107th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States
Football league season
The 2019 National Premier Soccer League season is part of the 107th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States and the 17th season of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). Miami FC, formerly "Miami FC 2," are the defending champion.
Changes from 2018
Six members of the NPSL will participate in the inaugural NPSL Members Cup tournament immediately following the 2019 regular season.
Teams
Incoming teams
Moved and/or rebranded teams
Outgoing teams
Standings and results
Midwest Region
North Conference
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Great Lakes Conference
Source: NPSL standings
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.[10]
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ a b FC Columbus and Michigan Stars FC were equal on head-to-head points (2-2) and head-to-head goal difference (0-0).
East Conference
Updated to match(es) played on July 13, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Notes:
- ^ Syracuse FC wins the tiebreaker on head-to-head points over Pittsburgh Hotspurs (4-1)
Northeast Region
North Atlantic Conference
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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.
Notes:
- ^ FC Baltimore wins the standings tiebreaker over Virginia Beach City FC on head-to-head points. (4-1)
- ^ Charlottesville Alliance FC and FC Frederick finished equal on head-to-head points (2-2) and head-to-head goal difference (0-0).
Keystone Conference
Updated to match(es) played on June 25, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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.
Notes:
- ^ Atlantic City FC defeated West Chester United SC in their only regular season meeting to win the standings tiebreaker.
- ^ Electric City Shock wins the standings tiebreaker over Hersey FC based on head-to-head points. (6-0)
South Region
Sunshine Conference
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Updated to match(es) played on June 25, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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.
Notes:
- ^ Little Rock Rangers and Demize NPSL were equal on head-to-head points (3-3) and head-to-head goal difference. (0-0)
West Region
Southwest Conference
Updated to match(es) played on June 25, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Notes:
- ^ Riverside Coras USA and High Desert Elite were tied on head-to-head points (3-3). Riverside Coras USA won the tiebreaker on head-to-head goal difference (+2 to -2)
Northwest Conference
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. Source: NPSL standings
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
Notes:
- ^ Academica SC and Sacramento Gold were equal on head-to-head points (3-3) and head-to-head goal difference (0-0).
Playoffs
Northeast Region Conference playoffs
Keystone Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
North Atlantic Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
South Region Conference playoffs
Southeast Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Sunshine Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Lone Star Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Heartland Conference playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Regional and National playoffs
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
- ^
A The remaining four teams were reseeded for the national semifinals.
- ^
B This match started on July 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI but was suspended in the 69th minute due to darkness. It was resumed and finished on July 18, 2019 in Erie, PA.[12]
Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals
|note= New York Cosmos B had a bye to the Finals
Regional Finals
National Semifinals
NPSL Championship Game
Members Cup
Six teams participated in the NPSL Members Cup, formerly known as the NPSL Founders Cup, a competition that ran from August to October 2019 after the conclusion of the regular 2019 NPSL season. It was intended to lead to a new professional league beginning play in the spring of 2020.[13][14][15]
Several other clubs were initially announced to be part of the tournament. California United Strikers FC officially announced on Twitter that it had withdrawn from both the Founders Cup and subsequent league on March 1, 2019 and were replaced by Napa Valley 1839 FC on March 7, 2019.[16][17] On June 27, 2019, Oakland Roots SC announced its intent to join the upcoming National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) in fall 2019, where they joined Cal United. They would therefore be dropping out of the tournament "to focus on NISA as (their) preferred path forward."[18]
When the competition officially re-branded on July 24, 2019, ASC San Diego, Cal FC, FC Arizona, Miami FC, and Miami United FC had been removed, Miami FC joining NISA, while the Michigan Stars FC had been added.[13] On August 15, Chattanooga and Detroit City were both announced to be joining NISA in the spring of 2020.[19] Michigan Stars were also confirmed to be joining NISA on September 21.[20] And New York Cosmos ended up later joining, in 2020.
Teams
Standings
Source: NPSL.com
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ Milwaukee Torrent deducted 1 point for violating a stadium ban[21]
Fixtures and results
Source: NPSL.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
References
- ^ "Atlanta's NPSL Team Rebrands as Atlanta SC". National Premier Soccer League. January 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Armada FC to Field U-23 Team in 2019 NPSL Season". jacksonvillearmada.com. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "NPSL Founders Cup Members Announce Two Region Split For Inaugural 2019 Event". National Premier Soccer League. December 17, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Liberia: Junior Lone Star FC Rebrands to Philadelphia Lone Star FC". allafrica.com. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Express, Elm City (January 12, 2019). "Official announcement from the @elmcityexpresspic.twitter.com/gol29gRX6x". @elmcityexpress. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ "Emerald Force Soccer Club". Emerald Force Soccer Club. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Jesters to Focus on Building for the Future". nolajesters.com. February 26, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Palm Beach United". facebook.com. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Sca, Houston Regals (January 23, 2019). "We are hiatus for 2019 come back on 2020". @HoustonRegals. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Playoffs - Tiebreaker Rules". NPSL Homepage. April 9, 2019. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "LITTLE ROCK RANGERS FALL TO DEMIZE NPSL ON PKS". NPSL. July 13, 2019.
- ^ "No coin flip: AFC Ann Arbor's delayed playoff game to be finished at different venue". mLive. July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ a b "NPSL Founders Cup Relaunched as NPSL Members Cup". National Premier Soccer League. July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ "Eleven Founding Members To Launch A New League In Association With The National Premier Soccer League". NPSL.com. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ "Founders Cup Teams". NPSL.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ FC, California United Strikers (March 1, 2019). "To clarify a previous tweet: California United Strikers FC has withdrawn from NPSL & Founders Cup. Our Club remains growing and strong! We wish NPSL the best of luck moving forward as we pursue all professional league options for our Club". @CalUtdFC. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "NPSL FOUNDERS CUP ADDS NAPA VALLEY 1839 FC FOR 2019 EVENT". NPSL.com. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- ^ "Oakland Roots Statement: League and Membership". Oakland Roots SC. Archived from the original on June 27, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- ^ O'Connor, Larry. "Detroit City FC making pitch to join National Independent Soccer Association". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "NISA Adding Michigan Stars FC". WDEF Sports. September 23, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "NPSL STATEMENT ON 9/21 DISCIPLINARY ACTION". National Premier Soccer League. September 25, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
