2005 United Soccer Leagues

The 2005 USL season was the first following a rebranding of two United [Soccer Leagues] operated leagues. The A-League and the Pro Soccer League were renamed to the USL First Division and USL Second Division, respectively. These leagues also became single table this year, ending the use of regional conferences.

Changes from 2004

The Syracuse Salty Dogs, Milwaukee Wave United, Edmonton Aviators, and Calgary Mustangs of the First Division folded following the 2004 season.
The Utah Blitzz of the Second Division folded following the 2004 season.
The Cincinnati Kings joined the Second Division as an expansion club.
The Westchester Flames, San Diego Gauchos, and California Gold switched from the Second Division to the PDL.

First Division

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

Richmond Kickers won 5–4 on Penalty kicks after tying both games 0–0.
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''Seattle Sounders won 3–0 on Aggregate.''

Semifinals

Richmond Kickers won 4–2 on Aggregate.
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''Seattle Sounders won 4–3 on Aggregate.''

Awards and All-League Teams

First Team
F: Fabian Dawkins ; Jason Jordan ; Mauricio Salles
M: Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar ; Mauro Biello ; Steve Klein ; Kirk Wilson
D: Gabriel Gervais ; Taylor Graham ; Scot Thompson
G: Greg Sutton
Coach: Nick De Santis
Second Team
F: Dan Antoniuk ; Johnny Menyongar ; Melvin Tarley
M: Darren Caskey ; Jeff Matteo ; Rodrigo Rios ; Petter Villegas )
D: Ben Hollingsworth ; Peter Luzak ; Nevio Pizzolitto
G: Preston Burpo

Second Division

Playoffs

Semifinals

Western Mass Pioneers won 3–2 on Aggregate.
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Charlotte Eagles won 4–2 on Aggregate.
Charlotte lost 0–1 and then on the second leg won 2–1. The tied series in aggregate then went into overtime periods where Charlotte scored 2 goals.