A-League (1995–2004)
The A-League was a professional men's soccer league which featured teams from the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996 as the USISL Select League, the competition merged with the American Professional Soccer League in 1997 to become the USISL A-League. In 2005, it was re-branded to the USL First Division.
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2004 (became USL First Division) |
| Country | United States Canada |
| Confederation | USSF, CONCACAF |
| Conferences | 2 |
| Number of teams | 16 (2004) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open Cup |
| Most championships | Rochester Raging Rhinos (3 championships) |
| Website | USLSoccer.com |
While it existed, it was a Division II league in the United States soccer league system, below the Division I Major League Soccer which began play the same year. The A-League was the highest tier of three leagues operated by United Soccer Leagues (formerly USISL).
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