder Bay Chill led the majority of the statistical categories, with striker Brandon Swartzendruber leading the league with 15 goals, while his teammate Gustavo Oliveira led the league with 13 assists. Portland Timbers U23s goalkeeper Jake Gleeson enjoyed the best goalkeeping statistics, allowing just five goals in 15 games and earning a 0.360 GAA average.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/450450.html |title=Chill Dominate Season Honors |publisher=Pdl.uslsoccer.com |date=July 27, 2010 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=February 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229144903/http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/450450.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Western Conference teams dominated the league in 2011 for the third year in a row, with the Kitsap Pumas ending the season as national champions, beating Laredo Heat 1–0 in the 2011 PDL Championship game. Kitsap, who lost just one game and conceded just ten goals all season, were the second team from the Northwest Division to win the national title in a row, while Laredo were contesting their fourth championship game in six years. Kitsap was also the first PDL-Pro team to win the championship, a milestone for the league. Kitsap's Western Conference rivals Fresno Fuego had the best regular-season record, posting an unbeaten 13–0–3 record. Fresno midfielder Milton Blanco was named League MVP, after leading the league in points (38) and assists (14) and helping his team to the Southwest Division title. Two Michigan Bucks players – Stewart Givens and Mitch Hildebrandt – were given end-of-season awards as Defender of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year, respectively, while their coach, Gary Parsons, was named Coach of the Year. Jake Keegan of the Westchester Flames was named Rookie of the Year after tallying 16 goals in 16 games to take the league goal-scoring crown. Keegan accounted for 64 percent of Westchester's goals in 2011 and also finished third in the league in points with 34.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/549636.html |title=Bucks Highlight PDL Award Winners |publisher=Uslsoccer.com |date=August 5, 2011 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818050030/http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/549636.html |archive-date=August 18, 2012 }}</ref>

The 2012 PDL season would see a resurgence of the Eastern Conference, as the Michigan Bucks would claim the regular season title, with Canadian rivals Forest City London winning their first ever PDL Championship in an East coast contest, defeating Carolina Dynamo 2–1.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.uslpdl.com/home/651191.html | title=FC London Claims PDL Championship | publisher=USLPDL.com | date=August 4, 2012 | access-date=February 15, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203642/http://www.uslpdl.com/home/651191.html | archive-date=February 22, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Canadian clubs would also have another strong season in 2013, with four of eight Canadian clubs finishing in the final eight and two, the Victoria Highlanders and Thunder Bay Chill, advancing to the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/7/29/4567584/premier-development-league-victoria-thunder-bay-ottawa-london-easton-report | title=Canadian clubs turning heads with PDL success | publisher=WakingTheRed.com | date=July 29, 2013 | access-date=February 15, 2014 | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035503/http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/7/29/4567584/premier-development-league-victoria-thunder-bay-ottawa-london-easton-report | url-status=dead }}</ref> After a final four finish in 2012, The Chill would repeat their strong season, winning the 2013 regular season title but falling to the Austin Aztex in the Championship final 3–1 in front of a crowd of 4,253 fans, the largest attendance for a final since 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.uslpdl.com/home/743669.html | title=Clubs set for PDL Championship | publisher=USLPDL.com | date=August 1, 2013 | access-date=February 15, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203647/http://www.uslpdl.com/home/743669.html | archive-date=February 22, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.uslpdl.com/home/744393.html | title=Aztex Claim PDL Championship | publisher=USLPDL.com | date=August 4, 2013 | access-date=February 15, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203645/http://www.uslpdl.com/home/744393.html | archive-date=February 22, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref>

In 2014, the Michigan Bucks would claim their second PDL Championship, defeating the Kitsap Pumas 1–0 on August 3, 2014, following a strong regular season campaign with a record of 9–2–3.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/03/michigan-bucks-top-kitsap-pumas-in-pdl-championship-match/ | title=Michigan Bucks top Kitsap Pumas in PDL championship match | author=Nicholas Mendola | publisher=NBCSports.com | date=August 3, 2014 | access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>

With USL Pro re-branding as the United Soccer League in February 2015,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209874501 | title=USL Rising – United Soccer League | publisher=USLSoccer.com | date=February 10, 2015 | access-date=August 3, 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925003211/http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209874501 | archive-date=September 25, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> the PDL dropped the "USL" descriptor from their name, simply operating as the "Premier Development League". [[File:New York Red Bulls II Opening Match15.jpg|thumb|470x470px|The league entered a new phase in the 2010s that saw MLS development teams ''(Red Bulls New York II pictured)'' dominating the league.]] The 2015 season saw league newcomers, New York Red Bulls U-23, finish first in the Mid Atlantic Division and advance to the Championship Final. They were defeated 4-3 by K-W United FC, which advanced from the Great Lakes Division after defeating Forest City London and defending champions Michigan Bucks. The final was held on August 3, 2015, at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila, Washington. The victory marked K-W United FC's first championship and the third by a Canadian club.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wakingthered.com/2015/8/2/9087765/kw-united-win-first-ever-pdl-championship | title=KW United win club's first ever PDL Championship | author=Dave Rowaan | publisher=WakingTheRed.com | date=August 3, 2015 | access-date=August 3, 2015 | archive-date=April 9, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409030542/http://www.wakingthered.com/2015/8/2/9087765/kw-united-win-first-ever-pdl-championship | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.socceramerica.com/article/64959/ontarios-k-w-united-fc-takes-pdl-crown.html | title=Ontario's K-W United FC takes PDL crown | author=Paul Kennedy | publisher=SoccerAmerica.com | date=August 3, 2015 | access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>

In May 2018, the league did not permit Calgary Foothills FC to sign Stephanie Labbé, a goalkeeper for the Canadian women's team, even though the team had offered her a position. The decision was made due to her gender.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/top-female-soccer-player-barred-from-mens-league-1.4644837|title=Men's soccer league refuses top Canadian goaltender because she's a woman – CBC News|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43994284|title=Female footballer barred from men's league|date=May 3, 2018|access-date=May 4, 2018|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Lubbe filed a lawsuit against the league.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/stephanie-labbe-legal-action-1.4671875|title=Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé taking legal action against Premier Development League – CBC Sports|access-date=May 22, 2018}}</ref>

In 2018, it was announced that the PDL would be renamed as USL League Two in advance of the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=USL Unveils New Structure: One Central Brand, Three Leagues, Evolving for the Future |url=https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/953025 |website=United Soccer League |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=September 25, 2018}}</ref>

===2020s=== [[File:Vgfc.jpg|left|thumb|The 2020s saw an explosion of popularity of USL League Two clubs, with some clubs ''(Vermont Green FC pictured)'' averaging four digit attendance figures.]] The league was forced to cancel the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sbisoccer.com/2020/04/usl-cancels-2020-league-two-season-extends-pro-league-suspensions|title=USL cancels 2020 League Two season, extends pro league suspensions|first=Jenny|last=Hojnacki|publisher=sbisoccer.com|date=April 30, 2020|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref> The league returned for the 2021 season, although the Southwest division elected not to play due to concerns over COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=USLLeagueTwo com |date=2021-04-06 |title=USL League Two's Southwest Division to Forgo the 2021 Season |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1156289-usl-league-two-s-southwest-division-to-forgo-the-2021-season |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=USL League Two |language=en-us}}</ref> The 2022 season saw the Southwest division return and thus was the first full season for the league since 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=USLLeagueTwo com |date=2021-04-06 |title=USL League Two's Southwest Division to Forgo the 2021 Season |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1156289-usl-league-two-s-southwest-division-to-forgo-the-2021-season |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=USL League Two |language=en-us}}</ref> There were two new divisions added for the 2023 season, the Nor Cal and South Florida divisions, which were formed with expansions and former clubs from the Southwest and Southeast divisions respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=USLLeagueTwo com |date=2023-02-14 |title=USL League Two Announces 2023 Divisional Alignment |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1259606-usl-league-two-announces-2023-divisional-alignment |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=USL League Two |language=en-us}}</ref>

The Northwest Division underwent a major expansion for the 2024 season by adding three new teams from the state of Washington.<ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=January 10, 2024 |title=Two former Sounders take over as coaches of USL League Two sides |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/two-former-sounders-take-over-as-coaches-of-usl-league-two-sides/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 11, 2024}}</ref> [[File:Sebastian Andreassen Goal.jpg|thumb|231x231px|Many clubs ''(One Knoxville SC pictured)'' used their success as amateur clubs in the USL League Two to springboard into professional status in USL League One.]] Following the 2025 season Lane United FC announced they were disbanding after twelve seasons to make way for a newly established professional side, Sporting Cascades FC, who will join USL League One for the 2026 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demmler |first=Jackson |date=2025-08-04 |title=Lane United bids farewell to Eugene |url=https://kval.com/sports/content/lane-united-bids-farewell-to-eugene-soccer-team-usl-league-one-professional-soccer |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=KVAL |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lazarus |first=Jack |last2=McConaghie |first2=Rachel |date=2025-08-24 |title=Sporting Cascades FC Officially Launches |url=https://dailyemerald.com/168954/soccer/sporting-cascades-fc-officially-launches-bringing-in-a-new-era-of-pro-soccer-in-eugene/ |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=Daily Emerald}}</ref>

The 2026 season will see four other of the league's clubs (Fort Wayne, Corpus Christi, Fort Lauderdale, and Sarasota) establish professional teams in USL League One. Corpus Christi and Fort Lauderdale will continue to run their League Two teams in the 2026 season in addition to their professional sides.<ref>{{Cite web |title=USL League Two Team |url=https://www.corpuscfc.com/usl-league-two-team/ |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=Corpus Christi FC |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About USL League Two |url=https://www.ftlutd.com/about-usl-league-two/ |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=Fort Lauderdale United FC |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2025, Texoma FC announced that they will be self-relegating from USL League One for the 2026 season, with their ownership intending to bring back a League One team to North Texas in the future.<ref>{{cite web |title=Texoma FC to join USL League Two in 2026 |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1348814 |publisher=USLLeagueTwo.com Staff}}</ref>

==Organization== [[File:Houston FC USL2 Halftime Huddle.jpg|thumb|USL League Two has been a league that heavily focused on developing young talent to prepare players for future professional careers ''(Houston FC pictured).'']] As USL League Two seasons take place during the summer months, the player pool is drawn mainly from elite college soccer players seeking to continue playing high-level soccer during their summer break, which they can do while still maintaining their college eligibility, as USL2 is not considered a professional league.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/in-the-p-d-l-looking-up-from-the-bottom-of-the-food-chain/?_r=0 |title=In the P.D.L., Looking Up From the Bottom of the Food Chain |first=Liviu |last=Bird |date=July 24, 2012 |work=The New York Times |series= New York Times Soccer Blog}}</ref>

Formerly, teams such as Laredo Heat, New Orleans Jesters, Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23, Kitsap Pumas and the Hollywood United Hitmen had embraced partial professionalism through the PDL-Pro program, whereby teams could choose to employ players who were paid for their performances,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/295716.html |title=United Soccer Leagues (USL) |publisher=Pdl.uslsoccer.com |date=December 17, 2008 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=February 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217083519/http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/295716.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> but who still met the age eligibility criteria. This did not contravene NCAA rules, which state that college players cannot play ''alongside'' professionals, but may play ''against'' them. What this also meant, however, is that PDL-Pro teams could not have any active NCAA players on their rosters, but could employ NAIA and community college players, ex-NCAA players who have already graduated, or other local players who do not play college soccer at all.

Currently, all USL2 teams field amateur U-23 squads. Additionally, USL2 squads often also include standout high school and junior club players, as well as former professionals seeking to continue competing at a high level, often having been forced to retire from top-flight competition due to age or injury. League rules dictate that a maximum of eight players on each team's 26-man roster can be over 23 years old, while at least three players on each team's roster must be 18 or younger.

Increasingly, League Two is seen as a 'shop window' for professional clubs looking to discover and identify aspiring professional players who may enter the MLS SuperDraft in future years. Many of the players currently playing in Major League Soccer and elsewhere began their careers in the league.{{citation needed|date=January 2026}}

== Teams == === Current teams === {{see also|List of USL League Two teams}} The following teams are current members of USL League Two.<ref name="2026usl2">{{Cite web |last=USLLeagueTwo.com Staff |date=2025-01-27 |title=USL League Two Announces 2026 Divisional Alignment |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1354187 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=USLLeagueTwo.com}}</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:100%;" |- !scope="col"|Conference !scope="col"|Division !scope="col"|Team !scope="col"|City !scope="col"|Stadium !scope="col"|Founded !scope="col"|Joined !scope="col"|Head coach |- ! rowspan="51" style="background:#F41100;"| Eastern Conference ! rowspan="10" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Northeast Division | scope="row"| '''AC Connecticut'''{{efn|AC Connecticut was known as CFC Azul until the end of the 2014 season}} | Danbury, Connecticut | Western Connecticut State University | align=center | 2011 | align=center | 2012 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Alex Harrison {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Mingachos |- | scope="row"| '''Albany Rush''' | Schenectady, New York | Union College College Park Field | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Steve Freeman |- | scope="row"| '''Black Rock FC''' | Nashua, New Hampshire | Rivier University | align=center | 2013 | align=center | 2018 | {{flagicon|USA}} Brad Agoos |- | scope="row"| '''Boston Bolts'''{{efn|Boston Bolts was known as FC Boston until the end of the 2018 season}} | Waltham, Massachusetts | Brandeis University | align=center | 2015 | align=center | 2016 | {{flagicon|SCO}} Greig Robertson |- | scope="row"| '''Boston City FC''' | Malden, Massachusetts | Brother Gilbert Stadium at Malden Catholic High School | align=center | 2015 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|BRA}} Roberto Mazzinghy |- | scope="row"| '''Connecticut Rush''' | Old Saybrook, Connecticut | Lyme-Old Lyme High School | align=center | 2012 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Greg Cumpstone |- | scope="row"| '''New England Fútbol Club''' | Mendon, Massachusetts | Alumni Stadium | align=center | 1992 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Jake Beverlin |- | scope="row"| '''Seacoast United Phantoms'''{{efn|Seacoast United Phantoms was known as New Hampshire Phantoms until the end of the 2011 season}} | Epping, New Hampshire | Seacoast United Outdoor Complex | align=center | 1996 | align=center | 2008 | {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Taylor |- | scope="row"| '''Vermont Green FC''' | Burlington, Vermont | Virtue Field | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Chris Taylor |- | scope="row"| '''Western Mass Pioneers''' | Ludlow, Massachusetts | Lusitano Stadium | align=center | 1998 | align=center | 2010 | {{flagicon|ARG}} Federico Molinari |- ! rowspan="9" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Mid Atlantic Division | scope="row"| '''Delaware FC''' | Wilmington, Delaware | Abessinio Stadium{{efn|For the 2025 Season, Delaware FC is playing half of their home games at Wilmington University}} | align=center | 1989 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Paul Marco |- | scope="row"| '''Eagle FC''' | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Mountain View High School | align=center | 1976 | align=center | 2026 | Dan Malone |- | scope="row"| '''Lehigh Valley United''' | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Rocco Calvo Field | align=center | 2009 | align=center | 2015 | {{flagicon|USA}} Andrew Adlard |- | scope="row"| '''Ocean City Nor'easters'''{{efn|Ocean City Nor'easters were known as South Jersey Barons until the end of the 2009 season}} | Ocean City, New Jersey | Carey Stadium | align=center | 1996 | align=center | 2003 | {{flagicon|IRL}} Alan McCann |- | scope="row"| '''Pennsylvania Classics AC''' | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Spooky Nook Sports Complex | align=center | 2003 | align=center | 2026 | Steve Klein |- | scope="row"| '''Philadelphia Lone Star FC''' | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia Athletic Super Site | align=center | 2001 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|SLE}} Fatoma Turay |- | scope="row"| '''Reading United AC'''{{efn|Reading United AC was known as Reading Rage until the end of the 2009 season}} | Reading, Pennsylvania | Don Thomas Stadium | align=center | 1996 | align=center | 2004 | {{flagicon|USA}} Casey Moore |- | scope="row"| '''Real Central New Jersey''' | Lawrence Township, New Jersey | Ben Cohen Field at Rider University | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|USA}} Brian Woods |- | scope="row"| '''West Chester United SC''' | West Chester, Pennsylvania | Kildare's Field | align=center | 1976 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|USA}} Blaise Santangelo |- ! rowspan="10" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Metropolitan Division | scope="row"| '''Cedar Stars Rush''' | Teaneck, New Jersey | Fairleigh Dickinson University | align=center | 2018 | align=center | 2019 | {{flagicon|USA}} Juan Santamaria |- | scope="row"| '''Hudson Valley Hammers''' | Newburgh, New York | Mount Saint Mary College | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Colin Hodge |- | scope="row"| '''Ironbound SC''' | Newark, New Jersey | Eddie Moraes Stadium | align=center | 2006 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|POR}}{{flagicon|USA}} Nick Lavrador |- | scope="row"| '''Long Island Rough Riders''' | Hempstead, New York | Hofstra University Soccer Stadium | align=center | 1994 | align=center | 2007 | {{flagicon|PUR}} Chris Megaloudis |- | scope="row"| '''Manhattan SC''' | New York City, New York | Gaelic Park / Randall's Island | align=center | 1997 | align=center | 2019 | {{flagicon|USA}} Richard Corvino {{flagicon|ALB}} Marius Kapxhiu |- | scope="row"| '''Morris Elite SC''' | Livingston, New Jersey | Livingston High School | align=center | 2016 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|ECU}} Javier Velasco |- | scope="row"| '''FC Motown''' | Morristown, New Jersey | Ranger Stadium | align=center | 2012 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|NIR}} Alan McClintock |- | scope="row"| '''New Jersey Copa FC''' | Metuchen, New Jersey | St. Joseph High School | align=center | 2004 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|IRL}} Aidan Gaule |- | scope="row"|'''Staten Island ASC'''{{efn|Previously played as Springfield Athletic SC}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1299809 |title=Monarchs organization to relocate to Staten Island |date=February 9, 2023 |website=USLLeagueTwo.com |publisher=USL League Two |access-date=February 11, 2024}}</ref> | Staten Island, New York{{efn|Previously located in Springfield, Illinois}} | Lions for Hope Sports Complex | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|TRI}} Paul Maye |- | scope="row"| '''Westchester Flames''' | New Rochelle, New York | City Park Stadium | align=center | 1999 | align=center | 1999/2005 | {{flagicon|POR}} Jose Dos Santos |- ! rowspan="11" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Chesapeake Division | scope="row"| '''Annapolis Blues FC''' | Annapolis, Maryland | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | align=center | 2022 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|SCO}} Colin Herriot |- | scope="row"| '''Bethesda SC''' | Bethesda, Maryland | Maureen Hendrick's Field | align=center | 1979 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|FRA}} Pierre Dyer |- | scope="row"| '''Charlottesville Blues FC''' | Charlottesville, Virginia | St. Anne's-Belfield School | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Tommy DiNuzzo |- | scope="row"|'''Christos FC''' | Baltimore, Maryland | Under Armour Stadium | align=center | 1997 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Mike St. Martin |- | scope="row"|'''Hill City FC''' | Lynchburg, Virginia | City Stadium | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|ARG}} Lucas Paulini |- | scope="row"|'''Lionsbridge FC''' | Newport News, Virginia | TowneBank Stadium | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2018 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Chris Whalley |- | scope="row"|'''Loudoun United FC 2''' | Leesburg, Virginia | Segra Field | align=center | 2018 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Matthew Mountford<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=LoudounUnitedFC |number=1998075104446587060 |title=Loudoun United FC 2 has named Matthew Mountford as head coach. Welcome Matthew!}}</ref> |- | scope="row"|'''Northern Virginia FC'''{{efn|Northern Virginia FC was previously known as Northern Virginia Royals, D.C. United U-23, and Evergreen FC}} | Leesburg, Virginia | Segra Field | align=center | 1998 | align=center | 2006 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Ian Bishop |- | scope="row"|'''Patuxent Football Athletics''' | Patuxent, Maryland | Calverton School | align=center | 2018 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|TRI}} Myron Garnes |- | scope="row"|'''Virginia Beach United FC''' | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Virginia Beach Sportsplex | align=center | 2019 | align=center | 2019 | {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Ellinger |- | scope="row"|'''Virginia Marauders FC''' | Winchester, Virginia | Winchester Sportsplex | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|USA}} Alexander Zaroyan |- ! rowspan="11" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | South Atlantic Division | scope="row"|'''Appalachian FC''' | Boone, North Carolina | ASU Soccer Stadium | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Dale Parker |- | scope="row"| '''Asheville City SC''' | Asheville, North Carolina | UNC Asheville | align=center | 2016 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|ENG}} Scott Wells |- | scope="row"|'''Charlotte Eagles''' | Charlotte, North Carolina | Sportsplex at Matthews | align=center | 1991 | align=center | 2015 | {{flagicon|USA}} Chris McClellan |- | scope="row"|'''Charlotte Independence II''' | Rock Hill, South Carolina | Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex | align=center | 2019 | align=center | 2020 | {{flagicon|IRL}} Dave Carton |- | scope="row"|'''Hickory FC''' | Hickory, North Carolina | Moretz Stadium | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|ESP}} Carlos Rubio |- | scope="row"|'''North Carolina FC U23'''{{efn|North Carolina FC U23 has previously been known as Raleigh CASL Elite, Carolina RailHawks U23s, and Cary Clarets while in the PDL}} | Cary, North Carolina | WakeMed Soccer Park | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2002/2017 | {{flagicon|USA}} Tom Harris |- | scope="row"|'''Port City FC''' | Wilmington, North Carolina | UNCW Soccer Stadium & Legion Stadium | align=center | 2014 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Austin Martz |- | scope="row"| '''Salem City FC'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1288431 |title=Salem City FC to compete in USL League Two in 2024 |publisher=USL League Two |date=October 18, 2023 |access-date=November 13, 2023}}</ref> | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Truist Sports Park | align=center | 1993 | align=center | 2024 | {{flagicon|WAL}} Chris Williams |- | scope="row"|'''SC United Bantams'''{{efn|SC United Bantams was known as Palmetto United Bantams until the end of the 2014 season}} | Columbia, South Carolina | Southeastern Freight Lines Soccer Complex | align=center | 2012 | align=center | 2012 | {{flagicon|USA}} Nathan Smith |- | scope="row"|'''Tobacco Road FC''' | Durham, North Carolina | Durham County Stadium | align=center | 2013 | align=center | 2017 | {{flagicon|USA}} Cedric Burke |- | scope="row"|'''Wake FC''' | Holly Springs, North Carolina | Ting Park | align=center | 2001 | align=center | 2019 | {{flagicon|USA}} Eddie Rodriguez |- ! rowspan="36" style="background:#F41100;"| Central Conference ! rowspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Great Forest Division | scope="row"| '''Akron City FC''' | Akron, Ohio | Green Street Stadium | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Andy Hoggarth |- | scope="row"|'''FC Buffalo''' | Buffalo, New York | Coyer Field | align=center | 2009 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Carl Kennedy |- | scope="row"|'''Cleveland Force SC''' | Cleveland, Ohio | Krenzler Field | align=center | 2011 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Nick Taljan |- | scope="row"|'''Erie Sports Center FC''' | Erie, Pennsylvania | Erie Sports Center | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|RSA}} Troy Bingham |- | scope="row"|'''Lorain County Leviathan FC''' | Avon, Ohio | ForeFront Field | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Blake New<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2025 |title=Head Coach Blake New Tabbed to Lead New Lorain County USL2 Soccer Team |url=https://goyeo.com/news/2025/11/24/mens-soccer-head-coach-blake-new-tabbed-to-lead-new-lorain-county-usl2-soccer-team.aspx |access-date=December 2, 2025 |website=Oberlin College}}</ref> |- | scope="row"|'''Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2''' | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Highmark Stadium | align=center | 2013 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Kremers |- | scope="row"|'''Steel City FC''' | Cheswick, Pennsylvania | Founder’s Field | align=center | 2019 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Dan Brower |- ! rowspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Valley Division |- | scope="row"|'''Dayton Dutch Lions''' | West Carrollton, Ohio | DOC Stadium | align=center | 2009 | align=center | 2010/2015 | {{flagicon|NED}} Hans Pascoal |- | scope="row"|'''Kings Hammer FC Columbus''' | Columbus, Ohio | New Albany High School | align=center | 2007 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Matt Ogden |- | scope="row"|'''Louisville City FC U-23''' | Louisville, Kentucky | Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training Center | align=center | 2014 | align=center | 2026 | TBD |- | scope="row"|'''Northern Indiana FC''' | South Bend, Indiana | Indiana Invaders Complex | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|MEX}} Gerardo Mascareño |- | scope="row"|'''Toledo Villa FC''' | Toledo, Ohio | Paul Hotmer Field | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|USA}} Mathius Johnson |- | scope="row"|'''West Virginia United'''{{efn|West Virginia United was previously known as West Virginia Chaos and West Virginia Alliance}} | Dunbar, West Virginia | Shawnee Sports Complex | align=center | 2003 | align=center | 2003 | {{flagicon|USA}} Dan Gribben |- ! rowspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Great Lakes Division | scope="row"|'''AFC Ann Arbor''' | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Saline Hornet Stadium | align=center | 2014 | align=center | 2016 | {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Rudland |- | scope="row"|'''Flint City Bucks'''{{efn|Flint City Bucks were known as the Mid-Michigan Bucks from 1996 to 2003 and the Michigan Bucks from 2004 to 2019}} | Flint, Michigan | Atwood Stadium | align=center | 1995 | align=center | 1996 | {{flagicon|USA}} Paul Doroh |- | scope="row"|'''Kalamazoo FC''' | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field | align=center | 2015 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|USA}} Shane Lyons |- | scope="row"|'''Lansing City Football''' | Lansing, Michigan | Cougar Stadium | align=center | 2016 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Marco Bernardini |- | scope="row"|'''Midwest United FC''' | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Aquinas College | align=center | 1990 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Luke Ruff |- | scope="row"|'''Oakland County FC''' | Clawson, Michigan | Clawson Stadium | align=center | 2015 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|ENG}} Steve Walker |- | scope="row"| '''Union FC Macomb''' | Macomb Township, Michigan | Romeo High School | align=center |2024 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Gronthik Chatterjee |- ! rowspan="9" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Heartland Division | scope="row"|'''Chicago Dutch Lions FC''' | River Forest, Illinois | Dominican University | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Orin Gilchrist |- | scope="row"|'''Edgewater Castle FC''' | Chicago, Illinois | Winnemac Park | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|TUR}} Duygu Erdoğan<ref>{{cite web |title=Duygu Erdoğan |url=https://www.edgewatercastlefc.com/rosters/coaching-staff/duygu-erdo%C4%9Fan |website=edgewatercastlefc com |access-date=10 November 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | scope="row"|'''Minneapolis City SC''' | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Edor Nelson Field | align=center | 2016 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Justin Oliver |- | scope="row"| '''River Light FC'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1286591 |title=River Light FC to join USL League Two and USL W League in 2024 |publisher=USL League Two |date=October 3, 2023 |access-date=October 3, 2023}}</ref> | Aurora, Illinois | Vago Field | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2024 | {{flagicon|PUR}} David Cabán |- | scope="row"|'''RKC Third Coast''' | Racine, Wisconsin | Pritchard Park Multi-Purpose Field | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|USA}} Gabe Hall |- | scope="row"|'''Rochester FC''' | Rochester, Minnesota | RCTC Stadium | align=center | 2018 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|COL}} Sebastian Narvarez |- | scope="row"|'''Rockford Raptors FC''' | Rockford, Illinois | Mercyhealth Sportscore Two | align=center | 1994 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Dimitri Tsoukalas |- | scope="row"|'''St. Croix Legends''' | Stillwater, Minnesota | Stillwater Area High School | align=center | 1984 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Tyler Oliver |- | scope="row"| '''Sueño FC'''<ref>{{cite web |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Sueño FC to join USL League Two in 2024 |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1298593 |access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref> | Joliet, Illinois | Joliet Memorial Stadium | align=center |2023 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|SCO}} Matt Pearson |- ! rowspan="6" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Great Plains Division | scope="row"|'''FC Ambush''' | Creve Coeur, Missouri | Missouri Baptist University | align=center | 2013 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Locker |- | scope="row"|'''Des Moines Menace''' | Des Moines, Iowa | Valley Stadium | align=center | 1994 | align=center | 1994 | {{flagicon|USA}} Charlie Latshaw III |- | scope="row"|'''Peoria City''' | Peoria, Illinois | Shea Stadium | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Paye |- | scope="row"|'''Santafé Wanderers FC''' | Kansas City, Kansas | Durwood Soccer Stadium | align=center | 1995 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|HON}}Jallan Flores |- | scope="row"|'''Springfield FC''' | Springfield, Illinois | Sacred Heart-Griffin High School | align=center | 2011 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|TUR}} Cuneyt Barutcu |- | scope="row"|'''Sunflower State FC''' | Overland Park, Kansas | Blue Valley Northwest High School | align=center | 2019 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Nick McDonald |- ! rowspan="41" style="background:#F41100;"| Southern Conference ! rowspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | South Central Division | scope="row"| '''Apotheos FC''' | Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta Silverbacks Park | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Jonathan Mercado |- | scope="row"| '''Birmingham Legion 2''' | Birmingham, Alabama | Spain Park High School Protective Stadium | align=center |2024 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|CAN}} Carlo Schiavoni |- | scope="row"| '''Columbus United FC''' | Columbus, Georgia | A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium | align=center |2023 | align=center |2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Brett Teach |- | scope="row"| '''Dothan United Dragons''' | Dothan, Alabama | Rip Hewes Stadium | align=center |2024 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Carl Reynolds |- | scope="row"|'''East Atlanta FC''' | Atlanta, Georgia | Friends Field | align=center | 2019 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|ENG}} Sam Walker |- | scope="row"|'''Montgomery United FC''' | Montgomery, Alabama | Emory Folmar YMCA Championship Stadium | align=center | 2024 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Tate Dean |- | scope="row"|'''SSA Swarm FC''' | Dallas, Georgia | North Paulding High School | align=center | 2012 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|ENG}} Jack Collison |- ! rowspan="6" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Southeast Division | scope="row"|'''Brave SC'''{{efn|Brave SC was known as The Villages SC from 2016 to 2023}} | Summerfield, Florida | Brave Sporting Complex | align=center | 2016 | align=center | 2016 | {{flagicon|BRA}} Anderson DaSilva |- | scope="row"| '''Brooke House FC'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1291981 |title=Brooke House FC to join USL League Two and W League in 2024 |publisher=USL League Two |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023}}</ref> | Maitland, Florida | Showalter Field | align=center | 2022 | align=center | 2024 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Niall O'Grady |- | scope="row"| '''Inter Gainesville KF'''<ref>{{cite web |date=February 1, 2024 |title=USL League Two welcomes Inter Gainesville KF for the 2024 season |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1298931 |access-date=February 1, 2024}}</ref> | Gainesville, Florida | University of Florida Southwest Recreation Center | align=center |2021 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Sebastian Del Rio |- | scope="row"|'''NONA FC''' | Orlando, Florida | Austin Tindall Soccer Complex | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|BRA}} Bruno Jaeger |- | scope="row"|'''Shark Coast FC''' | New Smyrna Beach, Florida | New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex | align=center | 2024 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Nate Monsanto |- | scope="row"|'''Sporting JAX''' | Jacksonville, Florida | Mandarin High School | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Sean Bubb |- ! rowspan="6" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | South Florida Division | scope="row"|'''Brevard SC''' | Melbourne, Florida | Melbourne Central Catholic High School | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|USA}} Adrian Moreno |- | scope="row"|'''FC Miami City''' | Lauderhill, Florida | Central Broward Park | align=center | 2014 | align=center | 2014 | {{flagicon|COL}} Julian Pedraza⁠ |- | scope="row"|'''Fort Lauderdale United FC''' | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Beyond Bancard Field at NSU Florida | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Vuono {{flagicon|USA}} Marc Lue Young |- | scope="row"| '''Lakeland United FC''' | Lakeland, Florida | Bryant Stadium | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|BRA}} Adrianinho |- | scope="row"| '''Miami AC''' | Miami, Florida | Tropical Park Stadium | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|CAN}} Gennaro Angelillo |- | scope="row"|'''Weston FC''' | Weston, Florida | Weston Regional Park | align=center | 1998 | align=center | 2017 | {{flagicon|VEN}} Luis Mendoza |- ! rowspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Mid South Division | scope="row"|'''Hattiesburg FC'''<ref>{{cite web |date=January 16, 2024 |title=Hattiesburg FC to join USL League Two in 2024 |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1297825 |publisher=USL League Two |access-date=January 23, 2024}}</ref> | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Tatum Park Soccer Fields | align=center |1980 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Guilherme Avila |- | scope="row"|'''Jackson Boom''' | Jackson, Tennessee | University School of Jackson | align=center | 2022 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|HON}} Briamst Castro |- | scope="row"|'''Little Rock Rangers''' | Little Rock, Arkansas | War Memorial Stadium | align=center | 2016 | align=center | 2016 | {{flagicon|RSA}} Nick Doyle |- | scope="row"|'''Louisiana Krewe FC''' | Lafayette, Louisiana | Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Facility | align=center | 2019 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|ESP}} Joan Oliva |- | scope="row"|'''Memphis FC''' | Memphis, Tennessee | Mike Rose Soccer Complex | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Daniel Ridenhour |- | scope="row"|'''Mississippi Brilla''' | Clinton, Mississippi | Clinton High School | align=center | 2006 | align=center | 2007 | {{flagicon|UGA}} Michael Azira |- | scope="row"|'''Red River Raiders FC''' | Shreveport, Louisiana | Airline High School | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2025 |{{flagicon|USA}} Bryan Turner |- ! rowspan="9" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Lone Star Division | scope="row"|'''AC Houston Sur''' | Houston, Texas | The Village School | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Amr Neamatalla |- | scope="row"|'''AHFC Royals''' | Houston, Texas | Campbell Road Sports Park | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2018 | {{flagicon|ENG}} James Clarkson |- | scope="row"|'''Global Football Innovation Academy''' | Spring, Texas | GFI Performance Center | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Ron Dennie |- | scope="row"| '''Hill Country Lobos''' | Kyle, Texas | Bob Shelton Stadium | align=center | 1996 | align=center | 2024 | {{flagicon|ESP}} Jonas Hunt |- | scope="row"|'''Houston FC''' | Houston, Texas | Sorrels Field | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2017 | {{flagicon|USA}} Bruce Talbot |- | scope="row"|'''Laredo Heat SC''' | Laredo, Texas | PEG Energy Stadium | align=center | 2004 | align=center | 2004/2025 | {{flagicon|MEX}} Johnny Ibarra |- | scope="row"|'''Lonestar SC''' | Austin, Texas | St. Andrew's Episcopal School | align=center | 2004 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Rob Dennie |- | scope="row"|'''San Antonio FC 2''' | San Antonio, Texas | Rico's STAR Soccer Complex | align=center | 2026 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|COL}} Camilo Botero |- | scope="row"|'''Twin City Toucans FC'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kbtx.com/2023/05/04/rebranded-twin-city-tucans-begin-play-june-1st-edible-field/ |title=The rebranded Twin City Toucans to begin play on June 1st at Edible Field |publisher=KBTX-TV |date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023}}</ref> | Bryan, Texas | Edible Field | align=center | 2017 | align=center | 2017 | {{flagicon|IRL}} Steo Cummins |- ! rowspan="6" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Ranger Division | scope="row"|'''Denton Diablos FC''' | Denton, Texas | Mean Green Soccer Stadium | align=center | 2018 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Roy Lassiter |- | scope="row"|'''Fort Worth Vaqueros FC''' | Fort Worth, Texas | Doskocil Stadium | align=center | 2013 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|WAL}} Tony Merola |- | scope="row"|'''Lubbock Matadors SC''' | Lubbock, Texas | Lowery Field | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|ENG}} David Ormiston |- | scope="row"|'''McKinney Chupacabras FC''' | McKinney, Texas | Ron Poe Stadium | align=center | 2024 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|CAN}} Frank Yallop |- | scope="row"|'''Texoma FC''' | Sherman, Texas | Munson Stadium | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Ben Clarvis |- | scope="row"|'''West Texas FC''' | Midland, Texas | Astound Broadband Stadium | align=center | 2008 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|AUS}} Scotty Murray |- ! rowspan="31" style="background:#F41100;"| Western Conference ! rowspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Mountain Division | scope="row"|'''Albion SC Colorado''' | Boulder, Colorado | Fairview High School Peak to Peak Charter School | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Dave Carver |- | scope="row"|'''Atlético Unión''' | Greeley, Colorado | District 6 Stadium | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Jack Dickhausen |- | scope="row"|'''Colorado International Soccer Academy''' | Aurora, Colorado | Englewood High School | align=center | 2012 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Camilo Valencia |- | scope="row"|'''Colorado Storm''' | Denver, Colorado | Regis Match Pitch | align=center | 1967 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Danny Bills |- | scope="row"|'''Flatirons FC''' | Arvada, Colorado | North Stadium | align=center | 1998 | align=center | 2020* | {{flagicon|USA}} Levi Rossi |- | scope="row"|'''Real Colorado''' | Meridan, Colorado | Real Colorado Soccer Complex | align=center | 1986 | align=center | 2026 | {{flagicon|USA}} Peter May |- | scope="row"| '''Utah United'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1284887 |title=USL League Two club coming to Utah County in 2024 |publisher=USL League Two |date=September 19, 2023 |access-date=September 19, 2023}}</ref> | Orem, Utah | Clyde Field | align=center | 2023 | align=center | 2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Mark Davis |- ! rowspan="8" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Northwest Division | scope="row"|'''Ballard FC''' | Seattle, Washington | Interbay Stadium / Memorial Stadium<ref>{{cite web|title=Ballard FC to Play 2024 Season at Memorial Stadium|url=https://www.goballardfc.com/news/2023/10/10/ballard-fc-to-play-2024-season-at-memorial-stadium/|website=goballardfc|access-date=2024-01-04}}</ref> | align=center | 2021 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} James Riley |- | scope="row"|'''Bigfoot FC''' | Maple Valley, Washington | Tahoma High School | align=center |2024 | align=center |2025 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Paul McIlvenny |- | scope="row"|'''FC Olympia''' | Olympia, Washington | Well 80 Pitch | align=center | 2014 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|KSA}} Seyti Sidibay |- | scope="row"| '''Midlakes United''' | Bellevue, Washington | Bellevue College Soccer Field | align=center |2023 | align=center |2024 | {{Flagicon|AUS}} Felix Vu |- | scope="row"| '''Portland Bangers FC''' | Concordia, Portland, Oregon | Lents Park | align=center | 2025 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Jorge Villafaña |- | scope="row"| '''Snohomish United''' | Snohomish, Washington | Stocker Fields | align=center |2024 | align=center |2025 | {{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Sardon |- | scope="row"| '''Tacoma Stars''' | Tacoma, Washington | Bellarmine Preparatory School | align=center |2003 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|ESP}} Nick Perera |- | scope="row"| '''West Seattle Junction FC''' | Seattle, Washington | Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex | align=center |2023 | align=center |2024 | {{Flagicon|USA}} Mike Mata |- ! rowspan="8" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | NorCal Division | scope="row"|'''Academica SC''' | Turlock, California | Academica Field | align=center | 1972 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|USA}}Desmond Madrigal |- | scope="row"| '''Almaden FC''' | Almaden Valley, California | Pioneer High School | align=center |1967 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Michael Aspinall |- | scope="row"|'''Davis Legacy SC''' | Davis, California | Davis Legacy Stadium | align=center | 1989 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Mark Torguson |- | scope="row"|'''Marin FC Legends''' | Marin County, California | San Rafael High School<ref>[https://www.marinfc.org/legends/ Marin FC Legends | The Marin Football Club]</ref> | align=center | 2004 | align=center | 2022 | {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Kalkstein |- | scope="row"|'''Project 51O''' | Oakland, California | UCSF Health Training Facility | align=center | 2020 | align=center | 2021 | {{flagicon|USA}} David Cordova Marroquin |- | scope="row"|'''San Francisco City FC''' | San Francisco, California | Kezar Stadium | align=center | 2001 | align=center | 2016 | {{flagicon|TKM}} Berdi Merdanov |- | scope="row"|'''San Francisco Glens SC''' | San Francisco, California | Skyline College | align=center | 1961 | align=center | 2018 | {{flagicon|USA}} Javier Ayala-Hil |- | scope="row"|'''San Juan SC''' | Rancho Cordova, California | Folsom Lake College | align=center | 1978 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|NGA}}Amobi Okugo |- ! rowspan="8" style="text-align:left; background:gray;" | Southwest Division | scope="row"|'''AMSG FC''' | Westminster, California | Boswell Stadium | align=center |2017 | align=center |2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Ismaiel Alkayali |- | scope="row"|'''Capo FC''' | San Juan Capistrano, California | JSerra Catholic High School | align=center | 2006 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|SCO}} Conor Ward |- | scope="row"|'''City SC''' | Carlsbad, California | The Stadium at Canyon Crest Academy | align=center | 1981 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}}Paul Ritchie |- | scope="row"|'''FC Tucson''' | Tucson, Arizona | Kino North Sports Complex | align=center | 2010 | align=center | 2012/2023 | {{flagicon|COL}} Sebastian Pineda |- | scope="row"|'''Redlands FC''' | Redlands, California | Redlands High School | align=center | 2022 | align=center | 2023 | {{flagicon|USA}} Cody Carlson |- | scope="row"|'''Southern California Eagles''' | La Mirada, California | La Mirada High School | align=center | 2001 | align=center | 2001 | {{flagicon|USA}} Todd Elkins |- | scope="row"|'''Stars FC''' | Glendale, Arizona | ACU Football Field | align=center | 2024 | align=center | 2025 | {{flagicon|USA}}Kenny Laird |- | scope="row"|'''Ventura County Fusion''' | Ventura, California | Ventura College | align=center | 2006 | align=center | 2007 | {{flagicon|USA}} Keith Costigan |} {{notelist}} {{USL League Two team map}} {{clear}}

=== Expansion === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin-top:0" |- ! Year ! No. of teams ! Teams added ! Teams departed |- | 1995 | 27 | | |- | 1996 | 34 | 12 | 5 |- | 1997 | 30 | 6 | 13 |- | 1998 | 33 | 13 | 10 |- | 1999 | 42 | 18 | 9 |- | 2000 | 44 | 10 | 8 |- | 2001 | 45 | 11 | 12 |- | 2002 | 47 | 12 | 10 |- | 2003 | 50 | 13 | 10 |- | 2004 | 55 | 10 | 5 |- | 2005 | 54 | 7 | 8 |- | 2006 | 59 | 9 | 4 |- | 2007 | 63 | 10 | 6 |- | 2008 | 67 | 9 | 5 |- | 2009 | 68 | 11 | 10 |- | 2010 | 67 | 8 | 9 |- | 2011 | 64 | 10 | 13 |- | 2012 | 73 | 13 | 4 |- | 2013 | 64 | 4 | 13 |- | 2014 | 64 | 7 | 7 |- | 2015 | 63 | 9 | 10 |- | 2016 | 67 | 13 | 9 |- | 2017 | 72 | 14 | 11 |- | 2018 | 74 | 12 | 10 |- | 2019 | 72 | 12 | 14 |- | 2020 | 81 | 16 | 7 |- | 2021 | 75* | 16 | 24* |- | 2022 | 113 | 31 | 7 |- | 2023 | 122 | 20 | 13 |- | 2024 | 128 | 19 | 13 |- | 2025 | 144 | 32 | 14 |- | 2026 | 158 | 26 | 12 |- |} *16 teams were on haitus due to the covid19 pandemic

==Champions== {| class="wikitable" !Season !Playoff champions !Regular season champions |- !colspan=3 align=center|USISL Premier League |- |1995 |Richmond Kickers |San Francisco All-Blacks United |- |1996 |Central Coast Roadrunners |Central Coast Roadrunners |- !colspan=3 align=center|USISL Premier Development Soccer League |- |1997 |Central Coast Roadrunners |Spokane Shadow |- |1998 |San Gabriel Valley Highlanders |Jackson Chargers |- !colspan=3 align=center|USL Premier Development League |- |1999 |Chicago Sockers<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clay |first1=Matt |title=A Beautiful Game Coming to the Windy City |url=https://www.giltedgesoccer.com/a-beautiful-game-coming-to-the-windy-city/ |website=giltedgesoccer.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |language=English |date=26 May 2017 |quote=Working for the Spokane Shadow of the PDL in 1999 I saw my hometown Chicago Sockers FC travel to Spokane, WA and win the PDL Championship over the Shadow, 3-1.}}</ref> |Jackson Chargers |- |2000 |Chicago Sockers<ref>{{cite web |title=Three Oakland Soccer Players Lead Mid-Michigan Bucks to Finals |url=https://goldengrizzlies.com/news/2000/8/14/Three_Oakland_Soccer_Players_Lead_Mid_Michigan_Bucks_to_Finals?path=msoc |website=goldengrizzlies.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |language=English |date=14 August 2000 |quote=Golden Grizzlies Viggo Anthonson (Sr., Gjerdrum, Norway), Adam Heineman (Sr., Ortonville) and Paul Snape (Sr., Liverpool) helped lead the Mid-Michigan Bucks to the Premier Development League (PDL) Championship. The Bucks were defeated by eventual champions Chicago Sockers 1-0.}}</ref> |Mid-Michigan Bucks |- |2001 |Westchester Flames<ref>{{cite web |title=Club History |url=https://westchesterflames.com/about-wf/club-history/#:~:text=The%20Westchester%20Flames%20Men's%20team,legend%20Vladislav%20%22Boggie%22%20Bogicevic. |website=westchesterflames.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=New Rochelle, NY |language=English |quote=The Westchester Flames Men's team won their first PDL National Championship in 2001.}}</ref> |Calgary Storm |- |2002 |Cape Cod Crusaders<ref>{{cite web |author1=Staff reports |title=End of the line for Cape Cod Crusaders |url=https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/archive/2008/10/09/end-line-for-cape-cod/39557348007/ |website=wickedlocal.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Cape Cod, MA |language=English |date=9 October 2008 |quote=The Cape Cod Crusaders, who won the Premier Development Soccer League national championship in 2002 and 2003...}}</ref> |Des Moines Menace |- |2003 |Cape Cod Crusaders<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tunstall |first1=Brooke |title=Crusaders champs again |url=https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/sports/2003/08/10/crusaders-champs-again/50949125007/ |website=capecodtimes.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Naperville, IL |language=English |date=5 January 2011 |quote=Cape Cod wins its second straight PDL title with a shutout victory over Chicago.}}</ref> |New Orleans Shell Shockers |- |2004 |Central Florida Kraze<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alley |first1=Ray |title=Central Florida Wins 2004 PDL National Championship |url=https://www.southernsoccerscene.com/2004/01/09/central-florida-wins-2004-pdl-national-championship/ |website=southernsoccerscene.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Orlando, FL |language=English |date=4 January 2004 |quote=The Central Florida Kraze captured the 2004 PDL National Championship Saturday night in Orlando as they downed the Boulder Rapids Reserve 1-0 on a goal from Justin Cook in the 88th minute.}}</ref> |Chicago Fire Reserves |- |2005 |Des Moines Menace<ref>{{cite web |author1=Des Moines Menace |title=History & Stats |url=https://www.menacesoccer.com/history |website=menacesoccer.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Des Moines, IA |language=English |quote=The Menace’s first banner year came in 2005, a season punctuated by a dramatic win over the El Paso Patriots to claim the Premier Development League Championship title.}}</ref> |Orange County Blue Star |- |2006 |Michigan Bucks<ref>{{cite web |title=Traylor leads Michigan Bucks to PDL Championship |url=https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2006/8/13/Traylor_leads_Michigan_Bucks_to_PDL_Championship |website=iuhoosiers.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Bloomington, IN |language=English |date=13 August 2006 |quote=Junior back Charley Traylor led the Michigan Bucks to the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL) Championship on Saturday, Aug. 12, defeating the Laredo Heat 2-1 in the championship game.}}</ref> |Carolina Dynamo |- |2007 |Laredo Heat<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schwartz |first1=Stacey |title=Close But No Repeat: U-M Quintet, Bucks Drop PDL Final |url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2007/8/14/close_but_no_repeat_u_m_quintet_bucks_drop_pdl_final?st_source=ai_mode |website=mgoblue.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Laredo, TX |language=English |date=14 August 2007 |quote=Aided by five University of Michigan men's soccer players on their roster, the Michigan Bucks reached the Premier Development League (PDL) Championship final before losing in penalty kicks to the Laredo Heat on Saturday (Aug. 11).}}</ref> |Hampton Roads Piranhas |- |2008 |Thunder Bay Chill<ref>{{cite web |title=2008 |url=https://www.thunderbaychill.com/page/show/2345987-2008 |website=thunderbaychill.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |language=English |quote=The Thunder Bay Chill become the 1st Canadian club to win the North American PDL Championship in 2008 which sparked a continued run of success moving forward.}}</ref> |Michigan Bucks |- |2009 |Ventura County Fusion<ref>{{cite web |title=Achievements & awards |url=https://www.vcfusion.com/achievements-awards?st_source=ai_mode#:~:text=The%20Ventura%20County%20Fusion%20won%20the%202009,County%20sports%20franchise%20to%20be%20nationally%20telecast. |website=vcfusion.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |quote=In 2009, the Fusion defeated the Chicago Fire PDL team (2-1) to win the USL PDL National Championship.}}</ref> |Reading Rage |- |2010 |Portland Timbers U23s<ref>{{cite web |author1=Portland Timbers |title=Timbers U-23s make history with 2010 PDL title |url=https://www.timbers.com/news/timbers-u-23s-make-history-2010-pdl-title#:~:text=Led%20by%20a%20two%2Dgoal,season%20as%20an%20undefeated%20champion. |website=timbers.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Portland, OR |language=English |date=7 August 2010 |quote=Led by a two-goal performance from Brent Richards, the Portland Timbers U-23s won the 2010 Premier Development League Championship, defeating the Thunder Bay Chill 4-1 on Saturday at PGE Park. They become the first team in league history to finish a season as an undefeated champion.}}</ref> |Portland Timbers U23s |- |2011 |Kitsap Pumas<ref>{{cite web |author1=Uncle Ears |title=Kitsap Pumas bring home a PDL national championship to Bremerton |url=https://goalwa.wordpress.com/2011/08/07/kitsap-pumas-bring-home-a-pdl-national-championship-to-bremerton/ |website=goalwa.wordpress.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Bremerton, WA |language=English |date=7 August 2011 |quote=Bremerton’s Kitsap Pumas have won the Premier Development League championship with a 1:0 triumph over the Laredo Heat on Saturday night August 6th in the Navy City. A 10th minute goal from Robbie Christner held up the rest of the way for the champs.}}</ref> |Fresno Fuego |- |2012 |Forest City London<ref>{{cite web |title=FC London wins USL PDL Championship |url=https://canadasoccer.com/news/fc-london-wins-usl-pdl-championship/ |website=canadasoccer.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Greensboro, NC |language=English |date=6 August 2012 |quote=Forest City London wins 2:1 over Carolina Dynamo.}}</ref> |Michigan Bucks |- |2013 |Austin Aztex<ref>{{cite web |author1=Austin American-Statesman |title=Austin Aztex win PDL Championship, 08.04.13 |url=https://www.statesman.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2013/08/06/austin-aztex-win-pdl-championship/967391007/ |website=statesman.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Austin, TX |language=English |date=5 August 2013 |quote=Austin Aztex soccer team beat the Thunder Bay Chill 3-1 at House Park in Austin, Texas on Sunday, August 4, 2013.}}</ref> |Thunder Bay Chill |- |2014 |Michigan Bucks<ref>{{cite web |title=Michigan Bucks claim second championship |url=https://old.socceramerica.com/publications/article/59732/michigan-bucks-claim-second-championship.html |website=old.socceramerica.com |access-date=25 November 2025}}</ref> |Des Moines Menace |- |2015 |K–W United FC<ref>{{cite web |last1=McColl |first1=Michael |title=Canadian side K-W United win 2015 PDL Championship after seven-goal thriller |url=https://aftn.ca/canadian-side-k-w-united-win-2015-pdl-championship-after-seven-goal-thriller/ |website=aftn.ca |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Tukwila, Washington |language=English |date=3 August 2015 |quote=Ontario side K-W United FC became the third Canadian club to win the USL PDL Championship in a dramatic seven-goal thriller at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila, Washington on Sunday afternoon.}}</ref> |Michigan Bucks |- |2016 |Michigan Bucks<ref>{{cite web |author1=The Detroit News |title=Michigan Bucks win PDL title on late penalty kick |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2016/08/06/bucks-win-pdl-title-late-penalty-kick/88354776/|website=detroitnews.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Pontiac, MI |language=English |date=7 August 2016 |quote=Russell Cicerone scored twice, including the deciding goal on a penalty kick as the Michigan Bucks defeated Calgary Foothills FC, 3-2, Saturday to lift their third United Soccer League Premier Development League championship trophy in 10 years.}}</ref> |Michigan Bucks |- |2017 |Charlotte Eagles<ref>{{cite web |author1=PDL Staff |title=Eagles Soar to 2017 PDL Championship Win |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/820636-eagles-soar-to-2017-pdl-championship-win |website=uslleaguetwo.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Matthews, NC |language=English |date=5 August 2017 |quote=Costa, Williams score as Charlotte tops Chill 2-1}}</ref> |New York Red Bulls U-23 |- |2018 |Calgary Foothills FC<ref>{{cite web |last1=CORESCHI |first1=Colton |title=Calgary Foothills FC Win 2018 PDL Championship |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/939497 |website=uslleaguetwo.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Tampa, FL |language=English |date=4 August 2018 |quote=Foothills take down Reading United AC, 4-2, in extra time to win first title}}</ref> |Des Moines Menace |- !colspan=3 align=center|USL League Two |- |2019 |Flint City Bucks<ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Connor |first1=Larry |title=Flint City Bucks win national crown before 7,198 fans |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/08/03/flint-city-bucks-win-national-crown-before-7-198-fans/1913227001/ |website=detroitnews.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Flint, MI |language=English |date=4 August 2019 |quote=Ayuk Tambe's thunderbolt of a penalty kick drove the nail in the wall to hang a "Home Sweet Home" sign for the Flint City Bucks, who made history by winning a USL League 2 championship in the first season in their new digs Saturday.}}</ref> |Des Moines Menace |- |2020 |colspan=2 align=center|Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/1103000|title=United Soccer League Provides Update on 2020 Seasons|date=April 30, 2020|website=United Soccer League}}</ref> |- |2021 |Des Moines Menace<ref>{{cite web |author1=USLLeagueTwo.com Staff |title=Des Moines Menace Clinch a Title-Winning Season in the 2021 League Two Final |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1177066 |website=uslleaguetwo.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Des Moines, IA |language=English |date=3 August 2021 |quote=The Menace add a second star to the crest after a victory over North Carolina Fusion U23}}</ref> |Des Moines Menace |- |2022 |Ventura County Fusion<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2022/08/07/ventura-county-fusion-captures-usl-league-two-national-title/10261898002/ |title=Ventura County Fusion capture USL League Two national title with 2-1 victory |publisher=Ventura County Star |date=August 7, 2022 |access-date=August 7, 2022}}</ref> |Lionsbridge FC |- |2023 |Ballard FC<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1280884 |title=Ballard FC claims dramatic victory in 2023 USL League Two Final |date=August 6, 2023 |website=www.USLLeagueTwo.com |publisher=USL League Two |access-date=August 6, 2023}}</ref> |Chicago City SC |- |2024 |Seacoast United Phantoms<ref>{{cite web |author1=USLLeagueTwo.com Staff |title=Seacoast United Phantoms Win the 2024 League Two Final |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1315338 |website=uslleaguetwo.com |access-date=25 November 2025 |location=Peoria, IL |language=English |date=3 August 2024 |quote=It took extra time to decide, but the Phantoms are the 2024 League Two Champions}}</ref> |Seacoast United Phantoms |- |2025 |Vermont Green<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2025 |title=Vermont Green FC triumphs in 2025 USL League Two Final |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1343635-vermont-green-fc-triumphs-in-2025-usl-league-two-final- |access-date=August 3, 2025 |publisher=USL League Two |language=en-us}}</ref> |FC Motown STA |- |}

==Championships== (Defunct teams in ''italics'')

=== Playoff championships === {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}

{| class="wikitable" !Rank!!Team!!Wins!!Years |- !1 |Flint City Bucks | align=center|4 |2006, 2014, 2016, 2019 |- !rowspan=5|2 |''Central Coast Roadrunners'' | align=center|2 |1996, 1997 |- |''Chicago Sockers'' | align=center|2 |1999, 2000 |- |''Cape Cod Crusaders'' | align=center|2 |2002, 2003 |- |Des Moines Menace | align=center|2 |2005, 2021 |- |Ventura County Fusion | align=center|2 |2009, 2022 |- !rowspan=16|7 |Richmond Kickers | align=center|1 |1995 |- |''San Gabriel Valley Highlanders'' | align=center|1 |1998 |- |Westchester Flames | align=center|1 |2001 |- |''Central Florida Kraze'' | align=center|1 |2004 |- |Laredo Heat | align=center|1 |2007 |- |Thunder Bay Chill | align=center|1 |2008 |- |''Portland Timbers U23s'' | align=center|1 |2010 |- |''Kitsap Pumas'' | align=center|1 |2011 |- |''Forest City London'' | align=center|1 |2012 |- |''Austin Aztex'' | align=center|1 |2013 |- |''K-W United FC'' | align=center|1 |2015 |- |Charlotte Eagles | align=center|1 |2017 |- |Calgary Foothills FC | align=center|1 |2018 |- |Ballard FC | align=center|1 |2023 |- |Seacoast United Phantoms | align=center|1 |2024 |- |Vermont Green | align=center|1 |2025 |} {{col-2}}

=== Regular season championships === {| class="wikitable" !Rank!!Team!!Wins!!Years |- !rowspan=2|1 |Flint City Bucks | align=center|5 |2000, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016 |- |Des Moines Menace | align=center|5 |2002, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021 |- !3 |''Jackson Chargers'' | align=center|2 |1998, 1999 |- !rowspan=18|4 |''San Francisco All-Blacks United'' | align=center|1 |1995 |- |''Central Coast Roadrunners'' | align=center|1 |1996 |- |Spokane Shadow | align=center|1 |1997 |- |''Calgary Storm'' | align=center|1 |2001 |- |New Orleans Shell Shockers | align=center|1 |2003 |- |''Chicago Fire Reserves'' | align=center|1 |2004 |- |''Orange County Blue Star'' | align=center|1 |2005 |- |Carolina Dynamo | align=center|1 |2006 |- |''Hampton Roads Piranhas'' | align=center|1 |2007 |- |Reading Rage | align=center|1 |2009 |- |''Portland Timbers U23s'' | align=center|1 |2010 |- |''Fresno Fuego'' | align=center|1 |2011 |- |Thunder Bay Chill | align=center|1 |2013 |- |''New York Red Bulls U-23'' | align=center|1 |2017 |- |Lionsbridge FC | align=center|1 |2022 |- |Chicago City SC | align=center|1 |2023 |- |Seacoast United Phantoms | align=center|1 |2024 |- |FC Motown STA | align=center|1 |2025 |}

==References== {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links== {{commons category}} * {{Official website}}

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