The League for Clubs
The League for Clubs is an American men's soccer league composed of amateur level teams. Founded in 2024, the League For Clubs is a partnership between the Women's Premier Soccer League and existing men's clubs, affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer Association. The inaugural season began in March 2025.
Background
The League for Clubs was created in 2024 following dissatisfaction among several clubs with the National Premier Soccer League, who then broke off to form a new league. The League for Clubs was established with the stated aims of improving competitive structures, strengthening community ties, and supporting club operations. Its model emphasises limited geographical size of conferences, expanded production standards, and increased organisational flexibility. Individuals and teams involved in its formation include Peter Wilt, the GM of MLS side Chicago Fire and a founding member of multiple professional clubs in the United States, as well as Tulsa Athletic, the 2023 NPSL champions who were suspended by the NPSL for the 2024 season. Other clubs included Kingston Stockade FC, Atlantic City FC, Napa Valley 1839 FC, and FC Davis. The clubs claimed that there were management issues with the NPSL and rising costs that led to their decision. Critics have suggested that the NPSL has been suffering in the 2020s with minimal expansion and losing top teams, mostly to USL League Two.The League for Clubs uses a financial model unique in the US Soccer landscape; Clubs hold a stake in the success of the league through revenue sharing and credits. If there is a sale of a member, the remaining clubs will receive 51% of the net proceeds in order to preserve the strength and to give a benefit to all clubs growing the game.