2016 NPSL season

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.

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

Regions and Conferences

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Changes from 2015

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Incoming teams

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TeamLocationRegion/ConferenceNotes
Albion SC ProsSan Diego, CaliforniaWest - SouthwestExpansion
North County BattalionSan Diego, CaliforniaWest - SouthwestExpansion
Southern California Sports ClubSan Bernardino, CaliforniaWest - SouthwestExpansion
Corinthians USAFontana, CaliforniaWest - SouthwestExpansion
AFC Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MichiganMidwest - Great Lakes WestFrom Great Lakes Premier League
Grand Rapids FCGrand Rapids, MichiganMidwest - Great Lakes WestFrom Great Lakes Premier League
Kalamazoo FCKalamazoo, MichiganMidwest - Great Lakes WestExpansion
Rochester River DogZ FCRochester, New YorkMidwest - Great Lakes EastExpansion
Chicago MustangsChicago, IllinoisMidwest - CentralFrom MASL
LC Aris FCLa Crosse, WisconsinMidwest - CentralReturning from Hiatus
Milwaukee TorrentMilwaukee, WisconsinMidwest - CentralExpansion
Fort Lauderdale Strikers U-23Fort Lauderdale, FloridaSunshine - SouthExpansion
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2Tampa, FloridaSunshine - SouthExpansion
Birmingham HammersBirmingham, AlabamaSoutheast - SouthExpansion
Memphis City FCMemphis, TennesseeSoutheast - SouthExpansion
Tobacco Road FCDurham, North CarolinaSouth Atlantic - SouthExpansion
Houston Dutch Lions FCHouston, TexasSouth Central - SouthFrom PDL
Little Rock RangersLittle Rock, ArkansasSouth Central - SouthExpansion
Shreveport Rafters FCShreveport, LouisianaSouth Central - SouthExpansion
Junior Lone Star FCPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaKeystone - NortheastReturning from Hiatus
New Jersey Copa FCMetuchen, New JerseyKeystone - NortheastExpansion
Boston City FCBoston, MassachusettsAtlantic - NortheastExpansion
Kingston Stockade FCKingston, New YorkAtlantic - NortheastExpansion

Moved and/or Rebranded teams

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TeamPrev NameLocationPrev LocationNotes
East Bay FC StompersSan Francisco StompersHayward, CaliforniaSan Francisco, CaliforniaRelocated
OSA FCFC Tacoma 253Seattle, WashingtonTacoma, WashingtonRebrand and Move
Dayton DynamoCincinnati SaintsDayton, OhioCincinnati, OhioRebrand and Move
Indy Eleven NPSLIndiana Fire NPSLIndianapolis, IndianaAcquired by Indy Eleven
Jacksonville Armada U-23Jacksonville UnitedJacksonville, FloridaAcquired by Jacksonville Armada FC
Atlanta SilverbacksAtlanta Silverbacks ReservesAtlanta, GeorgiaAfter NASL team folded, Reserves took over brand
Richmond StrikersChesterfield United FCRichmond, VirginiaRichmond and Chesterfield clubs merged

Outgoing teams

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TeamLocationNotes
FC ForceSan Diego, CaliforniaInactive
Fort Pitt FC RegimentPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaInactive
Jersey Blues FCMorristown, New JerseyHave not played any games in 2016 and look to be inactive.
Madison 56ersMadison, WisconsinMoved to PLA
Minnesota United FC ReservesMinneapolis, MinnesotaMoved to PLA
San Diego FlashSan Diego, CaliforniaHiatus
Upward StarsSpartanburg, South CarolinaFolded

Standings

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Northeast Region

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Atlantic Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1New York Cosmos B (C, Q)1612224919+30382016 NPSL Northeast Region playoffs
2Boston City FC (Q)1610422522+332
3Rhode Island Reds168713637−125
4Greater Lowell United FC166552724+323
5Seacoast United Phantoms166642733−622
6Brooklyn Italians165653124+720
7Kingston Stockade FC165832829−118
8New York Athletic Club163851728−1114
9Seacoast United Mariners1621131438−249
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
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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 11 July 2016[1]

Keystone Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Clarkstown SC Eagles (C, Q)1210113112+19312016 NPSL Northeast Region playoffs
2New Jersey Copa FC (Q)126152210+1223
3Junior Lone Star FC126332719+821
4GBFC Thunder124622128−714
5Hershey FC122551927−811
6Electric City Shock SC123722029−911
7Buxmont Torch FC121921631−155
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Fredericksburg FC (C, Q)10622178+9202016 NPSL Northeast Region playoffs
2Legacy 76 (Q)106221811+720
3Virginia Beach City FC105232012+818
4Richmond Strikers104511420−613
5FC Frederick102621016−68
6ASA Charge101721123−125
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

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South Atlantic Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Myrtle Beach Mutiny (Q)106132310+13212016 NPSL South Atlantic Conference playoffs
2Atlanta Silverbacks (Q)105141710+719
3Carolina RailHawks NPSL (Q)104422414+1014
4Tobacco Road FC (Q)103431622−612
5FC Carolina Discoveries102442023−310
6Georgia Revolution101721031−215
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Tulsa Athletics (Q)121110389+29332016 NPSL South Central Conference playoffs
2Houston Dutch Lions FC (Q)129123413+2129
3FC Wichita (Q)129213111+2028
4Dallas City FC (Q)126512317+619
5Liverpool Warriors (Q)126512617+919
6Shreveport Rafters FC (Q)125521820−217
7Little Rock Rangers125611618−216
8Corinthians FC of San Antonio124622730−314
9Houston Regals122911035−257
10Joplin Demize1221001140−296
11Fort Worth Vaqueros FC1211011138−274
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Chattanooga FC (Q, C)10901213+18282016 NPSL Southeast Conference playoffs
2Memphis City FC (Q)105321712+517
3New Orleans Jesters (Q)104421615+114
4Knoxville Force (Q)104601324−1112
5Nashville FC103701216−49
6Birmingham Hammers102711019−97
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Miami United FC (C)109102813+15272016 NPSL South Region playoffs
2Jacksonville Armada U-23105232613+1318
3Miami Fusion FC10523219+1218
4Tampa Bay Rowdies 2104421712+514
5Storm FC103431914+512
6Kraze United103432124−312
7Fort Lauderdale Strikers U-23104601224−1212
8Weston FC100100843−350
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

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Central Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPts
1Milwaukee Torrent (C)6600272+2518
2Chicago Mustangs6330139+49
3Minnesota TwinStars63301117−69
4LC Aris FC6060831−230
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1AFC Cleveland (C, Q)10820259+16242016 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2Indy Eleven NPSL (Q)106311815+319
3FC Buffalo105321612+417
4Rochester River DogZ FC103431214−212
5Erie Commodores FC102441816+210
6FC Indiana Lions10082528−232
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Grand Rapids FC (C, Q)127142111+10252016 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2AFC Ann Arbor (Q)126331916+321
3Michigan Stars FC125341713+419
4Lansing United124441614+216
5Detroit City FC124442421+316
6Kalamazoo FC124621215−314
7Dayton Dynamo121101827−194
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

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Golden Gate Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Sonoma County Sol (Q)148424025+15262016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2CD Aguiluchos USA (Q)147433620+1624
3East Bay FC Stompers (Q)146442823+522
4Sacramento Gold147702929021
5Real San Jose141112848−405
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1OSA FC (Q)105321712+5172016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2Portland Spartans FC104511213−113
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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Albion SC Pros (Q)12804308+22282016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2North County Battalion (Q)127233619+1724
3Deportivo Coras USA (Q)127323417+1723
4SoCal SC (Q)125522320+317
5FC Hasental123722132−1111
6Temecula FC123721832−1411
7Sports Club Corinthians USA12093943−343
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

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South Atlantic Conference Playoffs

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Semifinal
July 7
Final
July 9
      
1Myrtle Beach Mutiny0
4Tobacco Road FC1
4Tobacco Road FC1
2Atlanta Silverbacks2*
2Atlanta Silverbacks4
3Carolina RailHawks NPSL0

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

South Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Atlanta Silverbacks4–0Carolina RailHawks NPSL
Semifinals
Myrtle Beach Mutiny0–1Tobacco Road FC
Report

South Central Conference Playoffs

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Wild Card
July 6
Semifinal
July 9
Final
July 10
1Tulsa Athletics4
4Dallas City FC05Liverpool Warriors1
5Liverpool Warriors21Tulsa Athletics1
2Houston Dutch Lions FC2
2Houston Dutch Lions FC5
3FC Wichita33FC Wichita0
6Shreveport Rafters FC0

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

South Central Conference Playoffs
Wildcard 1
FC Wichita3–0Shreveport Rafters FC
Match Report [1]

Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic4–1Liverpool Warriors
Match Report

Southeast Conference Playoffs

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Semifinal
July 8
Final
July 9
      
1Chattanooga FC5
4Knoxville Force0
1Chattanooga FC2
2Memphis City FC1
2Memphis City FC3
3New Orleans Jesters0

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

Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Memphis City FC3–0New Orleans Jesters
Report
Semifinals
Chattanooga FC5–0Knoxville Force
Match Report Report 2

Final
Chattanooga FC2–1Memphis City FC
Match Report

Regional and National Playoffs

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Regional First round
July 9–16
Regional semifinal
July 16–22
Regional Final
July 23
National semifinal[A]
July 30
National Final
August 6
               
SEChattanooga FC4
SCHouston Dutch Lions FC0
SEChattanooga FC0(5)
SSMiami United FC0(3)
SSMiami United FC2
SAAtlanta Silverbacks0
1Chattanooga FC1
4Sonoma County Sol2
1SWAlbion SC Pros1(3)
4SWSoCal SC1(1)
1Albion SC Pros2
4OSA FC1
2GGCD Aguiluchos USA2
3GGOSA FC3
1Albion SC Pros0
3Sonoma County Sol1
2SWNorth County Battalion5
3SWDeportivo Coras USA3
2North County Battalion0
3Sonoma County Sol3
1GGSonoma County Sol3
4GGEast Bay FC Stompers1
4Sonoma County Sol2
3AFC Cleveland4
1Clarkstown SC Eagles1
4Legacy 760
4Legacy 760(5)
5Boston City FC0(4)
1Clarkstown SC Eagles2
6New Jersey Copa FC0
2New York Cosmos B0
6New Jersey Copa FC1
3Fredericksburg FC2(8)
6New Jersey Copa FC2(9)
2Clarkstown SC Eagles2
3AFC Cleveland3
1WGrand Rapids FC1
2EIndy Eleven NPSL0
1WGrand Rapids FC0(1)
1EAFC Cleveland0(3)
1EAFC Cleveland0(4)
2WAFC Ann Arbor0(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

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    Southwest Conference
    Quarterfinals
    North County Battalion5–3Deportivo Coras USA
    Match Report
    Quarterfinals
    Albion SC Pros1–1 (a.e.t.)SoCal SC
    Report
    Penalties
    3–1

    Golden Gate Conference
    Quarterfinals
    Sonoma County Sol3–1East Bay FC Stompers
    Report
    Quarterfinals
    CD Aguiluchos USA2–3OSA FC
    Report
    Raimondi Park
    Oakland California

    Northeast Region
    Quarterfinals
    Fredericksburg FC2–2New Jersey Copa FC
    Match Report
    Penalties
    8–9
    Battleground Athltetic Complex
    Fredericksburg, Virginia

    Regional Semifinals

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    South Region
    Semifinals
    Miami United FC2–0Atlanta Silverbacks
    Semifinals
    Chattanooga FC4–0Houston Dutch Lions FC
    Report

    West Region
    Semifinals
    Albion SC Pros2–1OSA FC
    Match Report

    Northeast Region
    Semifinals
    Clarkstown SC Eagles1–0Legacy 76
    Match Report

    Midwest Region
    Semifinals
    AFC Cleveland0–0AFC Ann Arbor
    Penalties
    4–2
    Semifinals
    Grand Rapids FC1–0Indy Eleven NPSL
    Match Report

    Regional Finals

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    South Region Final
    Chattanooga FC0–0Miami United FC
    Report
    Penalties
    5–3


    National Semifinals

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    Semifinal 2
    Chattanooga FC1–2Sonoma County Sol
    Report

    NPSL Championship Game

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    AFC Cleveland4–2Sonoma County Sol
    Report

    NPSL League Awards

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    WeekNPSL Player of the Week
    PlayerPositionClubReason
    Week 1Jose MartinezFWSacramento Gold[4]
    Week 2Eric LopezFWNorth County Battalion[5]
    Week 3Simon RawnsleyFWCD Aguiluchos USA[6]
    Week 4Cody GuthrieFWPortland Spartans FC[7]
    Week 5Matt ClareMFAlbion SC Pros[8]
    Week 6Alberto "Tito" AnguianoMFFC Hasental[9]
    Week 7Bljedi BardicFWClarkstown SC Eagles[10]
    Week 8James StroudGKNorth County Battalion[11]
    Week 9Michael CreswickFWKingston Stockade FC[12]
    Week 10Jon Ander IbarrondoFWMyrtle Beach Mutiny[13]
    Week 11Simon RawnsleyFWCD Aguiluchos USA[14]
    Week 12Skye HarterMFAFC Cleveland[15]
    Week 13Evan De YcazaMFTobacco Road FC[16]
    Week 14Santiago PatinoFWKraze United[17]
    Week 15Luke WinterFWChattanooga FC[18]

    Attendances

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    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

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    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
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