The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

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Atlanta Beat (2001-2003)

Before Atlanta United, there was the Atlanta Beat. During their three year tenure, players such as Brianna Scurry and Cindy Parlow repped purple, white and blue.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Boston Breakers (2001-2003)

The first iteration of the Boston Breakers were known for having players like Kristine Lilly on their squad, as well as their purple jerseys and white stripes.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Carolina Courage (2001-2003)

The Courage was one of three teams that won the Founders Cup and became WUSA champions, doing so in blue and white.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

New York Power (2001-2003)

The NY Power lived up to its name, having a trio of 99ers on its squad and repping sleek black collared jerseys.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Philadelphia Charge (2001-200#)

The red jerseys of the Philadelphia Charge were always a marvel to see on the pitch, with special focus going to its 2003 iterations.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

San Diego Spirit (2001-2003)

San Diego got its first taste of women’s pro soccer with the Spirit, best known for its switch from maroon to blue for their team jerseys.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Bay Area/San Jose CyberRays (2001-2003)

Led by World Cup legend Brandi Chastain, the CyberRays won the first Founders Cup - and looked good doing it, wearing a jersey with different shades of purple.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Washington Freedom (2001-2003)

US soccer icon Mia Hamm was one of the founding members of the WUSA, playing for the Washington Freedom and sporting a stylish all-white jersey.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Atlanta Beat (2010-2011)

The Atlanta Beat returned for the WPS with new colors, sporting a bright orange look this time around.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Boston Breakers (2009-2011)

Boston Breakers returned as well, keeping their blue and white colors.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Chicago Red Stars (2009-2011)

The Chicago Red Stars began in the WPS, where their distinct blue and red star jerseys were first highlighted.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

FC Gold Pride (2009-2010)

Repping the Bay Area, FC Gold Pride leaned into its namesake by wearing gold and black colors.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Los Angeles Sol (2009-2010)

Another West Coast team, the Sol spent two seasons in the WPS wearing dark blue and gold jerseys.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Philadelphia Independence (2010-2011)

Women’s soccer returned to Philly, as players and fans alike repped Independence yellow and gray.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Saint Louis Atheltica (2009-2010)

While women’s soccer in St. Louis was short-lived, the team will live on through its lucky green jerseys.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Sky Blue FC (2009-2011)

Gotham FC started off as Sky Blue FC, winning the first WPS championship in orange and blue colors.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Washington Freedom/magicjack)

The Washington Freedom had a brief moment in the WPS before a rebrand in its final season, with players like Abby Wambach wearing red jerseys.

The Best Pre-NWSL Kits from WUSA to WPS

Western New York Flash (2011)

Players like Marta and Alex Morgan played for the Flash. Not afraid to wear bold colors, the team sported a bright pink away jersey that commanded attention.

The NWSL wrapped another season this past Saturday, as the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win its 1st NWSL Championship. This season has been a success, with attendance and viewership at record highs, and the announcement of a new expansion team set to join in 2026 with talks of another one to follow.

But before the NWSL, there was the WUSA (2001-2003) and WPS (2009-2012), two short-lived soccer leagues that served as the home for women’s professional soccer in the States.

To pay tribute to the contributions these leagues made in growing the women’s game in the US, Forty-One highlights the best jersey from each team from the WPS and WUSA.

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