The China League Two (CL2) is a women’s women’s football league based in China, currently featuring 5 teams, including the newly established Asian Premier League (APL), also known as the China League Two. The league was established in 2015 and has since grown to include teams from various regions, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Korea. The maximum number of characters allowed is 30, which applies to team names and descriptions.

The CL2 began with the Chinese Premier League (CPL), which was renamed to the China League Two in 2015 after the CPL was dissolved in 2014. The APL, as it is now known, has since been a key fixture of Chinese football, competitionally rivaling the Asian Premier League. The CL2 season typically features 18 teams, with the APL being one of the top teams. Each team plays 32 matches, with the top two teams in the league advancing to the next round. The CL2 is highly competitive, with matches often featuring high-scoring games and significant implications for the league standings.

The CL2 has been a significant platform for Asian football, with teams like the Chinese Olympic football club, the Chinese People’s football club, and the Chinese Premier League (CL) all participating. The league has also seen the rise of young footballers, with some teams having international underways. The CL2 continues to be a vital part of Asian football, with its competitive structure and diverse teams making it a key contender in the Asian Premier League.