ABOUT USL LEAGUE ONE
The third tier for men in the United Soccer League (USL) is the USL League One, sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation as a Division III professional league. USL League One includes over 20 clubs across the United States with more than half a dozen expansion teams in development. It is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America.
USL League One clubs welcomed nearly 1 million fans into their stadiums in overall total league attendance in 2025, with average attendance coming in at over 3,000 per match.
The USL League One has national media partnerships with both ESPN and CBS, showcasing matches across CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports’ 24-7 soccer fast channel Golazo Network, ESPN linear networks, and ESPN+. The League also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces more than 600 matches and 1,200 hours of live content for local, national, and international partners, making the USL the most widely accessible soccer league in the United States.
Professional
PREMIER
Launching in 2028 as the highest level of the USL men’s professional system, featuring national competition, major markets and clubs competing at the top of a promotion and relegation structure.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Competitive professional soccer with established clubs across the country and a proven pathway for players to advance their careers.
LEAGUE ONE
Community-rooted professional clubs, with regional competition creating local rivalries and bringing meaningful soccer closer to home.
SUPER LEAGUE
Division I women’s professional league creating opportunities for players to compete at the highest level, build professional careers and bring women’s soccer to more communities across the country.
Pre-Professional
LEAGUE TWO
A pre-professional men’s summer league providing collegiate and aspiring professional players with meaningful competition and a pathway to the next level.
W LEAGUE
A pre-professional women’s summer league providing collegiate and aspiring professional players with meaningful competition and a pathway to the next level.
ACADEMY
A player development pathway connecting youth and professional soccer through high-level competition and opportunities to advance.
Youth
YOUTH
Youth competition for boys and girls from U10 through U19, helping players develop their skills and grow their connection to the game.
