Champions Soccer League USA
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). 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.
| 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 |
History
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
| 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
| Season | Champion | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | St. Pete Raiders[3] | 8-1-1 |
| 2017 | TBD |
References
- "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.