2022 National Premier Soccer League season
Season | 2022 |
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Dates | March 19 – July 16 (regular season) June 25 – August 6 (playoffs) |
Champions | FC Motown |
Regular season title | JAX Armada U-23 |
Matches played | 505 |
Goals scored | 1,911 (3.78 per match) |
Top goalscorer | 15 Goals Damani Camara (Columbus) |
Biggest home win | Shock 8–0 Hershey (June 30) FCB 8–0 San Antonio (July 2) |
Biggest away win | Sonoma 0–9 El Farolito (June 18) Magia 0–9 Miami United (July 9) |
Highest scoring | (10 goals) San Antonio 8–2 Austin (June 11) Jackson 8–2 Lone Star (June 29) |
Longest winning run | 10 matches JAX Armada U-23 (May 6 – July 9) |
Longest unbeaten run | 10 matches JAX Armada U-23 (May 6 – July 9) Med City (May 7 – June 22) Hartford City (May 7 – July 9) Muskegon (May 20 – July 14) |
Longest winless run | 12 matches Tallahassee (April 30 – July 9) |
Longest losing run | 9 matches Tallahassee (May 21 – July 9) |
← 2021 2023 →
All statistics correct as of August 7, 2022. |
The 2022 National Premier Soccer League season was the 20th season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 110th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States.
The regular season began on March 19 and ended on July 16. In total, 92 teams participated in this season.
Format changes
[edit]The Northwest and Southwest Conferences merged to form the Pacific Conference while the Golden Gate Conference returned to traditional league play. The Lone Star Conference returned to the South Region after temporarily joining the West in 2021.
Teams
[edit]Note: Teams that are italicized previously played in the NPSL and are returning from hiatus.
Incoming teams
[edit]- Akron City FC (Akron, OH)[1]
- Apotheos FC (Kennesaw, GA)[2]
- Austin United FC (Austin, TX)
- Cedar Stars FC (Chester, NY)[3]
- Club Atletico Saint Louis (Saint Louis, MO)
- Corinthians FC of San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)[4]
- Grove Soccer United (Richmond, VA)[5]
- Jackson Lions FC (Jackson, NJ)[6]
- Lubbock Matadors SC (Lubbock, TX)[7]
- Magia FC (Miami Gardens, FL)[8]
- Miami Beach CF (Miami Beach, FL)[9]
- Minnesota TwinStars FC (Brooklyn Park, MN)
- Muskegon Risers SC (Muskegon, MI)[10]
- Oakland SC (Oakland, CA)[11]
- Pennsylvania Classics AC (Lancaster, PA)[12]
- Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC (Horsham, PA)[13]
- SC Brave Lions (Glendale, CA)[14]
- Sunflower State FC (Overland Park, KS)
Name changes
[edit]Departing teams
[edit]- ASC San Diego (San Diego, CA)
(merged with San Diego 1904 FC and joined the National Independent Soccer Association[17]) - Boston City FC (Revere, MA)
(joined USL League Two[18]) - FC Baltimore Christos (Baltimore, MD)
- Metro Louisville FC (Louisville, KY)
(joined United Premier Soccer League[19]) - PDX FC (Portland, OR)
(joined USL League Two in 2021[20]) - Rochester Lancers (Rochester, NY)
(joined United Premier Soccer League[21])
Teams on hiatus or folded
[edit]- Boca Raton FC (Delray Beach, FL)
- Dallas City FC (McKinney, TX)
- FC Golden State (Pomona, CA)
- FC Indiana (Lafayette, IN)
- Midland-Odessa Sockers FC (Midland, TX)[22]
- Port City FC (Gulfport, MS)
- Spokane Shadow SC (Spokane, WA)
- Storm FC (Pembroke Pines, FL)
- Tacoma Stars (Waller, WA)
- Temecula FC (Temecula, CA)
2022 Teams
[edit]Standings and results
[edit]West Region
[edit]Golden Gate Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sacramento Gold | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 12 | +17 | 25 | Golden Gate Conference playoffs |
2 | El Farolito | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 11 | +27 | 24 | |
3 | Napa Valley 1839 FC | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 11 | +21 | 24 | |
4 | Contra Costa FC | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 25 | +3 | 13 | |
5 | Academica SC | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 13 | |
6 | FC Davis | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 27 | −11 | 13 | |
7 | Oakland SC | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 28 | −9 | 11 | |
8 | Sonoma County Sol | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 37 | −23 | 6 | |
9 | Oakland Stompers | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 36 | −26 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Pacific Conference
[edit]Due to the distance between teams, the Pacific Conference was split into two divisions. The North Division featured Crossfire Redmond, International Portland Select FC and OSA Seattle FC while the South Division included FC Arizona, Las Vegas Legends FC, and SC Brave Lions. Clubs played the other teams within their division three times each and two of the teams in the other division twice each. The top two teams from each group qualified for the playoffs and play one-another in the conference semifinals.
North Division
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | International Portland Select FC | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 6 | +18 | 21 | North Division playoffs |
2 | Crossfire Redmond | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 17 | |
3 | OSA Seattle FC | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 29 | −22 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
South Division
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SC Brave Lions | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 14 | +10 | 21 | South Division playoffs |
2 | FC Arizona | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 21 | −8 | 10 | |
3 | Las Vegas Legends FC | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 24 | −4 | 9 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Midwest Region
[edit]Great Lakes Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Muskegon Risers (C) | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 10 | +23 | 26 | Midwest Region Semifinals |
2 | FC Columbus | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 18 | +13 | 20 | Midwest Region Quarterfinals |
3 | Carpathia FC | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20 | −5 | 12 | |
4 | Milwaukee Torrent | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 8 | |
5 | Panathinaikos Chicago | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 37 | −29 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
(C) Champions
North Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Med City FC (C) | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 11 | +24 | 35 | Midwest Region Semifinals |
2 | Duluth FC | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 12 | +31 | 34 | Midwest Region Quarterfinals |
3 | Dakota Fusion FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 24 | |
4 | Minneapolis City SC | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 27 | +2 | 22 | |
5 | Sioux Falls Thunder FC | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 28 | −1 | 14 | |
6 | Minnesota TwinStars FC | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 42 | −20 | 13 | |
7 | Joy St. Louis Park | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 36 | −21 | 10 | |
8 | La Crosse Aris FC | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 44 | −23 | 9 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
(C) Champions
Rust Belt Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cleveland SC (C) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 14 | +19 | 25 | Midwest Region Quarterfinals |
2 | Pittsburgh Hotspurs | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 15 | +9 | 24 | |
3 | FC Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 20 | −5 | 16 | |
4 | Erie Commodores | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 23 | −10 | 11 | |
5 | Akron City FC | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 23 | −13 | 10 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
(C) Champions
South Region
[edit]Gulf Coast Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 11 | +25 | 34 | Gulf Coast Conference playoffs |
2 | Southern States SC | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 14 | +21 | 27 | |
3 | New Orleans Jesters | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 24 | +4 | 19 | |
4 | Pensacola FC | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 23 | −2 | 19 | |
5 | AFC Mobile | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 13 | |
6 | Florida Roots FC | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 39 | −21 | 9 | |
7 | Tallahassee SC | 12 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 38 | −26 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Heartland Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tulsa Athletic | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 10 | +26 | 29 | Heartland Conference playoffs |
2 | OKC 1889 FC | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 26 | |
3 | Sunflower State FC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 18 | |
4 | Demize NPSL | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 16 | |
5 | Arkansas Wolves FC | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 21 | −3 | 13 | |
6 | Club Atletico Saint Louis | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 29 | −11 | 12 | |
7 | Reign FK | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 27 | −15 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Lone Star Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Laredo Heat SC | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 8 | +22 | 27 | Lone Star Conference playoffs |
2 | FC Brownsville | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 15 | +23 | 25 | |
3 | Corinthians FC of San Antonio | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 20 | +9 | 24 | |
4 | Irving FC | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 11 | +20 | 23 | |
5 | Denton Diablos FC | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 15 | +16 | 22 | |
6 | Lubbock Matadors SC | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 20 | |
7 | CF10 Houston FC | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 38 | −23 | 11 | |
8 | Fort Worth Vaqueros FC | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 25 | −8 | 10 | |
9 | Austin United FC | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 44 | −28 | 4 | |
10 | Coyotes FC | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50 | −41 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Sunshine Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Miami Beach Club de Futbol | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 8 | +17 | 24 | Sunshine Conference playoffs |
2 | Miami United FC | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 10 | +16 | 21 | |
3 | Central Florida Panthers SC | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 12 | +13 | 21 | |
4 | Naples United FC | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 14 | |
5 | Miami Dutch Lions FC | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 | −15 | 5 | |
6 | Magia FC | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 49 | −42 | 3 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
East Region
[edit]Keystone Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FC Motown | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 13 | +19 | 23 | Keystone Conference playoffs |
2 | Electric City Shock SC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 10 | +19 | 23 | |
3 | West Chester United SC | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 13 | +13 | 21 | |
4 | Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 21 | |
5 | Jackson Lions FC | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 16 | |
6 | Philadelphia Lone Star FC | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 29 | −6 | 10 | |
7 | Torch FC | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 24 | −10 | 10 | |
8 | FC Monmouth | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 19 | −9 | 8 | |
9 | Atlantic City FC | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 24 | −13 | 8 | |
10 | Pennsylvania Classics AC | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 27 | −12 | 7 | |
11 | Hershey FC | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 27 | −18 | 6 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Alexandria Reds | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 22 | Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs |
2 | Northern Virginia United FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 20 | |
3 | Virginia Beach City FC | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 19 | |
4 | FC Frederick | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 13 | |
5 | Grove Soccer United | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20 | −15 | 6 | |
6 | First State FC | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 25 | −9 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
North Atlantic Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hartford City FC | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 8 | +13 | 26 | North Atlantic Conference playoffs |
2 | Valeo FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 18 | |
3 | Cedar Stars FC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | −6 | 11 | |
4 | New York Shockers | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 10 | |
5 | Kingston Stockade FC | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 9 | |
6 | Syracuse FC | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 17 | −9 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Southeast Conference
[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Appalachian FC | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 12 | +13 | 21 | Southeast Conference playoffs |
2 | Georgia Revolution FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 12 | +14 | 16 | |
3 | North Alabama SC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | +1 | 15 | |
4 | Apotheos FC | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 14 | |
5 | LSA Athletico Lanier | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 27 | −20 | 8 | |
6 | Georgia Storm | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 25 | −11 | 7 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Playoffs
[edit]Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise[23]
West Region Conference playoffs
[edit]Golden Gate Conference playoffs
[edit]Quarterinals June 25–26 | Semifinal July 9 | Final July 16 | ||||||||||||
1 | Sacramento Gold FC | 3 | ||||||||||||
8 | Sonoma County Sol | 1 | ||||||||||||
1 | Sacramento Gold FC | 4 | ||||||||||||
5 | Academica SC | 2 | ||||||||||||
4 | Contra Costa FC | 1 | ||||||||||||
5 | Academica SC | 3 | ||||||||||||
1 | Sacramento Gold FC | 0 | ||||||||||||
2 | El Farolito | 3 | ||||||||||||
2 | El Farolito | 5 | ||||||||||||
7 | Oakland SC | 2 | ||||||||||||
2 | El Farolito | 5 | ||||||||||||
3 | Napa Valley 1839 FC | 1 | ||||||||||||
3 | Napa Valley 1839 FC | 2* | ||||||||||||
6 | FC Davis | 1 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Sacramento Gold FC | 3–1 | Sonoma County Sol |
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Match Report |
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Sacramento, California
Napa Valley 1839 FC | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | FC Davis |
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Match Report |
Contra Costa FC | 1–3 | Academica SC |
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Match Report |
El Farolito | 5–1 | Napa Valley 1839 FC |
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Match Report |
Sacramento Gold FC | 4–2 | Academica SC |
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Match Report |
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Sacramento, California
Pacific Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 9–10 | Final July 16 | ||||||||
N1 | Int. Portland Select FC | 2 | |||||||
N2 | Crossfire Redmond | 3* | |||||||
N2 | Crossfire Redmond | 4 | |||||||
S2 | FC Arizona | 0 | |||||||
S1 | SC Brave Lions | 2 | |||||||
S2 | FC Arizona | 3 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
SC Brave Lions | 2–3 | FC Arizona |
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Match Report |
Glendale, California
International Portland Select FC | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Crossfire Redmond |
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Match Report |
Crossfire Redmond | 4–0 | FC Arizona |
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Match Report |
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South Region Conference playoffs
[edit]Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 13–15 | Final July 17 | ||||||||
1 | JAX Armada U23 | 7 | |||||||
4 | Pensacola FC | 2 | |||||||
1 | JAX Armada U23 | 3 | |||||||
2 | Southern States SC | 2 | |||||||
2 | Southern States SC | 5 | |||||||
3 | New Orleans Jesters | 4 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Jacksonville Armada U-23 | 7–2 | Pensacola FC |
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Match Report |
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Jacksonville, Florida
Southern States SC | 5–4 | New Orleans Jesters |
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Match Report |
Oak Grove, Mississippi
Jacksonville Armada U-23 | 3–2 | Southern States SC |
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Match Report |
Jacksonville, Florida
Heartland Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 13 | Final July 16 | ||||||||
1 | Tulsa Athletic | 0(4) | |||||||
4 | Demize NPSL | 0(2) | |||||||
1 | Tulsa Athletic | 5 | |||||||
2 | OKC 1889 FC | 1 | |||||||
2 | OKC 1889 FC | 4 | |||||||
3 | Sunflower State FC | 2 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Tulsa Athletic | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Demize NPSL |
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Match Report | ||
Penalties | ||
4–2 |
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa Athletic | 5–1 | OKC 1889 FC |
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Match Report |
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Lone Star Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 12 | Final July 16 | ||||||||
1 | Laredo Heat SC | 0(3) | |||||||
4 | Irving FC | 0(1) | |||||||
1 | Laredo Heat SC | 3 | |||||||
3 | Corinthians FC of SA | 0 | |||||||
2 | FC Brownsville | 2(4) | |||||||
3 | Corinthians FC of SA | 2(5) |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
FC Brownsville | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Corinthians FC of San Antonio |
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Match Report | ||
Penalties | ||
4–5 |
Brownsville, Texas
Laredo Heat SC | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Irving FC |
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Match Report |
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Penalties | ||
3–1 |
Sunshine Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 13–15 | Final July 17 | ||||||||
1 | Miami Beach CF | 2(2) | |||||||
4 | Naples United FC | 2(3) | |||||||
4 | Naples United FC | 1 | |||||||
3 | CF Panthers SC | 0 | |||||||
2 | Miami United FC[A] | 1(2) | |||||||
3 | CF Panthers SC | 1(4) |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
- ^ B Miami United FC was stripped of its playoff hosting privileges due to an incident in the June 29 match against Central Florida Panthers SC.[24] Instead, #2 seed Miami played at #3 Central Florida's home venue at Lake Brantley High School.
Miami Beach CF | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Naples United FC |
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2–3 |
CF Panthers SC | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Miami United FC |
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4–2 |
CF Panthers SC | 0–1 | Naples United FC |
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East Region Conference playoffs
[edit]Keystone Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 15 | Final July 17 | ||||||||
1 | FC Motown | 2 | |||||||
4 | Philly Ukrainian Nationals | 0 | |||||||
1 | FC Motown | 2(4) | |||||||
3 | West Chester United | 2(2) | |||||||
2 | Electric City Shock SC | 1 | |||||||
3 | West Chester United | 3 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Electric City Shock SC | 1–3 | West Chester United SC |
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FC Motown | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | West Chester United SC |
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Penalties | ||
4–2 |
Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 13 | Final July 16 | ||||||||
1 | Alexandria Reds | 3 | |||||||
4 | FC Frederick | 1 | |||||||
1 | Alexandria Reds | 6 | |||||||
2 | N. Virginia United FC | 5 | |||||||
2 | N. Virginia United FC | 4 | |||||||
3 | Virginia Beach City FC | 1 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Alexandria Reds | 3–1 | FC Frederick |
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Alexandria, Virginia
Northern Virginia United FC | 4–1 | Virginia Beach City FC |
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Fairfax, Virginia
North Atlantic Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 13 | Final July 16 | ||||||||
1 | Hartford City FC | 0 | |||||||
4 | New York Shockers | 2 | |||||||
4 | New York Shockers | 1* | |||||||
3 | Cedar Stars FC | 0 | |||||||
2 | Valeo FC | 1 | |||||||
3 | Cedar Stars FC | 2 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Valeo FC | 1–2 | Cedar Stars FC |
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Newton, Massachusetts
Cedar Stars FC | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | New York Shockers |
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Middletown, New York
Southeast Conference playoffs
[edit]Semifinals July 13 | Final July 16 | ||||||||
1 | Appalachian FC | 4 | |||||||
4 | Apotheos FC | 1 | |||||||
1 | Appalachian FC | 6 | |||||||
3 | North Alabama SC | 2 | |||||||
2 | Georgia Revolution FC | 0 | |||||||
3 | North Alabama SC | 1 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Regional and National playoffs
[edit]Regional Quarterfinals July 19 | Regional semifinals[B] July 16–22 | Regional Finals[B] July 23–24 | National semifinals[C] July 30 | National Final August 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
MW1 | Muskegon Risers | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW4 | Duluth FC | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW4 | Duluth FC | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW5 | FC Columbus | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW1 | Muskegon Risers | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW3 | Cleveland SC | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW2 | Med City FC | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW3 | Cleveland SC | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW3 | Cleveland SC | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MW6 | Pittsburgh Hotspurs | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Muskegon Risers | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Crossfire Redmond | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
GG1 | Sacramento Gold FC | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
GG2 | El Farolito | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
W1 | El Farolito | 2(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
W2 | Crossfire Redmond | 2(4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
PN2 | Crossfire Redmond | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
PS2 | FC Arizona | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Crossfire Redmond | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | FC Motown | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S1 | JAX Armada U23 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S4 | Naples United FC | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S1 | JAX Armada U23 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S2 | Tulsa Athletic | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S2 | Tulsa Athletic | 0(6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S3 | Laredo Heat SC | 0(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Tulsa Athletic | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | FC Motown | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E1 | FC Motown | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E4 | New York Shockers | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E1 | FC Motown | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E3 | Appalachian FC | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E2 | Alexandria Reds | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E3 | Appalachian FC | 2 |
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
- ^ B The Midwest Region semifinals and final were hosted by Muskegon Risers at Oakridge High School (Egelston Township, MI).[26]
- ^ C The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.
Regional Quarterfinals
[edit]Duluth FC | 3–1 | FC Columbus |
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Regional Semifinals
[edit]Crossfire Redmond | 4–0 | FC Arizona |
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Sacramento Gold FC | 0–3 | El Farolito |
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Match Report |
Sacramento, California
Jacksonville Armada U-23 | 3–1 | Naples United FC |
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Match Report |
Jacksonville, Florida
Alexandria Reds | 1–2 | Appalachian FC |
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Match Report |
Alexandria, Virginia
FC Motown | 4–1 | New York Shockers |
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Match Report |
Tulsa Athletic | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Laredo Heat SC |
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6–5 |
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Med City FC | 0–2 | Cleveland SC |
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Egelston Township, Michigan
Muskegon Risers | 5–2 | Duluth FC |
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Match Report |
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Egelston Township, Michigan
Regional Finals
[edit]Jacksonville Armada U-23 | 0–2 | Tulsa Athletic |
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Match Report |
Jacksonville, Florida
Muskegon Risers | 1–0 | Cleveland SC |
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Match Report |
Egelston Township, Michigan
National Semifinals
[edit]Muskegon Risers | 0–3 | Crossfire Redmond |
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Match Report |
Egelston Township, Michigan
2022 NPSL National Championship
[edit]FC Motown | 4–3 | Crossfire Redmond |
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Match Report Broadcast |
Paul Patterson, Justen Lopez
Ignacio GuzmanChampionship MVP: Coby Handy Jean Rodriguez (MOT)
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