2018 Spring UPSL season

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United Premier Soccer League
Season2018 Spring
Champions Milwaukee Bavarian SC
2018 Fall

The 2018 Spring United Premier Soccer League season was the 10th season of the UPSL.

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In some parts of the country, UPSL is organized into Pro Premier and Championships Divisions with promotion and relegation between the Pro Premier division and the Championship Division. The 2018 Spring UPSL season had 136 clubs participate in the Pro Premier divisions and 28 clubs participate in the Championship divisions.

The overall structure of the League by Conference and roughly from west to east is represented in the table below

ConferenceWesternMountainSouthwestColoradoMidwest
Pro Premier DivisionsSoCalWild WestMountainSouthwestColoradoWestCentralNorthEast
Championship DivisionsSoCaln/an/an/aColoradon/a
ConferenceCentralSoutheastNortheast
Pro Premier DivisionsNorthSouthAtlantaMid-AtlanticFlorida CentralFlorida SouthAmericanPatriot
Championship Divisionsn/an/an/a

Central Conference

The Central Conference is new for this season. It was split geographically into two divisions.

North Division

The North Division covers the state of Oklahoma, as well as North Texas. The division will play an 8 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

North Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Inocentes FC 8440166+1016Qualification for the Central Conference Playoffs
2 Dallas Elite FC 8431198+1115
3OKC 1889 FC83322716+1112
4Texas Spurs8143142287
5 Keene FC 8026529242

South Division

The South Division covers South Texas. It will play an 8 game home-and-away double round robin. [5]

The following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

South Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Atletico Katy8701428+3421Qualification for the Central Conference Playoffs
2Round Rock SC8512239+1416
3ISL USA FC83141220810
4FC Knights8305729229
5Samba FC San Antonio8107624183

Central Conference Playoffs

The 1st place team in each division will host the 2nd place team in the other division. The two winners will meet in the championship, hosted by the team with the most points.

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 21–Polytechnic High School
 
 
N1
Inocentes FC (a.e.t.)
1
 
July 28–Polytechnic High School
 
S2
Round Rock SC
0
 
N1
Inocentes FC
3
 
July 21–San Jacinto College
 
N2
Dallas Elite FC
2
 
S1
Atletico Katy
2 (2)
 
 
N2
Dallas Elite FC (p)
2 (4)
 

Inocentes FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Colorado Conference

Pro Premier

The division will play an 8 game home-or-away single round robin.

The following 2 clubs left the division before the season -

The following 3 clubs joined the division before the season -

Pro Premier Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1FC Boulder8521207+1317Qualification for the Colorado Conference Pro Premier Playoffs
2Colorado Rush85121610+616
3Colorado Springs FC84311911+815
4Northern Colorado FC8422127+514
5GAM United FC84131713+413
6Logroñes Denver SC84131615+113
7Indios Denver FC8305132299
8FC Greeley8116824164
9Denver Metro FC8017315121

Pro Premier Playoffs

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 15–Centaurus High School
 
 
1
FC Boulder
3
 
July 22–Centaurus High School
 
4
Northern Colorado FC
1
 
1
FC Boulder
3
 
July 15–Shea Stadium
 
2
Colorado Rush
1
 
2
Colorado Rush
4
 
 
3
Colorado Springs FC
3
 

FC Boulder advance to the National Playoffs.

Championship

The division will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin. [11]

The following 4 clubs left the division before the season

The following 5 clubs joined the division before the season

Championship Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Real Medina PSL109013510+2527Promotion to the Pro Premier Division
2Athletic Club of Sloan's Lake107032710+1721
3Monaco FC105142120+116
4Bright Stars of Colorado SC104151117613
5Longmont Diablos FC103251616011
6Indios Denver FC U23100010138370

Midwest Conference

The Midwest Conference is new for this season. It was founded through a merger with the Premier League of America. [17] The conference was split geographically into four divisions.

Central Division

The Central Division covers the states of Illinois and Iowa. It will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin. [18]

The following 6 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Central Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 RWB Adria 107122720+722Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs
2Aurora Borealis FC106132212+1019
3Elgin Pumas SC105231612+417
4Union Dubuque FC104062523+212
5DeKalb County United104061522712
6Joliet United SC10208925166

East Division

The East Division covers the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. It will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following 6 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

East Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Toledo Villa FC 10631209+1121Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs
2 Carpathia FC 106222313+1020
3AAFC Lumberjacks104422315+816
4 Muskegon Risers SC 104331520515
5 Oakland County FC 10307212659
6USAi Old Bhoys100281029192

North Division

The North Division covers the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The following 6 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

North Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Milwaukee Bavarian SC 101000433+4030Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs
2 Madison 56ers 106132816+1219
3Green Bay United106132720+719
4 Croatian Eagles SC 104151813+513
5Granite City FC102081148376
6FC Minneapolis100191138271

West Division

The West Division covers the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

The following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

West Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Santa Fe Wanderers84132114+713Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs
2St. Louis Maritsa FC83412015+513
3Quinto Elemento FC83322721+612
4 Nebraska Bugeaters FC 83321715+212
5Barilleros FC81161838204

Midwest Conference Playoffs

The regular season champions of each division advanced directly to the conference playoffs. All games were hosted at the Bavarian Soccer Complex, home of Milwaukee Bavarian SC. The semi-finals were seeded based on each participant's points-per-game average.

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 28–Bavarian Soccer Complex
 
 
N
Milwaukee Bavarian SC
2
 
July 29–Bavarian Soccer Complex
 
W
Santa Fe Wanderers
1
 
N
Milwaukee Bavarian SC
2
 
July 28–Bavarian Soccer Complex
 
C
RWB Adria
0
 
C
RWB Adria
1
 
 
E
Toledo Villa FC
0
 

Milwaukee Bavarian SC advance to the National Playoffs.

Mountain Conference

The Mountain Conference is new for this season. It was formed from the Idaho and Utah clubs from the Desert Mountain Conference. The conference will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following Utah club left the Desert Mountain Conference before the season

The following 6 clubs joined the conference for its inaugural season

Mountain Conference standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1San Juan FC10721289+1923Qualification for the Mountain Conference Playoffs
2Boise Cutthroats FC105322010+1018
3Idaho Lobos FC105142822+616
4Provo Premier104153034413
5Magic Valley FC1031622341210
6Utah Saints FC101272140195

Mountain Conference Playoffs

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 8–Juan Diego Catholic HS
 
 
1
San Juan FC
10
 
July 22–Juan Diego Catholic HS
 
4
Provo Premier
2
 
1
San Juan FC
0
 
July 7–Boise State University
 
2
Boise Cutthroats FC
1
 
2
Boise Cutthroats FC
4
 
 
3
Idaho Lobos FC
1
 

Boise Cutthroats FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Northeast Conference

The Northeast Conference is new for this season. It was split geographically into two divisions.

American Division

The American Division covers the states of Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The following 8 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

American Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Rochester Super 9 Pro SC1412113411+2337Qualification for the American Division Playoffs
2 Junior Lone Star FC II 1411033919+2033
3 New Jersey Teamsters FC 149142415+928
4Screaming Eagles FC147251918+123
5Catrachos De INCAEF1472512221023
6 SGFC Eagles Maryland 144281826814
7Upper Darby FC141112828204
8First Touch Elite Soccer140113116151

American Division Playoffs

All games will be played at Marina Auto Stadium, home of Rochester Super 9 Pro SC. [40]

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 14–Marina Auto Stadium
 
 
1
Rochester Super 9 Pro SC
2
 
July 15–Marina Auto Stadium
 
4
Screaming Eagles FC
1
 
1
Rochester Super 9 Pro SC
2
 
July 14–Marina Auto Stadium
 
2
Junior Lone Star FC II
1
 
2
Junior Lone Star FC II
5
 
 
3
New Jersey Teamsters FC
3
 

Rochester Super 9 Pro SC advance to the Northeast Conference Playoffs.

Patriot Division

The Patriot Division covers the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

The following 9 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Patriot Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Safira FC12912329+2328Qualification for the Patriot Division Playoffs
2 Mass United FC 128132417+725
3International SC127232317+623
4Lincoln Club Futebol126422214+822
5Lynn United127052418+621
6Juve-Pro Soccer124262621+514
7Boston Siege FC12237182799
8New Hampshire Rapids FC12219833257
9Unations FC1220101637216

Patriot Division Playoffs

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 14–Dilboy Stadium
 
 
2
Mass United FC
2
 
July 21–East Boston Memorial Stadium
 
3
International SC
0
 
2
Mass United FC
1
 
July 14–Dilboy Stadium
 
4
Lincoln Club Futebol
0
 
1
Safira FC
0
 
 
4
Lincoln Club Futebol
2
 

Mass United FC advance to the Northeast Conference Playoffs.

Northeast Conference Playoffs

Rochester Super 9 Pro SC, as the division champion with the most regular season points per game, will host.

 
Final
 
  
 
July 29–Marina Auto Stadium
 
 
A
Rochester Super 9 Pro SC
0
 
 
P
Mass United FC
2
 

Mass United FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Southeast Conference

The Southeast Conference is new for this season. It absorbed the South Florida Conference as its Florida South Division, and then added three addition divisions with all new teams.

Atlanta Caribbean Division

The Atlanta Caribbean Division was founded through a merger with the Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League. It overlaps geographically with the Mid-Atlantic Division, with all games taking place at the Southeast Sports Compelex in Lithonia, GA. [49] [50]

The following 8 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Atlanta Caribbean Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Inferno FC108023415+1924Qualification for the Southeast Conference Playoffs
2Yardaz FC107032411+1321
3Seas Jamaica FC106132713+1419
4Atlanta Generals FC106042214+818
5Reno United1050519291015
6VaHi Atletic FC103251316311
7Sambo FC10307242519
8FC Stone Mountain10019747401

Florida Central Division

The following 10 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Florida Central Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Inter Orlando FC107212213+923Qualification for the Florida Central Division Playoffs Semifinals
2America SC105412312+1119
3St. Petersburg FC Aztecs105142116+516Qualification for the Florida Central Division Playoffs Quarterfinals
4Golden Goal Sports SC104331511+415
5Macca Ballers FC104332017+315
6Sporting Orlando104331316315
7Deportivo Lake Mary103341718112
8Winter Haven United FC9234122089
9Clay County SC9216142177
10 Internacional USA 100371528133

Florida Central Division Playoffs

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
          
July 8–West Orange High School
2
America SC
2
July 6–Shorecrest Preparatory School
3
St. Petersburg FC Aztecs
1
3
St. Petersburg FC Aztecs
3
July 14–West Orange High School
6
Sporting Orlando
1
2
America SC (p)
0 (4)
4
Golden Goal Sports SC
0 (1)
July 8–West Orange High School
1
Inter Orlando FC
0
July 7–Foundation Academy
4
Golden Goal Sports SC
4
4
Golden Goal Sports SC
2
5
Macca Ballers FC
1

America SC advance to the Southeast Conference Playoffs.

Florida South Division

The following 2 clubs left the South Florida Conference before the season

The following 12 clubs joined the division before the season

Florida South Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Florida Soccer Soldiers9900467+3927Qualification for the Florida South Division Playoffs
2Miami Sun FC117132814+1422
3Jupiter United SC97023111+2021
4 Miami Wolves FC 117042520+521
5Hurricane FC95222411+1317
6 Miami Dade FC 9513299+2016
7West Park FC1032511271611
8Fullersfield FC Lions9306832249
9Hebraica Miami FC92161028187
10Pinecrest SC9216726197
11Broncos United FC9117111654
12Hialeah City FC8017332291

Florida South Division Playoffs

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
July 8–Ives Estates Park
 
 
1
Florida Soccer Soldiers
8
 
July 15–Ives Estates Park
 
8
Fullersfield FC Lions
0
 
1
Florida Soccer Soldiers
4
 
July 8–Ives Estates Park
 
5
Hurricane FC
1
 
4
Miami Wolves FC
2
 
July 19–Ives Estates Park
 
5
Hurricane FC
5
 
1
Florida Soccer Soldiers
2
 
July 8–Kendall Soccer Park
 
2
Miami Sun FC
1
 
2
Miami Sun FC
8
 
July 15–Kendall Soccer Park
 
7
West Park FC
0
 
2
Miami Sun FC
5
 
July 8–Cardinal Gibbons High School
 
3
Jupiter United SC
0
 
3
Jupiter United SC
7
 
 
6
Miami Dade FC
2
 

Florida Soccer Soldiers advance to the Southeast Conference Playoffs.

Mid-Atlantic Division

The Mid-Atlantic Division covers the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The division will play a 14 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following 8 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Mid-Atlantic Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Lowcountry United FC1412114018+2237Qualification for the Southeast Conference Playoffs
2C-Ville FC149234915+3429
3Savannah Clovers FC149054624+2227
4Atlanta ASA FC147252430623
5Sparta 20/20 FC144373241915
6Broncos United NC1442825441914
7FC Cardinals143382836812
8Bragg FC1411121652364

Southeast Conference Playoffs

The champions of the Florida Central and Florida South divisions played at Ives Estates Park, home of Florida Soccer Soldiers. The champions of the Mid-Atlantic and Atlanta Caribbean divisions were originally to play at the neutral location of Spartanburg Day School, home of Sparta 20/20 FC. That match was abandoned due to lightning and was rescheduled for West Orange High School, home of America SC, immediately before the conference final at the same venue. [80] [81]

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 22–Ives Estates Park
 
 
FS
Florida Soccer Soldiers
2
 
July 28–West Orange High School
 
FC
America SC
1
 
FS
Florida Soccer Soldiers
5
 
July 28–West Orange High School
 
MA
Lowcountry United FC
0
 
MA
Lowcountry United FC (p)
2 (4)
 
 
AC
Inferno FC
2 (1)
 

Florida Soccer Soldiers advance to the National Playoffs.

Southwest Conference

The Southwest Conference is new for this season. It was formed from the Arizona clubs from the Desert Mountain Conference, and also includes New Mexico and West Texas. The conference was originally going to contain Nevada clubs as well, but ultimately none competed in this season.

The following 3 Nevada clubs left the Desert Mountain Conference before the season

The following 6 clubs joined the conference for its inaugural season

Southwest Conference standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Sporting AZ FC 10901252+2327Qualification for the Southwest Conference Playoffs
2FC Grande105232113+817
3MSC United105231716+117
4Southwest FC105141617116
5 Sporting AZ FC II 10217722157
6Arizona Scorpions10109319163

Southwest Conference Playoffs

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
July 7–Chandler–Gilbert CC
 
 
1
Sporting AZ FC
3
 
July 14–Chandler–Gilbert CC
 
4
Southwest FC
2
 
1
Sporting AZ FC
2
 
July 6–High Noon Soccer Complex
 
2
FC Grande
0
 
2
FC Grande
3
 
 
3
MSC United
2
 

Sporting AZ FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Western Conference

SoCal Division

Pro Premier

The following 6 clubs left the division before the season

  • Anaheim Legacy FC — relegated to Championship Division
  • Bell Gardens FC — relegated to Championship Division
  • Orange County FC 2 — hiatus, due to Spring NPSL season
  • San Diego Zest FC 2 — hiatus, due to Spring PDL season
  • Strikers FC South Coast — folded
  • Vanquish FC — folded

The following 5 clubs joined the division before the season

  • Lionside FC — promoted from Championship Division
  • Newcastle United FC — promoted from Championship Division
  • Ontario Fury II — new outdoor team of Major Arena Soccer League club [86]
  • Panamerican FC — promoted from Championship Division
  • San Diego Premier Pros FC

The following 2 clubs rebranded before the season

Pro Premier Standings
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 California United FC II 131300708+6239Qualification for the SoCal Division Pro Premier Playoffs Semifinals
2 L.A. Wolves FC 139134319+2428
3 Santa Ana Winds FC 139044021+1927Qualification for the SoCal Division Pro Premier Playoffs Quarterfinals
4 La Máquina FC 138323418+1627
5Sporting San Fernando139043126+527
6 L.A. Galaxy OC PSC 138144323+2025
7San Diego Premier Pros FC1370620311121
8Newcastle United FC135173031116
9Lionside FC134362729215
10 Santa Clarita Storm 134182230813
11Valley United SC1340915382312
12Panamerican FC1332816351911
13 Ontario Fury II 1310121150393
14SFV Scorpions FC130211750432
Pro Premier Playoffs
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
          
July 22–Lake Forest Sports Complex
2
L.A. Wolves FC
1 (3)
July 15–Lake Forest Sports Complex
3
Santa Ana Winds FC (p)
1 (4)
3
Santa Ana Winds FC
4
July 28–Lake Forest Sports Complex
6
L.A. Galaxy OC PSC
1
3
Santa Ana Winds FC (p)
3 (4)
5
Sporting San Fernando
3 (3)
1
California United FC II
July 14–Lake Forest Sports Complex
5
Sporting San Fernando
w/o
4
La Máquina FC
2 (0)
5
Sporting San Fernando (p)
2 (2)

Championship

The following 12 clubs left the division before the season

The following 14 clubs joined the division before the season

  • Anaheim FC
  • Anaheim Legacy FC — relegated from Pro Premier Division
  • Bell Gardens FC — relegated from Pro Premier Division
  • Disciples FC
  • High Desert FC — new team [89]
  • Inland Empire FC — returned from 2 season hiatus [90]
  • Kern County Mustangs FC — new team [91]
  • L.A. Galaxy OC PSC II — second team of Pro Premier club
  • La Habra City FC — returned from 2 season hiatus [90]
  • MX Dream Soccer Club
  • Revolution FC
  • San Nicolas FC — returned from 1 season hiatus [31]
  • USA/MEX SoCal
  • USA Soccer Stars FC — returned from 1 season hiatus [31]
Championship Standings
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 San Nicolas FC 2116057824+5448Promotion to the Pro Premier
2CF Cachorros USA2115335522+3348
3Kern County Mustangs FC2114347927+5245Qualification for the SoCal Division Championship Playoffs
4High Desert FC2114256530+3544
5La Habra City FC2114167926+5343
6Newhall Premier FC2113265738+1941Qualification for the SoCal Division Championship Playoffs
7Anaheim Legacy FC2113265246+641
8L.A. Roma FC2112275948+1138
9USA Soccer Stars FC2110474233+934
10Revolution FC2110384549433
11MX Dream Soccer Club2084828411328
12Newport FC2184942581628
13 L.A. Galaxy OC PSC II 188373028+227
14SoCal Troop FC2182114752526
15Anaheim FC2081114450625
16Tiburones Rojos USA21731132623024
17Disciples FC21621336582220
18Inland Empire FC21611436562019
19Toros Neza USA21421531562514
20USA/MEX SoCal21341440632313
21Fontana International SC20321533835011
22Bell Gardens FC1912161878605
Championship Playoffs
 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
August 25–Glendale Sports Complex
 
 
3
Kern County Mustangs
 
August 26–Lake Forest Sports Park
 
7
Anaheim Legacy FC
 
3
Kern County Mustangs
2
 
August 25–Ranchero Middle School
 
4
High Desert FC
1
 
4
High Desert FC
1
 
 
6
Newhall Premier FC
0
 

Wild West Division

For this season, the Red and Blue divisions were merged into a single Wild West Division as a part of the Western Conference. The division was expanded to include the state of Oregon. It will play a 12 game home-or-away single round robin.

The following 4 clubs left the Wild West Conference before the season

The following 7 clubs joined the division before the season

The following 2 clubs rebranded before the season

Wild West Division Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Nevada Coyotes FC1211105510+4534Qualification for the Wild West Division Playoffs Semifinals
2California Victory FC1210114717+3031
3Napa Sporting SC128133120+1125Qualification for the Wild West Division Playoffs Quarterfinals
4JASA RWC127233023+723
5AFC San Francisco Hearts126242423+120
6Chico City Rangers FC125344537+818
7 Southern Oregon Starphire FC 124262220+214
8 Real San Jose 124262428414
9Redding Royals FC124172124313
10 East Bay FC Tecos Fire 1241718402213
11San Leandro United FC1232718341611
12Dynamos FC122192146257
13Visalia Golden Bears1201111145341

Wild West Division Cup

Concurrently with the season, all Wild West Division teams except for Visalia Golden Bears took part in a knockout competition. [98]

Round 1Round 2SemifinalsFinal
              
June 9–Golden Eagle Regional Park
Nevada Coyotes FC2
May 19
East Bay FC Tecos Fire 0
East Bay FC Tecos Fire 3
June 30–Golden Eagle Regional Park
JASA RWC2
Nevada Coyotes FC2
May 19 [99]
Starphire FC 0
Redding Royals FC0 (2)
June 9–Ashland High School
Starphire FC (p)0 (3)
Starphire FC 5
Real San Jose 1
July 21–Dougherty Valley High School
Nevada Coyotes FC (p)1(11)
California Victory FC1(10)
June 9–Burrell Field [100]
San Leandro United FC (p)1 (5)
May 19
AFC San Francisco Hearts1 (4)
Chico City Rangers FC0
June 23
AFC San Francisco Hearts2
San Leandro United FC(2)
California Victory FC (p)(4)
June 9–Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field
Dynamos FC0
May 19
California Victory FC5
Napa Sporting SC1
California Victory FC4

Wild West Division Playoffs

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
          
July 7–Golden Eagle Regional Park
1
Nevada Coyotes FC
9
June 30–Justin-Siena High School
6
Chico City Rangers FC
0
3
Napa Sporting SC
1 (1)
July 28–Golden Eagle Regional Park
6
Chico City Rangers FC (p)
1 (4)
1
Nevada Coyotes FC
4
4
JASA RWC
0
July 7–Red Morton Park
2
California Victory FC
3 (3)
June 30–Red Morton Park
4
JASA RWC (p)
3 (5)
4
JASA RWC
4
5
AFC San Francisco Hearts
1

Western Conference Playoffs

 
Final
 
  
 
August 4–Rabobank Stadium
 
 
SC
Santa Ana Winds FC
3
 
 
WW
Nevada Coyotes FC
0
 

Santa Ana Winds FC advance to the National Playoffs.

National Playoffs

The national playoffs will be played in Arvada, Colorado and Lakewood, Colorado on August 10–12, hosted by Athletic Club of Sloan's Lake. [101] Teams were randomly paired by draw on July 30. [102] [103]

Qualified teams:

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
August 10–Trailblazer Stadium
 
 
NE
Mass United FC
2 (2)
 
August 11–North Area Athletic Complex
 
MW
Milwaukee Bavarian SC (p)
2 (4)
 
MW
Milwaukee Bavarian SC
2
 
August 10–Trailblazer Stadium
 
SE
Florida Soccer Soldiers
0
 
CE
Inocentes FC
0
 
August 12–North Area Athletic Complex
 
SE
Florida Soccer Soldiers
2
 
MW
Milwaukee Bavarian SC
3
 
August 10–North Area Athletic Complex
 
SW
Sporting AZ FC
2
 
SW
Sporting AZ FC
2
 
August 11–North Area Athletic Complex
 
MO
Boise Cutthroats FC
1
 
SW
Sporting AZ FC
2
 
August 10–North Area Athletic Complex
 
W
Santa Ana Winds FC
1
 
CO
FC Boulder
1 (3)
 
 
W
Santa Ana Winds FC (p)
1 (4)
 

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