USL W

Program Information

The NC Fusion USL W is a comprehensive summer program for aspiring college and professional players:

 

Eligible participants: 

College, semi-pro, and ECNL u16-u19 players or Director's Invite

2025 Program Details:

  • Comprehensive summer training program designed to keep players in top form in preparation for their upcoming collegiate or club season.
  • 12 USL W league matches
  • Uniform kit will be provided.
  • Sessions run by USL W staff and college coaches
  • Goalkeeper training 
  • Training/Games: 5x per week
  • Technical, tactical, and physical training will be provided in preparation for the fall season
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  • Two soccer players in black high-five on the field while red-uniformed players stand nearby.

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  • Soccer teams lined up on a grassy field beside trees and two canopy tents, awaiting kickoff

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  • Soccer team huddled on a sunny field near the goalpost, wearing white jerseys and red shorts

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  • Soccer goalkeeper in orange gloves catching a ball by the goal net on a sunny field

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Corporate Raffle Opportunity

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Support the NC Fusion USL W program while gaining visibility for your company through our Corporate Raffle initiative.


Each entry will enter your organization into a raffle for a chance to win the front-of-jersey sponsor for the USL W team!

Raffle Entry Levels

  • $100 — 1 raffle entry
  • $300 — 5 raffle entries
  • $1,000 — 15 raffle entries


Important Dates

  • Entry Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Winner Announced: Shortly after April 1, 2026


Corporate Recognition
All participating companies will receive:
Logo placement on event banners at Truist Sports Park and Bryan Park


Click HERE to enter the raffle
Purple and black sports jersey hanging in a store, with “NC FUSION” sign in the background

Coaching Staff

Join us in welcoming Patrick Bridges back as the Head Coach!

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Join us in welcoming Patrick Bridges back as our Head Coach! Patrick brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as a USLW assistant coach and the former NC Fusion Girls ECNL Director. He is eager to leverage his vast network in the women’s college game to build a competitive and spirited roster for this summer.


In addition to leading our team, Patrick serves as the Head of the Junior Academy at NC Fusion, inspiring young players and fostering their development. His impressive credentials include the USSF A License, USSF Director of Coaching Diploma, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, with plans to pursue his UEFA B License this Spring.


Off the field, Patrick cherishes his time with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Hudson and Blythe. Patrick's dedication and vision will be a fantastic asset to our team. Let's give him a warm welcome!

League Information

The USL launched the W League on June 8, 2021 with eight initial members and has since welcomed 35 additional clubs. The W League’s founding membership includes four clubs from the USL Championship, five clubs from USL League One, 24 clubs from USL League Two, and 10 new USL expansion markets.


“When we set out to build the W League, we made it a focus to involve key stakeholders who have been driving the women’s game forward both inside and outside the USL. That sense of community laid the foundation that these clubs are building upon,” said Joel Nash, Vice President of Youth and Pre-Professional. “There are ample stories that have already been told to this point, but players showcasing their talent to thousands of fans across the country and world will be the story we can all celebrate in 2022.”


The clubs will be arranged into seven divisions for the 2022 season – the Deep South, Great Lakes, Heartland, Metropolitan, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Southeast. Full membership for six of the divisions is outlined below, while the league is continuing to finalize the Mid-Atlantic. For more information on each team, visit uslwleague.com/league-teams.



“The past year has been an incredible period of growth for the women’s game and the USL W League, and we could not be more appreciative of the investment and dedication our clubs have shown to providing more opportunities for players, fans, and executives in women’s soccer,” said Betsy Haugh, USL Director of Women’s Soccer Operations. “We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our inaugural season in more than 40 communities around the country and look forward to kicking off in May.”


Contacts

Name Position Email
Patrick Bridges Head Coach pbridges@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org