This list covers 36 soccer teams that start with U, from “Udinese” to “Uxbridge”. The clubs come from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and they range from top-flight giants to small non-league sides. You can use it to find a team’s home country, spot a rivalry, or plan a trip to a match.
Soccer teams are organized clubs that compete in leagues and cups, usually representing a city, a university, or a community. Many “U” names come from universities, such as “Universitario” in Peru and “UNAM Pumas” in Mexico, while “United of Manchester” was founded by fans in 2005.
Below you’ll find the table with the team, country, city, league, and description for each club.
Team: The official name of the club, so you can recognize it quickly and search for more news, fixtures, or match results.
Country: The nation where the club plays, which helps you see how the teams are spread across continents and football cultures.
City: The home city or town of the team, useful if you want to find its stadium or visit on a trip.
League: The competition the club plays in, showing you how high the team ranks in its national football system.
Description: A short summary of the club’s history, nickname, stadium, or biggest achievements, so you can learn what makes each team stand out.
Soccer Teams
| Team | Country | City | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udinese | Italy | Udine | Serie A |
| Union Berlin | Germany | Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Belgium | Brussels | Belgian Pro League |
| Utrecht | Netherlands | Utrecht | Eredivisie |
| Universitatea Craiova | Romania | Craiova | Liga I |
| Universitatea Cluj | Romania | Cluj-Napoca | Liga I |
| UTA Arad | Romania | Arad | Liga I |
| Unirea Slobozia | Romania | Slobozia | Liga I |
| Újpest | Hungary | Budapest | NB I |
| Ural Yekaterinburg | Russia | Yekaterinburg | Russian Premier League |
| Urartu | Armenia | Yerevan | Armenian Premier League |
| Ulsan HD | South Korea | Ulsan | K League 1 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Japan | Saitama | J1 League |
| Universitario | Peru | Lima | Liga 1 |
| Universidad César Vallejo | Peru | Trujillo | Liga 1 |
| Universidad de Chile | Chile | Santiago | Chilean Primera División |
| Universidad Católica (Chile) | Chile | Santiago | Chilean Primera División |
| Unión Española | Chile | Santiago | Chilean Primera División |
| Unión La Calera | Chile | La Calera | Chilean Primera División |
| Universidad de Concepción | Chile | Concepción | Chilean Primera División |
| Universidad Católica (Ecuador) | Ecuador | Quito | Ecuadorian Serie A |
| Unión Santa Fe | Argentina | Santa Fe | Liga Profesional |
| Unión Magdalena | Colombia | Santa Marta | Categoría Primera A |
| UNAM Pumas | Mexico | Mexico City | Liga MX |
| USM Alger | Algeria | Algiers | Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 |
| US Monastir | Tunisia | Monastir | Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 |
| URA | Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Premier League |
| Uthai Thani | Thailand | Uthai Thani | Thai League 1 |
| Udon Thani | Thailand | Udon Thani | Thai League 2 |
| United City | Philippines | Iloilo City | Philippines Football League |
| United of Manchester | England | Manchester | Northern Premier League Division One West |
| Utah Royals | United States | Salt Lake City | NWSL |
| Union Omaha | United States | Omaha | USL League One |
| UE Santa Coloma | Andorra | Santa Coloma | Primera Divisió |
| Union Titus Pétange | Luxembourg | Pétange | Luxembourg National Division |
| Uxbridge | England | Uxbridge | Isthmian League |
Descriptions
Udinese
Founded in 1896, Udinese is known for its black-and-white kit and its scouting network, which has brought many future stars to Italy. The club plays at the Bluenergy Stadium.
Union Berlin
A club from East Berlin with a loyal fan base, Union Berlin rose from lower divisions to the Bundesliga and played in the Champions League in 2023. Fans helped build its Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
Union Saint-Gilloise
One of Belgium’s oldest clubs, it won many titles in the early 20th century. It returned to the top flight in 2021 and became a title contender.
Utrecht
FC Utrecht is a Dutch club formed in 1970 from a merger of three local teams. It plays at Stadion Galgenwaard and has won the Dutch Cup several times.
Universitatea Craiova
A historic Romanian club from Oltenia, famous for reaching the UEFA Cup semifinals in 1983. It won several league titles in the 1970s and 1980s.
Universitatea Cluj
Often called “U Cluj”, this club has a long history in Transylvania and won the Romanian Cup in 1965. It plays at Cluj Arena.
UTA Arad
One of Romania’s oldest clubs, UTA Arad won several league titles in the 1940s and 1950s. It is known as the “Old Lady” and returned to the top flight in 2019.
Unirea Slobozia
A club from southeastern Romania that climbed from the lower leagues to reach the top division. It plays its home games in Slobozia.
Újpest
Újpest FC is one of Hungary’s most successful clubs, with a large trophy haul. It is known as the “Lilák” for its purple kit.
Ural Yekaterinburg
A club based in the Ural region, it has played in Russia’s top flight in recent years. It plays at the Ekaterinburg Arena.
Urartu
A club from Yerevan founded in 1992, named after the ancient kingdom of Urartu. It has won Armenian league and cup titles.
Ulsan HD
Formerly Ulsan Hyundai, this club is backed by Hyundai and won the K League and the AFC Champions League. It is known as the “Tigers”.
Urawa Red Diamonds
One of Japan’s best-supported clubs, Urawa has won the AFC Champions League three times. Its fans create a loud, red-filled atmosphere at Saitama Stadium.
Universitario
Universitario de Deportes is one of Peru’s biggest clubs, with dozens of league titles. Its fans call it “la U”.
Universidad César Vallejo
A club owned by the university of the same name, based in northern Peru. It reached the top flight in 2012 and has played continental competitions.
Universidad de Chile
One of Chile’s most popular teams, nicknamed “La U” and “Los Azules”. It has won many league titles and the 2011 Copa Sudamericana.
Universidad Católica (Chile)
A Santiago club backed by the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. It is one of the country’s most decorated teams.
Unión Española
Founded by Spanish immigrants in 1897, it is among Chile’s major clubs. It has won several league titles and reached the 1975 Copa Libertadores final.
Unión La Calera
A club from a small cement-making city, it has bounced between divisions. It won the Copa Chile in 2009.
Universidad de Concepción
A club from southern Chile tied to the local university. It has spent time in the top flight and the second tier.
Universidad Católica (Ecuador)
A Quito club linked to the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. It has won the national league and is known as the “Camarones”.
Unión Santa Fe
Nicknamed “Tatengue”, Unión won its first Argentine league title in 2025. It plays at the Estadio 15 de Abril.
Unión Magdalena
A club from Colombia’s Caribbean coast that won its only league title in 1968. It plays in Santa Marta.
UNAM Pumas
Pumas UNAM is the football team of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It has won several league titles and plays at the Olympic University Stadium.
USM Alger
One of Algeria’s most successful clubs, it has won many national titles and the 2023 CAF Confederation Cup. Its supporters are known for their passion.
US Monastir
A club from the coastal city of Monastir that has won the Tunisian league. It has also played in African competitions.
URA
The football team of the Uganda Revenue Authority, it has won several league and cup titles. It is one of the better-known clubs in the country.
Uthai Thani
A club from central Thailand that rose to the top flight in recent seasons. It is known by the nickname “Hornbills”.
Udon Thani
A club based in northeastern Thailand. It has played in the lower levels of the Thai league system.
United City
A club from the Philippines that has won league titles in the PFL. It plays in Iloilo and has featured in Asian competitions.
United of Manchester
A fan-owned club founded in 2005 by Manchester United supporters opposed to the Glazer takeover. It plays at Broadhurst Park.
Utah Royals
A women’s club in the National Women’s Soccer League. It originally played from 2018 to 2020 and returned in 2024.
Union Omaha
A professional club in Nebraska formed in 2020. It won the USL League One title in 2021.
UE Santa Coloma
One of Andorra’s most successful clubs, it has won many league and cup titles. It often plays in European qualifiers.
Union Titus Pétange
A Luxembourg club formed by a merger and based in Pétange. It has competed in European qualifying rounds.
Uxbridge
A non-league club from west London founded in 1871. It has played in the FA Cup many times.