We are pleased to announce that Hammer FC has been accepted to be the Cincinnati representative in the WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League). Our inclusion into the prestigious WPSL is a great honor as it recognizes Hammer’s enduring excellence in developing players to their fullest potential.

The WPSL is a 50-plus team national women’s soccer league with five conferences and is considered one of the top five leagues in the world. The league is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) as an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The WPSL’s mission is to provide the highest level of soccer in our effort to: bring affordable & quality family entertainment to the community; display positive role models for our youth; while, being a stepping stone for aspiring players to Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). 

The WPSL seeks to have a great variety of teams from across the country that consists of college graduates, current college players as well as foreign and professional players coming back as amateurs to play for their home teams.  Hammer was chosen to be the Cincinnati representative and participate in the Midwest region against teams from other premier clubs such as Ohio Premier (Columbus, OH), Carmel United SC (Indianapolis, IN) and FC St. Louis (St. Louis, Mo.) 

The relationship with WPSL fits perfectly with Hammer FC’s mission.  Hammer FC is a college-preparatory program. All soccer-related decisions are made with the end goal of providing our players with the best possible opportunities at the collegiate level. The WPSL affiliation now allows Hammer FC alumni to continue their development and love for the game by allowing them to prepare for their collegiate seasons while coming home and remaining part of the Hammer organization. The WPSL season runs from May to August. There is a league championship tournament that is held the last weekend of July or first weekend of August.

Buck Lally, in collaboration with Clay Revis, Bob Downs, and Thom Nickley, has spearheaded this new endeavor.   Further details will be released soon.  

Any current college players or U18s who are interested in playing for the only WPSL team in town should contact Buck Lally at lally@classicshammerfc.com.