May 7, 2026
A heated rivalry in the South, debut in the East, and NorCal clash in the West highlight Week One action. The Central Region kicks of May 16.
Throughout the regular season, we highlight interesting matches in each region with the WPSL Matchups of the Week presented by USTARS Group, the official college placement agency of the WPSL. Selected matches will stream on wpslsoccer.com. Track each match on WPSL regional social channels.
SOUTH REGION
Shreveport United (0-0-0) vs. Hattiesburg FC (0-0-0)
Mississippi Delta Conference
Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m. CDT
Lee Hedges Stadium – Shreveport, La.
The South Region takes Matchup of the Week Presented by USTARS Group honors as the 28th WPSL season kicks off when Shreveport United hosts Hattiesburg FC in Mississippi Delta Conference action at Lee Hedges Stadium in Shreveport, La.
The two clubs split its series last season, with both clubs winning at home, with Shreveport winning in a Week Four barnburner 4-3 at Lee Hedges Stadium thanks to a 90+2’ goal by Alex Knight to complete a hattrick on the day after Karen Valiu pulled the visitors level at three with just two minutes to play. The return match two weeks later saw Hattiesburg cruise to a 3-0 win. Hattiesburg finished second in the Delta Basin Division going 4-2-2 on the season. Shreveport finished the 2025 season 3-0-5, finished fourth, eight points out of first place.
WEST REGION
Iron Rose FC (0-0-0) vs. FC Davis (0-0-0)
NorCal Conference – Sacramento Valley Division
Saturday, May 9, 7 p.m. PDT
West Park High School Football Stadium – Roseville, Calif.
Action in the West Region kicks off Saturday with a trio of games including the burgeoning rivalry between Iron Rose FC and FC Davis at West Park High School in Roseville, Calif. Since its WPSL debut in 2024, Iron Rose FC have drawn impressive crowds, making West Park High one of the most difficult places for visiting sides to steal points.
Iron Rose FC holds the advantage in the series between the two clubs with a win in and a draw over the last two seasons. After playing to an early-season 1-1 draw in 2024 in Roseville, Iron Rose exacted revenge in the return match last season, topping the always-strong FC Davis side 2-1 behind first-half goals by Lakelee Perkins and Tierra Pickle. In the tight NorCal Conference standings last season, FC Davis finished five points ahead of Iron Rose, going 4-2-2 on the season to finish third. Iron Rose FC finished 2-3-3 in eighth place in the conference table.
EAST REGION
Michigan Rangers FC (0-0-0) vs. Corktown WFC (0-0-0)
Great Lakes Conference – Great River Division
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. EDT
Davenport University Main Campus – Grand Rapids, Mich.
The first edition of a Michigan derby kicks off Saturday when expansion side Michigan Rangers FC makes its WPSL debut hosting Corktown WFC at Davenport University in Grand Rapids.
Based in Detroit, Corktown WFC entered the WPSL in 2024. The club finished fourth in Great River Division play in 2025, going 1-1-6 on the season. Despite the unfavorable record, Corktown WFC proved highly competitive, with three of its six losses coming by a single goal. Mia Thomson led the club with two goals in five appearances in her second WPSL season with the club. Founded as a youth club in 1993, the 2026 WPSL season is Michigan Rangers FC’s first foray at the women’s pre-professional level. The club’s inaugural women’s season will be led by Head Coach, Mario Zuniga-Gil, named one of United Soccer Coaches “30 Under 30” recognizing the top 30 emerging coaches in the U.S.
