2016 NPSL season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season2016
Champions AFC Cleveland
Matches played513
Goals scored1,799 (3.51 per match)
2015
2017

The 2016 National Premier Soccer League season was the 104th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States, and the 14th season of the NPSL.

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Regions and Conferences

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Locations of NPSL clubs for 2016. Blue = Northeast Region clubs, Yellow = South Region clubs, Green = Midwest Region clubs, Red = West Region clubs

Changes from 2015

Incoming teams

TeamLocationRegion/ConferenceNotes
Albion SC Pros San Diego, California West - SouthwestExpansion
North County Battalion San Diego, California West - SouthwestExpansion
Southern California Sports Club San Bernardino, California West - SouthwestExpansion
Corinthians USA Fontana, California West - SouthwestExpansion
AFC Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan Midwest - Great Lakes WestFrom Great Lakes Premier League
Grand Rapids FC Grand Rapids, Michigan Midwest - Great Lakes WestFrom Great Lakes Premier League
Kalamazoo FC Kalamazoo, Michigan Midwest - Great Lakes WestExpansion
Rochester River DogZ FC Rochester, New York Midwest - Great Lakes EastExpansion
Chicago Mustangs Chicago, Illinois Midwest - CentralFrom MASL
LC Aris FC La Crosse, Wisconsin Midwest - CentralReturning from Hiatus
Milwaukee Torrent Milwaukee, Wisconsin Midwest - CentralExpansion
Fort Lauderdale Strikers U-23 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sunshine - SouthExpansion
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 Tampa, Florida Sunshine - SouthExpansion
Birmingham Hammers Birmingham, Alabama Southeast - SouthExpansion
Memphis City FC Memphis, Tennessee Southeast - SouthExpansion
Tobacco Road FC Durham, North Carolina South Atlantic - SouthExpansion
Houston Dutch Lions FC Houston, Texas South Central - SouthFrom PDL
Little Rock Rangers Little Rock, Arkansas South Central - SouthExpansion
Shreveport Rafters FC Shreveport, Louisiana South Central - SouthExpansion
Junior Lone Star FC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Keystone - NortheastReturning from Hiatus
New Jersey Copa FC Metuchen, New Jersey Keystone - NortheastExpansion
Boston City FC Boston, Massachusetts Atlantic - NortheastExpansion
Kingston Stockade FC Kingston, New York Atlantic - NortheastExpansion

Moved and/or Rebranded teams

TeamPrev NameLocationPrev LocationNotes
East Bay FC Stompers San Francisco Stompers Hayward, California San Francisco, California Relocated
OSA FC FC Tacoma 253 Seattle, Washington Tacoma, Washington Rebrand and Move
Dayton Dynamo Cincinnati Saints Dayton, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Rebrand and Move
Indy Eleven NPSL Indiana Fire NPSL Indianapolis, Indiana Acquired by Indy Eleven
Jacksonville Armada U-23 Jacksonville United Jacksonville, Florida Acquired by Jacksonville Armada FC
Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves Atlanta, Georgia After NASL team folded, Reserves took over brand
Richmond Strikers Chesterfield United FC Richmond, Virginia Richmond and Chesterfield clubs merged

Outgoing teams

TeamLocationNotes
FC Force San Diego, California Inactive
Fort Pitt FC Regiment Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Inactive
Jersey Blues FC Morristown, New Jersey Have not played any games in 2016 and look to be inactive.
Madison 56ers Madison, Wisconsin Moved to PLA
Minnesota United FC Reserves Minneapolis, Minnesota Moved to PLA
San Diego Flash San Diego, California Hiatus
Upward Stars Spartanburg, South Carolina Folded

Standings

Northeast Region

Atlantic Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 New York Cosmos B (C, Q)1612224919+3038 2016 NPSL Northeast Region playoffs
2 Boston City FC (Q)1610422522+332
3 Rhode Island Reds 168713637125
4 Greater Lowell United FC 166552724+323
5 Seacoast United Phantoms 166642733622
6 Brooklyn Italians 165653124+720
7 Kingston Stockade FC 165832829118
8 New York Athletic Club 1638517281114
9 Seacoast United Mariners 1621131438249
Updated to match(es) played on July 10, 2016. 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
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Top scorers
RankPlayerTeamGoals
1Isaac Nana AddaiRhode Island Reds18
2Michael CreswickKingston Stockade FC9
3Rasmus HansenBrooklyn Italians8
4Ivan BertarameNew York Cosmos B7
5Michael BustamanteBoston City FC6
Homero MoraisBoston City FC
7Quincy AppahGreater Lowell United FC5
Franklin CastellanosNew York Cosmos B
Trey WilliamsNew York Cosmos B
10Daniel BedoyaNew York Cosmos B4
Joao CardosaRhode Island Reds
Kareem JoachimBrooklyn Italians
Tanor JobeRhode Island Reds
Franklin PenaGreater Lowell United FC
Corey PhillipsKingston Stockade FC
Matias RuizNew York Cosmos B
Augusto SilvaGreater Lowell United FC
As of July 11, 2016 [1]

Keystone Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Clarkstown SC Eagles (C, Q)1210113112+1931 2016 NPSL Northeast Region playoffs
2 New Jersey Copa FC (Q)126152210+1223
3 Junior Lone Star FC 126332719+821
4 GBFC Thunder 124622128714
5 Hershey FC 122551927811
6 Electric City Shock SC 123722029911
7 Buxmont Torch FC 121921631155
Updated to match(es) played on July 10, 2016. 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
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Mid-Atlantic Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Fredericksburg FC (C, Q)10622178+920 2016 NPSL Northeast Region playoffs
2 Legacy 76 (Q)106221811+720
3 Virginia Beach City FC 105232012+818
4 Richmond Strikers 104511420613
5 FC Frederick 10262101668
6 ASA Charge 101721123125
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2016. 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
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

South Region

South Atlantic Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Myrtle Beach Mutiny (Q)106132310+1321 2016 NPSL South Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Atlanta Silverbacks (Q)105141710+719
3 Carolina RailHawks NPSL (Q)104422414+1014
4 Tobacco Road FC (Q)103431622612
5 FC Carolina Discoveries 102442023310
6 Georgia Revolution 101721031215
Updated to match(es) played on July 3, 2016. 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
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

South Central Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Tulsa Athletics (Q)121110389+2933 2016 NPSL South Central Conference playoffs
2 Houston Dutch Lions FC (Q)129123413+2129
3 FC Wichita (Q)129213111+2028
4 Dallas City FC (Q)126512317+619
5 Liverpool Warriors (Q)126512617+919
6Shreveport Rafters FC (Q)125521820217
7 Little Rock Rangers 125611618216
8 Corinthians FC of San Antonio 124622730314
9 Houston Regals 122911035257
10 Joplin Demize 1221001140296
11 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 1211011138274
Updated to match(es) played on July 3, 2016. 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
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Southeast Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Chattanooga FC (Q, C)10901213+1828 2016 NPSL Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Memphis City FC (Q)105321712+517
3 New Orleans Jesters (Q)104421615+114
4 Knoxville Force (Q)1046013241112
5 Nashville FC 10370121649
6 Birmingham Hammers 10271101997
Updated to match(es) played on July 3, 2016. 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
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Sunshine Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Miami United FC (C)109102813+1527 2016 NPSL South Region playoffs
2 Jacksonville Armada U-23 105232613+1318
3 Miami Fusion FC 10523219+1218
4 Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 104421712+514
5 Storm FC 103431914+512
6 Kraze United 103432124312
7 Fort Lauderdale Strikers U-23 1046012241212
8 Weston FC 100100843350
Updated to match(es) played on July 10, 2016. 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
(C) Champions

Midwest Region

Central Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPts
1 Milwaukee Torrent (C)6600272+2518
2 Chicago Mustangs 6330139+49
3 Minnesota TwinStars 6330111769
4 LC Aris FC 6060831230
Updated to match(es) played on July 23, 2016. 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
(C) Champions

Great Lakes East Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 AFC Cleveland (C, Q)10820259+1624 2016 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2 Indy Eleven NPSL (Q)106311815+319
3 FC Buffalo 105321612+417
4 Rochester River DogZ FC 103431214212
5 Erie Commodores FC 102441816+210
6 FC Indiana Lions 10082528232
Updated to match(es) played on July 10, 2016. 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
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Great Lakes West Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Grand Rapids FC (C, Q)127142111+1025 2016 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2 AFC Ann Arbor (Q)126331916+321
3 Michigan Stars FC 125341713+419
4 Lansing United 124441614+216
5 Detroit City FC 124442421+316
6 Kalamazoo FC 124621215314
7 Dayton Dynamo 121101827194
Updated to match(es) played on July 15, 2016. 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
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Sonoma County Sol (Q)148424025+1526 2016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2 CD Aguiluchos USA (Q)147433620+1624
3 East Bay FC Stompers (Q)146442823+522
4 Sacramento Gold 147702929021
5 Real San Jose 141112848405
Updated to match(es) played on July 4, 2016. 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
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Northwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 OSA FC (Q)105321712+517 2016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2 Portland Spartans FC 104511213113
Updated to match(es) played on July 4, 2016. 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
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Southwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Albion SC Pros (Q)12804308+2228 2016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2 North County Battalion (Q)127233619+1724
3 Deportivo Coras USA (Q)127323417+1723
4 SoCal SC (Q)125522320+317
5 FC Hasental 1237221321111
6 Temecula FC 1237218321411
7 Sports Club Corinthians USA 12093943343
Updated to match(es) played on July 4, 2016. 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
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Playoffs

[2]

South Atlantic Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 7
Final
July 9
      
1 Myrtle Beach Mutiny 0
4 Tobacco Road FC 1
4 Tobacco Road FC 1
2 Atlanta Silverbacks 2*
2 Atlanta Silverbacks 4
3 Carolina RailHawks NPSL 0

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

South Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Atlanta Silverbacks 4–0 Carolina RailHawks NPSL
Report
Semifinals
Myrtle Beach Mutiny 0–1 Tobacco Road FC
Report

South Central Conference Playoffs

Wild Card
July 6
Semifinal
July 9
Final
July 10
1 Tulsa Athletics 4
4 Dallas City FC 0 5 Liverpool Warriors 1
5 Liverpool Warriors 21 Tulsa Athletics 1
2 Houston Dutch Lions FC 2
2 Houston Dutch Lions FC 5
3 FC Wichita 33 FC Wichita 0
6 Shreveport Rafters FC 0

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

South Central Conference Playoffs
Wildcard 1
FC Wichita 3–0 Shreveport Rafters FC
Match Report
Wildcard 2
Dallas City FC 0–2 Liverpool Warriors

Semifinals
Houston Dutch Lions FC 5–0 FC Wichita
Match Report
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic 4–1 Liverpool Warriors
Match Report

Final
Tulsa Athletic 1–2 Houston Dutch Lions FC
Match Report

Southeast Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 8
Final
July 9
      
1 Chattanooga FC 5
4 Knoxville Force 0
1 Chattanooga FC 2
2 Memphis City FC 1
2 Memphis City FC 3
3 New Orleans Jesters 0

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

Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Memphis City FC 3–0 New Orleans Jesters
Report
Semifinals
Chattanooga FC 5–0 Knoxville Force
Match Report Report 2

Final
Chattanooga FC 2–1 Memphis City FC
Match Report

Regional and National Playoffs

Regional First round
July 9–16
Regional semifinal
July 16–22
Regional Final
July 23
National semifinal [A]
July 30
National Final
August 6
               
SE Chattanooga FC 4
SC Houston Dutch Lions FC 0
SE Chattanooga FC 0(5)
SS Miami United FC 0(3)
SS Miami United FC 2
SA Atlanta Silverbacks 0
1 Chattanooga FC 1
4 Sonoma County Sol 2
1SW Albion SC Pros 1(3)
4SW SoCal SC 1(1)
1 Albion SC Pros 2
4 OSA FC 1
2GG CD Aguiluchos USA 2
3GG OSA FC 3
1 Albion SC Pros 0
3 Sonoma County Sol 1
2SW North County Battalion 5
3SW Deportivo Coras USA 3
2 North County Battalion 0
3 Sonoma County Sol 3
1GG Sonoma County Sol 3
4GG East Bay FC Stompers 1
4 Sonoma County Sol 2
3 AFC Cleveland 4
1 Clarkstown SC Eagles 1
4 Legacy 76 0
4 Legacy 76 0(5)
5 Boston City FC 0(4)
1 Clarkstown SC Eagles 2
6 New Jersey Copa FC 0
2 New York Cosmos B 0
6 New Jersey Copa FC 1
3 Fredericksburg FC 2(8)
6 New Jersey Copa FC 2(9)
2 Clarkstown SC Eagles 2
3 AFC Cleveland 3
1W Grand Rapids FC 1
2E Indy Eleven NPSL 0
1W Grand Rapids FC 0(1)
1E AFC Cleveland 0(3)
1E AFC Cleveland 0(4)
2W AFC Ann Arbor 0(2)
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    A Note: The national semifinal teams were reseeded and matched-up based on regular season points per game average
  • Bold = winner
    * = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

    Regional First Round

    Southwest Conference
    Quarterfinals
    North County Battalion 5–3 Deportivo Coras USA
    Match Report
    Quarterfinals
    Albion SC Pros 1–1 (a.e.t.) SoCal SC
    Report
    Penalties
    3–1

    Golden Gate Conference
    Quarterfinals
    Sonoma County Sol 3–1 East Bay FC Stompers
    Report
    Quarterfinals
    CD Aguiluchos USA 2–3 OSA FC
    Report
    Raimondi Park
    Oakland California

    Northeast Region
    Quarterfinals
    Fredericksburg FC 2–2 New Jersey Copa FC
    Match Report
    Penalties
    8–9
    Battleground Athltetic Complex
    Fredericksburg, Virginia

    Regional Semifinals

    South Region
    Semifinals
    Miami United FC 2–0 Atlanta Silverbacks
    Semifinals
    Chattanooga FC 4–0 Houston Dutch Lions FC
    Report

    West Region
    Semifinals
    Albion SC Pros 2–1 OSA FC
    Match Report

    Northeast Region
    Semifinals
    Clarkstown SC Eagles 1–0 Legacy 76
    Match Report
    Semifinals
    New York Cosmos B 0–1 New Jersey Copa FC
    Match Report

    Midwest Region
    Semifinals
    AFC Cleveland 0–0 AFC Ann Arbor
    Penalties
    4–2
    Semifinals
    Grand Rapids FC 1–0 Indy Eleven NPSL
    Match Report

    Regional Finals

    Northeast Region Final
    Clarkstown SC Eagles 2–0 New Jersey Copa FC
    Match Report


    South Region Final
    Chattanooga FC 0–0 Miami United FC
    Report
    Penalties
    5–3

    West Region Final
    Albion SC Pros 0–1 Sonoma County Sol
    Match Report

    National Semifinals

    Semifinal 1
    Clarkstown SC Eagles 2–3 AFC Cleveland
    Report
    Semifinal 2
    Chattanooga FC 1–2 Sonoma County Sol
    Report

    NPSL Championship Game

    AFC Cleveland 4–2 Sonoma County Sol
    Report

    NPSL League Awards

    WeekNPSL Player of the Week
    PlayerPositionClubReason
    Week 1Jose MartinezFW Sacramento Gold
    Week 2Eric LopezFW North County Battalion
    Week 3Simon RawnsleyFW CD Aguiluchos USA
    Week 4Cody GuthrieFW Portland Spartans FC
    Week 5Matt ClareMF Albion SC Pros
    Week 6Alberto "Tito" AnguianoMF FC Hasental
    Week 7Bljedi BardicFW Clarkstown SC Eagles
    Week 8James StroudGK North County Battalion
    Week 9Michael CreswickFW Kingston Stockade FC
    Week 10Jon Ander IbarrondoFW Myrtle Beach Mutiny
    Week 11Simon RawnsleyFW CD Aguiluchos USA
    Week 12Skye HarterMF AFC Cleveland [ permanent dead link ]
    Week 13Evan De YcazaMF Tobacco Road FC
    Week 14Santiago PatinoFW Kraze United
    Week 15Luke WinterFW Chattanooga FC

    Attendances

    Teams with an average home attendance of at least 1,000: [3]

    TeamHome average
    Detroit City FC5,208
    Grand Rapids FC4,652
    Chattanooga FC4,294
    Tulsa Athletics3,457
    Little Rock Rangers1,866

    References

    1. "NPSL Atlantic Conference Standings". Archived from the original on February 22, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
    2. "Special Events". Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
    3. http://www.kenn.com/the_blog/?p=8356