The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has submitted a formal request to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league, aimed at launching in 2026. This initiative seeks to establish a developmental tier that will form a crucial player development pipeline, addressing a long-standing need within women's soccer in the U.S. Eight NWSL teams have already committed to this new league, and every team will be required to have an affiliated second-tier team in the upcoming years. The announcement follows the recent unveiling of WPSL Pro, indicating a pivotal shift in women's soccer infrastructure.
The NWSL has applied to U.S. Soccer to establish a new Division II league set to launch in 2026, aiming to enhance player development.
The league cites growing demand for professional women's soccer, showing commitment to developing future generations of players, officials, and coaches.
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman emphasized the importance of identifying and developing talent in the right environments to meet the needs of teams and the national team.
News of the NWSL's second division proposal followed the WPSL Pro's announcement of its own second division, marking a significant development in U.S. women's soccer.
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