United Women’s Soccer – Growing Support for Women’s Soccer Worldwide
Soccer News: United Women’s Soccer (UWS) announce the formation of a new pro-am women’s soccer league, sanctioned by US Soccer through United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), which will commence its inaugural season in Spring 2016.
In addition to providing a platform for some of the nation’s best female talent, the UWS plans to promote the women’s game to younger players, gaining a fanbase that will help grow support for women’s soccer not just throughout the USA and Canada, but worldwide.
The league will begin an open application process within the next few weeks. UWS has appointed EDP Soccer as administrators who will oversee the application process from interested parties, as well as the marketing responsibilities and day-to-day operations.
EDP President Steve Shilling said: “We’re extremely excited to be playing a part in the formation of UWS. This is an important component of the soccer model in America, and in particular for advancing the women’s game. UWS is the perfect complement as it completes our progression from pre-teens through to college and beyond. With the founding members as a solid base, we look forward to working with other adult women’s clubs around the nation.”
UWS is pleased to announce the addition of eight teams in the East and will now focus on adding a West region for play in its inaugural season. The clubs listed below have all been a part of the founding operations to date. League spots will be designated to aspiring second division clubs under US Soccer who meet predetermined criteria relevant to developmentally-appropriate standards of facilities and infrastructure.
New England Mutiny – MA
New York Magic – NY
Long Island Rough Riders – NY
TSF Academy – NJ
New Jersey Copa FC – NJ
Lancaster Inferno – PA
Laval Comets – Quebec Canada *
Quebec Dynamo – Quebec Canada *
*Subject to Canadian Soccer Association approval
UWS Board Member Peter Zaratin said: “Having participated in a similar league in the past, the Long Island Rough Riders are excited to continue to play our part in the advancement of the women’s game in this country by providing a platform for the nation’s talented female players to perform and progress.”
EDP will be facilitating schedules, disciplinary procedures and are welcoming interested applicants to contact EDP Executive Director of Operations: Jen Marcella for more information.
