NWSL submits application to U.S. Soccer for launch of Division II league starting in 2026

NWSL submits request for lower-tier women’s league to develop players

The National Women's Soccer League has asked U.S. Soccer to sanction a lower division women's professional soccer league that could launch as early as next year.

NWSL submits request for lower-tier women's league to develop players

The National Women's Soccer League has asked U.S. Soccer to sanction a lower division women's professional soccer league that could launch as early as next year.

NWSL submits application to U.S. Soccer for launch of Division II league starting in 2026

Eight existing NWSL clubs will field affiliated team for its inaugural season, should the plans be approved by U.S. Soccer

NWSL seeks to launch second division in 2026

The National Women's Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league.

NWSL submits bid to launch second division in 2026 - khbrksport

Apr 25, 2025, 10:01 AM ET The National Women’s Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league. The league confirmed the news in a statement to ESPN on Friday. “As a global leader in the women’s soccer landscape both on and off the pitch, the NWSL and its member clubs are committed to growing our sport in meaningful ways,” an NWSL spokesperson said in a statement. Editor’s Picks 1 Related “Th…

NWSL looks to expand footprint with introduction of second-tier | NWSL - Corruption By Cops

The NWSL is looking to build on the rise of interest in women’s soccer by applying to create a second-tier of the league. The league confirmed to ESPN on Friday that it had submitted a formal application to the US Soccer Federation for a second division. “As a global leader in the women’s soccer landscape both on and off the pitch, the NWSL and its member clubs are committed to growing our sport in meaningful ways,” an NWSL spokesperson told ESP…