100+
Teams
Summer
Season
Women
Semi-Pro
Women's Premier Soccer League
WPSL 2026 Summer Season
Women's Premier Soccer League 2026

WPSL Hub Women's Semi-Pro Soccer

The Women's Premier Soccer League is the top regional semi-professional women's league in the US a summer competition that develops college-age players and feeds the NWSL pipeline. 100+ clubs nationwide including multiple Midwest-region teams.

WPSL 2026 100+ Teams Midwest Region NWSL Pipeline

WPSL at a Glance

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Teams
100+
Clubs in regional conferences
Season
Summer
MayAugust 2026
Format
Regional
Conference play national championship
Midwest focus
Central Conf.
STL-area clubs compete in Central
Pathway
NWSL
College-to-pro development bridge
Why WPSL matters
College bridge. Players compete while maintaining college eligibility the key summer development window.
NWSL pipeline. Dozens of current NWSL players developed in WPSL. Scouts from pro clubs attend matches.
Regional identity. Local clubs build community around women's soccer fan culture grows from the ground up.

Latest WPSL News

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WPSL Official @WPSLsoccer NWSL Hub
WPSL 2026 Spring 2026
WPSL 2026 summer season opens Midwest Central conference fixtures set
The WPSL 2026 summer schedule is underway. Central Conference clubs including Midwest-area teams begin pool play in May.
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Pipeline 2026
WPSL to NWSL how the semi-pro pipeline feeds the top league
NWSL clubs scout WPSL rosters heavily during summer windows. Multiple 2026 NWSL rookies developed through WPSL programs.
NWSL Hub →
Growth 2026
WPSL continues to expand 100+ clubs across US regions in 2026
The Women's Premier Soccer League added new clubs ahead of 2026, growing its footprint as the country's largest women's semi-professional competition.
WPSL news →

Midwest Region WPSL Clubs

WPSL clubs competing in the Central Conference and surrounding Midwest region. Full national team list at wpsl.info

KC Courage
Kansas City, MO Central Conf.
Chicago Red Stars WPSL
Chicago, IL Central Conf.
Des Moines Menace Women
Des Moines, IA Central Conf.
Minnesota Aurora FC Women
Minneapolis, MN Central Conf.
Indy Eleven Women
Indianapolis, IN Central Conf.
More Central clubs
Midwest wpsl.info for full list

WPSL NWSL Pathway

Step 1
College (NCAA D1D3)
Players develop at college level. WPSL offers summer competition without sacrificing eligibility.
Step 2
WPSL (Summer)
MayAugust WPSL season. High-intensity competition, pro coaches, and NWSL scout attendance.
Step 3
NWSL Draft / Trials
NWSL College Draft and open trials. WPSL stats are actively reviewed by NWSL front offices.
Step 4
NWSL Pro Career
The destination 16-team league featuring the world's best women's players. NWSL Hub

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