USL Second Division
 | |
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2010 |
| Country | United States |
| Confederation | US Soccer |
| Number of teams | 6–10 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open Cup |
| Last champions | Charleston Battery |
| Most championships | Charleston Battery Charlotte Eagles Long Island Rough Riders Richmond Kickers Utah Blitzz (2 titles each) |
The USL Second Division (commonly referred to as USL-2) was a professional men's
History
In 1995 the
In 1996, the USISL established a new
In 1997 the league changed its name to the USISL D-3 Pro League to further distinguish itself from the A-League, and then in 1999 the umbrella USISL changed its name to the United Soccer Leagues (USL), and as such the Pro League officially became known as the USL D3 Pro League. In 2003 the name was changed again to the USL Pro Select League, but during the season had to be changed to the USL Pro Soccer League for to legal reasons. In 2005 the league took its final name as the USL Second Division.
The USL Second Division dissolved following the 2010 season to make way for
List of current and former member clubs
A total of 102 clubs have competed in USL-2.
Below is a list of clubs in the USL Second Division between 2005 and 2010 along with their current league affiliation (if any)
Active in USL 2nd Division Club moved to USL First Division Club moved to USL PDL Club moved to USL Pro USSF D2 Season (2010) Club on hiatus
Past champions
| Season | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| USISL Pro League | |||
1995 |
Long Island Rough Riders | 2–1 | Minnesota Thunder |
1996 |
Charleston Battery | 3–2 (SO) | Charlotte Eagles |
| USISL D-3 Pro League | |||
| 1997 | Albuquerque Geckos |
4–1 | Charlotte Eagles |
| 1998 | Chicago Stingers |
3–2 (OT) | New Hampshire Phantoms
|
| USL D3 Pro League | |||
1999 |
Western Mass Pioneers | 2–1 | South Jersey Barons
|
2000 |
Charlotte Eagles | 5–0 | New Jersey Stallions |
2001 |
Utah Blitzz | 1–0 | Greenville Lions |
2002 |
Long Island Rough Riders | 2–1 | Wilmington Hammerheads
|
| USL Pro Select League (USL Pro Soccer League) | |||
| 2003 | Wilmington Hammerheads |
2–1 (2OT) | Westchester Flames |
| 2004 | Utah Blitzz | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Charlotte Eagles |
| USL Second Division | |||
2005 |
Charlotte Eagles | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Western Mass Pioneers |
| 2006 | Richmond Kickers | 2–1 | Charlotte Eagles |
| 2007 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 1–1 (8–7 p) | Richmond Kickers |
| 2008 | Cleveland City Stars | 2–1 | Charlotte Eagles |
| 2009 | Richmond Kickers | 3–1 | Charlotte Eagles |
| 2010 | Charleston Battery | 2–1 | Richmond Kickers |
Championships by team
| Club | Winner | Seasons won |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Rough Riders | 2 | 1995, 2002 |
| Charleston Battery | 2 | 1996, 2010 |
| Charlotte Eagles | 2 | 2000, 2005 |
| Utah Blitzz | 2 | 2001, 2004 |
| Richmond Kickers | 2 | 2006, 2009 |
Albuquerque Geckos
|
1 | 1997 |
Chicago Stingers
|
1 | 1998 |
| Western Mass Pioneers | 1 | 1999 |
Wilmington Hammerheads
|
1 | 2003 |
| Harrisburg City Islanders | 1 | 2007 |
| Cleveland City Stars | 1 | 2008 |
References
- ^ The Year in American Soccer, 1995
- ^ The Year in American Soccer, 1996
- ^ "USL Restructures Professional Division". www.uslsoccer.com. September 8, 2010. Archived from the original on October 11, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ^ "USL Merges D-2 and D-3 Leagues to Create 'USL Pro' for 2011". IMSoccer News. September 8, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.