2015 PDL season
football league season
The 2015 USL Premier Development League season was the 21st season of the PDL and consisted of 63 teams across 10 divisions. The regular season began on May 2 and ended on July 19. The Michigan Bucks were the defending champions and posted the best overall record in the League; however, they were defeated by K-W United FC in the Central Conference finals. K-W United went on to win the league championship by defeating the Seattle Sounders FC U-23 1-0 in the semi-finals and in high scoring final they overcame the New York Red Bulls U-23 4-3. 63 clubs competed in the semi-professional soccer leagues.
Changes from 2014
New/Returning teams
Name Changes
Connecticut FC Azul became AC Connecticut.
River City Rovers became Derby City Rovers.
Los Angeles Misioneros became Golden State Misioneros.
Springfield Demize became Springfield Synergy FC.
Northern Virginia Royals became D.C. United U-23.
Folding/moving
Austin Aztex - Moved to Division III USL.
Chicago Inferno - Folded in the middle of the 2014 season on June 20, 2014 and forfeited their last 9 games.
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