ALL PRO SOCCER TEAMS – ALL Leagues, USA & CANADA, 1894-2010, O-Z
This Grand List includes all teams to have played in US and Canadian professional and some semi-pro soccer leagues since 1894. Teams are listed alphabetically by location, followed by the league, and years of operation. Additional notes indicate name changes and moves to different cities or leagues.
The Grand list was created and compiled by Kris Rizakis (kriskx432@hotmail.com). Thanks for all the hard work, Kris!
The list of leagues is at the bottom of this page.
“The Grand List, A-G”
“The Grand List, H-N”
==> indicates Name change or Relocation
+ indicates change of league affiliation
w- :Denotes women’s team
Last updated: February 15, 2010
Oakland Buccaneers-ASL II (1976)
Oakland Clippers-NPSL I (1967) +NASL (1968)
Oakland Stompers-NASL (1978) Oakland Stompers==Edmonton Drillers and see Connecticut Bicentennials
Oakville Blue Devils-CPSL II (2005-2006)
Ocean City Barons-USL-PDL (2005- ) see South Jersey
Odgen Outlaws-USL-PDL (2006- )
w-Ohio Premier-WPSL (2008- )
Ohio Xoggz-USL-Select (1996) see Columbus Xoggz
Okanagan Valley Challenge-USL-PDL (1998-2001) playing in both USL-PDL and PCSL at same time
Okanagan Predators-USL-PDL (2001- )
w-Oklahoma Alliance FC-WPSL (2008- )
Oklahoma City Alliance-USL-I-League (1996-97) Alliance==Warriors(II)
Oklahoma City Heat-USL-PDL (1996) see Oklahoma City Slickers(II)
w-Oklahoma Outrage-W-League (2000-2002)
Oklahoma City Slickers(I)-ASL II (1982-83) Slickers(I)==Stampede and +USL
Oklahoma City Slickers(II)-USL (1993-94) +USL-I-League (1993-96) +USL-PDL (1995) Slickers(II)==Heat and see Oklahoma City Warriors(I)
Oklahoma City Spirit-LSSA (1990-92)
Oklahoma City Stampede-USL (1984) see Oklahoma City Slickers(I)
Oklahoma City Warriors(I)-USL-I-League (1986-93) +USL-PDL (1989-92) Warriors(I)==Slickers(II)
Oklahoma City Warriors(II)-USL-I-League (1997- ) see Oklahoma City Alliance
Olympia-ASL II (1965-67) played in New Britain, CT
Omaha Flames-USL-PDL (1996-97) +USL-I-League (1996-98)
Orange County Zodiac-A-League (1997-99) ==see OrangeCounty Waves
Orange County Waves-A-league (2000) +D3Pro league (2001- )
Oregon Surge-USL-D3Pro (1995) Oregon==Cascade
w-Orlando Falcons-WPSL (2006-08)
w-Orlando Ladyhawks-W-League (1998)
Orlando Lions(I)-ASL III (1988-89) +A-League (1990) merged into Fort Lauderdale Strikers(II)
Orlando Lions(II)-USL (1992- ) +USL-I-League (1993-96) +USL-PDL (1995-96)
Orlando Nighthawks-USL-PDL (1999) +USL-D3Pro (1998)see Daytona Tigers
Orlando Sharks-MISL II (2007-08)
Orlando Sundogs-A-League (1997)
Oshawa Flames-CPSL II (1999- )
Ottawa-Fury USL-PDL (2005- )
w-Ottawa Fury-W-League (2000- )
Ottawa Intrepid-CSL (1988-90) see Ottawa Pioneers
Ottawa Pioneers-CSL (1987) Pioneers==Intrepid
Ottawa Wizards – CPSL II (2001-2003)
w-Pali Blues-W-League (2008- )
Palm Beach Pumas-USL-PDL (2000-08)
w-Palm Beach United-WPSL (2006- )
Palo Alto Firebirds-USL-PDL (1992-93) Palo Alto==Silicon Valley
Pan Americans-SNESL (1915-18)
Panama City Pirates-USL-PDL (2008- )
Passon Phillies-ASL II (1936-39) == Philadelphia Passon
Paterson Silk Sox-ASL I (1922-23)
Paterson Caledonians-ASL II (1936-41) sat out ’38-’39 season
Paterson F.C.-NAFBL (1917-20)
Paterson Rangers-NAFBL (1906-15)
Paterson True Blues-NAFBL (1906-15)
Paterson Wilberforce-NAFBL (1909-14)
Pawtucket-SNESL (1914)
Pawtucket Howard & Bullough EPSC1 (1909-10) +SNESL (1915-18)
Pawtucket Rangers-ASL I (1928-33) see J.P. Coats
Penn-Jersey Spirit-A-League (1990-91)
Pennsylvania Freedom-USL-PDL (1994) +USL-D3Pro (1995) +USL-I-League (1995-96) Pennsylvania==Philadelphia Freedom
w-Pennsylvania Freedom-W-League (1995) w-Pennsylvania Freedom==w-Philadelphia Frenzy
Pennsylvania Stoners-ASL II (1979-1983)
Pennsylvania Stoners-NPSL III (2008-09)
Pensacola Barracudas-USL-D3Pro (1998)
Pensacola Flyers-EISL (1998)see Tupelo Hound Dogs
Permian Basin Mirage-USL-I-League (1991-92) see Permian Basin Shooting Stars
Permian Basin Shooting Stars-USL-I-League (1989-91) +USL(1990-91) Shooting Stars==Mirage and sat out the ’91 USL season
Philadelphia-ASL I (1928-29)
Philadelphia Americans-ASL II (1941-54) absorbed by Ukrik Truckers
Philadelphia Atoms-NASL (1973-76)
Philadelphia Celtic-ASL I (1927)
Philadelphia Centennials-EPSL II (1928-29)
w-Philadelphia Charge-WUSA (2001-2003)
Philadelphia Disston-NAFBL (1919-1921)
Philadelphia F.C.-ASL I (1929) see Bridgeport Bears
Philadelphia Field Club-ASL I (1922-27)
Philadelphia Fever-MISL I (1978-82)
Philadelphia Fleischer Yarn-ASL I (1924-25)
Philadelphia Freedom-USL-D3Pro (1996-97) +USL-I-League (1996-97) see Pennsylvania Freedom
w-Philadelphia Frenzy-W-League (1996-97) see w-Pennsylvania Freedom
Philadelphia Fury-NASL (1978-81) Philadelphia Fury==Montreal Manic
Philadelphia Germans-Americans-ASL II (1933-41) ==Philadelphia Americans
w-Philadelphia Independence-WPS (2010- )
Philadelphia Kixx-NPSL II/MISL II/NISL/MISL III (1996- )
Philadelphia Merchant Ship-NAFBL (1918-20)
Philadelphia Nationals-ASL II (1941-53) see Philadelphia Passon
Philadelphia Passon-ASL II (1936-41) ==Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies-ALPF (1894)
w-Philadelphia Pirates-WPSL (2006) +Liberty (2007-09)
Philadelphia Spartans(I)-NPSL I (1967)
Philadelphia Spartans(II)-ASL II (1969-73)
Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals-ASL II (1957-70) + EPSC (1964-65)
Philadelphia Union-MLS (2010- )
Phoenix Banat Storm-NPSL III (2006)
Phoenix Hearts-USL-I-League (1989-92) +USL-PDL (1990-91) Phoenix Hearts==Arizona Cotton
Phoenix Inferno-MISL I (1980-83) Inferno==Pride
(Performance FC) Phoenix-NPSL III (2008)
Phoenix Pride-MISL I (1983-84) see Phoenix Inferno
w-Piedmont Spark-W-League (1999-2001) ==Greensboro Twisters
Pittsburgh Canons-ASL II (1972)
Pittsburgh Indians-NASFL (1946-47) were known as Strassers in 1946
Pittsburgh Miners-ASL II (1975)
Pittsburgh Phantoms-NPSL I (1967)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds-A-League (1999-2003) +USL-PSL/Div. 2 (2004-2006, 2008- )
Pittsburgh Spirit-MISL I (1978-86) sat out the ’80-’81 season
Pittsburgh Stingers-CISL (1994-95)
Pocono Snow-NPSL III (2009- )
F.C. Portland-WSA (1985-88) F.C.==Timbers(II)
Portland Firebirds-USL-D3Pro (1995) see Silicon Valley Firebirds
Portland (ME) Phoenix-USL-PDL (2010- )
Portland Pride-CISL (1993-97) Pride==Pythons and +PSA
Portland Pythons-WISL (1999-) +PSA (1998)see Portland Pride
w-Portland Rain-W-League (2001) (Never played)
w-Portland Rain FC-WPSL (2009- )
Portland Timbers(I)-NASL (1975-82)
Portland Timbers(II)-WSA (1989)+A-League (1990) see F.C. Portland
Portland Timbers(III)-A-League/USL Div. 1 (2001-2009) + D2Pro (2010) + MLS (2011- )
Portland Timbers U-23s-USL-PDL (2009- )
Portugal FC-CSL II (2008- )
Prague-ASL I (1933)
Princeton 56ers-NPSL III (2005- )
Providence Clamdiggers-ASL I (1924-28) Clamdiggers==Gold Bugs
Providence Gold Bugs-ASL I (1928-30) == Fall River Football Club
w-PSSCV Santa Clarita – The Rooks-WPSL (2009- )
w-Puerto Rico Capitals-WPSL (2008- )
Puerto Rico Islanders-USL-D3Pro (1995) Puerto Rico Islanders==Houston Force (early in season)
Puerto Rico Islanders-A-League/USL Div 1 (2004-09, 2011- ) + D2Pro (2010)
Puget Sound Hammers-USL-PDL (1995-97) Puget Sound Hammers==Seattle BigFoot
Pumas FC-NPSL III (2009)
w-Quebec City Arsenal-W-League (2009- )
Queen City FC (Buffalo)-NPSL III (2007-08)
Queens Bohemians-ASL I (1932-33)
Raleigh CASL Elite-USL-PDL (2002-2005) ==Raleigh Elite
Raleigh Elite-USL-PDL (2006) see Raleigh CASL Elite
Raleigh Express-USL-PDL (1993-94) +USL-D3Pro (1995) +USL-Select (1996) +A-League (1997-2000) Known as Flyers from 1993-98
w-Raleigh Wings-W-League (1998-2000)
Reading Rage-USL-D3Pro/PSL (1996-2003) +USL-I-League (1996-97) +USL-PDL (2004-08) ==Reading United
(FC) Reading Revolution-NPSL III (2009- )
Reading United-USL-PDL (2010- )===see Reading Rage
w-Real Del Mar-WPSL (1998)
Real Colorado Foxes-USL-PDL (2009- )
w-Real Colorado Cougars-W-League (2006-09) see Colorado Lady Cougars
Real Maryland Monarchs-USL-Div. 2 (2008- )
Real Salt Lake-MLS (2006-2007)
Real Shore-NPSL III (2007)
Real Shore FC-WPSL (2007)
Redwood City Ruckus-NPSL III (2006)
Reno Rattlers-USL (1994) +USL-D3Pro (1995) and (1997-98) +USL-Select (1996)
w-Reno Zephyrs FC-WPSL (1999)
w-Rhode Island Rays-W-League (1995-2002) +WPSL (2003-2006)
w-Rhode Island Lady Stingrays-W-League (2004)
Rhode Island Oceaneers-ASL II (1974-76) Rhode Island==New England Played in Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island Stingrays-USL-D3Pro (1995-2009) +USL-I-League (1996-97)
Richardson Rockets-USL-I-League (1989-91) +USL (1990-91)Richardson Rockets==North Texas Mid-Cities Flyers
Richmond Future-USL-PDL (2002-08)
Richmond Kickers-USL-PDL (1993-94) +USL-I-League (1993-94) +USL-PDL (1995) +USL-Select (1996) +A-League/USL Div. 1 (1997-2004) +USL Div. 2 (2005- )
w-Richmond Kickers Destiny-W-League (2004-09)
Rio Grande Valley Bravos-USL-PDL (2009- )
w-River Cities Futbol Club-WPSL (2006-2007)
Riverside County Elite-USL-D3Pro (2000) +USL-PDL (2001- )
Roanoke River Dawgs-USL-PDL (1995-96)
Roanoke Wrath-USL-D3Pro (1998- 2000)
Rochester Flash-ASL II (1981-82) +USL (1984) they sat out the 1983 season
Rochester Lancers-ASL II (1967-69) +NASL (1970-80)
Rochester Ragin’ Rhinos-A-League/USL Div. 1 (1996- )
w-Rochester Ravens-W-League (1996- )
w-Rochester Reign-WPSL (2004)
Rochester Thunder-USL-PDL (2009-)
Rochester PDL-USL-PDL (2010- )
Rock Church F.C.-SLSL (1913-14)
Rocket City United-NPSL III (2008-09) + Rocket City FC (2010- )
w-Rockford ‘Dactyls-W-League (1995-2000)
Rockford Rampage-NISL/MISL III (2008- )
Rockford Raptors-USL (1994) +USL-D3Pro (1995-2000)
Rockford Raptors-NPSL III (2007) == Chicago Fire NPSL
Roma S.C.-ASL II (1964-68) played in Paterson, NJ
w-Rush Salt Lake City-WPSL (2007)
Sacramento Geckos-A-League (1999) see Albuquerque Geckos
Sacramento Gold (I)-ASL II (1978-80) see Sacramento Spirits
Sacramento Gold (II)-NPSL III (2010- )
Sacramento Knights I-CISL (1993-97) +PSA (1998) + WISL (1999-2001)
Sacramento Knights II-MPSL (2004) + NPSL III (2005-08)
Sacramento Scorpions-USL-Select (1996) +USL-D3Pro (1997)
Sacramento Senators-WSA (1989)
Sacramento Spirits-ASL II (1976-77) Spirits==Gold
w-Sacramento Storm-W-League (1995-96) w-Sacramento==w-California
w-Sacramento Thunder-WPSL (1998-99)
St. Catharines Wolves-CPSL II (1998-2006) +CSL II (2007- )
St. George F.C.-NAFBL (1913-14)
St. Leo’s-SLSL (1908-18) == St. Louis Screw
A. C. St. Louis-D2Pro (2010) + NASL II (2011- )
w-FC St. Louis-WPSL (2006-09)
St. Louis Ambush-NPSL II (1992-2000) see Tulsa Ambush
w-St. Louis Archers Women-W-League (2004) +WPSL (2005)
w-St. Louis Athletica-WPS (2009- )
w-St. Louis Del Sol-WPSL (2010- )
St. Louis Lions-USL-PDL (2006- )
w-Metro Magic(St. Louis)-WPSL (2010- )
St. Louis Mules-ASL II (1972) started first part of season as Frogs
St. Louis Knights-USL-PDL (1994) +USL-D3Pro (1995)
St. Louis Raiders-NASFL (1947)
St. Louis Screw-SLSL (1918-22) == see St. Leo’s
w-St. Louis Scott Gallagher-WPSL (2010- )
St. Louis Stars-NPSL I(1967) +NASL (1968-77) St. Louis Stars==California Surf
St. Louis Steamer-MISL I (1979-89)
St. Louis Steamers-WISL/MISL II (2000-2001, 2003-2006)
St. Louis Storm-MISL I (1989-92)
St. Louis Strikers-USL-PDL (2003-2004)
St. Paul Twin Stars-NPSL III (2005- )
St. Matthew-SLSL (1907-08)
St. Michael’s-SNESL (1921)
St. Teresa-SLSL (1907-10)
Salinas Valley Samba-MPSL (2004) + NPSL III (2005- 09)
Salt Lake Sting-A-League (1990-91)
w-Salt Lake City Sparta-WPSL (2008- )
w-(Alamo FC) San Antonio-WPSL (2009)
San Antonio Generals-USL-I-League (1989-93) +USL (1990-92) Generals==Pumas and see San Antonio Heat
San Antonio Heat-USL-I-League (1988-89) +USL-PDL (1989) San Antonio Heat==San Antonio Generals
San Antonio International-LSSA (1987-90)
San Antonio Pumas-USL-PDL (1993-94) +USL-D3Pro (1995- )
San Antonio Thunder-NASL (1975-76) San Antonio Thunder==Team Hawaii
San Antonio XLR8-LSSA (1992)
San Diego Boca FC-NPSL III (2010- )
w-San Diego Gauchos Women-W-League (2005-2006)
w-San Diego Auto Trader-WPSL (1998-1999) ==see Auto Trader Select
San Diego Flash-A-League (1998-2001) see Colorado Foxes
San Diego Gauchos-USL-D3Pro/PSL (2002-2004) +USL-PDL (2005-2006)
w-San Diego Gauchos-W-League (2005- )
San Diego Jaws-NASL (1976) San Diego Jaws==Las Vegas Quicksilver and see Baltimore Comets
w-San Diego Lady Top Guns-W-League (1995)
San Diego Nomads-WSA (1986-89) +A-League (1990) became amateur
San Diego Pumitas-NPSL III (2005-2007)
San Diego Sockers (I)-NASL (1978-83) +MISL I (1982-83) and (1984-92) +CISL (1993-96)
San Diego Sockers(II)-MISL II 2002-2005) +WISL (2001)
w-San Diego Spirit-WUSA (2001-2003)
w-San Diego Sunwaves-W-League (2007)
San Diego Top Guns-USL-PDL (1994) +USL-D3Pro (1995) +USL-PDL (1996)
San Diego Toros-NASL (1968) see Los Angeles Toros
San Diego United-NPSL III (2008)
w-San Diego United-WPSL (2008- )
w-San Diego WFC-WPSL (2000-2004) == SeaLions (2005- )
San Fernando Valley Golden Eagles-USL-PDL (1993-94) +USL-D3Pro (1995-98)
San Fernando Valley Heroes-USL-PDL (1999-2001) ==Los Angeles Heroes
San Fernando Valley Quakes-USL-PDL (2006-08)
San Francisco All Blacks-USL (1992) All Blacks==United All Blacks and see San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks-WSA (1989) +A-League (1990-92) Bay Blackhawks==All Blacks and +USL and see San Jose Earthquakes(II)
San Francisco Bay Diablos-USL (1993-94) +USL-D3Pro (1995)
San Francisco Bay Seals-USL-PDL (1996) +USL-D3Pro (1997) +A-League (1998-99) == Bay Area Seals. Also see San Francisco United All Blacks
San Francisco Fog-MISL I (1980-81) San Francisco Fog==Kansas City Comets and see Detroit Lightning
San Francisco Gales-USA (1967) merged into Vancouver Royals and +NASL
w-San Francisco Nighthawks-W-League (1996-98) +WPSL (1998-1999)
San Francisco Seals-USL-PDL (2006-08) –see Springfield Storm
w-San Francisco Skyhawks-WPSL (1998-99)
San Francisco United All Blacks-USL-PDL (1993-94) +USL-PDL (1995) United All Blacks==Bay Seals and see San Francisco All Blacks
w-San Francisco Vikings-W-League (1995) w-Vikings==w-Nighthawks
San Gabriel Valley Highlanders-USL-PDL (1997-2001)
San Jose Clash-MLS (1996-99) == San Jose Earthquakes (III)
w-San Jose CyberRays-WUSA (2002-2003) == Bay Area CyberRays
San Jose Earthquakes(I)-NASL (1974-82) San Jose(I)==Golden Bay
San Jose Earthquakes(II)-WSA (1985-88) San Jose Earthquake(II)==San Francisco Bay Blackhawks and see Golden Bay Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes(III)-MLS (2000-2005) –see San Jose Clash ==Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes(IV)-MLS (2008- )
San Jose Frogs-NPSL III (2005-2006) +USL-PDL (2007-08)
San Jose Grizzlies-CISL (1994-95)
San Jose Hawks-USL (1993)
Santa Barbara Condors-ASL II (1977) folded in midseason
Santa Barbara Sharks-USL-PDL (2002)
Real Santa Barbara-WSA (1989) +A-League (1990)
w-Santa Clarita Blue Heat-W-League (2010- )==and see Ventura County Fusion
Santa Cruz Breakers-NPSL III (2007-08)
Santa Cruz Surf-USL-PDL (1993-94)
Saturn Field Club-NPSL III (2009)
Savannah Rug Ratz-EISL (1997-98)
Sayles Finishing Plant-SNESL (1921)
Scullin Steel-SLSL (1918-25)
w-Seacoast United-WPSL (2010- )
Seattle BigFoot-USL-PDL (1998- )see Puget Sound Hammers
F.C. Seattle-WSA (1985) F.C.==Storm
Seattle Sounders-MLS (2009- )
Seattle Sounders Select-USL-PDL (1998- ) playing as Hibernians in both USL-PDL and PCSL at same time
Seattle SeaDogs-CISL (1995-97)
Seattle Sounders(I) –NASL (1974-83)
Seattle Sounders(II)-A-League/USL Div. 1 (1994-2008) + MLS (2009- )
w-Seattle Sounders Select Women-W-League (2001-2005) ==Select (2006- )
Seattle Storm-WSA (1986-89) +A-League (1990) see F.C. Seattle
w-Seattle Synergy-WPSL (2009)
Seattle Wolves-USL-PDL (2009) ==Washington Crossfire
Serbian White Eagles-CPSL II (2006) + CSL II (2007- )
Sharp Manufacturing Company-SNESL (1921)
Shasta Scorchers-USL (1994) +USL-PDL (1995)
Shawsheen Indians-ASL I (1925-26) – played in Boston region
Shreveport/Bossier Lions-USL-D3Pro (1998- )
Silicon Valley Ambassadors-USL-PDL (1998-99)
Silicon Valley Firebirds-USL (1994) Silicon Valley==Portland and +USL-D3Pro and see Palo Alto Firebirds
w-Silicon Valley Red Devils-W-League (1996-98) +WPSL (1998-2000)
Sioux City Breeze-USL-PDL (1994) +USL-PDL (1995- ) (sat out 2000 season)
Sioux Falls Spitfire-USL-PDL (2001-2007) South Carolina Shamrocks-USL-Select (1996) +USL-D3Pro (1997-99)
w-SJV Quest-WPSL (2003)
w-Sky Blue F. C. (NY/NJ)-WPS (2009- )
SoCal Fusion-NPSL III (2006- )
w-SoCal Rush-WPSL (2009- )
w-SoccerPlus Connecticut-WPSL (2007-09)
Sonoma Valley FC Sol-MPSL (2004) + NPSL III (2005- )
w-Sonoma County Sol-WPSL (2006-08)
w-Sonoran Thunder-WPSL (2002-2003)
South Florida Flamingos-USL-PDL (1994) Flamingos==Future and +USL-PDL
South Florida Future-USL-PDL (1995-98, 2000)
South Florida Sun-USL (1985) see Fort Lauderdale Sun
w-South Florida Strikers-WPSL (2010- )
South Jersey Barons-USL-D3Pro (1997-2002) +USL-PDL (2003-2004)==Ocean City
w-South Jersey-WPSL (2010- )
w-South Jersey Banshees-W-League (2001-2006)
w-South Select-WPSL (2008- )
Southern California Chivas-USL-PDL (1997-98) see Southern California Gunners
Southern California Gunners-USL-PDL (1996) Gunners==Chivas
Southern California Lazers-ASL II (1978) – played in Torrance, CA
Southern California Seahorses-USL-PDL (2001- )
w-Southern California Nitemares-W-League (1995-96)
Southern Oregon Fuego-NPSL III (2009)
Southwest Florida Manatees-USL-PDL (1997) +USL-D3Pro (1998)
Splitdorf F.C.-NAFBL (1916)
Spokane Shadow-USL-PDL (1996- )
Spokane Spiders-USL-PDL (2007- )
Springfield (MA) Babes-ASL I (1926) withdrew in mid-season
Springfield Demize-USL-PDL (2007- )
w-Springfield (MA) Sirens-W-League (1999- )
Springfield Storm –USL-PDL (2005) ==San Francisco Seals
Stanislaus County Cruisers-USL-D3Pro (1997-2001) ==California Gold
Staten Island Vipers-A-League (1998-99)
w-Steel City Sparks-WPSL (2004-2005)
Stix, Baer & Fuller-SLSL (1931-1934)
w-Sudbury Canadians-W-League (2004-2006)
w-SWC Houston Stars-WPSL (2003- )
Syracuse Salty Dogs-A-League (2003-2004)
Syracuse Scorpions-ASL II (1969-71)
Syracuse Suns-ASL II (1973-74) folded during mid-season
Tablers-SLSL (1927-1931)
Tacoma FC-USL-PDL (2006) ==Tides (2007- )
Tacoma Stars(I)-MISL I (1983-88) see Denver Avalanche
Tacoma Stars(II) (I)-MISL I (1988-92)
Tacoma Tides-ASL II (1976)
Tallahassee Scorpions-EISL (1997-98)
Tallahassee Tempest-USL-D3Pro (1998) franchise revoked in mid-season
Tampa Bay Cyclones-USL-D3Pro (1995) +USL-Select (1996) Tampa Bay==Jacksonville and +A-League
w-Tampa Bay Elite-WPSL (2006-07)
w-Tampa Bay Exteme-W-League (1997-2002)
F. C. Tampa Bay Rowdies-D2Pro (2010) + NASL II (2011- )
Tampa Bay Hawks-USL-PDL (2000-2002)
w-Tampa Bay Hellenic-W-League (2008- )
Tampa Bay Mutiny-MLS (1996-2001)
Tampa Bay Rowdies(I)-NASL (1975-84)
Tampa Bay Rowdies(II)-NPSL II (1986-87)
Tampa Bay Rowdies(III)-ASL III (1988-89) +A-League (1990-93)
Tampa Bay Terror-NPSL II (1995-97)
sat out 1997-98 season
Taunton City-SNESL (1914)
Team America-NASL (1983)
Team Calgary-A-League (2003-part) ==see Calgary Storm
Team St. Louis-USL-PDL (1999)
w-Tennessee Lady Blues-WPSL (2006)
Tennessee Rhythym-A-League (1999-2000) == Nashville Metros
Teresas-SLSL (1913-15)
Texas Arsenal-USL-I-League (1993-94) see Texas Stampede
Texas Lightning-USL-I-League (1993-94) +USL-PDL (1994) +USL-D3Pro (1995)Texas==Dallas and see Tyler Lightning
w-Texas Lightning-W-League (1995) w-Texas==w-Dallas
w-Texas Odyssey-W-League (2001-2002)
Texas Rattlers-USL-D3Pro (2000) ==Texas Spurs (2001-03) and see Texas Toros (1998-99)
Texas Spurs-USL-PDL (2001-2003) ==Dallas/Ft. Worth Tornadoes and see Texas Rattlers (1990)
Texas Stampede-USL-I-League (1992-93) Stampede==Arsenal
Texas Toros-USL-D3Pro (1998-99) ==Texas Spurs ( and see Dallas/Fort Worth Toros
TFC Academy CSL III (2008- )
Thistles-EPSL I (1909-10)
Thistles of Bend-SLSL (1907-09)
w-FC Thomasville Dragons-WPSL (2008-09)
Thunder Bay Chill-USL-PDL (2000- )
Todd Shipyards-ASL I (1921-22) played out of Brooklyn
Toledo Pride-NPSL II (1986-87)
Toledo Slayers-USL-PDL (2003-2005)
Toledo Twisters-USL-I-League (1993-94)
Toronto Blizzard(I)-NASL (1982-84) Blizzard== Croatia and +CNSL and see Toronto Metros-Croatia
Toronto Blizzard(II)-CSL (1987-92) +A-League (1993)
Toronto City(I)-ISL I (1926)
Toronto City(II)-ECPSL (1961-65) sat out ’63
Toronto City(III)-USA (1967)
Toronto Croatia-CPSL II (1998-2006) played in the CNSL until 1997 + CSL II (2007- )
Toronto Falcons-NPSL I (1967) +NASL (1968)
Toronto FC-MLS (2007- )
Toronto Greenbacks-NASFL (1946)
w-Toronto Inferno-W-League (1998-2004)
Toronto Inter-Roma-ECPSL (1963-65) see Toronto Roma
Toronto Italia-ECPSL (1961-65) formed in the ’40s and has been in the CNSL since ’66
w-Toronto Lady Lynx-W-League (2005- )
Toronto Lynx-A-League/USL Div. 1 (1997-2006) +USL-PDL (2007- )
Toronto Metros-NASL (1971-74) Metros==Metros-Croatia and the club was born as Metros Croatia in 1956
Toronto Metros-Croatia-NASL (1975-82) Metros-Croatia==Blizzard(I) and see Toronto Metros
Toronto Olympians F.C.-CPSL II (1998-2001) ==Missauga Olympians
Toronto Rockets-A-League (1994) see North York Rockets
Toronto Roma-ECPSL (1962-62) Roma==Inter-Roma
Toronto Shooting Stars-NPSL II (1996-97)
Toronto Supra-CPSL II (2001-2005) ==Supra Portuguese (2006) + CSL II (2007)
Toronto Thunderhawks (2000-2001)-NPSL II
Toronto Ulster United-ISL I (1926) played in CNSL also
Trenton Americans-ASL II (1953-54)
Trenton Athletics-ASL II (1948-51)
Trenton Highlanders-ASL II (1938-39)
Trois-Rivieres Attak-CSL II (2008- )
TSC MD Red Bulls-NPSL III (2010- )
Tucson Amigos-USL-I-League (1989- ) +USL (1990-94) +USL-PDL (1995-97, 1999)
Tucson Fireballs-USL-D3Pro (2000-02) see Los Angeles Fireballs
Tucson Tiburons-MPSL (2003)
Tulsa Ambush-NPSL II (1991-92) Tulsa==St.Louis
Tulsa FC-NPSL III (2010- )
Tulsa Pride-LSSA (1992)
Tulsa Renegades-USL-PDL (1989-91) +USL-I-League (1989-92)
Tulsa Roughnecks(I)-NASL (1978-84) see Team Hawaii
Tulsa Roughnecks(II) –USL-PDL (1993-94) +USL-I-League(1993-98) +USL-D3Pro (1995-99)
w-Tulsa Roughnecks-W-League (1995)
w-Tulsa Spirit-WPSL (2008- )
Tulsa Tornados-USL (1985)
Tupelo Hound Dogs-EISL (1997) Tupelo Hound Dogs==Pensacola Flyers
Twin Cities Tornado-USL-PDL (1997- )
Tyler Lightning-USL-PDL (1993) Tyler==Texas
Uhrik Truckers-ASL II (1953-64)see Philadelphia Americans. Played in Philadelphia
U.S. Project 40 Select-A-League (1998-2000)
Utah Blitzz-USL-D3Pro/PSL (2000-2004)
Utah Freezz-WISL (1999-2001)
Utah Golden Spikers-ASL II (1976) first half of season known as Pioneers – played in Salt Lake City
Utah Salt Ratz-MPSL (2003-2004)
w-Utah Spiders-WPSL (1999-2008) ==see Utah Starzz
w-Utah Starzz-WPSL (2009- )
Vancouver 86ers-CSL (1987-92) +A-League (1993-2000) == Vancouver Whitecaps(II)
w-Vancouver Angels-WPSL (2000)
w-Vancouver Breakers-W-League: (2001- )
Vancouver Royals-NASL (1968) see San Francisco Gales and Vancouver Royal Canadians
Vancouver Royal Canadians-USA (1967) merged into Vancouver Royals and +NASL
Vancouver Whitecaps(I)-NASL (1974-84)
Vancouver Whitecaps(II)-A-League/USL Div. 1 (2001-2009) + D2Pro (2010) + MLS (2011- ) see Vancouver 86ers
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency-USL-PDL (2008- )
w-Vancouver Whitecaps Women-W-League (2003-2005) ==Whitecaps (2006- )
Vaughn Sun Devils-CPSL II (2002-2005) ==see Glen Shields
w-Ventura County Fusion-W-League (2008-09) ==Santa Clarita Blue Heat
Ventura County Fusion-USL-PDL (2007- )
Vermont Voltage-USL-PDL (1999-2007, 2009- ) +USL-D3Pro (1998)see Vermont Wanderers
w-Vermont Lady Voltage-W-League (2005-08)
Vermont Wanderers-USL-D3Pro (1997) Wanderers==Voltage
Vesper-Buick-SLSL (1922-26)
Victoria Highlanders-USL-PDL (2009- )
Victoria Riptide-WSA (1985)
Victoria Vistas-CSL (1989-90)
w-FC Virginia-WPSL (2006)
Virginia Beach Mariners-A-League/USL Div. 1 (2003-2006)== see Hampton Roads Mariners
Virginia Beach Submariners-USL-PDL (2006)
Virginia Capitol Cavaliers-ASL II (1971) Virginia Capitol==Washington
Virginia Kickers-USL-I-League (1997-98)
Virginia Legacy-USL-PDL (2006-09)
w-Vitesse Dallas-WPSL (2008)==Dallas Select
Waco Kickers-USL-I-League (1989-90) +USL-PDL (1990) merged into Fort Worth Kickers
w-Walnut Creek Power-WPSL (20??-09)
Washington Britannia-ASL II (1967-68) Britannia==Darts
Washington Cavaliers-ASL II (1972) see Virginia Capitol Cavaliers
Washington Crossfire-USL-PDL (2010- ) ==see Seattle Wolves
Washington Darts-ASL II (1968-69) +NASL (1970-71) Washington Darts==Miami Gators and see Washington Britannica
Washington Diplomats(I)-NASL (1974-80)
Washington Diplomats(II)-NASL (1981) see Detroit Express(I)
Washington Diplomats(III)-ASL III (1988-89) +A-League (1990)
w-Washington Freedom(I)-WUSA (2001-2003)
w-Washington Freedom(II)-W-League (2007-2009) ==Washington Freedom Reserves
w-Washington Freedom (III)-WPS (2009- )
w-Washington Freedom Future-W-League (2009- ) ==Reserves (2009) and see Washington Freedom (II)
Washington Mustangs-USL-PDL (1994-95) +USL-I-League (1995-96) +USL-D3Pro (1996)
Washington Stars-ASL III (1988-89) +A-League (1990) merged into Maryland Bays
Washington Senators-ALPF (1894)
(Washington) D.C. United-MLS (1996- )
Washington Warthogs-CISL (1994-97)
Washington Whips-USA (1967) +NASL (1968)
w-West coast FC-WPSL (2008- )
West Dallas Kings-USL-PDL (2001-02)
West Ends-SLSL (1908-09)
West Florida Fury-USL-PDL (1996-97)
West Hudson A.A.-NAFBL (1906-18) +EPSL I (1909-10) sat out the 1907-08 season
West Michigan Edge-USL-PDL (2000-08) see Western Michigan Explosion
w-West Michigan Edge Women-W-League (2004-2005) == Firewomen (2006-09)
West New York Burns Club-NAFBL (1906)
West Texas United Sockers-USL-PDL (2009- )
West Virginia Chaos-USL-PDL (2003- )
w-West Virginia Illusion-W-League (2008-08)
Westchester Flames-USL-PDL (1999-2001, 2005- ) +USL-D3Pro/PSL/Div. 2 (2002-2004)
w-Western Massachusetts Lady Pioneers-W-League (2004-2009)
Western Massachusetts Pioneers-USL-I-League (1997- 98) +USL-D3Pro/PSL-Div. 2 (1998-09) + USL-PDL (2010- )
Western Michigan Explosion-USL-PDL (1999) ==West Michigan Edge and see Grand Rapids Explosion
w-Western New York Pride-W-League (2009- )
Wichita Blue(I)-LSSA (1990-92)
Wichita Blue(II) –USL-PDL (1996-97, 1999) see Wichita Blue Angels
Wichita Blue Angels-USL-PDL (1994) +USL-PDL (1995) dropped Angels from name
Wichita Falls Fever-LSSA (1989-92)
Wichita Jets-USL-PDL (2001)
w-Wichita Lady Blues-W-League (1995)
Wichita Tornado-USL-I-League (1988-89)
Wichita Wings-MISL I (1979-92) +NPSL (1992- )
Willamette Valley Firebirds-USL-PDL (1996-97, 1999-2000)
Williamsburg Legacy-USL-PDL (2002- )
Wilmington Hammerheads-USL-D3Pro/PSL/Div. 2 (1996-09)
Windsor Border Stars-CPSL II (2004-2006) +CSL II (2007- )
w-Windy City Bluez-W-League (2001-2004)
Winnipeg Fury-CSL (1987-92) +CNSL for 1993
Wisconsin Rebels-USL-PDL (1999-2000, 2002-2004) see Fox River Rebsls
Worcester Astros-ASL II (1975) see Boston Astors
Worceser Kings-USL-PDL (2002-2003)
Worcester Wildfire-USL-D3Pro (1996) +USL-I-League (1996-97) +A-League (1997-98) == Boston Bulldogs
Yakima Reds-USL-D3Pro (1995-96) +USL-PDL (1997- )
YMCTAS-SNESL (1914)
Yonkers Hollywood Inn-NAFBL (1907-08)
York Region Shooters S.C.-CPSL II (1998-2002)
Guide to the various leagues:
Curently in Operation:
MLS-Major League Soccer (U.S. 1st Division) (1996- )
USSF D2Pro
USSF Division 2 (2010 only) NASL2
North American Soccer League II (2011- ) USL-Div. 1-USL Division 1 (formerly USL-Div. 2-USL Division 2(1994- )(U.S. 3rd Division)
USL-PDL-Premier Development League (1986- )(U.S amateur division — unofficially 4th division. Also SISL, USL from 1986-1993)
MISL III-Major Indoor Soccer League III (2008- )
****** NPSL-National Premier Soccer League (2003-)*****
W-League W-League (1995- )(USL Women’s League – amateur)
WPSL-Women’s Premier Soccer League (1998- )(amateur)
WPS-Women’s Professional Soccer (2009- )
Out of Existence:
ALPF-American League of Professional Football (1894)
APSL-American Professional Soccer League (1990-96)
ASL I-American Soccer League I (1921-33)
ASL II-American Soccer League II (1933-83)
ASL III-American Soccer League III (1988-89)
CISL-Continental Indoor Soccer League (1993-97)
CNSL-Canadian National Soccer League (1922-97) (semi-pro)
CPSL I-Canadian Professional Soccer League I (1983)
CPSL II-Canadian Premier Soccer League (Ontario Division)(1996-2006) (unofficial Canadian 2nd Division)
CSL-Canadian Soccer League (1987-92) (division 1)
ECPSL-Eastern Canadian Professional Soccer League (1961-65)
EISL-Eastern Indoor Soccer League(indoor minor league) (1997-98)
EPSL I-Eastern Professional Soccer League I(1909-10)
EPSL II-Eastern Professional Soccer League II(1928-29)
ISL I-International Soccer League I (1926)
ISL II-International Soccer League II (1960-65)
LSSA-Lone Star Soccer Alliance(1987-92)
MISL I-Major Indoor Soccer League(1978-92)
MISL II-Major Indoor Soccer League II (1984-2008)****
NAFBL-North American Foot Ball League(1895-21)
NASFL-North American Soccer Football League(1946-47)
NASL-North American Soccer League I (1967-84)
SLSL-St. Louis Soccer League(1907-1921)
SNESL-Southern New England Soccer League(1914-1921)
USL-United Soccer League (1984-85)
WSA-Western Soccer Alliance (1985-89)
WISL-World Indoor Soccer League (1998-2001)-(indoor summer league, was the Premier Soccer Alliance (PSA) in 1998)
WUSA-Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003)
Notes
*WSA and ASL III merged in 1990 to form the APSL(Became the A-League in 1995)
**A-League known as the APSL (American Professional Soccer League) 1990-1994.
USL (United Soccer Leagues, Inc.) has a complex history, starting in 1986 as an indoor league (Now I-League). Outdoor soccer (USL-PDL) added 1989. Pro division (now USL-D3Pro) added 1994. Select League added 1996. Select league absorbed the independent A-League and adopted its name in 1997. W-League added 1995. League itself has been known by several names over the years – from Southwest Indoor Soccer League (SISL: 1986-1989) to Sunbelt Independent Soccer League (1990-1991) to United States Interregional Soccer League (1992-1994) to United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (1995-1998).
***USA and NPSL I merged to form the NASL in 1968. Info on both leagues are in NASL.
****MISL was known as the NPSL II (National Professional Soccer League) from 1990-2001 (when it absorbed the WISL and as the AISA (American Indoor Soccer Association) from 1984 to 1989.
*****NPSL was known as the MPSL (Men’s Premier Soccer League) from 2003-2005
******MISL III was known as the National Indoor Soccer League for 2008-09.