Champions Soccer League USA
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2019) |
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2017 |
| Country | United States |
| Confederation | CONCACAF US Soccer |
| Divisions | 4 |
| Number of teams | 39 |
| Promotion to | Internal |
| Relegation to | Internal |
| Domestic cup(s) | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup |
| Last champions | St. Pete Raiders (2015) |
| Website | CSL USA website |
The Champions Soccer League USA (CSL USA) was an American men's soccer league. The league was sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).[citation needed] The league announced that after the 2017 season CSL USA would use promotion and relegation policies; however, the league did not survive long enough to implement this planned structure.
History[edit]
The CSL USA began in 2014 with the initial season beginning in 2015. St. Pete Raiders captured the first league title with an 8-1-1 record. The league began in Florida and has expanded to locations around the United States beginning with the Northeast region.[1]
On April 6, 2017 CSL USA was granted status as a USASA national league (clubs in all four regions, at least 32 member clubs located in a minimum of 12 different states) just the third league (NPSL, PDL) with this distinction. It is the first-ever national league to use promotion and relegation in US Soccer.
CSL USA did not have a 2018 season, and some teams from the league moved to the United Premier Soccer League.
Teams[edit]
| Region I | City | Stadium | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Siege FC | Boston, Massachusetts | Harry Della Russo Stadium | |
| Boston Victory SC U23 | Boston, Massachusetts | Newell Stadium | 2011 |
| Lincoln Club de Futbol | Bristol, Rhode Island | Mt. Hope High School | |
| Lynn United FC | Lynn, Massachusetts | Manning Stadium | |
| New Hampshire Rapids FC | Topsfield, Massachusetts | Essex Tech High School | |
| New Hampshire Rovers | Nashua, New Hampshire | Veterans Memorial Stadium | |
| Real New York FC | Long Island, New York | Old Boys High School | |
| Rockingham Park Rangers | Salem, New Hampshire | Pierce Field | |
| Safira FC | Somerville, Massachusetts | Dilboy Stadium | 2008 |
| Worcester FC | Worcester, Massachusetts | Foley Stadium | |
| Region II | City | Stadium | Founded |
| Danes FC | 2017 | ||
| GIFC | Gary, Indiana | 2017 | |
| Lincoln Soccer Club | Lincoln, Nebraska | Seacrest field | 2017 |
| Indy Saints FC | Indianapolis, Indiana | 2017 | |
| Kenosha FC | Kenosha, Wisconsin | 2017 | |
| Lincoln United FC | Lincoln, Nebraska | 2017 | |
| Pitt SC (2018) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 2017 | |
| South Bend FC | South Bend, Indiana | 2017 | |
| Region III | City | Stadium | Founded |
| Daytona Diablo SC (2018) | Daytona, Florida | 2011 | |
| Deportivo Lake Mary (2018) | Lake Mary, Florida | 2017 | |
| Florida Soccer Club | Temple Terrace, Florida | Spirit Fields | 1975 |
| FC Ginga | Orlando, Florida | ||
| Gainesville Gators SC (2018) | Gainesville, Florida | ||
| Inter United SC | Orlando, Florida | ||
| Lakehead Eagles FC (2018) | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Orlando FC Barça | Orlando, Florida | ||
| St. Augustine Saints (2018) | St. Augustine, Florida | ||
| St. Pete Aztecs FC | St. Petersburg, Florida | Haskell Field (Shorecrest) | 1987 |
| Supreme FC | Miami, Florida | ||
| Tampa Marauders FC | Tampa, Florida | 2011 | |
| Together We Are 1[2] | Winter Haven, Florida | ||
| Region IV | City | Stadium | Founded |
| Chico City Rangers FC | Chico, California | Degarmo Park | |
| Dynamos FC | Livermore, California | Las Positas College | |
| Glenn County Barnstormers FC | Orland, California | Rosevelt Field | |
| Redding Royals FC | Redding, California | Redding Soccer Park | |
| Southern Oregon Starphire FC | Ashland, Oregon | U.S. Cellular Community Park | |
| Yuba City Alliance FC | Yuba City, California | Yuba College |
Champions[edit]
| Season | Champion | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | St. Pete Raiders[3] | 8-1-1 |
| 2017 | TBD |
References[edit]
- ^ "Forging a New Path: Kevin Hickling of Champions Soccer League USA". American Pyramid. 19 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017.
- ^ "Together We Are 1 joins the Champions Soccer League USA". Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. 2 March 2017.
- ^ "St. Pete Raiders capture the league title". CSL USA. 27 July 2015.