Levine had been a WPSL executive vice president and had experience marketing the 1994 FIFA World Cup and as the first general manager of MLS' Colorado Rapids.
[1] Initially, WPSL intended to reorganize the league's ownership structure and resume play in 2003 with 6 to 10 teams.
[3] WPSL announced a 2003 Fastpitch Festival Tour as a marketing and promotional tool to bring exposure and local support to the league in advance of the 2004 relaunch.
[4] The only games played by WPSL in 2003 were a double header, as part of the 2002 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series activities, featuring WPSL All-Stars playing Tennessee All-Stars on July 20 at Jim Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, TN.
[5][6] On November 21, WPSL announced its new name: National Pro Fastpitch (NPF).