Flower City 1872 Joins USL W League

Flower City 1872 set to join USL W League in 2025

 

Rochester, NY & Tampa, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today that

Flower City 1872 will join the USL W League for the 2025 season.

 

Flower City 1872 was founded in 2023, joining the club’s men’s pre-professional team

Flower City Union. The club is committed to positively impacting the Rochester area and

honoring the city’s rich soccer history by fielding a competitive team and supporting the

development of local talent. The club embraces diversity and aims to reflect the faces

and voices of the region.

 

"Joining the USL W League is an exciting step forward for our club, as it allows us to

compete at a higher level but also strengthens our commitment to further developing

both the game and the next generation of female leaders,” said Casey Catlin, Flower

City 1872 and Flower City Union General Manager. “We eagerly anticipate the

challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the USL as we continue to grow our club.

This is an exciting chapter for Flower City 1872, and we can't wait to make our mark in

the league."

 

The name and crest of the club represents Rochester, New York, known as “the Flower

City.” The badge specifically honors Susan B. Anthony, who placed the first vote by a

woman in the United States illegally in Rochester in 1872.

 

The club participates in various community activations, including its annual Charity

Night, the NAMI Walk, the Golisano Children’s Hospital Stroll for Strong Kids Walk, and

it partakes in initiatives with Trillium Health and Urban League of Rochester,

organizations known for providing care for minority and underserved communities.

 

Flower City 1872 will play its home matches at the Rochester Community Sports

Complex in Rochester, New York, as a member of the Central Conference.

 

“We’re extremely excited to have Flower City 1872 join the USL W League,” said Joel

Nash, SVP of Youth and Pre-Professional Properties. “The club has shown immense

passion and dedication to developing not only the soccer talent in Rochester, but

improving the city as a whole. We’re honored to provide the platform for the club to

continue impacting the region even further.”

 

To learn more about Flower City 1872, visit the club’s website, Instagram, and X.