CO Elevation FC Joins WPSL

Layla Carrero • January 31, 2026

The WPSL is going on 28 years with over 130 teams participating in it’s structure & CO Elevation FC has joined the league for 2026 and future.

CO Elevation FC joins Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), a semi-professional women’s league platform, available to U15-U19 youth soccer players and current and or previous collegiate athletes. This opportunity adds a pathway towards the professional leagues.


What to Expect

Official league announcement will initiate the following steps:

  • Elevation will be hosting Spring 2026 tryouts for the Elevation WPSL team. This will be communicated via the Elevation website and social media. If you have interest in trying out for the team, please fill out our General Interest Form in playmetrics for the time being.
  • Coaches and staff of the WPSL team will be announced.
  • Selections for the WPSL team will be announced via the Elevation social media platform with player Name, Position and City, State.
  • Uniforms for the WPSL team will be shared via Elevation’s social media.
  • Ticket sales will be announced upon schedule release.
  • Livestream of games will be available per match.

More information to be found on: https://www.coelevationfc.com/wpsl



Information About WPSL

  • Founded in 1998: Jerry Zanelli founded the WPSL league with 6 teams in it’s inaugural season. 10 years later, membership rose to 50 teams.
  • Professional Greats: Professional players like Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, Leslie Osborne and Lori Chalupny played for the league.
  • WPSL Combine: An annual international combine, putting players in front of technical staff and scouts from top European clubs.

Learn more: https://www.wpslsoccer.com/about-the-wpsl


Improving Elevation's Player Pathway

Building up from recreational towards a semi-professional platform in the Colorado region.

Providing opportunities for current and previous soccer players who still love the game.

Matching soccer goals of all players.

Marc Ashouri, CEO & Founder of CO Elevation FC



“Our girl's program has a history of competing at the highest level while focusing on player development. The WPSL features top collegiate, post-collegiate, and elite amateur players from across the country and is known for its high level of competition and commitment to player development for our players. Via our affiliation with Oaks Sports Holding and other affiliation, our players will have an opportunity for a Women’s professional pathway. Our participation in these leagues reinforces our long-term vision of empowering athletes on and off the field while elevating the soccer landscape in our community.”

Questions? Please reach out.

Layla Carrero

Marketing & Communications Director


720-434-7011

lcarrero@coelevationfc.com

Marc Ashouri

CEO & Founder


303-489-4008

mashouri@coelevationfc.com

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