2019 NPSL season

The 2019 National Premier Soccer League season is part of the 107th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States and the 17th season of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). Miami FC, formerly "Miami FC 2," are the defending champion.

National Premier Soccer League
Season2019
ChampionsMiami FC
2020 Hank Steinbrecher Cup qualifierCleveland SC
2020 U.S. Open Cup qualifiersASC San Diego
Atlantic City FC
Cleveland SC
Crossfire Redmond
Denton Diablos
FC Arizona
FC Davis
FC Motown
Fort Worth Vaqueros
Med City FC
Minneapolis City SC
Naples United FC
Tulsa Athletic
West Chester United SC
2018
2020

Changes from 2018

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Six members of the NPSL will participate in the inaugural NPSL Members Cup tournament immediately following the 2019 regular season.

Teams

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Incoming teams

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TeamLocationNotes
A.S. Los AngelesLos Angeles, CaliforniaExpansion
Central Florida Panthers SCOrlando, FloridaExpansion
City of Angels FCLos Angeles, CaliforniaReturned from one-year hiatus
Crossfire RedmondRedmond, WashingtonExpansion
Dallas City FCDallas, TexasReturned from one-year hiatus
Denton Diablos FCDenton, TexasExpansion
High Desert Elite FCAdelanto, CaliforniaExpansion
Michigan Stars FCPontiac, MichiganReturned from one-year hiatus
Pittsburgh HotspursPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaExpansion
San Ramon FCSan Ramon, CaliforniaJoined from LIGA NorCal
Toledo Villa FCToledo, OhioJoined from United Premier Soccer League

Moved and/or rebranded teams

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TeamPrevious NameLocationPrevious LocationNotes
Atlanta SCAtlanta Silverbacks FCAtlanta, GeorgiaRebrand[1]
Club Atletico Saint LouisSaint Louis Club AtleticoSt. Louis, MissouriRebrand
Jacksonville Armada U-23Jacksonville Armada FCJacksonville, FloridaReserve side replaced first team in league[2]
Miami FCMiami FC 2Miami, FloridaRebrand[3]
Philadelphia Lone Star FCJunior Lone Star FCPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaRebrand[4]

Outgoing teams

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TeamLocationNotes
Boca Raton FCDelray Beach, FloridaJoined United Premier Soccer League
CD Aguiluchos USAOakland, CaliforniaNot listed on NPSL website
Elm City ExpressNew Haven, ConnecticutHiatus[5]
Emerald Force SCKnoxville, TennesseeFolded[6]
FC BrownsvilleBrownsville, TexasNot listed on NPSL website
Fort Pitt RegimentPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNot listed on NPSL website
GBFC ThunderUnion, New YorkNot listed on NPSL website
Houston Dutch Lions FCConroe, TexasNot listed on NPSL website
Legacy 76James City County, VirginiaNot listed on NPSL website
Kitsap PumasKitsap County, WashingtonFolded
FC Milwaukee TorrentWauwatosa, WisconsinOn hiatus before NPSL Members Cup
New Orleans JestersNew Orleans, LouisianaInactive[7]
Palm Beach UnitedPalm Beach Gardens, FloridaRebrand, Joined USL League Two as Treasure Coast Tritons[8]
Regals SCAAirline, TexasHiatus[9]
Seacoast United MarinersPortland, MaineNot listed on NPSL website
Shreveport Rafters FCShreveport, LouisianaNot listed on NPSL website
Stockton FCStockton, CaliforniaDropped out of the 2019 season
TSF FCWayne, New JerseyNot listed on NPSL website
Viejos Son Los Trapos FCSaint Paul, MinnesotaHiatus

Standings and results

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Midwest Region

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North Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Minneapolis City SC (C)129213011+1928Midwest Region Quarterfinals
2Med City FC128132811+1727
3Duluth FC128223811+2726
4Minnesota TwinStars FC126512720+719
5Sioux Falls Thunder FC122821525−108
6Dakota Fusion FC122911539−247
7La Crosse Aris FC1221001046−366
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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

Great Lakes Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Detroit City FC (C)141013396+3333Midwest Region Semifinals
2AFC Ann Arbor149232510+1530Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3Grand Rapids FC149322412+1229
4Kalamazoo FC146351813+523
5FC Columbus144821823−514[a]
6Michigan Stars FC143651417−314[a]
7Toledo Villa FC1421111138−277
8FC Indiana141103838−306
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. 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.[10]
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ a b FC Columbus and Michigan Stars FC were equal on head-to-head points (2-2) and head-to-head goal difference (0-0).

East Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Cleveland SC (C)10820299+2024Midwest Region Semifinals
2Rochester Lancers106222015+520Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3Erie Commodores104241713+416
4FC Buffalo104421819−114
5Syracuse FC101721326−135[a]
6Pittsburgh Hotspurs101721025−155
Updated to match(es) played on July 13, 2019. 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. 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. ^ Syracuse FC wins the tiebreaker on head-to-head points over Pittsburgh Hotspurs (4-1)

Northeast Region

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North Atlantic Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1New York Cosmos B141301474+4340North Atlantic Conference playoffs
2Brooklyn Italians1410134315+2833
3Kingston Stockade FC147342218+425
4Hartford City FC145543725+1219
5Rhode Island Reds F.C.144912138−1713
6Greater Lowell Rough Diamonds143921641−2511
7Boston City FC142931747−309
8New York Athletic Club1421021530−158
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1FC Baltimore8611199+1019[a]Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2Virginia Beach City FC8611165+1119
3Northern Virginia United FC83501210+29
4Charlottesville Alliance FC8152513−85[b]
5FC Frederick8152520−155
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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. ^ FC Baltimore wins the standings tiebreaker over Virginia Beach City FC on head-to-head points. (4-1)
  2. ^ Charlottesville Alliance FC and FC Frederick finished equal on head-to-head points (2-2) and head-to-head goal difference (0-0).

Keystone Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Atlantic City FC107213314+1922[a]Keystone Conference playoffs
2West Chester United SC107213612+2422
3FC Motown106312313+1019
4Philadelphia Lone Star FC105322219+317
5FC Monmouth105411821−316
6Torch FC104511628−1213
7Electric City Shock SC102711731−147[b]
8Hershey FC101541022−127
9New Jersey Copa FC101721631−155
Updated to match(es) played on June 25, 2019. 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. 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. ^ Atlantic City FC defeated West Chester United SC in their only regular season meeting to win the standings tiebreaker.
  2. ^ Electric City Shock wins the standings tiebreaker over Hersey FC based on head-to-head points. (6-0)

South Region

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Sunshine Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Miami FC10910485+4327Sunshine Conference playoffs
2Naples United FC10820247+1724
3Miami United FC10730297+2221
4Jacksonville Armada FC U-23103611332−1910
5Central Florida Panthers SC101811038−284
6Storm FC10190843−353
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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.

Southeast Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Chattanooga FC107212911+1822Southeast Conference playoffs
2Greenville FC10514209+1119
3Asheville City SC105321210+217
4Inter Nashville FC104511422−813
5Georgia Revolution FC103611521−610
6Atlanta SC10181724−174
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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.

Lone Star Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Midland-Odessa Sockers FC12912277+2029Lone Star Conference playoffs
2Denton Diablos FC129304315+2827
3Fort Worth Vaqueros FC127232614+1224
4Dallas City FC126422422+220
5Laredo Heat124622218+414
6Katy 1895 FC121101945−364
7Tyler FC121110838−303
Updated to match(es) played on June 25, 2019. 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. 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.

Heartland Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Tulsa Athletic10703248+1624Heartland Conference playoffs
2Little Rock Rangers104511815+313[a]
3Demize NPSL10334912−313
4Ozark FC103431618−212
5FC Wichita102351515011
6Club Atletico Saint Louis102621327−148
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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. ^ Little Rock Rangers and Demize NPSL were equal on head-to-head points (3-3) and head-to-head goal difference. (0-0)

West Region

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Southwest Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1FC Golden State (C)1815216717+5046West Region playoffs
2FC Arizona1812154619+2741
3ASC San Diego1812513613+2337
4Orange County FC1811434623+2336
5A.S. Los Angeles187833037−724
6Temecula FC186842935−622
7Oxnard Guerreros FC1851122544−1917
8Riverside Coras USA1831232751−2412[a]
9High Desert Elite FC1841401647−3112
10City of Angels FC1831322157−3611
Updated to match(es) played on June 25, 2019. 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. 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. ^ Riverside Coras USA and High Desert Elite were tied on head-to-head points (3-3). Riverside Coras USA won the tiebreaker on head-to-head goal difference (+2 to -2)

Northwest Conference

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PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Crossfire Redmond (C)107213023+722West Region playoffs
2OSA FC106402317+618
3Spokane SC Shadow104421514+114
4FC Mulhouse Portland104512220+213
5PDX FC102801329−166
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1FC Davis (C)118123418+1626West Region playoffs
2San Ramon FC116412219+319
3Academica SC115422719+817[a]
4Sacramento Gold FC115422520+517
5El Farolito114341510+516
6Napa Valley 1839 FC113621726−911
7East Bay FC Stompers112631729−129
8Sonoma County Sol111641733−167
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2019. 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. 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. ^ Academica SC and Sacramento Gold were equal on head-to-head points (3-3) and head-to-head goal difference (0-0).

Playoffs

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Northeast Region Conference playoffs

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Keystone Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 2
Final
July 6
      
1Atlantic City FC1
4Philadelphia Lone Star FC2
3FC Motown2
4Philadelphia Lone Star FC0
2West Chester United SC2
3FC Motown3

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

Keystone Conference playoffs
Semifinals
West Chester United SC2–3FC Motown
Match Report

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

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Final
July 6
   
1FC Baltimore1*
2Virginia Beach City FC0

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

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoff
Final
FC Baltimore1–0 (a.e.t.)Virginia Beach City FC
Match Report

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

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Final
July 10
   
1New York Cosmos B1
2Brooklyn Italians0

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

North Atlantic Conference Playoff
Final
New York Cosmos B1–0Brooklyn Italians
Match Report

South Region Conference playoffs

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Southeast Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 12
Final
July 13
      
1Chattanooga FC3
4Inter Nashville FC0
1Chattanooga FC4
3Asheville City SC1
2Greenville FC0
3Asheville City SC1*

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

Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Greenville FC0–1 (a.e.t.)Asheville City SC
Match Report
Semifinals
Chattanooga FC3–0Inter Nashville FC
Match Report Report 2

Final
Chattanooga FC4–1Asheville City SC
Match Report

Sunshine Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 10
Final
July 13
      
1Miami FC4
4Jacksonville Armada U-230
1Miami FC3
3Miami United FC2
2Naples United FC1
3Miami United FC2

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

Sunshine Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Naples United FC1–2Miami United FC
Match Report

Lone Star Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 11
Final
July 13
      
1Midland-Odessa Sockers FC9
4Dallas City FC1
1Midland-Odessa Sockers FC1
3Fort Worth Vaqueros FC2
2Denton Diablos FC1(4)
3Fort Worth Vaqueros FC1(5)

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

Lone Star Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Denton Diablos FC1–1Fort Worth Vaqueros FC
Match Report
Penalties
4–5
Semifinals
Midland-Odessa Sockers FC9–1Dallas City FC
Match Report

Heartland Conference playoffs

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Semifinal
July 10
Final
July 13
      
1Tulsa Athletic6
4Ozark FC2
1Tulsa Athletic2
3Demize NPSL0
2Little Rock Rangers1(0)
3Demize NPSL1(3)

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

Heartland Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic6–2Ozark FC
Match Report
Veterans Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Final
Tulsa Athletic2–0Demize NPSL
Match Report
Veterans Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Regional and National playoffs

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Regional Quarterfinals
July 6–16
Regional semifinals
July 12–19
Regional Finals
July 20–21
National semifinals[A]
July 27
National Final
August 3
               
NE1New York Cosmos B
Bye
NE1New York Cosmos B3
NE2FC Baltimore1
NE2FC Baltimore1
NE3FC Motown0
1New York Cosmos B2
4ASC San Diego0
SW2FC Arizona4
GG2San Ramon FC0
W1FC Arizona3*
W4Academica SC2
GG1FC Davis1
GG3Academica SC3
W1FC Arizona1
W3ASC San Diego2
NW1Crossfire Redmond7
NW2OSA FC1
W2Crossfire Redmond1(1)
W3ASC San Diego1(4)
SW1FC Golden State2(2)
SW3ASC San Diego2(4)
1New York Cosmos B1
2Miami FC3
SSMiami FC2
SEChattanooga FC0
SSMiami FC4
HLTulsa Athletic1
HLTulsa Athletic3
LSFort Worth Vaqueros1
2Miami FC4
3Cleveland SC1
MW1Cleveland SC6*
MW6Rochester Lancers4
MW5AFC Ann Arbor1(4)[B]
MW6Rochester Lancers1(5)
MW1Cleveland SC2(3)
MW2Detroit City FC2(2)
MW2Detroit City FC2
MW3Minneapolis City SC0
MW3Minneapolis City SC2
MW4Med City FC1

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

  1. ^
    A The remaining four teams were reseeded for the national semifinals.
  2. ^
    B This match started on July 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI but was suspended in the 69th minute due to darkness. It was resumed and finished on July 18, 2019 in Erie, PA.[12]

Regional Quarterfinals

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West Region Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Crossfire Redmond7–1OSA FC
Match Report
Quarterfinals
FC Davis1–3Academica SC
Match Report
Playfields Sports Park
Davis, California
Quarterfinals
FC Arizona4–0San Ramon FC
Match Report
Quarterfinals
FC Golden State2–2 (a.e.t.)ASC San Diego
Match Report
Penalties
2–4

Midwest Region Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
AFC Ann Arbor1–1Rochester Lancers
Quarterfinals
Minneapolis City SC2–1Med City FC
Match Report

Regional Semifinals

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West Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Crossfire Redmond1–1 (a.e.t.)ASC San Diego
Penalties
1–4
Semifinals
FC Arizona3–2 (a.e.t.)Academica SC
Match Report

Northeast Region Semifinal
Semifinals
FC Baltimore1–0FC Motown
Match Report

South Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic3–1Fort Worth Vaqueros
Match Report
Veterans Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Midwest Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Cleveland SC6–4 (a.e.t.)Rochester Lancers
Match Report
Semifinals
Detroit City FC2–0Minneapolis City SC
Match Report Report 2

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Regional Finals

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South Region Final
Final
Miami FC4–1Tulsa Athletic
Match Report

West Region Final
Final
FC Arizona1–2ASC San Diego
Match Report

Midwest Region Final
Final
Cleveland SC2–2 (a.e.t.)Detroit City FC
Match Report Report 2
Penalties
3–2

Northeast Region Final
Final
New York Cosmos B3–1FC Baltimore
Match Report

National Semifinals

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National Semifinal
Miami FC4–1Cleveland SC
Match Report
FIU Soccer Stadium
Miami, Florida

NPSL Championship Game

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New York Cosmos B1–3Miami FC
[1] Match Report

Members Cup

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Six teams participated in the NPSL Members Cup, formerly known as the NPSL Founders Cup, a competition that ran from August to October 2019 after the conclusion of the regular 2019 NPSL season. It was intended to lead to a new professional league beginning play in the spring of 2020.[13][14][15]

Several other clubs were initially announced to be part of the tournament. California United Strikers FC officially announced on Twitter that it had withdrawn from both the Founders Cup and subsequent league on March 1, 2019 and were replaced by Napa Valley 1839 FC on March 7, 2019.[16][17] On June 27, 2019, Oakland Roots SC announced its intent to join the upcoming National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) in fall 2019, where they joined Cal United. They would therefore be dropping out of the tournament "to focus on NISA as (their) preferred path forward."[18]

When the competition officially re-branded on July 24, 2019, ASC San Diego, Cal FC, FC Arizona, Miami FC, and Miami United FC had been removed, Miami FC joining NISA, while the Michigan Stars FC had been added.[13] On August 15, Chattanooga and Detroit City were both announced to be joining NISA in the spring of 2020.[19] Michigan Stars were also confirmed to be joining NISA on September 21.[20] And New York Cosmos ended up later joining, in 2020.

Teams

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TeamCityStadiumFoundedHead coach
Chattanooga FCChattanooga, TennesseeFinley Stadium2009 Bill Elliott
Detroit City FCHamtramck, MichiganKeyworth Stadium2012 Trevor James
Michigan Stars FCPontiac, MichiganUltimate Soccer Arena1998 George Juncaj
FC Milwaukee TorrentWauwatosa, WisconsinHart Park2015 Carlos "Cacho" Córdoba
Napa Valley 1839 FCNapa, CaliforniaDodd Stadium2016 Rogelio Ochoa
New York CosmosUniondale, New YorkMitchel Athletic Complex2010 Carlos Mendes

Standings

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Detroit City FC (C)10811174+1325
2New York Cosmos10721227+1523
3Chattanooga FC104241910+914
4FC Milwaukee Torrent103251012−210[a]
5Michigan Stars FC10226917−88
6Napa Valley 1839 FC10118532−274
Source: NPSL.com
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ Milwaukee Torrent deducted 1 point for violating a stadium ban[21]

Fixtures and results

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Home \ AwayCHTDETMICMILNPVNYC
Chattanooga FC0–11–12–03–00–1
Detroit City FC2–12–00–13–01–1
Michigan Stars FC1–40–11–02–00–2
Milwaukee Torrent1–10–12–12–01–2
Napa Valley 1839 FC0–60–43–32–10–7
New York Cosmos3–11–22–02–21–0
Source: NPSL.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

References

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  1. ^ "Atlanta's NPSL Team Rebrands as Atlanta SC". National Premier Soccer League. January 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
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