Teams

UWS League Two is proud to announce the establishment of a New England Conference for its inaugural 2021 season. Three of the four clubs have their first team competing in UWS and will field a reserve side in League Two: Connecticut Fusion, New England Mutiny, and Worcester Smiles. In addition, Massachusetts-based club Upper 90 Soccer Academy joins the initial lineup. Meanwhile, in Michigan, the Great Lakes Conference welcomes Detroit City FC’s reserve team into UWS2.

On UWS Weekly: Episode Two, host Jonathan Ward sat down with Detroit City FC coach Sam Piraine and team captain Sarah Huge to learn more about the club and their community of supporters. The live show gave a recap of the inaugural season for the women’s side and a look into 2021.

The UWS Weekly features news around the league, highlighting matches, clubs, players, and communities associated with UWS. In Episode One, host Jonathan Ward was joined by League Commissioner Joe Ferrara and Executive Director Stephanie Cleaves, who shared their personal journey in the game as well as the past, present, and future of UWS and UWS League Two.

UWS League Two announces the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Conference composed of clubs located in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes Conference welcomes the New Haven Admirals into UWS League Two for the upcoming 2021 season.

Four players with United Women’s Soccer (UWS) experience have inked new pro deals – two each from Santa Clarita Blue Heat and NJ Copa FC. One player came back to the United States in the NWSL, while three others signed with new teams to continue their careers overseas. Meanwhile, Catarina Macario (LAGOC – 2019 UWS National Champion) was recently named to the U.S. Women’s National Team training camp roster in the Netherlands.

A quartet of United Women’s Soccer (UWS) alumnae are finding success on the Iberian Peninsula. It’s yet another pack of former UWS players to find professional opportunities awaiting them overseas in Spain and Portugal.

It’s a busy time if you’re a former United Women’s Soccer (UWS) player, as seven alumnae are making news for both club and country. Three former players got the call to join the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) camp this week in Colorado, while four UWS alumnae inked professional deals overseas.

UWS League Two has announced the formation of the Great Lakes Conference, in preparation for the 2021 season. All six teams hail from the state of Michigan: AFC Plymouth, Corktown AFC, Legends FC, Livonia City FC, North Oakland SC, and Rebels FC.

The 2019 UWS Player of the Year, Kate Howarth, has signed a professional contract with Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Earlier this year, two other UWS standouts were drafted by the Pride, including Taylor Kornieck and Abi Kim who were 2019 UWS National Champions.

A quintet of players with United Women’s Soccer experience have inked professional contracts, including the first ever UWS League Two alumna to ink a pro deal. Megan Warner (Unity FC) became the first UWS League Two alum to jump to the professional ranks, signing a deal with UMF Sindri in Iceland.