American soccer writing, history & data.
1985-1989
| Season | Name | Abbreviation | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Western Alliance Challenge Series | WACS | San Jose Earthquakes |
| 1986 | Western Soccer Alliance | WSA | Hollywood Kickers |
| 1987 | Western Soccer Alliance | WSA | San Diego Nomads |
| 1988 | Western Soccer Alliance | WSA | F.C. Seattle Storm |
| 1989 | Western Soccer League | WSL | San Diego Nomads |
1988-1989
| Season | Name | Abbreviation | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | American Soccer League | ASL | Washington Diplomats |
| 1989 | American Soccer League | ASL | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
| Organizing body | Dates |
|---|---|
| American Soccer League of America, Inc. | Jan. 15, 1987 – date unknown |
1990-1996
| Season | Name | Abbreviation | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | American Professional Soccer League | APSL | Maryland Bays |
| 1991 | American Professional Soccer League | APSL | San Francisco Bay Blackhawks |
| 1992 | American Professional Soccer League | APSL | Colorado Foxes |
| 1993 | American Professional Soccer League | APSL | Colorado Foxes |
| 1994 | American Professional Soccer League | APSL | Montreal Impact |
| 1995 | A-League | A-League | Seattle Sounders |
| 1996 | A-League | A-League | Seattle Sounders |
1997-2009
| Season | Name | Abbreviation | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues A-League | USISL A-League | Milwaukee Rampage |
| 1998 | United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues A-League | USISL A-League | Rochester Raging Rhinos |
| 1999 | United Soccer Leagues A-League | USL A-League | Minnesota Thunder |
| 2000 | United Soccer Leagues A-League | USL A-League | - |
| 2001 | United Soccer Leagues A-League | USL A-League | - |
| 2002 | United Soccer Leagues A-League | USL A-League | - |
| 2003 | United Soccer Leagues A-League | USL A-League | - |
| 2004 | United Soccer Leagues A-League | USL A-League | - |
| 2005 | United Soccer Leagues First Division | USL1 | - |
| 2006 | United Soccer Leagues First Division | USL1 | - |
| 2007 | United Soccer Leagues First Division | USL1 | - |
| 2008 | United Soccer Leagues First Division | USL1 | - |
| 2009 | United Soccer Leagues First Division | USL1 | - |