On Tuesday, the USL Super League announced its eight initial markets for August 2024 kickoff — and that it will seek Division 1 status, putting the league in direct competition with the National Women’s Soccer League.
When the USL Super League was first announced, the initial plan was for it to sanction Division 2 status from U.S. Soccer. The Super League will launch in late summer 2024 and plans to play a fall-to-spring schedule.
The league announced its first eight markets: Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas/Forth Worth, Texas; Lexington, Kentucky; Phoenix, Arizona; Spokane, Washington; Tampa Bay, Florida; Tucson, Arizona; and Washington, D.C. According to the league, there will be 10 or 12 teams in the inaugural 2024 season, with more team announcements to follow.
