2021 National Premier Soccer League season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season 2021
DatesMay 1 – July 17
(regular season)
July 14 – August 7
(playoffs)
Champions Denton Diablos FC
Regular season title Minneapolis City SC
2022 Hank Steinbrecher Cup qualifier Denton Diablos FC
2022 U.S. Open Cup qualifiers Cleveland SC
Denton Diablos FC
Georgia Revolution FC
Hartford City FC
Las Vegas Legends
Miami United FC
Minneapolis City SC
FC Motown
Southern States Soccer Club
Tulsa Athletic
Matches played403
Goals scored1,597 (3.96 per match)
Top goalscorer16 Goals
Sidney Warden (Duluth)
Biggest home win G. Storm 14–0 Louisville
(June 26)
Biggest away win Dallas City 1–9 OKC
(June 12)
Highest scoring G. Storm 14–0 Louisville
(14 goals, June 26)
Longest winning run10 matches
Minneapolis City SC
(May 8 – June 30)
Longest unbeaten run10 matches
Minneapolis City SC
(May 8 – June 30)
Atlantic City FC
(May 8 – July 7)
Cleveland SC
(May 16 – July 17)
Demize NPSL
(May 28 – July 10)
Baltimore Christos
(May 29 – July 10)
Longest winless run12 matches
La Crosse Aris FC
(May 15 – July 17)
Longest losing run10 matches
Greater Lowell
(May 8 – July 10)
Storm FC
(May 8 – July 3)
Hershey FC
(May 15 – June 30)
Dallas City FC
(May 23 – July 10)
2020
(Cancelled)
2022
All statistics correct as of July 17, 2021.

The 2021 National Premier Soccer League season was the 19th season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 109th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. The 2020 season was cancelled after five weeks of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Miami FC, the defending league champions from 2019, left in the previous off-season and joined the National Independent Soccer Association and later the USL Championship.

Contents

The regular season started on May 1 and concluded on July 17. In total, 76 teams participated this season with a further 14 playing in conferences that decided not to participate in the summer season.

Format changes

The 2021 season saw a number of changes with many in part due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic. Both the Northwest and Golden Gate Conference will not take part in traditional summer season. [1] The NPSL later announced the Golden Gate teams would play a regular season schedule, but with it commencing in June and ending in August meaning none of the teams would be eligible for the postseason or U.S. Open Cup berths. [2] Due to this, the South Region's Lone Star Conference joined the west for 2021 allowing two separate conferences to compete for the regional title. [3]

The changes made ahead of last season, such as the renaming of the Northeast Region to the "East Region", the Southeast Conference's move to the East, and the renaming of the East Conference to the "Rust Belt Conference" all remained in effect. The Gulf Coast Conference, which was created ahead of 2020, will play its inaugural season in 2021.

Teams

Note: Teams that are italicized previously played in the NPSL and are returning from hiatus.

Incoming teams

Departing teams

Teams on hiatus

Name changes

Unknown status teams

2021 Teams

Note: Teams lined out are on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic but still listed on the league website.

Standings and results

West Region

Lone Star Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Denton Diablos FC 108113317+1625 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Laredo Heat SC 10712278+1923
3 Midland-Odessa Sockers FC 105231711+618
4 Katy 1895 FC 104421515014
5 Irving FC 104511716+113
6 Coyotes FC 1046013231012
7 FC Brownsville 10262213098
8 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 100911235231
Source: NPSL
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.

Southwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Las Vegas Legends FC 106223828+1020 Southwest Conference Final
2 FC Golden State 105143713+2419 Southwest Conference Semifinal
3 FC Arizona [A] 104242213+916
4 ASC San Diego [A] 10253202449
5 Temecula FC 10181847394
Source: NPSL
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.
  1. ^
    A The regular season final between FC Arizona and ASC San Diego on July 10 was cancelled due to inclement weather. [28] This match was later ruled a 0-0 draw, most likely since both teams' place in the standings were secure and that team's are required to play ten games in the regular season in order to be eligible for the next year's U.S. Open Cup tournament. As such, this game is not included in the "Matches played" section in the infobox.

Midwest Region

Great Lakes Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Milwaukee Torrent (C)109102912+1727 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 Carpathia FC 106222713+1420 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 FC Columbus 104422016+414
4 Panathinaikos Chicago 103701226149
5 FC Indiana 100821334212
Source: NPSL
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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Minneapolis City SC (C)1211104411+3333 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 Duluth FC 129303920+1927 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 Med City FC 128403316+1724
4 Joy St. Louis Park 124622826+214
5 Dakota Fusion FC 1248017341712
6 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 122731835179
7 La Crosse Aris FC 12093744373
Source: NPSL
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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Cleveland SC (C)10802259+1626 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
2 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 108201914+524
3 FC Buffalo 104421914+514
4 Erie Commodores 10154111657
5 Rochester Lancers 102711224127
6 Syracuse FC 1016391896
Source: NPSL
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

Gulf Coast Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 1412203712+2536 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Pensacola FC 149323525+1029
3 Southern States SC 149412210+1228
4 New Orleans Jesters 145452620+620
5 AFC Mobile 144731221915
6 Port City FC 144912026613
7 Tallahassee SC 1437417291213
8 Florida Roots FC 1411121339265
Source: NPSL
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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Demize NPSL 10703329+2324 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 Tulsa Athletic 10613329+2321
3 OKC 1889 FC 105323310+2317
4 Arkansas Wolves FC 103432027712
5 Reign FK 10253182469
6 Dallas City FC 100100965560
Source: NPSL
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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Miami United FC 107212315+822 Sunshine Conference playoffs
2 Miami Dutch Lions FC 106313115+1619
3 Naples United FC 105232417+718
4 Boca Raton FC 104422424014
5 Central Florida Panthers SC 103432219+312
6 Storm FC 1001001044340
Source: NPSL
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

Keystone Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 West Chester United SC 109103011+1927 Keystone Conference playoffs
2 Atlantic City FC 10802318+2326
3 FC Motown 107212712+1522
4 FC Monmouth 103432620+612
5 First State FC 103612530510
6 Electric City Shock SC 103611420610
7 Torch FC 103701138279
8 Hershey FC 100100732250
Source: NPSL
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-Atlanic Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 FC Baltimore Christos 10802318+2326 Mid-Atlanic Conference Final
2 Northern Virginia United FC 105322114+717 Mid-Atlanic Conference Semifinal
3 Philadelphia Lone Star FC 103431422812
4 Virginia Beach City FC 102621022128
5 FC Frederick 102711727107
Source: NPSL
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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Hartford City FC 106222212+1020 North Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 New York Shockers 106311910+919
3 Kingston Stockade FC 10514239+1419
4 Valeo FC 105322712+1517
5 Boston City FC 103611420610
6 Greater Lowell Rough Diamonds 100100648420
Source: NPSL
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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Georgia Revolution FC 108112510+1525 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Georgia Storm 10532269+1717
3 Appalachian FC 104241612+416
4 LSA Athletico Lanier 104511219713
5 Metro Louisville FC 10271830227
6 North Alabama SC 10271132077
Source: NPSL
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

Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise [29]

West Region Conference playoffs

Lone Star Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14
Final
July 17
      
1 Denton Diablos FC 7
4 Katy 1895 FC 0
1 Denton Diablos FC 3
2 Laredo Heat SC 1
2 Laredo Heat SC 3
3 Midland-Odessa Sockers 0

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Lone Star Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Denton Diablos FC 7–0 Katy 1895 FC
Match Report

Final
Denton Diablos FC 3–1 Laredo Heat SC
Match Report

Southwest Conference playoffs

Semifinal
July 14
Final
July 17
1 Las Vegas Legends FC 0
2 FC Golden State 22 FC Golden State 3
3 FC Arizona 0

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Southwest Conference Playoffs
Semifinal
FC Golden State 2–0 FC Arizona
Match Report

Final
Las Vegas Legends FC 0–3 FC Golden State
Match Report
Kellogg Zaher Soccer Fields
Las Vegas, Nevada

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14
Final
N/A [B]
      
1 Jacksonville Armada U23 1
4 New Orleans Jesters 3
4 New Orleans Jesters
3 Southern States SC w/o
2 Pensacola FC 1
3 Southern States SC 2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Gulf Coast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Pensacola FC 1–2 Southern States SC
Match Report
Ashton Brosnaham Stadium
Pensacola, Florida
Semifinals
Jacksonville Armada U-23 1–3 New Orleans Jesters
Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida

Heartland Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14
Final
July 17
      
1 Demize NPSL 2
4 Arkansas Wolves 1
1 Demize NPSL 1
2 Tulsa Athletic 2
2 Tulsa Athletic 2(5)
3 OKC 1889 FC 2(4)

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Heartland Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic 2–2 (a.e.t.) OKC 1889 FC
Match Report
Penalties
5–4
Titan Sports and Performance Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Semifinals
Demize NPSL 2–1Arkansas Wolves
Match Report
Lake Country Soccer Cooper Stadium
Springfield, Missouri

Final
Demize NPSL 1–2 Tulsa Athletic
Match Report
Lake Country Soccer Cooper Stadium
Springfield, Missouri

Sunshine Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14
Final
July 17
      
1 Miami United FC 4
4 Boca Raton FC 2
1 Miami United FC 1
3 Naples United FC 4
2 Miami Dutch Lions 1
3 Naples United FC 4

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Semifinals
Miami United FC 4–2 Boca Raton FC
Match Report
Semifinals
Miami Dutch Lions 1–4 Naples United FC
Match Report
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Naples, Florida

Final
Miami United FC 1–4 Naples United FC
Match Report

East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 16
Final
July 18
      
1 West Chester United 1
4 FC Monmouth 3
4 FC Monmouth 0
3 FC Motown 2
2 Atlantic City FC 2
3 FC Motown 3

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Keystone Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Atlantic City FC 2–3 FC Motown
Match Report
Semifinals
West Chester United SC 1–3 FC Monmouth
Match Report

Final
FC Motown 2–0 FC Monmouth
Match Report

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinal
July 14
Final
July 17
1 FC Baltimore Christos 3
2 Northern Virginia United 2 3 Philadelphia Lone Star 0
3 Philadelphia Lone Star 3

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Northern Virginia United FC 2–3 Philadelphia Lone Star FC
Match Report
Cropp Metcalfe Park at Evergreen Sportsplex
Leesburg, Virginia

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14
Final
July 17
      
1 Hartford City FC 1
4 Valeo FC 0
1 Hartford City FC 3
3 Kingston Stockade FC 2
2 New York Shockers 1(2)
3 Kingston Stockade FC 1(4)

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

North Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
New York Shockers 1–1 (a.e.t.) Kingston Stockade FC
Match Report
Penalties
2–4
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Colonie, New York
Semifinals
Hartford City FC 1–0 Valeo FC
Match Report

Final
Hartford City FC 3–2 Kingston Stockade FC
Match Report

Southeast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14
Final
July 17
      
1 Georgia Revolution 2(6)
4 LSA Athletico Lanier 2(5)
1 Georgia Revolution 2
2 Georgia Storm 1
2 Georgia Storm 2
3 Appalachian FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

  1. ^
    B The Gulf Coast Conference final was originally scheduled for July 17. The day of the match it was announced that multiple New Orleans Jesters players had tested positive for COVID-19 and the game was called off. [30] Despite originally saying the final would be rescheduled, the NPSL announced on July 22 that Southern States SC would advance to the South Region Semifinal against Naples United FC. [31]
Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Georgia Storm 2–1 Appalachian FC
Match Report
Semifinals
Georgia Revolution 2–2 (a.e.t.) LSA Athletico Lanier
Match Report
Penalties
6–5
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Final
Georgia Revolution 2–1 Georgia Storm
Match Report

Regional and National playoffs

Regional Quarterfinals
July 20
Regional semifinals [C]
July 17–23
Regional Finals [C]
July 24–25
National semifinals [D]
July 31
National Final
August 7
               
MW1 Minneapolis City SC 3
MW6 Carpathia FC 0
MW5 Duluth FC 2(3)
MW6 Carpathia FC 2(4)
MW1 Minneapolis City SC 0
MW3 Cleveland SC 2
MW2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 1
MW3 Cleveland SC 2
MW3 Cleveland SC 4
MW4 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 0
2 Cleveland SC 3
3 Denton Diablos FC 4*
LS1 Denton Diablos FC 3
LS2 Laredo Heat SC 1
W1 Denton Diablos FC 4
W2 FC Golden State 2
SW1 Las Vegas Legends FC 0
SW2 FC Golden State 3
3 Denton Diablos FC 5
4 Tulsa Athletic 2
E1 FC Baltimore Christos 1
E4 Hartford City FC 0
E1 FC Baltimore Christos 3(4)
E3 FC Motown 3(3)
E2 Georgia Revolution FC 1
E3 FC Motown 2
1 FC Baltimore Christos 0
4 Tulsa Athletic 1
HC1 Demize NPSL 1
HC2 Tulsa Athletic 2
S1 Tulsa Athletic 2
S2 Southern States SC 1
S2 Southern States SC 5
S3 Naples United FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

  1. ^
    C The Midwest Region semifinals and final were hosted by Minneapolis City SC at Edor Nelson Field (Minneapolis, MN). [32] The East Region semifinals and final were hosted by FC Baltimore Christos at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Essex (Baltimore, MD). [33]
  2. ^
    D The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

Regional Quarterfinals

Midwest Region Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Cleveland SC 4–0 Pittsburgh Hotspurs
Match Report
Quarterfinals
Duluth FC 2–2 (a.e.t.) Carpathia FC
Match Report
Penalties
3–4
Denfeld High School Stadium
Duluth, Minnesota

Regional Semifinals

Final
Demize NPSL 1–2 Tulsa Athletic
Match Report
Lake Country Soccer Cooper Stadium
Springfield, Missouri

West Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Denton Diablos FC 3–1 Laredo Heat SC
Match Report
Final
Las Vegas Legends FC 0–3 FC Golden State
Match Report
Kellogg Zaher Soccer Fields
Las Vegas, Nevada

Northeast Region Semifinal 1
Semifinals
Georgia Revolution FC 1–2 FC Motown
Match Report

Midwest Region Semifinals
Semifinals
FC Milwaukee Torrent 1–2 Cleveland SC
Match Report
Edor Nelson Field
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Semifinals
Minneapolis City SC 3–0 Carpathia FC
Match Report
Edor Nelson Field
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attendance: 969 [34]

Northeast Region Semifinal 2
Semifinals
FC Baltimore Christos 1–0 Hartford City FC
Match Report

South Region Semifinal 2
Semifinals
Southern States SC 5–1 Naples United FC
Match Report
The Oakes Training Center
Oak Grove, Mississippi

Regional Finals

West Region Final
Final
Denton Diablos FC 4–2 FC Golden State
Match Report

Midwest Region Final
Final
Minneapolis City SC 0–2 Cleveland SC
Match Report
Edor Nelson Field
Minneapolis, Minnesota

South Region Final
Final
Tulsa Athletic 2–1 (a.e.t.) Southern States SC
Match Report
Union High School Soccer Stadium
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Northeast Region Final
Final
FC Baltimore Christos 3–3 (a.e.t.) FC Motown
Match Report
Penalties
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4–3
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National Semifinals

Semifinals
Cleveland SC 3–4 (a.e.t.) Denton Diablos FC
Match Report

2021 NPSL National Championship

Denton Diablos FC 5–2 Tulsa Athletic
Match Report
NPSL Recap
Broadcast

Championship MVP: Trevor Amann (DEN)

Return to Play Series

In early 2021, the NPSL announced the "Return to Play Series" which was originally meant to act as a series of competitive matches ahead of the 2021 summer season between league members. [36] However, following the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertain nature of west coast conferences the format was altered to act as a separate competition from the summer season. The eight members of the Golden Gate Conference were later announced as participants in the "Golden Gate Competition" with a round robin format scheduled over June and July. [37]

Golden Gate Competition

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPts
1 FC Davis 76102410+1418
2 Academica SC 7421178+913
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 74211813+513
4 El Farolito 74211310+313
5 Sacramento Gold 73311718110
6 Contra Costa FC 73401412+29
7 Oakland Stompers 7160831233
8 Sonoma County Sol 7160112093
Updated to match(es) played on July 25, 2021. Source: NPSL
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

Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise

Quarterfinals
July 31–August 1
Semifinals
August 7
Final
August 14
         
1 FC Davis 1
8 Sonoma County Sol 3
8 Sonoma County Sol 0
4 El Farolito 4
4 El Farolito 7
5 Sacramento Gold 4
4 El Farolito 0
2 Academica SC 2
2 Academica SC 3
7 Oakland Stompers 0
2 Academica SC 2
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 3*
6 Contra Costa FC 2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Golden Gate Conference Playoffs
Quarterfinals
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–2 (a.e.t.) Contra Costa FC
Match Report
Quarterfinals
FC Davis 1–3 Sonoma County Sol
Match Report
Playfields Sports Park
Davis, California
Quarterfinals
Academica SC 3–0 Oakland Stompers
Match Report
Academica Field
Turlock, California
Quarterfinals
El Farolito 7–4 Sacramento Gold
Match Report

Semifinals
El Farolito 4–0 Sonoma County Sol
Match Report
Semifinals
Academica SC 2–0 Napa Valley 1839 FC
Match Report
Academica Field
Turlock, California

Final
Academica SC 2–0 El Farolito
Match Report
Academica Field
Turlock, California
Attendance: 600

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