Womens FAQ

For answers to any questions not listed, please visit the STAFF PAGE for contact information.

WHY COMPETE IN THE SWPL?

  1. We put the Clubs first!
    1. We are all about sustainability and want to support teams in coming alongside them to help them achieve their goals. Check out the other leagues, is their marketing more about their league or do they put clubs first?
  2. We charge less, so clubs have more money to invest in their teams.
  3. We believe in local and regional competition.
    1. We do not believe it is sustainable for an amateur club to be spending thousands of dollars to travel all across the country to determine a "national champion". It costs more to travel to play these games than the prize money you would win!
    2. We believe if your team wants to travel then do it for the experience, find a tournament in another state, another country even, to compete in. Other than that, focus your efforts on growing your club, developing your business plan. We will help you
  4. We believe in US Soccer.
    1. We support the movement and growth of the Women's game! We advocate for the sustainability and access for women.

WISL AFFILIATION

Our membership with WISL is so that both players and clubs have a pathway to pro. Check out WISL

HOW LONG IS A "SEASON"

For SWPL Women, we go with what makes most sense to the clubs who join us. We take their input and feedback then create a sustainable, competitive schedule that fits your club needs. 

Going into 2023 season here is our vision:

Women's Open 1st Division - Spring Division - U23 Division​

  • 6-10 teams
  • "Fall Season" & "Spring Season"
    • Format - Home/Away = 10-12 games each season
  • U23 season that plays May 14 - July 31 which is the specific window that allows College players to compete outside their teams and still maintain their eligiility.

We will determine the exact format of the seasons based on the toatl number of teams registered and accepted into the league. The overall goal is to achieve conferences in several Regions with games between September - May for OPEN and May-July for U23.

WHEN CAN I REGISTER MY TEAM?

You can register a team at any time. You can start by filling out your EXPANSION FORM here.

PLAYER FAQ

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO COMPETE IN THE SWPL?

There is no minimum age.

CAN I REGISTER AS A FREE AGENT?

No, however, you can fill out a PLAYER INTEREST FORM which is made available to all team owners and managers. Then you may register under the PLAYER REGISTRATION PAGE, where further instructions will be provided.