What is the name of the team?
We want to hear from you before we decide — click here to give us your ideas! (We plan to publicly announce the chosen name in the first quarter of 2025.)
Where will the team play its home games?
Peoria Sports Complex which features over 10,000-seats, is located in the heart of the P83 District surrounded by countless restaurants, shopping and family-friendly activities. The stadium is also home to Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres & Seattle Mariners’ spring training operations.
What is the Women’s Premier Soccer League?
WPSL is the longest active women’s soccer league in the United States with teams located across the country. WPSL’s rich player history includes having been the home of numerous World Cup champions, Olympic medalists and NCAA All-Americans — including countless U.S. Women’s National Team former & current stars such as Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Abby Wambach, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, etc. Fans can learn more by visiting WPSLsoccer.com.
Who will play on the team?
Our roster will be populated by a combination of international players, former & current American college stars and other Arizona-based players wishing to continue developing their soccer careers on the pitch. To further strengthen our local ties, the team will hold open tryouts — click here to learn more — as we know there is a deep pool of high quality players that are being developed each year in Arizona.
How do I buy tickets?
Information on buying season, group & individual tickets can be found here. As a special one-time offer, a free official team jersey ($65 retail value) is included with all season ticket seats purchased — which costs only $99 each making it the best value in Arizona sports!
Will there be sponsorship opportunities for local companies?
Yes! This team is only made possible from the support of our local community. We want to work with like-minded businesses of all types & sizes to create mutually beneficial programs together. We guarantee that we have a package size to meet your marketing & budget goals! Please click here for more information.
Is this connected to the NWSL?
Women’s Premier Soccer League is an independent minor league women’s soccer league. The National Women’s Soccer League is a major league women’s soccer league. Both leagues are affiliated with the U.S. Soccer Federation, but the two leagues are separate legal entities. However, there are several NWSL Reserve League teams that compete in WPSL (e.g., Kansas City Current II, Portland Thorns FC II, Seattle Reign FC II, etc.).
Will this help attract a future NWSL (major league) team to the Valley?
Let’s hope so! We would be proud to play a role in further demonstrating how great of a future National Women’s Soccer League market that Arizona can be. Our club is fully supportive of any future initiative to seek a new NWSL team in Arizona. For context, there is a long list of current Major League Soccer teams that originally started as minor league teams (e.g., Portland, Seattle, Orlando, St. Louis, Minnesota, etc., etc.) — and we hope to blaze a similar path on the women’s side of the sport.
Can professional baseball and soccer share the same stadium?
Yes. It is currently done in multiple stadiums across the U.S., including with Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees and Major League Soccer’s New York City FC sharing Yankee Stadium. Numerous other minor league baseball & men’s minor league soccer teams have shared facilities, including in Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Memphis, Omaha & Tulsa (just to name a few!).
Why do you think Arizona is an ideal location for a new WPSL team?
We live in one of the largest (and fastest growing) metro areas in the U.S. & Canada without a major league women’s soccer team. Our time is now!
Are there employment & internship opportunities with the team?
Yes. Please click here to learn more.
What months is the season played?
The season takes place annually in May, June & July. This allows players out of college to tryout for major league teams in the Spring and/or players currently in college to comply with all NCAA requirements.
What days of the week are the matches typically played?
While our match schedule won’t be finalized until Spring 2025 our plan is to play as many home games as possible on Saturday nights.
Is Peoria Sports Complex a good stadium to watch soccer?
We certainly think so as it provides the highest level of fan amenities in the West Valley of available stadiums — this includes professional quality facilities for fans such as ample number of restrooms, concession stands with a variety of food and beverage options, multiple indoor V.I.P. areas, paved parking lots, etc. In addition, the stadium is located in the heart of the P83 District featuring countless dining, bars & family activity businesses making it the perfect location to enjoy a fun night out with friends and family in the West Valley. The stadium also has a previous history of hosting professional soccer matches.