2025 USL Championship season

[1] Lexington SC joined from USL League One.

Memphis 901 FC withdrew because it was unable to secure construction of a soccer-specific stadium.

The team transferred their franchise rights to Santa Barbara Sky FC, which will begin play in the 2026 season.

[2] The Brooklyn FC men's team, which was scheduled to begin play in 2025, elected to postpone its debut to the 2026 season.

[3] Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC are the defending league champions and Louisville City FC are the defending Players' Shield winners.