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The United Soccer Leagues Second Division (often referred to as simply, USL-2) is a professional men's soccer league in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

, part of the United Soccer Leagues (USL)
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the parent organization for the men's lower division leagues of U.S. and Canadian soccer: USL First Division , USL Second Division , and Premier Development League . The top tier for U.S. and Canadian men's soccer is Major League Soccer , with Women's Professional...

 league pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. For practical and historical reasons, some teams from Bermuda, Canada and Puerto Rico also compete, but they are not eligible for the Lamar Hunt U.S...

. It is the third division of soccer in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 behind Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by United States Soccer Federation . The league comprises 15 teams, 14 in the U.S. and one in Canada...

 (top division) and the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division is a professional men's soccer league in North America. It is the second tier of soccer in the United States and Canada league pyramid behind Major League Soccer. It is managed by the United Soccer Leagues...

 (second division). It was known as the USL Pro Soccer League until 2005.

History


In 1995 the USISL split into two leagues, one professional and one amateur. The United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues Pro Soccer League, more commonly known simply as the Pro League, was a FIFA
FIFA
The International Federation of Association Football, commonly known by its French acronym, FIFA , is the international governing body of association football. Its headquarters are in Zürich, Switzerland, and its current president is Sepp Blatter...

 sanctioned Division 3 league. In 1996, the USISL established the new Select League consisting of its strongest teams from the Pro League and Premier League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

 in hopes of gaining FIFA Division 2 sanctioning. The next season, the Select League and independent Division 2 A-League merged to form a new A-League under the USISL umbrella. In 1999 the umbrella USISL changed its name to the United Soccer Leagues and the Pro League officially became known as the United Soccer Leagues D3 Pro League. In 2003 the name was changed again to the USL Pro Select League, but during the season had to be changed to the USL Pro Soccer League due to legal reasons. In 2005 the league took its current name as the USL Second Division.

2009 teams


Complete list of current and former member clubs

  • Albuquerque Geckos (1997)
  • Arizona Sahuaros
    Arizona Sahuaros
    Arizona Sahuaros is an American soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1989, the team is member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...

     (1997-2002)
  • Atlanta Magic
    Atlanta Magic
    The Atlanta Magic were a soccer club that competed in the USISL from 1991 to 1996. The club originally started in 1991/92 in the indoor USISL league. They played in the 1992 USISL outdoor season as the Atlanta Datagraphic Magic, and the 1993 USISL outdoor season as the Atlanta Lasers...

     (1995, only played 2 games)
  • Austin Lone Stars
    Austin Lone Stars
    The Austin Lone Stars were a soccer club that competed in the SISL, USISL and United Soccer Leagues from 1987 to 2000. The club originally started in 1987/88 as the Austin Sockadillos in the original indoor SISL league. They became the Austin Lone Stars in 1994.-History:In 1987, Fernando Marcos...

     (1997-2000)
  • Bermuda Hogges
    Bermuda Hogges
    Bermuda Hogges is a Bermudian professional soccer team based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (2007-present)
  • Boston Storm
    Boston Storm
    The Boston Storm were a Professional Soccer Team that competed in the USISLfrom 1993 to 1995 as a founding member of the USISL Northeast Division. In 1993, they played 6 exhibition games against USISL opponents and International Competition with a record of 3-3. On July 3, 1993 they defeated the...

     (1995)
  • Boston Bulldogs
    Boston Bulldogs (soccer)
    Boston Bulldogs were a soccer club in the A-League in 1999 and 2000. They played in the USL Pro Soccer League in 2001 before folding. The team started out as the Worcester Wildfire in 1997. The first year in the A-League was fraught with financial problems and lack of a regular training facility...

     (2001)
  • California Jaguars
    California Jaguars
    California Jaguars were an American soccer team that played in Salinas, California at the Salinas Sports Complex.They joined the USISL in 1995 as the Monterey Bay Jaguars, but changed the name a year later...

     (1995, 1999)
  • California Gold
    California Gold
    Not to be confused with the television series California's GoldCalifornia Gold was an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and...

     (2002-04)
  • Cape Cod Crusaders
    Cape Cod Crusaders
    Cape Cod Crusaders were an American soccer team based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1994, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...

     (1995, 1997-2000)
  • Carolina Dynamo
    Carolina Dynamo
    Carolina Dynamo is an American soccer team based in Browns Summit, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

     (1995, 1999-2003, as Greensboro Dynamo in 1995)
  • Cascade Surge
    Cascade Surge
    Cascade Surge is an American soccer team based in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference....

     (1995-96, as Oregon Surge in 1995)
  • Central California Valley Hydra
    Central California Valley Hydra
    Central California Valley Hydra was an American soccer team that played in Stockton, California. The team joined the USISL in 1994 and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995. They folded after the 1996 season.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995-96)
  • Central Jersey Riptide
    Central Jersey Riptide
    Central Jersey Riptide were an American soccer team that played in Clark, New Jersey.They joined the USISL Pro League in 1996, but were relegated to the USL PDL in 1999. They became a provisional team the next season and then folded after the end of the season.-Year-by-year:...

     (1996-98)
  • Charleston Battery
    Charleston Battery
    Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (1995-96)
  • Charlotte Eagles
    Charlotte Eagles
    Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (1995-2000, 2004-present)
  • Chattanooga Express
    Chattanooga Express
    Chattanooga Express were a soccer club that competed in the USISLfrom 1992 to 1997. The club originally started in 1992 as the Chattanooga Railroaders in the USISL. They became the Chattanooga Express in 1993. The club played in both the indoor and outdoor USISL leagues through 1996...

     (1995-96)
  • Chicago Stingers (1995, 1997-98, became Chicago Sockers in PDL
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

    )
  • Chico Rooks
    Chico Rooks
    Chico Rooks was an American soccer team, founded in 1993. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006...

     (1995-2001)
  • Cincinnati Cheetahs
    Cincinnati Cheetahs
    The Cincinnati Cheetahs were an American soccer team that played in Cincinnati, Ohio.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Cincinnati Kings
    Cincinnati Kings
    Cincinnati Kings is an American soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...

     (2005-2007, joined PDL
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

    )
  • Cleveland Caps
    Cleveland Caps
    -Year-by-year:...

     (1997-98)
  • Cleveland City Stars
    Cleveland City Stars
    Cleveland City Stars is an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (2007-2008 joined USL First Division
    USL First Division
    The United Soccer Leagues First Division is a professional men's soccer league in North America. It is the second tier of soccer in the United States and Canada league pyramid behind Major League Soccer. It is managed by the United Soccer Leagues...

    )
  • Columbus Xoggz
    Ohio Xoggz
    Ohio Xoggz were an American soccer team that played in Columbus, Ohio. In 1994 & 1995, the team was known as the Columbus Xoggz.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Connecticut Wolves
    Connecticut Wolves
    The Connecticut Wolves were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2002. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, and playing in Veteran's Stadium, the club started in the D-3 Pro League before moving to the A-League in 1997....

     (1995, 2002)
  • Crystal Palace Baltimore (2007-present)
  • Delaware Wizards
    Delaware Wizards
    The Delaware Wizards were soccer club based in Wilmington and New Castle, Delaware. The team played their first game in 1993 and their last in 2000...

     (1995, 1997-2000)
  • Detroit Wheels (1995)
  • Eastern Shore Sharks (1995-99, as Baltimore Bays
    Baltimore Bays (USISL)
    -USISL:The third Baltimore Bays were a soccer team based out of Baltimore, Maryland that played in the USISL. They became the Eastern Shore Sharks in 1998 when they moved to Salisbury, Maryland.-Year-by-year:...

     in 1995-97)
  • El Paso Patriots
    El Paso Patriots
    El Paso Patriots is an American soccer team based in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1989, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays its home games at the...

     (1995)
  • Everett BigFoot
    Seattle BigFoot
    The Seattle BigFoot were an American soccer team. After the 1996 season, the Everett BigFoot of the USISL Pro League and the Puget Sound Hammers of the USISL Premier League merged to become the Puget Sound BigFoot who played in the USISL PDSL during the 1997 season...

     (1995-96, after 1996 season, merged with Puget Sound Hammers of Premier League
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

     to form Puget Sound BigFoot of Premier League
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

    )
  • Florida Stars
    Florida Stars
    The Florida Stars were an American soccer team based in North Miami, Florida that played in the USISL. The club moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Florida Strikers
    Fort Lauderdale Strikers
    The Fort Lauderdale Strikers was an American soccer team, a descendant of the Washington Darts, Miami Gatos, and Miami Toros, that played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida....

     (1995, 1997, as Fort Lauderdale Strikers in 1995)
  • Fresno Dragons (1999)
  • Greenville Lions
    Greenville Lions
    Greenville Lions were an American soccer team, founded in 2001, and was a member of the United Soccer Leagues D-3 Pro League and Premier Development League , the third and fourth tiers of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2003, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The...

     (2001-02)
  • Hampton Roads Mariners
    Virginia Beach Mariners
    The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...

     (1995)
  • Harrisburg City Islanders
    Harrisburg City Islanders
    Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (2004-present)
  • Hawaii Tsunami
    Hawaii Tsunami
    The Hawaii Tsunami were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leaguesfrom 1994 to 1997. The club was based in Honolulu, Hawaii.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995-97)
  • Houston Force
    Houston Force
    The Houston Force were an American soccer club. In 1994, the club was originally called the Puerto Rico Islanders, but were force to move by FIFA before playing any games. Landing in Houston, Texas on June 1, the Force only played one game before folding....

     (1995)
  • Houston Hurricanes
    Houston Hurricanes
    The Houston Hurricanes were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leaguesfrom 1996 to 2000.-Description and history:The Hurricanes were a Division III franchise, and their Major League Soccer affiliation was with the Kansas City Wizards. Attendance averaged about 1,000 or less per game...

     (1996-2000)
  • Indiana Blast
    Indiana Blast
    Indiana Blast were an American soccer team, founded in 1997. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues, and played in the D-3 Pro League, the A-League and the USL Premier Development League, until folding at the end of the 2004 season....

     (1997-98)
  • Jersey Dragons
    Jersey Dragons
    The Jersey Dragons were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1994 to 1996. The club was based in Hoboken, New Jersey.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Las Vegas Quicksilver
    Las Vegas Quicksilver (USISL)
    -USISL:The second Las Vegas Quicksilver were a soccer club that competed in the USISL.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Lexington Bluegrass Bandits
    Lexington Bluegrass Bandits
    Lexington Bluegrass Bandits were an American soccer team that played in Lexington, Kentucky.They joined the USISL in 1994, and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995. They were relegated to the USISL Premier League the next year.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Long Island Rough Riders
    Long Island Rough Riders
    Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

     (1995, 2002-2006)
  • Los Angeles Salsa U-23s
    East Los Angeles Cobras
    The Los Angeles Salsa U-23's were an American soccer team that played in East Los Angeles, California.They joined the USISL in 1993, as the East Los Angeles Cobras. The next season they became the Los Angeles Salsa U-23's and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Louisville Thoroughbreds (1995)
  • Miami Breakers
    Miami Tango
    The Miami Tango were an American soccer team based around Miami, Florida.They joined the USISL PDSL in 1998, replacing the Miami Breakers, who had been promoted to the D-3 Pro League. For the 1999 season, the team played simultaneously with the Breakers, who had been relegated after one season...

     (1998)
  • Milwaukee Rampage
    Milwaukee Rampage
    The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the...

     (1995)
  • Minnesota Thunder
    Minnesota Thunder
    Minnesota Thunder is an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team plays in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (1995)
  • Mobile Revelers
    Mobile Revelers (soccer)
    -Year-by-year:...

     (1995-97)
  • Monterey Bay Jaguars (1995, became California Jaguars in Select League
    USL First Division
    The United Soccer Leagues First Division is a professional men's soccer league in North America. It is the second tier of soccer in the United States and Canada league pyramid behind Major League Soccer. It is managed by the United Soccer Leagues...

    )
  • Myrtle Beach Boyz
    Myrtle Beach Boyz
    The Myrtle Beach Boyz were an American soccer team that played in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • Myrtle Beach Seadawgs
    Myrtle Beach Seadawgs
    Myrtle Beach Seadawgss were an American soccer team that played in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.-Year-by-year:...

     (1997-99)
  • New Hampshire Ramblers
    New Hampshire Ramblers
    New Hampshire Ramblers were an American soccer club. In 1995, the club was originally called the Montreal Ramblers, but were force to move by FIFA before playing any games. They are most notable for having Khalil Azmi as their goalkeeper.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • New Hampshire Phantoms
    New Hampshire Phantoms
    New Hampshire Phantoms is an American soccer team based in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

     (1996-2007, joined PDL
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

    )
  • New Jersey Stallions
    New Jersey Stallions
    The New Jersey Stallions were an American soccer team, founded in 1996, which competed in various divisions of the United Soccer Leagues until 2004, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated....

     (1997-2003, as New York/New Jersey Stallions in 1997-98)
  • New Jersey Nationals (1988-97)
  • New Mexico Chiles
    New Mexico Chiles
    The New Mexico Chiles were an American soccer club established in 1990 which competed in the American Professional Soccer League. In 1991, the team merged with the New Mexico Roadrunners and moved to the USISL until its disestablishment in 1996....

     (1995)
  • New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers (1995)
  • New York Capital District Alleycats
    Albany Alleycats
    The Albany Alleycats was a soccer club in Albany, New York that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1995 to 1999. The club became the New York Capital District Alleycats in 1997...

     (1995-98, as Albany Alleycats in 1995-96, became New York Capital District Shockers in PDL
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

    )
  • New York Fever
    New York Centaurs
    The New York Centaurs were an A-League professional soccer club, based in New York City. They competed in 1995 and finished dead last. The Centaurs played in Downing Stadium on Randalls Island...

     (1995, merged into New York Centaurs
    New York Centaurs
    The New York Centaurs were an A-League professional soccer club, based in New York City. They competed in 1995 and finished dead last. The Centaurs played in Downing Stadium on Randalls Island...

     of A-League after season)
  • New York Freedom
    New York Freedom
    -Year-by-year:...

     (2002-03)
  • North Jersey Imperials
    North Jersey Imperials
    The North Jersey Imperials were a soccer club based in Paramus, New Jersey. They played in the United Soccer Leagues between 1994 and 2000. The Imperials were the first pro team of US national team goalkeeper Tim Howard.-Year-by-year:...

     (1996-97, 1999)
  • Northern Nevada Aces
    Northern Nevada Aces
    -Year-by-year:...

     (2001-02)
  • Northern Virginia Royals
    Northern Virginia Royals
    Northern Virginia Royals is an American soccer team based in Manassas, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

     (1998-2005)
  • Orlando Nighthawks
    Orlando Nighthawks
    The Orlando Nighthawks were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leaguesfrom 1997 to 1999. The club started as the Daytona Tigers and became the Orlando Nighthawks in 1998. The team's head coach was Steve Richards. He was assisted by Gerry Queen. The team's general manager was Azi Khan....

     (1997-98, as Daytona Tigers in 1997)
  • Philadelphia Freedom
    Philadelphia Freedom (soccer)
    The Philadelphia Freedom was a soccer club that competed in the USISL and the USISL Pro League. The team was known as the Pennsylvania Freedom through the 1995/96 indoor season before changing its name prior to the 1996 outdoor season. The team folded at the end of the 1997 season.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995-97, as Pennsylvania Freedom in 1995)
  • Pensacola Barracudas
    Pensacola Barracudas (soccer)
    The Pensacola Barracudas were an American soccer team that played in Pensacola, Florida.-Year-by-year:...

     (1998)
  • Portland Firebirds
    Willamette Valley Firebirds
    Willamette Valley Firebirds were an American soccer team that played in Corvallis, Oregon.They began as the Palo Alto Firebirds based in Palo Alto, California. They moved to San Jose, California in 1994 and became the Silicon Valley Firebirds. They were renamed the Portland Firebirds after they...

     (1995, became Willamette Valley Firebirds in Premier League
    USL Premier Development League
    The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...

    )
  • Raleigh Flyers (1995)
  • Reading Rage
    Reading Rage
    Reading Rage is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games in Don...

     (1996-2003)
  • Reno Rattlers
    Reno Rattlers
    The Reno Rattlers were an American soccer team based in Reno, Nevada. The club began in the USISL and moved to the USL Second Division in 1995. The team moved up to the USISL Select League in 1996, but returned to the Pro League the next season.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995, 1997-98)
  • Rhode Island Stingrays
    Rhode Island Stingrays
    Rhode Island Stingrays are an American soccer team based in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

     (1995-2001)
  • Richmond Kickers
    Richmond Kickers
    Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (2006-present)
  • Pittsburgh Riverhounds
    Pittsburgh Riverhounds
    Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (2004-2006, 2008-present, as Riverhounds FC in 2004)
  • Riverside County Elite
    Riverside County Elite
    Riverside County Elite were an American soccer team that played in San Jacinto, California.-Year-by-year:...

     (2000)
  • Roanoke Wrath
    Roanoke Wrath
    The Roanoke Wrath were an American soccer team that played in Roanoke, Virginia. Their home stadium was the former Victory Stadium.-Year-by-year:...

     (1998-2000)
  • Rockford Raptors
    Rockford Raptors
    The Rockford Raptors were an American soccer team based in Rockford, Illinois. The team began in the USISL and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995. In 1999, the team was relegated to the Premier Development League....

     (1995-98)
  • Sacramento Scorpions
    Sacramento Scorpions
    The Sacramento Scorpions were an American soccer team that played in Sacramento, California.-Year-by-year:...

     (1997)
  • St. Louis Knights
    St. Louis Knights
    The St. Louis Knights were an American soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team began in the USISL and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995. The team was coached both seasons by Jim Bokern.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • San Antonio Pumas
    San Antonio Pumas
    The San Antonio Pumas were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leaguesfrom 1988 to 1998. The club originally started in 1988/89 as the San Antonio Heat in the original indoor SISL league. They became the San Antonio Generals before the 1989/90 indoor season and then the San Antonio...

     (1995-98)
  • San Diego Top Guns
    San Diego Top Guns
    The San Diego Top Guns were an American soccer team based in San Diego, California that played in the USISL.-Year-by-year:...

     (1995)
  • San Diego Gauchos
    San Diego Gauchos
    San Diego Gauchos were an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team was sold to new owners, and the franchise was disbanded.The Gauchos played their...

     (2002-04)
  • San Fernando Valley Golden Eagles (1995-98)
  • San Francisco Bay Diablos
    San Francisco Bay Diablos
    San Francisco Bay Diablos were an American soccer team that played in San Francisco, California. They were owned by Mario Chavez. Chavez coached the team during it's inagural season in 1993. He brought in former Nigerian International player Tony Igwe to coach in 1994. Igwe lasted until only four...

     (1995)
  • San Francisco Bay Seals
    San Francisco Bay Seals
    San Francisco Seals was an American soccer team based in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1992, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise left the league.The team played its home games...

     (1997)
  • Shreveport/Bossier Lions (1998)
  • South Carolina Shamrocks
    South Carolina Shamrocks
    The South Carolina Shamrocks were an American soccer team that played in Spartanburg, South Carolina.-Year-by-year:...

     (1997-99)
  • South Jersey Barons (1997-02)
  • Southwest Florida Manatees
    Southwest Florida Manatees
    The Southwest Florida Manatees were an American soccer team that played in Cape Coral, Florida.-Year-by-year:...

     (1998)
  • Stanislaus County Cruisers
    Stanislaus County Cruisers
    The Stanislaus County Cruisers were an American soccer team that played in Modesto, California. They were known as the Stanislaus United Cruisers in 2000-01.-Year-by-year:-1999-2000 Roster: Roster: #1 Brett Weaver GK #2 Abel Vera GK...

     (1997-2001)
  • Tallahassee Tempest
    Tallahassee Tempest
    The Tallahassee Tempest were an American soccer team that played in Tallahassee, Florida.-Year-by-year:...

     (1998)
  • Tampa Bay Cyclones (1995)
  • Texas Lightning (1995)
  • Texas Rattlers
    DFW Tornados
    DFW Tornados is an American soccer team based in Bedford, Texas, United States. Founded in 1986, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays its home games at Pennington...

     (1995-2000, as Dallas/Ft. Worth Toros in 1995-96, as Dallas Toros in 1997, as Texas Toros in 1998-99)
  • Tucson Fireballs
    Tucson Fireballs
    Tucson Fireballs were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leaguesfrom 1997 to 2001. The club originally started as the Los Angeles Fireballs. They moved to Tucson, Arizona and became the Tucson Fireballs in 2000.-Year-by-year:...

     (1997-2001, as Los Angeles Fireballs in 1997-99)
  • Tulsa Roughnecks
    Tulsa Roughnecks (USISL)
    The second Tulsa Roughnecks were an American soccer team that played in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993-99.-History:In January 1993, Tulsa businessman "Mack" Amini applied for a franchise in the United States Interregional Soccer League...

     (1995-99)
  • Utah Blitzz
    Utah Blitzz
    Utah Blitzz was a professional soccer team in the USL Second Division. It withdrew following the 2004 season, after winning the championship.-Year-by-year:...

     (2000-04)
  • Vermont Voltage
    Vermont Voltage
    Vermont Voltage was an American soccer team based in St. Albans, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1997, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise temporarily left the league.The team played its home games...

     (1997-98, as Vermont Wanderers in 1997)
  • Washington Mustangs
    Washington Mustangs
    The Washington Mustangs were an American soccer team that played in Washington, DC in the now-defunct United States Interregional Soccer League.-Year-by-year:...

     (1996)
  • Westchester Flames
    Westchester Flames
    Westchester Flames are an American soccer team based in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games on...

     (2002-04)
  • Western Mass Pioneers
    Western Mass Pioneers
    Western Mass Pioneers is an American professional soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (1998-present)
  • Wilmington Hammerheads
    Wilmington Hammerheads
    Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

     (1996-present)
  • Worcester Wildfire (1996)
  • Yakima Reds
    Yakima Reds
    Yakima Reds is an American soccer team based in Yakima, Washington, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference....

     (1995-96)

  • Past champions

    • 1995: Long Island Rough Riders
      Long Island Rough Riders
      Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

      2-1 Minnesota Thunder
      Minnesota Thunder
      Minnesota Thunder is an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team plays in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 1996: Charleston Battery
      Charleston Battery
      Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      3-2 (SO) Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 1997: Albuquerque Geckos 4-1 Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 1998: Chicago Stingers 3-2 (OT) New Hampshire Phantoms
      New Hampshire Phantoms
      New Hampshire Phantoms is an American soccer team based in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

    • 1999: Western Mass Pioneers
      Western Mass Pioneers
      Western Mass Pioneers is an American professional soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      2-1 South Jersey Barons
    • 2000: Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      5-0 New Jersey Stallions
      New Jersey Stallions
      The New Jersey Stallions were an American soccer team, founded in 1996, which competed in various divisions of the United Soccer Leagues until 2004, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated....

    • 2001: Utah Blitzz
      Utah Blitzz
      Utah Blitzz was a professional soccer team in the USL Second Division. It withdrew following the 2004 season, after winning the championship.-Year-by-year:...

      1-0 Greenville Lions
      Greenville Lions
      Greenville Lions were an American soccer team, founded in 2001, and was a member of the United Soccer Leagues D-3 Pro League and Premier Development League , the third and fourth tiers of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2003, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The...

    • 2002: Long Island Rough Riders
      Long Island Rough Riders
      Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...

      2-1 Wilmington Hammerheads
      Wilmington Hammerheads
      Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 2003: Wilmington Hammerheads
      Wilmington Hammerheads
      Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      2-1 (2OT) Westchester Flames
      Westchester Flames
      Westchester Flames are an American soccer team based in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games on...

    • 2004: Utah Blitzz
      Utah Blitzz
      Utah Blitzz was a professional soccer team in the USL Second Division. It withdrew following the 2004 season, after winning the championship.-Year-by-year:...

      2-2 (5-4 PK) Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 2005
      2005 USL Second Division
      -League Standings: GP W L D GF GA Pts Western Mass Pioneers 20 13 3 4 41 22 43 Charlotte Eagles 20 13 5 2 44 20 41 Harrisburg City Islanders 20 12 3 5 43 24 41...

      : Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      2-2 (5-4 PK) Western Mass Pioneers
      Western Mass Pioneers
      Western Mass Pioneers is an American professional soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 2006: Richmond Kickers
      Richmond Kickers
      Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      2-1 Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 2007: Harrisburg City Islanders
      Harrisburg City Islanders
      Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      1-1 (8-7 PK) Richmond Kickers
      Richmond Kickers
      Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 2008: Cleveland City Stars
      Cleveland City Stars
      Cleveland City Stars is an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      2-1 Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

    • 2009: Richmond Kickers
      Richmond Kickers
      Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

      3-1 Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles
      Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the USL Second Division , the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....


    Championships by Team

    • 2: Charlotte Eagles (2000, 2005); Long Island Rough Riders (1995, 2002); Utah Blitzz (2001, 2004); Richmond Kickers (2006, 2009)
    • 1: Albuquerque Geckos (1997); Charleston Battery (1996); Chicago Stingers (1998); Cleveland City Stars (2008); Harrisburg City Islanders (2007); Western Mass Pioneers (1999); Wilmington Hammerheads (2003)