2022 National Premier Soccer League season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season 2022
DatesMarch 19 – July 16
(regular season)
June 25 – August 6
(playoffs)
Champions FC Motown
Regular season title JAX Armada U-23
Matches played505
Goals scored1,911 (3.78 per match)
Top goalscorer15 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 run10 matches
JAX Armada U-23
(May 6 – July 9)
Longest unbeaten run10 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 run12 matches
Tallahassee
(April 30 – July 9)
Longest losing run9 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.

Contents

The regular season began on March 19 and ended on July 16. In total, 92 teams participated in this season.

Format changes

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

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

Incoming teams

Name changes

Departing teams

Teams on hiatus or folded

2022 Teams

Standings and results

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Sacramento Gold 108112912+1725 Golden Gate Conference playoffs
2 El Farolito 108203811+2724
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 108203211+2124
4 Contra Costa FC 104512825+313
5 Academica SC 104511918+113
6 FC Davis 1045116271113
7 Oakland SC 103521928911
8 Sonoma County Sol 102801437236
9 Oakland Stompers 100821036262
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.

Pacific Conference

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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 International Portland Select FC 10613246+1821 North Division playoffs
2 Crossfire Redmond 104151610+617
3 OSA Seattle FC 10181729224
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.
South Division

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 SC Brave Lions 107302414+1021 South Division playoffs
2 FC Arizona 102441321810
3 Las Vegas Legends FC 10253202449
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.

Midwest Region

Great Lakes Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Muskegon Risers (C)108023310+2326 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 FC Columbus 106223118+1320 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 Carpathia FC 103431520512
4 Milwaukee Torrent 10262202228
5 Panathinaikos Chicago 10181837294
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 Med City FC (C)1411123511+2435 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 Duluth FC 1411214312+3134 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 Dakota Fusion FC 147433628+824
4 Minneapolis City SC 147612927+222
5 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 143652728114
6 Minnesota TwinStars FC 1449122422013
7 Joy St. Louis Park 14310115362110
8 La Crosse Aris FC 1431102144239
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)128313314+1925 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
2 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 128402415+924
3 FC Buffalo 125611520516
4 Erie Commodores 1237213231011
5 Akron City FC 1226410231310
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 1211013611+2534 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Southern States SC 129303514+2127
3 New Orleans Jesters 126512824+419
4 Pensacola FC 126512123219
5 AFC Mobile 124711920113
6 Florida Roots FC 123901839219
7 Tallahassee SC 1201021238262
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 Tulsa Athletic 129123610+2629 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 OKC 1889 FC 128222014+626
3 Sunflower State FC 125431920118
4 Demize NPSL 124441820216
5 Arkansas Wolves FC 124711821313
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 1248018291112
7 Reign FK 121921227155
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.

Lone Star Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Laredo Heat SC 12813308+2227 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 FC Brownsville 128313815+2325
3 Corinthians FC of San Antonio 127232920+924
4 Irving FC 126153111+2023
5 Denton Diablos FC 127413115+1622
6 Lubbock Matadors SC 126422515+1020
7 CF10 Houston FC 1237215382311
8 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 123811725810
9 Austin United FC 1211011644284
10 Coyotes FC 121101950414
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 Beach Club de Futbol 10820258+1724 Sunshine Conference playoffs
2 Miami United FC 107302610+1621
3 Central Florida Panthers SC 107302512+1321
4 Naples United FC 104422211+1114
5 Miami Dutch Lions FC 10172823155
6 Magia FC 10190749423
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 FC Motown 107123213+1923 Keystone Conference playoffs
2 Electric City Shock SC 107122910+1923
3 West Chester United SC 106132613+1321
4 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 106132214+821
5 Jackson Lions FC 105413223+916
6 Philadelphia Lone Star FC 103612329610
7 Torch FC 1036114241010
8 FC Monmouth 10145101998
9 Atlantic City FC 102621124138
10 Pennsylvania Classics AC 102711527127
11 Hershey FC 10163927186
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 Alexandria Reds 107212010+1022 Mid-Atlanic Conference playoffs
2 Northern Virginia United FC 106222013+720
3 Virginia Beach City FC 105141811+719
4 FC Frederick 104511818013
5 Grove Soccer United 10280520156
6 First State FC 10172162595
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 10802218+1326 North Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Valeo FC 105231913+618
3 Cedar Stars FC 102351218611
4 New York Shockers 102441616010
5 Kingston Stockade FC 10253111549
6 Syracuse FC 1005581795
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 Appalachian FC 106132512+1321 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Georgia Revolution FC 104242612+1416
3 North Alabama SC 104331615+115
4 Apotheos FC 103251310+314
5 LSA Athletico Lanier 10262727208
6 Georgia Storm 102711425117
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 [23]

West Region Conference playoffs

Golden Gate Conference playoffs

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

Golden Gate Conference Playoffs
Quarterfinals
El Farolito 5–2 Oakland SC
Match Report
Quarterfinals
Sacramento Gold FC 3–1 Sonoma County Sol
Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California
Quarterfinals
Napa Valley 1839 FC 2–1 (a.e.t.) FC Davis
Match Report
Quarterfinals
Contra Costa FC 1–3 Academica SC
Match Report

Semifinals
El Farolito 5–1 Napa Valley 1839 FC
Match Report
Semifinals
Sacramento Gold FC 4–2 Academica SC
Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California

Final
Sacramento Gold FC 0–3 El Farolito
Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California

Pacific Conference playoffs

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

Pacific Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
SC Brave Lions2–3 FC Arizona
Match Report
Glendale Sports Complex
Glendale, California

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

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

Gulf Coast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Jacksonville Armada U-23 7–2 Pensacola FC
Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Semifinals
Southern States SC 5–4 New Orleans Jesters
Match Report
The Oakes Training Center
Oak Grove, Mississippi

Final
Jacksonville Armada U-23 3–2 Southern States SC
Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida

Heartland Conference playoffs

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

Heartland Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
OKC 1889 FC 4–2 Sunflower State FC
Match Report
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic 0–0 (a.e.t.) Demize NPSL
Match Report
Penalties
4–2
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Athletic Community Field at Hicks Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Final
Tulsa Athletic 5–1 OKC 1889 FC
Match Report
Athletic Community Field at Hicks Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Lone Star Conference playoffs

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

Lone Star Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
FC Brownsville 2–2 (a.e.t.) Corinthians FC of San Antonio
Match Report
Penalties
4–5
Brownsville Sports Park
Brownsville, Texas

Sunshine Conference playoffs

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

  1. ^
    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.
Sunshine Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Miami Beach CF2–2 (a.e.t.) Naples United FC
Match Report
Penalties
2–3
Semifinals
CF Panthers SC1–1 (a.e.t.) Miami United FC
Match Report
Penalties
4–2

Final
CF Panthers SC0–1 Naples United FC
Match Report

East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone Conference playoffs

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

Keystone Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
FC Motown 2–0 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Match Report
Semifinals
Electric City Shock SC1–3 West Chester United SC
Match Report

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

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

Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Alexandria Reds3–1 FC Frederick
Match Report
Limerick Field
Alexandria, Virginia
Semifinals
Northern Virginia United FC 4–1 Virginia Beach City FC
Match Report

Final
Alexandria Reds6–5 Virginia Beach City FC
Match Report
Limerick Field
Alexandria, Virginia

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

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

North Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Hartford City FC 0–2 New York Shockers
Match Report
Semifinals
Valeo FC1–2Cedar Stars FC
Match Report
Solomon Schechter Day School
Newton, Massachusetts

Final
Cedar Stars FC0–1 (a.e.t.) New York Shockers
Match Report
Faller Field
Middletown, New York

Southeast Conference playoffs

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

Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Georgia Revolution FC 0–1 North Alabama SC
Match Report
Semifinals
Appalachian FC 4–1Apotheos FC
Match Report

Final
Appalachian FC 6–2 North Alabama SC
Match Report

Regional and National playoffs

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

  1. ^
    B The Midwest Region semifinals and final were hosted by Muskegon Risers at Oakridge High School (Egelston Township, MI). [26]
  2. ^
    C The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

Regional Quarterfinals

Midwest Region Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Cleveland SC 2–1 Pittsburgh Hotspurs
Match Report
Quarterfinals
Duluth FC 3–1 FC Columbus
Match Report

Regional Semifinals

West Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Crossfire Redmond 4–0 FC Arizona
Match Report
Semifinals
Sacramento Gold FC 0–3 El Farolito
Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California

South Region Semifinal 1
Semifinals
Jacksonville Armada U-23 3–1 Naples United FC
Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida

Northeast Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Alexandria Reds1–2 Appalachian FC
Match Report
Limerick Field
Alexandria, Virginia
Semifinals
FC Motown 4–1 New York Shockers
Match Report

South Region Semifinal 2
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic 0–0 (a.e.t.) Laredo Heat SC
Match Report
Penalties
6–5
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Hicks Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Midwest Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Med City FC 0–2 Cleveland SC
Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan
Semifinals
Muskegon Risers 5–2 Duluth FC
Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan

Regional Finals


South Region Final
Final
Jacksonville Armada U-23 0–2 Tulsa Athletic
Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida

Northeast Region Final
Final
FC Motown 3–0 Appalachian FC
Match Report

Midwest Region Final
Final
Muskegon Risers 1–0 Cleveland SC
Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan

National Semifinals

Semifinals
Muskegon Risers 0–3 Crossfire Redmond
Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic 1–2 FC Motown
Match Report
Union High School Soccer Stadium
Tulsa, Oklahoma

2022 NPSL National Championship

FC Motown 4–3 Crossfire Redmond
Match Report
Broadcast
MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Montclair, New Jersey
Attendance: 2,065
Referee: Brian Cordova-Munoz [27]

Paul Patterson, Justen Lopez

Ignacio Guzman

Championship MVP: Coby Handy Jean Rodriguez (MOT)

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