Name changes • Abbotsford Rangers changed their name to the
Abbotsford Mariners to reflect the name of their parent organization. • Los Angeles Storm changed their name to the
Los Angeles Legends to reflect the name of their parent organization. • The expansion Austin Stampede were renamed the
Aztex U23 after the
Austin Aztex USL-1 franchise was announced for 2009 and acquired controlling interest in the PDL team.
New franchises • Nine franchises joined the league this year, including six brand new teams:
Folding • Five teams left the league prior to the beginning of the season: •
Albany Admirals -
Schenectady, New York •
Austin Lightning -
Austin, Texas •
Cocoa Expos -
Cocoa, Florida •
Delaware Dynasty -
New Castle, Delaware •
Sioux Falls Spitfire -
Sioux Falls, South Dakota ==Final standings==