2024 National Premier Soccer League season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season 2024
DatesMarch 9 – July 6
(regular season)
Matches played145
Goals scored561 (3.87 per match)
Biggest home win LV Legends 11–0 LV Knights
(June 1)
Biggest away winARD 0–12 Annapolis
(June 17)
Highest scoringARD 0–12 Annapolis
(June 17)
Longest winning run9 matches
LV Legends
(Apr. 13 – present)
Longest unbeaten run9 matches
LV Legends
(Apr. 13 – present)
Longest winless run9 matches
Oakland Stompers
(Mar. 9 – present)
Longest losing run9 matches
Oakland Stompers
(Mar. 9 – present)
2023
2025
All statistics correct as of 02:58, May 27, 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 99003910+29273.00 Southwest Conference playoffs
2 FC Arizona 7511238+15162.29
3Lions United FC84313015+15131.63
4FCAZ Tucson81708322430.38
5Glendale Lions FC30301141300.00
6Las Vegas Knights FC50504262200.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/22/2024. 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
1 Sunflower State FC 330092+793.00 Gateway Conference playoffs
2Gio's Lions SC Chicago220074+363.00
3Kansas City Sol110051+433.00
4 FC Milwaukee Torrent 210184+442.00
5 Des Moines United FC 311174+341.33
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 202037400.00
7Ehtar Belleville FC2020411700.00
8Wisconsin Conquerors FC30301111000.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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
1 Cleveland SC 220070+763.00 Great Lakes Conference Final
2 Steel City FC 320191+872.33 Great Lakes Conference Semifinal
3 Akron City FC 211061+531.50
4Michigan Rangers FC211036331.50
5 Erie Commodores 100111011.00
6 Flower City Union 3120411731.00
7Southern Indiana Guardians FC202037400.00
8Niagara 1812101006600.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 110021+133.00 North Conference playoffs
2 Dakota Fusion FC 320171+672.33
3 Duluth FC 421164+271.75
4 Minnesota Twin Stars FC 211044031.50
5Joy St. Louis Park311136341.33
6Siouxland United FC201133010.50
7Minnesota Blizzard FC3030410600.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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 210131+242.00 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Naples United FC 421152+371.75
3 Miami Dutch Lions FC 211033031.50
4 Pensacola FC 211011031.50
5 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 5221116+571.40
6 New Orleans Jesters 311144041.33
7Global Soccer Pathways3120312931.00
8Columbus United FC301245120.67
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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 FC Brownsville 110020+233.00 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Laredo Heat SC 110020+233.00
3 Denton Diablos FC 320173+472.33
4 West Texas FC 211044031.50
5CF10 Houston FC211023131.50
6 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 301246220.67
7 Lubbock Matadors SC 201135210.50
8 Austin United FC 202014300.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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 FC430152+3102.50 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Appalachian FC 320171+672.33
3Charlottetowne Hops FC321091+862.00
4 Apotheos FC 421174+371.75
5Bristol Rhythm AFC312048431.00
6 Port City FC 3021310710.33
7865 Alliance202015400.00
8Greenville United202005500.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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
1 FC Motown 430192+7102.50 Keystone East Conference playoffs
2 Atlantic City FC 422095+461.50
3 FC Monmouth 422059461.50
4Jackson Lions FC411269351.25
5WC Predators412169341.00
6 Philadelphia Union Development Squad 413067130.75
Updated to match(es) played on 5/26/2024. 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 330070+793.00 Keystone West Conference playoffs
2 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 210121+142.00
3Pennsylvania Classics AC211012131.50
4First State FC200222021.00
5 Hershey FC 403116510.25
6Electric City Shock SC101002200.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/2024. 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 3300172+1593.00 Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2Grove United110030+333.00
3Alexandria Reds321083+562.00
4 FC Frederick 321096+362.00
5DMV Elite FC211092+731.50
6 Virginia Dream FC 101012100.00
7 Virginia Beach City FC 202019800.00
8Alexandria Rough Diamonds30301252400.00
Updated to match(es) played on 5/26/2024. 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
1New York Shockers4301105+5102.50 North Atlantic Conference Final
2 Hartford City FC 421196+371.75 North Atlantic Conference Semifinal
3New Jersey United AC422057261.50
4 Syracuse FC 422057261.50
5Valeo FC412156141.00
6 Kingston Stockade FC 403147310.25
Updated to match(es) played on 5/25/24. 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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