Leagues

National 1 League

The league merging the NPL and the USYS National League from 2026-27.

US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer are combining the National Premier Leagues and the USYS National League into one competition from the 2026-27 season. Both older names are on their way out, so a club still advertising either is describing a structure that is changing.

Related terms

NPL
US Club Soccer competitions at the competitive-regional tier.
Promotion and Relegation
Moving a team or club up or down between competition levels on results.

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