National Premier Soccer League

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National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League logo 2016.svg
Founded2003;22 years ago (2003)
CountryUnited States
Confederation U.S. Soccer
Divisions11 conferences in 4 regions
Number of clubs75
Domestic cup(s) U.S. Open Cup
Current champions Hickory FC (1st title)
Most championships Miami FC (2 titles)
Broadcaster(s) YouTube (online streaming)
Website npsl.com
Current: 2025 NPSL season

The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is an American men's soccer league. The league is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and has automatic qualification for the U.S. Open Cup. It is the successor of the Men's Premier Soccer League, a regional league originally based in the Western United States, which has now expanded nationwide to encompass teams from 29 states. The league's motto is "A National League with a Regional Focus".

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Competition format

The National Premier Soccer League is divided into four separate regions (Northeast, South, Midwest, and West). Each region is divided into conferences with a varying number of teams per conference. The regular season runs from May to July with the exception of the West Region that has historically started in late March or early April. [1]

The NPSL currently has automatic berths in the U.S. Open Cup where they gain eligibility towards the CONCACAF Champions League.

NPSL logo 2005-2015 National Premier Soccer League logo.svg
NPSL logo 2005–2015

History

The National Premier Soccer League began in 2003 as the Men's Premier Soccer League (MPSL) initially as an offshoot of the Women's Premier Soccer League, and marked the first instance of a women's soccer league spawning a men's league. The league's first two champions were the Arizona Sahuaros, who had defected to the MPSL from the USL D-3 Pro League, and the Utah Salt Ratz.

The league expanded into the Midwest in 2005 with the addition of several new teams and a new conference, and changed its name to National Premier Soccer League to reflect its new national footprint; a team from the expansion conference – Detroit Arsenal – won the league in its first year after its eastward expansion. The NPSL expanded further in 2007 with the addition of a new Northeast Conference and five new teams from the Eastern United States. The first team from the East to win the national NPSL title was the Pennsylvania Stoners in 2008. The league has since continued to expand, adding more teams throughout the entirety of the country.

Since its inception, the league has managed to place at least one team actively playing under its banner into U.S. Open Cup competition. Though the showing of the NPSL in US Open Cup play was typically only one or two teams in its first six years, the 2009 and 2010 cups have seen four and three, respectively, NPSL teams in each tournament. The recent success of the NPSL in USASA qualifying has encouraged a movement by which the league could have automatic berths in the final tournament. [2] The furthest a team from the NPSL has reached in the US Open Cup during the professional era (1997 and onward after the entry of MLS teams) has been the third round. However, the Brooklyn Italians have won the US Open Cup outright before the existence of either MLS or the NPSL.

Although no team has ever won the league twice, the Miami FC camp has won the championship twice as a club. Its reserve team (Miami FC 2) won the 2018 title, and its first team (Miami FC) won the 2019 championship.

Status

Officially the USSF does not recognize formal levels of the soccer pyramid below the professional 3rd tier. The USSF does not officially recognize distinctions between amateur soccer leagues in the United States. However, the USASA sanctions affiliated, but separately run, national leagues that are recognized in practical terms as playing at a higher level than the USASA state association leagues; for example, they receive automatic berths to the US Open Cup. In November 2022, USASA announced it had established a Tier 1, which would be its top national tier. This designation would be based on financial stability and sustainability. After 20 years of association with USASA, NPSL would become their first Tier 1 league. [3]

The National Premier Soccer League attracts top amateur talent from around the United States. NPSL does not have any age limits or restrictions, thus incorporating both college players and former professional players alike.

Regional Conferences

In the fall of 2024, NPSL announced the establishment of regional conference leagues that will provide a path for more teams to reach the Tier 1 status full NPSL teams have with USASA. The first conference will be the Pacific Conference and will exist of the following six teams: JASA Redwood City, Marin County SC, Racing Sacramento City FC, Real San Jose, San Leandro United FC, and Yemen United California. The new conference will start in the fall of 2024. [4]

Organization

The NPSL is organized in a mostly decentralized structure and is managed as a team-run league. Each year the member clubs help elect a chairman, treasurer, and secretary and an eight-member board of directors. Each team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining league minimum standards. New teams seeking membership into the NPSL are subject to approval from an executive committee of existing team owners. Member clubs have the right to make localized decisions for their respective markets, conferences, and regions based on what they believe is best for their particular region. Each conference is managed by the individual member clubs and elects a conference commission each year.

The current chairman is Kenny Farrell of the New Orleans Jesters. [5]

The costs to join the league as of 2016 are reported to be a one-time $15,000 franchise fee and a $5,250 annual league fee. [6] The low entry fee compared to USL League Two's of $50,000 has made the league an attractive alternative to teams looking to compete at the highest level of amateur play.

The league requires that all teams play in stadiums with at least 500 seats, a scoreboard, and locker rooms with showers for both teams and officials. The home team is also responsible for providing water and food for the visiting team, ensuring there is a trainer or doctor on-site for the match, and paying the referees fees at the end of each game.

Sponsorship and partnerships

Mitre Sports International provided the official ball for the NPSL starting in 2014. Global Scarves began providing custom soccer scarves throughout the league, and worked with the NPSL on various events and contests to increase awareness and fervor throughout the 2014 NPSL season. Renegade GK, hummel, MyCujoo, Passage, Carbon Athletics, GCG Sports, Activate Canopy, and HomeLight are all listed as current business partners (2021). [7]

Teams

Current teams

TeamCityStadiumFoundedFirst NPSL SeasonHead coach
East Region
Keystone East Conference
Jackson Lions FC Toms River, New Jersey Donovan Catholic High School 20142022 Flag of the United States.svg William Fraley
FC Motown Madison, New Jersey Ranger Stadium 20122013 Flag of the United States.svg Dilly Duka [8]
New Jersey United AC Holmdel, New Jersey Roggy Field20242025 Flag of the United States.svg Fernando Barboto
Philadelphia Union Development Squad [9] Wayne, Pennsylvania YSC Sports Complex20232023 Flag of Brazil.svg Fred da Silva
Players Development Academy [10] Lawrenceville, New Jersey Walter E. Nolan Stadium2025Dan Keefe
West Chester Predators West Chester, Pennsylvania West Chester United Turf Field19762024 Flag of the United States.svg Blaise Santangelo
Keystone West Conference
Electric City Shock Scranton, Pennsylvania Fitzpatrick Field 20132014 Flag of the United States.svg James Bell
Hershey FC Hershey, Pennsylvania Hershey High School Stadium 20132013 Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Bixler
Pennsylvania Classics Manheim, Pennsylvania Spooky Nook Sports Lancaster20042022
Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ukrainian American Sport Center19502022
West Chester United SC West Chester, Pennsylvania Ciccarone Field19762017 Flag of the United States.svg Blaise Santangelo
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Alexandria Reds Alexandria, Virginia Limerick Field19702022
Alexandria Rough Diamonds Washington, D.C. Catholic University of America20162023
District Elite FC [11] Washington D.C. University of the District of Columbia 20122025TBD
DMV Elite FC Bladensburg, Maryland Bladensburg High School 20222024 Flag of Argentina.svg Gustavo Onaindia
FC Frederick Frederick, Maryland Thomas Athletic Field19862015 Flag of Scotland.svg Chris Spinks
Grove Soccer United Glen Allen, Virginia Deep Run High School 20212022
Ristozi FC [12] Owings Mills, Maryland Mustang Stadium 20222025 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Shepherd
Virginia Beach City FC Norfolk, Virginia Powhatan Field20132014 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Stéphane Thys
Virginia Dream FC Falls Church, Virginia Meridian High School20222023TBD
North Atlantic Conference
America Soccer Club New York Long Island, New York 2025
Hartford City FC Hartford, Connecticut Trinity Health Stadium 20152017 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Balistierri
New Haven United FC [13] New Haven, Connecticut 2025 Flag of Albania.svg Kledis Capollari
New York Shockers Albany, New York Afrim's Sports Park20212021 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Esposito
Osner’s FC [14] Brooklyn, New York Floyd Bennett Field 20152025 Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Palacio
South Region
Gulf Coast Sunshine Conference
Club De Lyon FC [15] Lake Mary, Florida Lake Mary High School 20222025
FC Florida [16] Hobe Sound, Florida The Pine School 20082025
Global Soccer Pathways Naples, Florida Community School of Naples
Jacksonville Armada U-23 Jacksonville, Florida Southern Oak Stadium 20102016 Flag of Croatia.svg Tommy Križanović
Miami Dutch Lions FC Olympia Heights, Florida Tropical Park Stadium 20192020 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Stoutenburg
Naples United FC Naples, Florida Fleischmann Park20172017Vicente Sandoval
New Orleans Jesters New Orleans, Louisiana Pan American Stadium 20032013 Flag of Ireland.svg Kenny Farrell
PSC FC Florida Panama City, Florida 20172025
Lone Star Conference
Arkansas Wolves FC [17] Little Rock, Arkansas Scott Field20182021 Flag of South Africa.svg Sabello Lwongwane
FC Brownsville Brownsville, Texas Brownsville Sports Park20182018
CF10 Houston FC Katy, Texas British International School of Houston20172018
Fort Worth Vaqueros FC Fort Worth, Texas W.O. Barnes Memorial Stadium20142014 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Merola
Lubbock Matadors SC Lubbock, Texas Lowrey Field at Plains Capital Park (2022,2024) / Pirate Stadium at First United Park (2023)20212022 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Misuraca
Oklahoma United FC [18] Edmond, Oklahoma Chad Richison Stadium 20252025 Flag of Brazil.svg Antonio Barros
West Texas FC [19] Midland, Texas Astound Broadband Stadium 20232023Victor Domingues
Southeast Conference
865 Alliance [20] Knoxville, Tennessee TBD20082023Mike Meyer
Appalachian FC Boone, North Carolina Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex20202021 Flag of the United States.svg Dale Parker
Bristol Rhythm AFC Bristol, Virginia Gene Malcolm Stadium20242024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Louis Sharp
Burlington United FC [21] Burlington, North Carolina 20252025 Flag of Brazil.svg Diego Walsh
Charlottetowne Hops FC [22] Charlotte, North Carolina OrthoCarolina Sportsplex20232023TBD
Greenville United FC [23] Greenville, North Carolina John Paul II Catholic High School Athletic Campus20202023Josh Horne
Hickory FC Hickory, North Carolina Moretz Stadium 2024 Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Rubio
Port City FC Wilmington, North Carolina Legion Stadium (North Carolina) 20142024 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Torbett
Midwest Region
Central States Conference
FC Milwaukee Torrent Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Hart Park 20152016 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Provan
FC Pride Elite [24] Indianapolis, Indiana Lawrence Soccer Complex20012025 Flag of England.svg Jamie Gilbert
Gio's Lions SC ChicagoChicago, Illinois2024
Michigan Rangers FC Grand Rapids, Michigan Davenport University Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex2024 Flag of Ireland.svg Stuart Collins
Southern Indiana Guardians FC2024
Wisconsin Conquerors FC Marshfield, Wisconsin Kenneth & Ardyce Heiting Community Stadium2024 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Ricardo Jorge Oliveira Pedro
Great Lakes Conference
Ambassadors FC Ohio [25] Canton, Ohio Dr. David & Winnie King Field20212025 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Dean
Buffalo Stallions [26] Buffalo, New York North Tonawanda High School 20252025 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Spacone
Cleveland SC Berea, Ohio George Finnie Stadium 20182018 Flag of Romania.svg Vlad Muresan
Erie Commodores FC Erie, Pennsylvania Saxon Stadium 20092009 Flag of England.svg Ashley Phillips
Flower City Union Rochester, New York Rochester Community Sports Complex Stadium 20202024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jordan Sullivan
Niagara 1812 [27] Niagara Falls, New York Niagara University 20242024 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lucio Ianiero
Rochester NY FC Academy [28] West Henrietta, New York RNYFC Athletic Complex19662025
Syracuse FC Syracuse, New York David W. Murphy Field 20172017 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Tantalo
North Conference
Duluth FC Duluth, Minnesota Public Schools Stadium 20152017 Ulster Banner.svg Sean Morgan
Iowa Demon Hawks2025
Joy St. Louis Park [29] St. Louis Park, Minnesota Oriole Stadium20212021 Flag of the United States.svg Arinze Ezirike
Minnesota Blizzard FC Lakeville, Minnesota Lakeville North High School Stadium2024 Flag of the United States.svg Forrest Randall
Sioux Falls Thunder FC Sioux Falls, South Dakota Harrisburg High School20162016
Siouxland United FC Sioux City, Iowa Bishop Heelan Memorial Field20232024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robbie Carroll
West Region
Golden Gate Conference
California Odyssey SC [30] Madera, California Madera South HS Stadium20022023David Santesteban
Cruizers FC [31] Modesto, California 2025
El Farolito SC San Francisco, California Boxer Stadium 19852018 Flag of the United States.svg Santiago Lopez
Oakland Stompers Oakland, California Raimondi Park20092021
Real San Jose San Jose, California PAL Stadium 20072025
Sacramento Gold FC Sacramento, California Capital Christian Stadium20092010 Flag of Mexico.svg Ruben Mora Jr.
San Leandro United FC Oakland, California Castlemont High School 2025

Future Teams

TeamCityStadiumFoundedJoiningHead coach
Santa Cruz Futbol Club [14] Framingham, Massachusetts 2025Tiago Oliveira

Expansion

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Teams
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Teams
departed
2003 6
2004 1051
2005 1374
2006 1850
2007 22128
2008 25129
2009 271210
2010 31128
2011 37137
2012 46135
2013 57209
2014 773111
2015 681221
2016 84237
2017 963018
2018 981816
2019 911119
2020 942219
2021 901519
2022 921917
2023 941215
2024 921820
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Rivalries

Many NPSL teams have rivalries given the close geography of the teams throughout the league. The most notable rivalry was the Rust Belt Derby contested between Detroit City FC, AFC Cleveland, and FC Buffalo. The name refers to the teams' shared region, the Rust Belt. [32] Another intense rivalry existed between the San Diego Flash and San Diego Boca/Force FC, which were crosstown rivals in San Diego. Until the 2013 sale and rebranding of Force FC from Boca FC, the ownership groups of the two clubs were previously partners in the original San Diego Flash club of the A-League that competed from 1998 to 2001. [33]

Derby nameMost winsTitlesOther club(s)Recent winner
Cheese Barn Derby [34] Split2 (2018, [a] 2019) Cleveland SC, FC Columbus Split (2019) [b]
Chisolm Trail Clásico [35] Fort Worth Vaqueros 1 (2019) Denton Diablos FC Fort Worth Vaqueros (2019)
El Dustico Lubbock Matadors 1 (2023)West Texas FC Lubbock Matadors (2023)
Kildare's Cup [36] West Chester United SC 3 (2017–19) Philadelphia Lone Star FC West Chester United SC (2019)
Portland Derby [37] PDX FC 2 (2018, 2019) International Portland Select FC (1) PDX FC (2019)
Riverside Derby [38] Club Xolos USA U-23 4 (2015–18) Temecula FC (1) Temecula FC (2019)
Trinity River Cup [39] [c] Dallas City FC 4 (2014–17) Fort Worth Vaqueros (1) Fort Worth Vaqueros (2019)
Wine Country Derby [40] Sonoma County Sol 2 (2017, 2018) Napa Valley 1839 FC (1) Napa Valley 1839 FC (2019)
The Wooden Shoe [41] Split2 (2019, 2021) Hartford City FC, Kingston Stockade Hartford City FC (2022)
Former derbies
Erie County Derby [42] Erie Commodores FC 8 (2009–14, 2018, 2022) FC Buffalo (6) Erie Commodores FC (2022)
Everglades Cup [43] Miami United 2 (2013, 2014)Cape Coral Hurricanes Miami United (2014)
Gulf Coast Cup [44] Tampa Marauders 1 (2014)Cape Coral Hurricanes Tampa Marauders (2014)
Red River Cup [45] [d] Tulsa Athletic 1 (2014) Fort Worth Vaqueros, Liverpool Warriors, Oklahoma City FC Tulsa Athletic (2014)
Louisiana Cup [47] New Orleans Jesters 1 (2016) Shreveport Rafters FC New Orleans Jesters (2016)
Rust Belt Derby Detroit City FC 6 (2013–16, 2020, 2021) AFC Cleveland (1), FC Buffalo, Cleveland SC Detroit City FC (2021)
San Diego Derby [48] [e] San Diego Flash 3 (2011–13) Albion SC Pros (1), North County Battalion, San Diego Boca FC Albion SC Pros (2016)
I-40 Cup [49] Tied1 each (2016, 2017) Little Rock Rangers (1), Memphis City FC (1) Memphis City FC (2017)
Alameda County Derby [50] CD Aguiluchos USA 2 (2016, 2017) East Bay FC Stompers Split (2018) [f]
Green Line Derby [51] Minneapolis City SC 2 (2017, 2018)Viejos son los Trapos FC (St Paul) Minneapolis City SC (2018)
I-91 Derby [52] Hartford City FC 2 (2017, 2018) Elm City Express Hartford City FC (2018)
Georgia Derby [53] [g] [h] Atlanta SC 6 (2014–19) Georgia Revolution FC (1) Atlanta SC (2019)
Volunteer Shield Chattanooga FC 5 (2014–16, 2018, 2019) Knoxville Force (1), Inter Nashville FC, Nashville FC, Memphis City FC Chattanooga FC (2019)
  1. Two game series ended 5–5, with both away teams winning 3–2
  2. Game ended 1–1 with no away goal tiebreaker in place
  3. Dallas City went on hiatus for the 2018 season, meaning no competition for the cup was held
  4. Event returned in 2020, but only with Tulas Athletic and UPSL side Deportivo Alacranes taking part [46]
  5. San Diego Boca folded after the 2013 season. The Flash did not take part in the 2016 season, meaning the derby was contested by the two new San Diego teams, Albion SC Pros and North County Battalion.
  6. Series ended tied 3–3 after two games
  7. 2012 series ended in tie, home team won respected leg 3–1
  8. Derby not played in 2013 as Atlanta went on hiatus

NPSL Members Cup

The NPSL Members Cup, originally called the NPSL Founders Cup, was a competition that ran from August to October 2019. It was initially intended to lead to a new professional league beginning play in the spring of 2020. [54] However, following the departure of numerous previously announced teams and issues in launching the professional league the tournament was altered.

Detroit City FC won the cup on October 16, 2019, when the team defeated Michigan Stars FC, 1–0, in the penultimate game of the tournament. [55] [56]

Records and champions

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-up
2003 [57] Arizona Sahuaros 2–1 ( a.e.t. ) Utah Salt Ratz
2004 [58] Utah Salt Ratz 4–2 Arizona Sahuaros
2005 [57] Detroit Arsenal 1–0 Sonoma County Sol
2006 [59] Sacramento Knights 2–0 Princeton 56ers
2007 [57] Southern California Fusion 1–0 Queen City FC
2008 [57] Pennsylvania Stoners 3–0 Minnesota Twin Stars
2009 [60] Sonoma County Sol 2–1 Erie Admirals SC
2010 [57] Sacramento Gold 3–1 Chattanooga FC
2011 [57] Jacksonville United 3–2 Hollywood United Hitmen
2012 [57] FC Sonic 1–0 Chattanooga FC
2013 [57] RVA Football Club 2–0 Sonoma County Sol
2014 [61] New York Red Bulls U-23 3–1 Chattanooga FC
2015 [62] New York Cosmos B 3–2 ( a.e.t. ) Chattanooga FC
2016 [63] AFC Cleveland 4–2 Sonoma County Sol
2017 [57] Elm City Express 5–0 Midland-Odessa FC
2018 [57] Miami FC 2 3–1 FC Motown
2019 [57] Miami FC 3–1 New York Cosmos B
2020 Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [64]
2021 [65] Denton Diablos FC 5–2 Tulsa Athletic
2022 [57] FC Motown 4–3 Crossfire Redmond
2023 [66] Tulsa Athletic 1–1 (PK 8–7) Apotheos FC
2024 [67] El Farolito SC 2-1 FC Motown
2025 [68] Hickory FC 3–2 El Farolito SC

Awards

NPSL Golden Boot

NPSL Golden Boot
SeasonPlayerClubGoalsRef.
2014 Flag of Ecuador.svg Victor Manosalvas New York Red Bulls U-23 12 [57]
Flag of the United States.svg Jason Jones Sacramento Gold FC
Flag of the United States.svg David HernandezSpartans FC
2015 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Miguel Herlein New York Cosmos B 16 [69]
Flag of England.svg Simon Rawnsley Aguiluchos USA
2016 Flag of Liberia.svg Nana Addai Rhode Island Reds 18 [70]
Flag of England.svg Simon Rawnsley Aguiluchos USA
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Alessandro Canale Orange County FC 18 [71]
Flag of Jamaica.svg Amani Walker Albion SC Pros
2018 Flag of Mexico.svg Omar Nuño Sonoma County Sol 20 [72]
2019 Flag of Mexico.svg César Mexia FC Arizona 18 [73]
2020 none awarded due to COVID-19
2021 Flag of England.svg Sidney Warden Duluth FC 16 [74]
2022 Flag of the United States.svg Damani Camara FC Columbus 15 [75]
2023 Flag of Japan.svg Yu Tsukanome Dakota Fusion FC 16 [76]
2024 Flag of the United States.svg Angel Chavez
Flag of the United States.svg Philip Caputo
Virginia Dream FC
Joy St. Louis Park
14 [77]

NPSL Golden Ball

NPSL Golden Ball
SeasonPlayerClubRef.
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Ross Middlemiss Sonoma County Sol [57]
2014 Flag of Ecuador.svg Victor Manosalvas New York Red Bulls U-23 [57]
2015 Flag of Spain.svg Jon Ander Ibarrondo Myrtle Beach Mutiny [78]
2016 Isaac Addai RI Reds [57]
2017 Jade Johnson Dakota Fusion FC [57]
2018 Matt Nigro FC Motown [79]
2019 Flag of the United States.svg Christian Enriquez Albion San Diego [57]
2020 none awarded due to COVID-19
2021 Sam Coad Denton Diablos FC [57]
2022 Christian Soto Rincon Crossfire Redmond [57]
2023 Dennis Bates Appalachian FC [57]
2024 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olivier Correa West Texas FC [77]

NPSL Golden Glove

NPSL Golden Glove
SeasonPlayerClubRef.
2014 Gregory Hartley Chattanooga FC [57]
2015 Gregory Hartley Chattanooga FC [57]
2016 Gregory Hartley Chattanooga FC [57]
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Weber FC Arizona [57]
2018 Jan Hoffelner Duluth FC [57]
2019 Christian Coulson Virginia Beach City FC [57]
2020 none awarded due to COVID-19
2021 Conor Cable Cleveland SC [57]
2022 Connor Durant Laredo Heat [57]
2023 Griffin Hemmindinger Annapolis Blues FC [57]
2024 Flag of Spain.svg Vincent Sanchis Dakota Fusion FC [77]

NPSL Young Player of the Year

NPSL Young Player of the Year
SeasonPlayerClubRef.
2018 Flag of Kenya.svg Joseph Okumu AFC Ann Arbor
2019Jamie Smith Asheville City SC
2020none awarded due to COVID-19
2021 Ben Bender FC Baltimore Christos
2022Josh Jones Philadelphia Ukrainians
2023 Kenan Hot Jackson Lions FC [80]
2024 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Sarver Akron City FC [77]

NPSL Coach of the Year

NPSL Coach of the Year
SeasonCoachClubRef.
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Grover Gibson RVA FC [57]
2014Bill Elliott Chattanooga FC [57]
2015Bill Elliott Chattanooga FC [57]
2016Bill Elliott Chattanooga FC [57]
2017Teddy Haley Elm City Express [57]
2018 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos Mendes New York Cosmos B [57]
2019Larry Sancomb FC Baltimore Christos [57]
2020none awarded due to COVID-19
2021 Flag of the United States.svg Levi Coleman Tulsa Athletic [57]
2022Dale Parker Appalachian FC [57]
2023Paul Gilbert Lubbock Matadors SC [57]
2024 Flag of Scotland.svg Colin Herriot Annapolis Blues FC [77]

Back-office

Executive committee [81]

NPSL board of directors [81]

NPSL leadership staff [81]

eSports

In April 2020, the NPSL launched a competitive gaming competition to promote the growth of the league in new areas. [84] The league hopes to "bring its community members together for friendly competition on a virtual pitch". The first nine clubs to formally join the new eSports league were Atlantic City FC, Central Florida Panthers SC, Denton Diablos FC, Duluth FC, Fort Worth Vaqueros, FC Milwaukee Torrent, Muskegon Risers, Gate City FC, and Ozark FC.

The league partnered with Virtual Pro Gaming to assist in operations of the league. Clubs will play full 11 v 11 in pro clubs mode, on FIFA, EA Sports video game. [85] [86]

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