EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - United Women’s Soccer (UWS) will be taking part in the 2017 National Soccer Coaches of Association (NSCAA) Convention, which will be held this January 11-15 in Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Fans, friends and potential players, sponsors & teams can meet up with UWS officials to discuss the 2017 season at Booth 369 starting this Wednesday afternoon when the convention kicks off.

After a successful inaugural season in 2016, UWS has already put their stamp on 2017 as they have recently announced their first round of expansion. The Midwest Conference - currently comprised of Detroit Sun F.C., F.C. Indiana, Fort Wayne United F.C., Grand Rapids F.C. and Michigan Legends F.C. - will join in on the battle for the UWS Championship, alongside the East and West Conferences.

The upcoming summer season will be an important one in the development of UWS, as the Division 2 league looks to make its home on the American soccer landscape.

“We are looking forward to this year's NSCAA Convention as we formally introduce more additions in the East, Midwest and West conferences,” said League Director Joe Ferrara, Jr. “This off-season has already been active with expansion announcements with some of the top organizations in the United States.”

Billed as “The World's Largest Annual Gathering of Soccer Coaches and Administrators” the NSCAA Convention and U.S. Youth Soccer Workshop draws more than 6,300 coaches from our 32,000-plus members, and more than 11,000 attendees. Over five days there will be over 250 educational opportunities consisting of live field demonstrations, classroom sessions, meal and social functions, award presentations, coaching diplomas and more!

For full information on the 2017 NSCAA Convention, click HERE.

About United Women’s Soccer (UWS): UWS is a national women’s soccer league sanctioned by U.S. Soccer through the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). UWS is a professionally operated league created for teams that meet high minimum standards. The season runs from May until the end of July, culminating in a National Championship match. The UWS player pool is comprised of college players, aspiring & former professionals and international stars. You can follow UWS on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

UWS is managed by EDP, a leading soccer management company that runs a number of leagues and tournaments. In addition to UWS, EDP operates youth leagues that includes an NPL league, the EDP Super Club program, the EDP Premier League and the EDP Championship League. EDP also runs EDP Futures programs for U-7’s to U-12’s and it conducts more than 20 youth tournaments, including tournaments within its EDP Cup Series and EDP Showcase Series.

Media can contact UWS Director of Communications Jorma Kansanen by e-mail at Press@UWSSoccer.com. You can visit the league’s official website at UWSSoccer.com. Interested team applicants can contact League Director Joe Ferrara by e-mail at Joe@UWSSoccer.com.