2024 National Premier Soccer League season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season 2024
DatesMarch 9 – July 6
(regular season)
Matches played100
Goals scored383 (3.83 per match)
2023
2025
All statistics correct as of 01:46, May 20, 2024 (UTC).

The 2024 National Premier Soccer League season is the 22nd season of the National Premier Soccer League.

Contents

The regular season began on March 9 and ended on July 6. In total, 92 teams participated in this season.

Format changes

The Northwest Conference was dissolved, and the West Region now consists the Golden Gate Conference and the Southwest Conference. The Sunshine and Gulf Coast Conferences were combined and are now the Gulf Coast Sunshine Conference. Kansas City Sol will move from the Heartland Conference to the Gateway Conference. California Odyssey SC will move from the Southwest Conference to the Golden Gate Conference. First State FC moved from Keystone East Conference to Keystone West Conference. Greenville United FC will move from Mid-Atlantic Conference to Southeast Conference.

Teams

Note: Teams that are italicized previously played in the NPSL and are returning from hiatus.

Incoming teams

  • Alexandria Rough Diamonds
  • Bristol Rhythm AFC [1]
  • Columbus United FC [2]
  • DMV Elite FC [3]
  • FCAZ Tucson
  • Flower City Union [4]
  • Gio's Lions SC Chicago [5]
  • Glendale Lions FC
  • Hickory FC [6]
  • Las Vegas Knights FC
  • Minnesota Blizzard FC [7]
  • New Jersey United Athletic Cub [8]
  • Niagara 1812 [9]
  • Port City FC [10]
  • Siouxland United FC [11]
  • Southern Indiana Guardians FC [12]
  • WC Predators
  • Wisconsin Conquerors FC [13]

Name changes

Brownsville NPSL to FC Brownsville

Departing teams

Teams on hiatus or folded


Standings and results

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 El Farolito 7502225+17172.43 Golden Gate Conference playoffs
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 97202912+17212.33
3San Ramon FC84131911+8151.88
4 Sacramento Gold 94322217+5141.56
5California Odyssey SC82421719281.00
6Oakland SC82511115470.88
7 Oakland Stompers 90904454100.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/24. 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.

Southwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Las Vegas Legends FC 8800319+22243.00 Southwest Conference playoffs
2 FC Arizona 7511238+15162.29
3Lions United FC73312714+13101.43
4FCAZ Tucson71607292230.43
5Glendale Lions FC30301141300.00
6Las Vegas Knights FC40403181500.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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.

Midwest Region

Gateway Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1Kansas City Sol110051+433.00 Gateway Conference playoffs
2 Sunflower State FC 110052+333.00
3Gio's Lions SC Chicago110053+233.00
4 Des Moines United FC 100122011.00
5 FC Milwaukee Torrent 100122011.00
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 101035200.00
7Ehtar Belleville FC101025300.00
8Wisconsin Conquerors FC101015400.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1Michigan Rangers FC110030+333.00 Great Lakes Conference Final
2 Steel City FC 110030+333.00 Great Lakes Conference Semifinal
3 Cleveland SC 110010+133.00
4 Erie Commodores 00000000
5Niagara 181200000000
6 Akron City FC 101001100.00
7Southern Indiana Guardians FC101003300.00
8 Flower City Union 101003300.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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.

Heartland Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Arkansas Wolves FC 110010+133.00 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 Demize NPSL 00000000
3 OKC 1889 FC 101001100.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/17/2024. 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 Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Duluth FC 220051+463.00 North Conference playoffs
2 Dakota Fusion FC 110040+433.00
3 Minnesota Twin Stars FC 110032+133.00
4 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 00000000
5Siouxland United FC101012100.00
6Joy St. Louis Park101003300.00
7Minnesota Blizzard FC202027500.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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 Sunshine Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Tallahassee SC 110020+233.00 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 New Orleans Jesters 210143+142.00
3 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 210121+142.00
4Columbus United FC100133011.00
5 Naples United FC 201112110.50
6Global Soccer Pathways00000000
7 Pensacola FC 101001100.00
8 Miami Dutch Lions FC 101002200.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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.

Lone Star Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Laredo Heat SC 110020+233.00 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 West Texas FC 110031+233.00
3 Denton Diablos FC 210142+242.00
4 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 201124210.50
5 Austin United FC 00000000
6 FC Brownsville 00000000
7 Lubbock Matadors SC 101013200.00
8CF10 Houston FC101002200.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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.

Southeast Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1Hickory FC330030+393.00 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Appalachian FC 210141+342.00
3Charlottetowne Hops FC211051+431.50
4Bristol Rhythm AFC211034131.50
5 Apotheos FC 311133041.33
6865 Alliance101012100.00
7Greenville United101001100.00
8 Port City FC 202018700.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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.

East Region

Keystone East Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1Jackson Lions FC210143+142.00 Keystone East Conference playoffs
2 FC Motown 210132+142.00
3 Philadelphia Union Development Squad 211042+231.50
4 Atlantic City FC 211032+131.50
5 FC Monmouth 211034131.50
6WC Predators202026400.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/15/2024. 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.

Keystone West Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 West Chester United SC 220050+563.00 Keystone West Conference playoffs
2Pennsylvania Classics AC110010+133.00
3First State FC100111011.00
4 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 100111011.00
5Electric City Shock SC101002200.00
6 Hershey FC 202004400.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/4/2024. 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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Annapolis Blues FC 1100120+1233.00 Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2Grove United110030+333.00
3Alexandria Reds110021+133.00
4 FC Frederick 110021+133.00
5DMV Elite FC101012100.00
6 Virginia Dream FC 101012100.00
7 Virginia Beach City FC 101003300.00
8Alexandria Rough Dimonds10100121200.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/2024. 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

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Hartford City FC 320184+472.33 North Atlantic Conference Final
2New York Shockers320164+272.33 North Atlantic Conference Semifinal
3New Jersey United AC321043+162.00
4 Syracuse FC 312036331.00
5 Kingston Stockade FC 302135210.33
6Valeo FC302135210.33
Updated to match(es) played on 5/18/24. 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.


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