National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
LIVE 74'
NJ/NY Gotham FC
1 - 1
In Progress
Portland Thorns FC
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COMPLETE SOCCER PYRAMID
Tiers 1, 2, 3 & Cups
USA Soccer Central
Explore every professional soccer league across the United States. From Major League Soccer (MLS) and NWSL down to USL Championship, USL League One, MLS NEXT Pro, NISA, and the historic Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
American Action
7 Matches In System
Live & Upcoming USA Fixtures
USL Championship (USLC)
LIVE 61'
Louisville City FC
2 - 1
In Progress
Phoenix Rising FC
Major League Soccer (MLS)
UPCOMING
Inter Miami CF
7:30 PM ET
2026-10-12
LA Galaxy
Major League Soccer (MLS)
UPCOMING
Los Angeles FC
10:30 PM ET
2026-10-13
Columbus Crew
USL League One (USL1)
UPCOMING
Forward Madison FC
8:00 PM ET
2026-10-12
Richmond Kickers
MLS NEXT Pro
UPCOMING
Crown Legacy FC
6:00 PM ET
2026-10-13
Columbus Crew 2
National Independent Soccer Association (NISA)
UPCOMING
Los Angeles Force
10:00 PM ET
2026-10-14
Maryland Bobcats FC
The United States Soccer Pyramid Explained
Sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the American soccer hierarchy features first-division men's and women's circuits, independent leagues, development systems, and national open cup tournaments.
TIER 1 (DIVISION I)
Top Flight
MLS & NWSL
Major League Soccer (MLS) features 30 men's clubs. NWSL is the premier 14-team professional women's league.
TIER 2 (DIVISION II)
Second Division
USL Championship
24 professional clubs playing across Eastern and Western Conferences with passionate supporter clubs and soccer-specific venues.
TIER 3 (DIVISION III)
Third Division
USL1, NEXT Pro & NISA
USL League One, MLS NEXT Pro (reserve / academy development), and NISA (independent club soccer).
NATIONAL CUPS
Knockout Tournaments
U.S. Open Cup & Leagues Cup
The 110+ year old Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup linking all tiers, plus the international Leagues Cup against Liga MX.
Browse All USA Soccer Competitions
Major League Soccer features 30 clubs across the US and Canada competing for the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup, with global superstars and state-of-the-art soccer-specific stadiums.
The NWSL showcases the absolute highest level of women's club soccer featuring Olympic gold medalists and World Cup icons battling across 14 elite American franchises.
The USL Championship is one of the most successful Division II leagues in global football, featuring 24 passionate clubs with intense regional rivalries, dedicated supporters, and packed soccer stadiums.
USL League One delivers authentic professional soccer to emerging metropolitan communities across the nation, showcasing top developmental talent and legendary local clubs.
MLS NEXT Pro is a professional men's soccer league completing the player pathway from MLS NEXT academies to Major League Soccer first teams.
NISA is an independent professional soccer association providing authentic club competition without franchise territorial restrictions.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the US. Over 100 teams from amateur Sunday league clubs up through USL and MLS compete in a single-elimination tournament.
An official World Cup-style tournament featuring all 47 first-division clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga MX competing for three Concacaf Champions Cup spots.
Where to Watch USA Soccer Legally
USA soccer broadcasts are accessible through licensed services: Apple TV MLS Season Pass (all MLS & NEXT Pro games without blackouts), CBS Sports / Paramount+ & ION Television (NWSL), CBS Sports Golazo & ESPN+ (USL Championship & League One), and U.S. Soccer YouTube streams (U.S. Open Cup).
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