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The Western Mass Pioneers are a member of the United Soccer Leagues. The league is structured as a pyramid with MLS at the top, followed by the 1st Division then the 2nd Division. The next divisions are the Premier Development League and the W-League, Super Y League with indoor and Youth programs forming the base.

The Pioneers currently participate at the 2nd Division level (comparable to AA in minor league baseball). On September 11, 1999, after only two years in existence, the Pioneers captured the D3 National Championship title.2005 saw the Pioneers capture the regular season title and host the nationally televised playoff finals.

All home games are played in the only "soccer specific" stadium in New England. Modeled after European Stadiums, Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow provides the casual fan as well as the soccer aficionado the ultimate in soccer viewing as fans feel they are part of the action.

In nine years of existence the Pioneers have been able to field teams, which have been able to compete at both the league level and national level, faring quite well in both.

The team is comprised of former collegiate All-Americans, players with previous professional experience, players with international experience, as well as up and coming players who are recent college graduates.

The goal of the organization is to provide the Western Mass area with soccer at the highest level, which is economically feasible, while at the same time showcasing local talent and providing an opportunity for local talent to advance through the US Soccer system.

A record 54,365 fans came out to support the Western Mass Pioneers throughout their 2005 season. Although considered a small market, the Pioneers rank among the top Pro teams in the United States.

The club receives television coverage on the local NBC and ABC affiliates, newspaper coverage both at home and on the road.

The Gremio Lusitano Club owns Lusitano Stadium. The Pioneers are the primary tenants, along with three adult amateur leagues, The Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League, the Boys and Girls State and local youth leagues as well as hosting localk college events. This soccer specific stadium allows sponsors to receive year-round exposure.

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