The American Soccer League (ASL) was an American
soccer
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league that held three seasons of play between August 2014 and 2017. It is the fourth league in U.S. history to use that name. The league footprint was in the northeastern United States. ASL players were paid, making it different from the
NPSL or
PDL models in which college-eligible players can compete.
American Professional Soccer (APS) is the parent company of American Soccer League (ASL). The league's goal was to eventually achieve
U.S. Soccer Division 3 status. However, this did not materialize. Initially, the league was sanctioned by the
United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).
History
Initially, the league played a fall to spring calendar schedule. After the first season, ASL switched formats to a spring to fall schedule. The ASL spring season ran from April to June. After a short break, the fall season continued in late August and ran until early November. In the league's initial season, an affiliation agreement was formalized with the
Canadian Soccer League.
Teams
Champions
Rivalry Cups
See also
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North American Soccer League
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United Soccer League
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Premier Development League
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National Premier Soccer League
References
External links
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United States Adult Soccer Association leagues
2013 establishments in the United States
Sports leagues established in 2013
2017 disestablishments in the United States
Sports leagues disestablished in 2017