United Soccer Leagues 2005
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The 2005 Season was the 19th edition of the United Soccer Leagues season.
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[edit] General
- A-League renamed First Division.
- Pro Soccer League renamed Second Division.
- The newly renamed top two divisions each become single table.
- The Syracuse Salty Dogs, Milwaukee Wave United, Edmonton Aviators, and Calgary Mustangs of the First Division folded following the 2004 season.
- The Utah Blitzz of the Second Division folded following the 2004 season.
- The Cincinnati Kings joined the Second Division, as an expansion club, for the 2005 season.
- The Westchester Flames, San Diego Gauchos, and California Gold switched from the Second Division to the PDL for the 2005 season.
[edit] Honors
| Competition | Champion | Runner-Up | Regular Season Champion/Best USL team |
|---|---|---|---|
| USL First Division | Seattle Sounders | Richmond Kickers | Montreal Impact |
| USL Second Division | Charlotte Eagles | Western Mass Pioneers | Western Mass Pioneers |
| USL PDL | El Paso Patriots | Des Moines Menace | Orange County Blue Star |
| U.S. Open Cup | Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) | FC Dallas (MLS) | Minnesota Thunder |
[edit] Premier Development League
- See 2005 PDL Season
