The National Women’s Soccer League has officially filed an application with U.S. Soccer for a Division II league, CBS Sports reported on Friday morning. The league is set to launch in 2026.
According to CBS Sports, the application was filed on April 1, 2025. In the letter, obtained by CBS, Berman compared the NWSL Division II league to the minor league baseball system.
Berman wrote that it is “imperative that NWSL creates a robust pipeline for world-class athletes to fuel the [existing Division I league’s] explosive growth.”
An NWSL spokesperson replied to The Equalizer’s request to comment, confirming the application.
“The National Women’s Soccer League has formally submitted an application and supporting documentation for a new Division II league to the United States Soccer Federation,” the spokesperson said. “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. The demand for professional soccer has never been…
