Gainbridge

TAMPA, Fla. (July 1) – The USL Super League is now officially the Gainbridge Super League, launching a new era in professional women’s soccer through a historic partnership between the United Soccer League and Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company.

The new brand is live across all league communications, digital platforms, and brand touchpoints ahead of the 2025/26 season, which kicks off on August 23. The naming rights agreement, announced in April, makes Gainbridge® the first-ever entitlement partner of a major professional soccer league in the United States — a milestone moment for both women’s sports and the business of soccer.

“Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter as we officially become the Gainbridge Super League,” said Amanda Vandervort, President of the Gainbridge Super League. “This name represents more than a partnership—it reflects our shared vision for the future of women’s professional soccer in the United States. With Gainbridge® as our entitlement partner, we’re entering a new era defined by opportunity and investment. Together, we are laying the foundation for long-term and strategic growth, competitive excellence, and a lasting impact for players, clubs, and communities across the country.”

The transition follows the league’s successful inaugural season, which concluded in June with Tampa Bay Sun FC defeating Fort Lauderdale United FC 1-0 to claim the first league championship. The Gainbridge Super League will welcome its ninth team in August with the addition of Sporting Jacksonville, continuing to expand its national footprint and deliver more professional opportunities for players, coaches, and communities.

With the official launch of the Gainbridge Super League, the league enters its second season with growing momentum, rising fan engagement, and a powerful brand partner committed to elevating women’s sports.

Nine clubs set for league’s second season, debuting as the Gainbridge Super League

TAMPA, Fla. (May 6, 2025) – The USL Super League today unveiled the 2025/26 schedule for its first season as the Gainbridge Super League. A full slate of can’t-miss matchups kicks off Saturday, August 23, headlined by Sporting Jax’s highly anticipated home opener. The regular season will run through May 16, followed by a four-team playoff culminating in The Final the weekend of May 30.

VIEW IN FULL: 2025/26 Schedule

Each team will compete in 28 matches, which is divided into a Fall and Spring Schedule, separated by a mid-season Winter Break. This built-in pause allows players time to rest and recover, helping maintain peak performance and delivering top-quality action for fans all season long.

In April, the USL Super League and Gainbridge®, an innovative digital platform offering direct access to trusted financial products to grow savings, announced the first-ever naming rights partnership for a professional soccer league in the United States. The long-term agreement marks a historic milestone for the business of women’s sports.

Fans will be able to stream every moment of the 2025/26 season live on Peacock, including all 126 regular season games and three postseason matchups.

Week 1 Schedule
Sporting JAX vs. DC Power FC
Brooklyn FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Lexington SC

Playoffs
The playoffs will retain the same format as the league’s inaugural season with the top four teams in the regular season advancing to the postseason. The playoffs will kick off on the weekend of May 23, with the Final on the weekend of May 30.

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2025/26 Super League Clubs
Brooklyn FC
Carolina Ascent FC
Dallas Trinity FC
DC Power FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Lexington SC
Spokane Zephyr FC
Sporting Club Jacksonville
Tampa Bay Sun FC

About the USL Super League
The USL Super League is a Division 1 professional women’s soccer league providing more opportunities for more women in more communities. The USL Super League debuted in August 2024 with eight clubs – Brooklyn FC, Carolina Ascent FC, Dallas Trinity FC, DC Power FC, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Lexington SC, Spokane Zephyr FC, and Tampa Bay Sun FC. Expansion side Sporting JAX is set to compete in the 2025/26 season. Every Super League match can be streamed live on Peacock.

Groundbreaking Multi-Year Agreement Introduces the Gainbridge Super League, Marking a Major Milestone for Women’s Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (April 22, 2025) – The United Soccer League (USL) and Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, today announced a historic, long-term partnership, making Gainbridge® the first-ever entitlement partner of a professional soccer league in the United States. As part of a multi-year agreement, Gainbridge® will become the Official Partner and Exclusive Financial Services Partner of the newly named Gainbridge Super League, a Division One professional women’s soccer league, beginning in the 2025/26 season. This marks a major milestone in the growth of women’s sports and the business of soccer.

“This is a landmark moment for professional soccer,” said Amanda Vandervort, President of the USL Super League. “Gainbridge®’s belief and investment in what we’re building demonstrates a long-term commitment to the success of professional women’s soccer and will help elevate our league, clubs, players, and communities by driving resources, expanding visibility, and creating lasting opportunities for growth. This partnership reinforces that women’s sports are thriving and deserve investment at the highest level.”

Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Their investment in the USL Super League comes at a time of historic sponsorship growth in women’s sports.

“Our mission at Group 1001 is to transform communities through sports and education,” said Dan Towriss, President and CEO of Group 1001. “Supporting women’s sports and partnering with the USL aligns with our company’s mission and values, prioritizing inclusivity, empowerment, and community. With partnerships spanning the WNBA, professional tennis, the LPGA, and now the Gainbridge Super League, more than 40 percent of our sponsorship dollars are dedicated to accelerating the growth of women’s sports.”

Earlier this month, Gainbridge® named Briana Scurry, one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in United States soccer history and a two-time Olympic champion, as a brand ambassador. A trailblazer in the sport, Scurry played a pivotal role in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 1999 World Cup victory and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. She joins an elite roster of Gainbridge® women ambassador athletes, including WNBA star Caitlin Clark, tennis icon Billie Jean King, and LPGA legend Annika Sörenstam.

Gainbridge® will expand its presence across the USL ecosystem as the Official Annuity Partner of its leagues and its USL Super League clubs.
“Teaming up with Gainbridge®, a forward-thinking brand that values opportunity, integrity, and empowerment, strengthens our league and supports our commitment to expanding the game,” said Paul McDonough, USL President and Chief Soccer Officer. “Their investment highlights the rising opportunities in soccer and underscores the value of being part of this growing movement. This partnership is a key step forward in creating new opportunities for players, coaches, and fans across the United States.”

As part of today’s announcement, the USL unveiled the new Gainbridge Super League wordmark, marking the beginning of an integrated brand presence across social, digital, broadcast, in-stadium, and on kits for the 2025/26 season.