Tampa, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2026) - The United Soccer League (USL) announced today the divisional alignment for the 2026 USL W League season. The pre-professional women’s league, entering its fifth season, will feature 16 divisions and 96 teams.
During the offseason, the W League established one new division, the Northeast Division, and also saw the arrival of 15 expansion clubs. More about the 2026 W League expansion clubs can be found here.
Indy Eleven will compete in the Valley Division along with the Dayton Dutch Lions FC, Racing Louisville FC, and Toledo Villa FC.
During the regular season, each team will play up to 12 matches against divisional opponents, before a 16-team playoff bracket is filled based on the division and conference standings.
More information about the 2026 schedule and playoff format will be announced in the coming weeks.
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