2023 National Premier Soccer League season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season 2023
DatesMarch 25 – July 9
(regular season)
July 1 – August 5
(playoffs)
Regular season title Duluth FC
Matches played495
Goals scored1,798 (3.63 per match)
Top goalscorer16 Goals
Yu Tsukanome
(Dakota Fusion FC)
Biggest home win Michigan 10–0 Columbus
(June 9)
Biggest away win Seattle 0–13 CF Red
(July 8)
Highest scoring(13 goals)
Seattle 0–13 CF Red
(July 8)
Longest winning run10 matches
Duluth
(May 13 – June 24)
Longest unbeaten run12 matches
Duluth
(May 13 – July 8)
Steel City
(May 13 – July 7)
Longest winless run10 matches
Florida Roots
(May 6 – July 1)
Syracuse
(May 14 – July 8)
Torch
(May 21 – July 8)
Longest losing run10 matches
Florida Roots
(May 6 – July 1)
← 2022
2024 →
All statistics correct as of July 9, 2023.

The 2023 National Premier Soccer League season is the 21st season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 111th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. It is also the league's 20th anniversary of its founding in 2003.

Contents

The regular season began on March 25 and ended on July 9. In total, 94 teams participated in this season.

Format changes

The Pacific Conference split back into the Northwest and Southwest Conferences for the 2023 season. The Heartland Conference moved from the South Region to the Midwest, being joined by the newly created Gateway Conference. The Southeast Conference returned to the South Region after being moved the East in 2020. Finally, the Keystone Conference was split into East and West in the East Region.

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

  1. ^
    A Defending 2022 national runner-up Crossfire Redmond was split into two teams for the 2023 season, Crossfire Red and Crossfire White. The determination on which team is "new" vs "renamed" is subjective. However Crossfire's 2022 head coach Bill Colello is coaching Red in 2023 and 2022 assistant coach Rory King is also on Red's roster. Therefore on this page Crossfire Red will be considered the renamed Crossfire Redmond while Crossfire White is listed as a new team.
  2. ^
    B No information exists about Global Soccer Pathways joining the NPSL for the 2023 season. Additionally the coaching staff listed on the league's website is identical to Naples United FC's staff for this season and the team page's url has Naples United in it. However, this is not a "rebrand" since Naples United FC is also competing in the Sunshine Conference alongside GSP. Until proven otherwise this team will be considered a "new team".

2023 Teams

Standings and results

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 El Farolito 10901296+2328 Golden Gate Conference playoffs
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 107212818+1022
3 San Ramon FC 104241914+516
4 Oakland SC 103521919011
5 Sacramento Gold 103611321−810
6 Sonoma County Sol 102621323−108
7 FC Davis 101631426−126
8 Oakland Stompers 101721239−275
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.

Northwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Crossfire Red (C)107213917+2222 West Region Semifinals
2 International Portland Select FC [lower-alpha 1] 6402157+814
3 Crossfire White 104513025+513
4 OSA Seattle FC 101901651−353
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
Notes:
  1. ↑ The Northwest Conference champion was determined by regular season PPG. International Portland Select led the conference with 2.33 PPG but was not eligible for the playoffs due to not playing enough regular season matches.

Southwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 FC Arizona 105321912+717 [lower-alpha 1] Southwest Conference playoffs
2 California Odyssey SC 105321813+517 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Las Vegas Legends FC 105322413+1117 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Lions United FC 103431923−412
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.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 FC Arizona and California Odyssey SC win the tiebreaker over Las Vegas Legends FC on Wins in Conference Competition. Excluding the four regular season games played against teams from the Golden Gate Conference, Arizona and Odyssey both finished with records of 3-1-2 (WDL) against Southwest Conference teams. Las Vegas finished with a record of 1-2-3 (WDL). FC Arizona wins the tiebreaker over California Odyssey on Total Goal Differential.

Midwest Region

Gateway Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Des Moines United FC 10811218+1325 Gateway Conference playoffs
2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 105232011+918
3 Sunflower State FC 104512122−113
4 Iowa Raptors FC 104602328−512
5 Ehtar Belleville FC 103521723−611
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 102711525−107
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.

Great Lakes Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Steel City FC 1210023212+2032 Great Lakes Conference Final
2 Michigan Rangers FC 128313012+1825 Great Lakes Conference Semifinal
3 Cleveland SC 126422215+720
4 Carpathia FC 125612120+116 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Erie Commodores 125611722−516 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Akron City FC 123811520−510
7 FC Columbus 121110642−363
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.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Carpathia FC wins the tiebreaker over Erie Commodores on Goal Differential in Head-to-Head Results (6:5).

Heartland Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Tulsa Athletic 10712238+1523 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 OKC 1889 FC 10721178+922
3 Kansas City Sol 103432420+412 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Demize NPSL 103431619−312 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Reign FK 102621323−108
6 Arkansas Wolves FC 102711429−157
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.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Kansas City Sol wins the tiebreaker over Demize NPSL on Total Goal Differential.

North Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Duluth FC 121101396+3334 North Conference playoffs
2 Dakota Fusion FC 128313722+1525
3 Med City FC 126242310+1322
4 Minnesota TwinStars FC 124622533−814
5 Joy St. Louis Park 124802040−2012
6 La Crosse Aris FC 122911237−257
7 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 121831927−86
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 Region

Gulf Coast Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Southern States SC 10712309+2123 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 106222414+1020
3 Pensacola FC 104421519−414 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Tallahassee SC 103251414014 [lower-alpha 1]
5 New Orleans Jesters 103431119−812
6 Florida Roots FC 1001001231−190
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.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Pensacola FC wins the tiebreaker over Tallahassee SC on Head-to-Head results.

Lone Star Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 111010368+2830 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Brownsville NPSL 11821369+2725
3 West Texas FC 117312214+822
4 Corinthians FC of San Antonio 116321919020
5 Laredo Heat SC 116413114+1719
6 Denton Diablos FC 114431724−715
7 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 114701730−1312
8 Austin United FC 112721323−108
9 CF10 Houston FC 111911440−264 [lower-alpha 1]
10 Central Texas Coyotes FC 111911337−244 [lower-alpha 1]
11 Gallos FC [lower-alpha 2] 00000000Withdrew from the league
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.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 CF10 Houston FC wins the tiebreaker over Central Texas Coyotes FC on Head-to-Head results.
  2. ↑ Gallos FC announced it was ceasing operations mid-season on Saturday, June 24. [24] The team had five games remaining in the regular season and had a record of 2-3-2 (WDL) with nine points (10 goals scored, 12 allowed) at the time of departure. All of the team's games were retroactively removed from the conference standings. [25]

Southeast Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Apotheos FC 106132111+1021 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Appalachian FC 105322116+517
3 Georgia Revolution FC 105501919015
4 Charlottetowne Hops FC 104421818014
5 865 Alliance 102531015−59
6 Georgia Storm 102621020−108
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 Naples United FC (C)109103715+2227 South Region Semifinals
2 Atlético de Miami Beach 104421823−514
3 Global Soccer Pathways 103612222010
4 Miami Dutch Lions FC 102711128−177
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

East Region

Keystone East Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 FC Motown 10802348+2626 Keystone East Conference playoffs
2 Atlantic City FC 105142111+1019 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Jackson Lions FC 106312215+719 [lower-alpha 1]
4 FC Monmouth 103611319−610
5 Philadelphia Union Development Squad 103701732−159
6 First State FC 101901537−223
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.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Atlantic City FC wins the tiebreaker over Jackson Lions FC on Head-to-Head results.

Keystone West Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 West Chester United SC 10703217+1424 Keystone West Conference playoffs
2 Hershey FC 105231714+318
3 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 105411711+616
4 Electric City Shock SC 103521614+211
5 Pennsylvania Classics AC 10244911−210
6 Torch FC 10073427−233
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-Atlantic Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Annapolis Blues FC 10811328+2425 Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Greenville United FC 10604207+1322
3 Alexandria Reds 106222312+1120
4 Grove United 103431520−512
5 Northern Virginia United FC 103521718−111
6 Virginia Dream FC 102441320−710
7 Virginia Beach City FC 10163827−196
8 FC Frederick 101811127−164
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 Kingston Stockade FC 107122410+1423 North Atlantic Conference Final
2 Hartford City FC 105321910+917 North Atlantic Conference Semifinal
3 New York Shockers 103341113−213
4 Valeo FC 103611122−1110
5 Syracuse FC 10055818−105
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 [26]

West Region Conference playoffs

Golden Gate Conference playoffs

Note: The Golden Gate Conference playoff matches were determined by random draw. [27] The teams that finished in the top four of the regular season (El Farolito, Napa Valley 1839 FC, San Ramon FC, Oakland SC) were placed in Pot A, teams that finished in the bottom four (Sacramento Gold FC, Sonoma County Sol, FC Davis, Oakland Stompers) were placed in Pot B. Pot A teams were drawn against Pot B teams, with the former hosting the conference quarterfinals. The winners of Game 1 and 3 (shown below in order from top to bottom) will host the semifinal matches.

The conference semifinal winners will advance to the West Region Semifinal round, which will double as the conference championship final. The remaining teams will be seeded #1 & #2 based on regular season PPG.

Quarterinals
July 1–2 		Semifinal
July 8 		Final
July 15
         
San Ramon FC 0
FC Davis 2
FC Davis 2
El Farolito 4
El Farolito 3
Sonoma County Sol 1
1 El Farolito 1*
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
Oakland SC 1
Oakland Stompers 2
Oakland Stompers 0
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3
Sacramento Gold FC 1

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

July 1, 2023Conference Quarterfinals El Farolito 3–1 Sonoma County Sol San Francisco, California
11:30 AM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
July 1, 2023Conference Quarterfinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–1 Sacramento Gold FC Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Dodd Stadium
Note: Match report incorrectly states Amobi Okugo's goal for Sacramento came in the 15th minute. Stream of the match shows that to be incorrect, with his goal coming after Napa's three goals in the second half. [28]
July 1, 2023Conference Quarterfinals Oakland SC 1–2 Oakland Stompers Oakland, California
7:00 PM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Oakland Technical High School
July 2, 2023Conference Quarterfinals San Ramon FC 0–2 FC Davis San Ramon, California
7:00 PM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field
July 8, 2023Conference Semifinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–0 Oakland Stompers Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT
Stadium: Dodd Stadium
Note: Oakland Stompers were the original designated host for this match according to the NPSL Golden Gate Conference playoff guidelines. However prior to the match Napa Valley was confirmed as the home side.
July 8, 2023Conference Semifinals FC Davis 2–4 El Farolito Davis, California
7:00 PM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Playfields Soccer Stadium
July 16, 2023Conference Final El Farolito 1–0 (a.e.t.) Napa Valley 1839 FC San Francisco, California
7:00 PM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL West Region Semifinal

Southwest Conference playoffs

Final
July 8
   
1 FC Arizona FF
2 California Odyssey SC

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

Midwest Region Conference playoffs

Gateway Conference playoffs

Final
July 15
   
1 Des Moines United FC 2*
2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 1

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

July 15, 2023Conference Final Des Moines United FC 2–1 (a.e.t.) FC Milwaukee Torrent West Des Moines, Iowa
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Great Lakes Conference playoffs

Semifinal
July 12 		Final
July 15
1 Steel City FC 2
2 Michigan Rangers FC 0 3 Cleveland SC 0
3 Cleveland SC 1

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinal Michigan Rangers FC 0–1 Cleveland SC Grand Rapids, Michigan
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Davenport University
July 15, 2023Conference Final Steel City FC 2–0 Cleveland SC Cheswick, Pennsylvania
5:30 PM EDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Founders Field

Heartland Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Tulsa Athletic 2
4 Demize NPSL 0
1 Tulsa Athletic 2
2 OKC 1889 FC 1
2 OKC 1889 FC 2
3 Kansas City Sol 1

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals OKC 1889 FC 2–1 Kansas City Sol Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: OCU Stadium
July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 2–0 Demize NPSL Claremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Rogers State University
July 15, 2023Conference Final Tulsa Athletic 2–1 OKC 1889 FC Claremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Rogers State University

North Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Duluth FC 5
4 Minnesota TwinStars FC 1
1 Duluth FC 1
3 Med City FC 2*
2 Dakota Fusion FC 0
3 Med City FC 2

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Dakota Fusion FC 0–2 Med City FC Moorhead, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Jim Gotta Stadium
July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Duluth FC 5–1 Minnesota TwinStars FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium
July 15, 2023Conference Final Duluth FC 1–2 (a.e.t.) Med City FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Southern States SC 3
4 Tallahassee SC 2
1 Southern States SC 5
3 Pensacola FC 0
2 JAX Armada U-23 0
3 Pensacola FC 3

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 0–3 Pensacola FC Jacksonville, Florida
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Nathaniel Glover Community Field
July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Southern States SC 3–2 Tallahassee SC Hattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Oaks Training Center
July 15, 2023Conference Final Southern States SC 5–0 Pensacola FC Hattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Oaks Training Center

Lone Star Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 11 		Final
July 15
      
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 6
4 Corinthians FC of SA 0
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 0
2 Brownsville NPSL 1*
2 Brownsville NPSL 2
3 West Texas FC 1

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

July 11, 2023Conference Semifinals Brownsville NPSL 2–1 West Texas FC Brownsville, Texas
7:15 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Brownsville Sports Park
July 11, 2023Conference Semifinals Lubbock Matadors SC 6–0 Corinthians FC of San Antonio Lubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,422 [29]
July 15, 2023Conference Final Lubbock Matadors SC 0–1 (a.e.t.) Brownsville NPSL Lubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,842 [30]

Southeast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Apotheos FC 4
4 Charlottetowne Hops FC 1
1 Apotheos FC 4*
3 Georgia Revolution FC 3
2 Appalachian FC 2
3 Georgia Revolution FC 3

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Appalachian FC 2–3 Georgia Revolution FC Boone, North Carolina
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: ASU Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 2,608 [31]
July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Apotheos FC 4–1 Charlottetowne Hops FC Kennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: North Cobb Christian School
July 15, 2023Conference Final Apotheos FC 4–3 (a.e.t.) Georgia Revolution FC Kennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: North Cobb Christian School

East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone East Conference playoffs

Final
July 15
   
1 FC Motown 3*
2 Atlantic City FC 0

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

July 15, 2023Conference Final FC Motown 3–0 (a.e.t.) Atlantic City FC Montclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field

Keystone West Conference playoffs

Final
July 15
   
1 West Chester United 2
2 Hershey FC 1

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

July 15, 2023Conference Final West Chester United SC 2–1 Hershey FC Wayne, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: YSC Sports

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Annapolis Blues FC 4
4 Grove United 1
1 Annapolis Blues FC 2(4)
3 Alexandria Reds 2(2)
2 Greenville United FC 0(3)
3 Alexandria Reds 0(5)

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Greenville United FC 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)		 Alexandria Reds Okatie, South Carolina
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
PK Shootout Info
Stadium: St. John Paul II Catholic School
Attendance: 500+ [32]
Penalties
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July 12, 2023Conference Semifinals Annapolis Blues FC 4–1 Grove United Annapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT
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Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 7,082 [33]
July 15, 2023Conference Final Annapolis Blues FC 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)		 Alexandria Reds Annapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 8,480 [34]
Penalties

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinal
July 12 		Final
July 15
1 Kingston Stockade FC 1
2 Hartford City FC 22 Hartford City FC 2*
3 New York Shockers 1

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

July 12, 2023Conference Semifinal Hartford City FC 2–1 New York Shockers Mansfield, Connecticut
8:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Mansfield Athletic Outdoor Complex
July 15, 2023Conference Final Kingston Stockade FC 1–2 (a.e.t.) Hartford City FC Poughkeepsie, New York
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Tenney Stadium

Regional and National playoffs

Regional semifinals
July 15–21 		Regional Finals
July 22 		National semifinals [C]
July 29 		National Final
August 5
            
GG1 El Farolito 1*
GG2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
W1 El Farolito 2
W2 Crossfire Red 3*
SW FC Arizona 1
NW Crossfire Red 2
3 Crossfire Red 0
2 Tulsa Athletic 4
MW1 Steel City FC 0(6)
MW4 Med City FC 0(5)
MW1 Steel City FC 1
MW3 Tulsa Athletic 2*
MW2 Des Moines United FC 3
MW3 Tulsa Athletic 4
2 Tulsa Athletic 1(8)
4 Apotheos FC 1(7)
S1 Naples United FC 0
S4 Apotheos FC 1
S4 Apotheos FC 2
S2 Southern States SC 1
S2 Southern States SC 2
S3 Brownsville NPSL 0
4 Apotheos FC 3*
1 West Chester United 1
E1 FC Motown 4
E4 Hartford City FC 2
E1 FC Motown 1
E3 West Chester United 4
E2 Annapolis Blues FC 0
E3 West Chester United 4

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

  1. ^
    C The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

Regional Semifinals

July 15, 2023West Region Semifinals FC Arizona 1–2 Crossfire Red Gilbert, Arizona
7:30 PM MDT
 Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Campo Verde High School
July 16, 2023West Region Semifinals El Farolito 1–0 (a.e.t.) Napa Valley 1839 FC San Francisco, California
7:00 PM PDT
 Report
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL Golden Gate Conference Final.
July 21, 2023Midwest Region Semifinals Steel City FC 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(6–5 p)		 Med City FC Indianola, Iowa
4:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Penalties
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
July 21, 2023Midwest Region Semifinals Des Moines United FC 3–4 Tulsa Athletic Indianola, Iowa
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
July 21, 2023South Region Semifinals Southern States SC 2–0 Brownsville NPSL Naples, Florida
5:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
July 21, 2023South Region Semifinals Naples United FC 0–1 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
8:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
July 21, 2023East Region Semifinals Annapolis Blues FC 0–4 West Chester United SC Montclair, New Jersey
4:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown
July 21, 2023East Region Semifinals FC Motown 4–2 Hartford City FC Montclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown

Regional Finals

July 22, 2023South Region Final Southern States SC 1–2 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
7:00 PM EDT
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Stadium: Community School of Naples
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
July 22, 2023East Region Final FC Motown 1–4 West Chester United SC Montclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown
July 22, 2023Midwest Region Final Steel City FC 1–2 (a.e.t.) Tulsa Athletic Indianola, Iowa
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
July 22, 2023West Region Final El Farolito 2–3 (a.e.t.) Crossfire Red San Francisco, California
4:00 PM PDT
Stadium: Kezar Stadium

National Semifinals

July 29, 2023National Semifinals West Chester United SC 1–3 (a.e.t.) Apotheos FC Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT
 Report
Stadium: Clothier Field Stadium
July 29, 2023National Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 4–0 Crossfire Red Claremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Soldier Field

2023 NPSL National Championship Game

Championship MVP: Bryson Reed (TUL)

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