Women's United Soccer Association

Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
Founded2000
Folded2003
Country United States
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Number of clubs8
Level on pyramid1
Domestic cup(s)Founders Cup
Last championsWashington Freedom (1st title)
Most championshipsBay Area CyberRays
Carolina Courage
Washington Freedom (1 title each)
Broadcaster(s)Turner Sports

The Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) was the world's first women's soccer league in which all the players were paid as professionals. Founded in February 2000, the league began its first season in April 2001 with eight teams in the United States. The league suspended operations on September 15, 2003, shortly after the end of its third season, after making cumulative losses of around US$100 million.