National Premier Soccer League
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The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is a United States
soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation
and FIFA
as a Division IV league. It is the successor of the Men's Premier Soccer League, a regional league originally based out of the Western United States
, which has now expanded nationwide to encompass teams from 19 states.
Although the league is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), and qualifies for the U.S. Open Cup
through USASA channels, the league is generally considered to be at the fourth tier of competition in the United States soccer pyramid, behind Major League Soccer
(MLS), the North American Soccer League
(NASL) and the United Soccer Leagues Professional Division (USL Pro), and roughly equal with the USL Premier Development League
.
The league's motto is "A National League With A Regional Focus". Some of the clubs are former United Soccer Leagues
(USL) clubs.
, 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. 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.
. The NPSL currently uses the FX-1000A FIFA Approved ball provided by Molten. They are in the second year of the sponsorship.
*Note: FC Tulsa is not competing in league play in 2011, only the US Open Cup
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
and FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
as a Division IV league. It is the successor of the Men's Premier Soccer League, a regional league originally based out of the Western United States
Western United States
.The Western United States, commonly referred to as the American West or simply "the West," traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. Because the U.S. expanded westward after its founding, the meaning of the West has evolved over time...
, which has now expanded nationwide to encompass teams from 19 states.
Although the league is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), and qualifies for the U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
through USASA channels, the league is generally considered to be at the fourth tier of competition in the United States soccer pyramid, behind Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
(MLS), the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
(NASL) and the United Soccer Leagues Professional Division (USL Pro), and roughly equal with the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
The league's motto is "A National League With A Regional Focus". Some of the clubs are former United Soccer Leagues
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
(USL) clubs.
History
The National Premier Soccer League began in 2003 as the Men's Professional Soccer League (MPSL) initially as an offshoot of the Women's Premier Soccer LeagueWomen's Premier Soccer League
The Women's Premier Soccer League is a national women's soccer league in the United States and Puerto Rico, and is on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, alongside the W-League and below Women's Professional Soccer....
, 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
Arizona Sahuaros
Arizona Sahuaros is an American soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1989, the team is member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, who had defected to the MPSL from the USL D-3 Pro League, and the Utah Salt Ratz
Utah Salt Ratz
Utah Salt Ratz were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2004, when the then-new Real Salt Lake franchise joined Major League Soccer.They played their home games at Juan Diego...
.
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
Eastern United States
The Eastern United States, the American East, or simply the East is traditionally defined as the states east of the Mississippi River. The first two tiers of states west of the Mississippi have traditionally been considered part of the West, but can be included in the East today; usually in...
. The first team from the East to win the national NPSL title was the Pennsylvania Stoners
Pennsylvania Stoners
Pennsylvania Stoners is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division.The team plays its home...
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
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
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
2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 96th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early September.The tournament proper features teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid...
and 2010
2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 97th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early October.The tournament proper featured teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid...
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. 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.
Sponsorship
The Official Ball of the NPSL is MoltenMolten Corporation
is a sports equipment and automotive parts company based in Hiroshima, Japan.Their football, basketball, volleyball and handball are often used for official matches, games and competitions...
. The NPSL currently uses the FX-1000A FIFA Approved ball provided by Molten. They are in the second year of the sponsorship.
2011 Teams
Northeast Division - Atlantic Conference
- Brooklyn Italians
- Mass United FCMass United FCMass United FC is an American soccer team based in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States.-History:Founded in 2009, the team made its debut in the Northeast - Atlantic Conference of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011...
- Morris County ColonialsMorris County ColonialsMorris County Colonials is an American soccer team based in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Atlantic Division.The team plays...
- New York Athletic ClubNew York Athletic Club (NPSL)New York Athletic Club is an American soccer team based in Pelham, New York, United States. Founded in 2008, the team fields clubs in both the National Premier Soccer League and the Cosmopolitan Soccer League...
- New York Red Bull NPSLNew York Red Bull NPSLNew York Red Bulls NPSL is an American soccer team based in New York, New York, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Atlantic Division...
- Seacoast UnitedSeacoast UnitedSeacoast United is an American soccer team based in Hampton, New Hampshire, United States. Founded in 2010, the team will make its debut in the Southwest Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011.The team's home stadium, colors, and...
Northeast Division - Keystone Conference
- AC CrusadersAC CrusadersAC Crusaders is an American soccer team based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2010, the team will make its debut in the Northeast Keystone Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011.The team plays its home...
- FC BuffaloFC BuffaloFC Buffalo is an American soccer team based in Buffalo, New York, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays its home games at...
- Buxmont TorchBuxmont TorchBuxmont Torch is an American soccer team based in Souderton, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2010, the team will make its debut in the Northeast Keystone Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011.The team will play its home...
- Erie AdmiralsErie Admirals SCErie Admirals S.C. is an American soccer team based in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays its home...
- New Jersey BlazeNew Jersey BlazeNew Jersey Blaze is an American soccer team based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays...
- Pocono SnowPocono SnowPocono Snow is an American soccer team based in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays its...
- Reading RevolutionFC Reading RevolutionFC Reading Revolution is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays its...
- FC Sonic Lehigh ValleyFC Sonic Lehigh ValleyFC Sonic Lehigh Valley is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays...
Southeast Division
- Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves
- Chattanooga FCChattanooga FCChattanooga FC is an American soccer team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division.The team plays its home games at...
- Georgia RevolutionGeorgia RevolutionGeorgia Revolution is an American soccer team based in Conyers, Georgia, United States. Founded in 2010, the team will make its debut in the Southeast Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011.The team, which is associated with the...
- Jacksonville United
- Knoxville ForceKnoxville ForceKnoxville Force is an American soccer team based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 2010, the team debuted in the Southeast Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011....
- Rocket City UnitedRocket City UnitedRocket City United is an American soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division.The team plays its home games at...
- FC TulsaFC TulsaFC Tulsa is an American soccer team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division....
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*Note: FC Tulsa is not competing in league play in 2011, only the US Open Cup
Midwest Division
- Chicago Fire NPSLChicago Fire NPSLChicago Fire NPSL is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Division.The team plays its home games on the turf...
- Eau Claire ArisEau Claire Aris FCEau Claire Aris FC is an American soccer team based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Division.The team plays its home games at...
- Madison 56ers
- Milwaukee BavariansMilwaukee BavariansMilwaukee Bavarians is an American soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1929, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Division.The team plays its home games in the...
- Minnesota Kings
- Minnesota Twin Stars
- Quad City EaglesQuad City EaglesQuad City Eagles is an American soccer team based in Moline, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2010, the team will make its debut in the Midwest Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in 2011....
West Division - Northwest Conference
- Bay Area AmbassadorsBay Area AmbassadorsBay Area Ambassadors is an American soccer team based in Hayward, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games at...
- Hollywood United HitmenHollywood United HitmenHollywood United Hitmen is an American soccer team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division, having switched from the...
- Real San JoseReal San JoseReal San Jose is an American soccer team based in San Jose, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games in the...
- Sacramento GoldSacramento Gold (NPSL)Sacramento Gold is an American soccer team based in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games in the...
- Sonoma County SolSonoma County SolSonoma County Sol is an American soccer team based in Santa Rosa, California, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games at...
West Division - Southwest Conference
- FC HasentalFC HasentalFC Hasental is an American soccer team based in Calabasas, California, United States. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the Southwest Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
- Lancaster RattlersLancaster RattlersLancaster Rattlers is an American soccer team based in Lancaster, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division.The team plays its home games...
- San Diego BocaSan Diego Boca FCSan Diego Boca FC is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division....
- San Diego FlashSan Diego FlashSan Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer...
- Santa Ana WindsSanta Ana Winds FCSanta Ana Winds FC is an American soccer team based in Santa Ana, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division.The team's plays its home games at...
Confirmed Expansion Teams for 2012
- AFC Cleveland
- Chicago Inferno SC
- Detroit City FC
- FC Santa Clarita
- Fort Smith United
- Galveston PirateGalveston Pirate SCGalveston Pirate SC is a semi professional American soccer team based in Galveston, Texas, United States. Founded in 2010, the team currently play in the Houston Football Association , a Houston area Men's amateur soccer league affiliated with the Texas State Soccer Association-South and the...
- Greater Binghamton FC
- Mississippi Storm
- Myrtle Beach FCMyrtle Beach FCMyrtle Beach FC is an American soccer team based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 2011, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division...
- Rio Grande Valley OcelotsRio Grande Valley Ocelots FCRio Grande Valley Ocelots FC is an American soccer team based in Brownsville, Texas, United States. Ocelots FC was founded in 2010 and competes in the National Premier Soccer League...
Champions
- 20112011 NPSL seasonThe 2011 National Premier Soccer League season was the 9th season of the NPSL. The regular season began on April 1, 2011, and ended on July 17...
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Jacksonville United - 20102010 NPSL SeasonThe 2010 National Premier Soccer League season is the 8th season of the NPSL. The season began on April 3, 2010, and ended with the NPSL Championship Game in August.- New Clubs :...
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Sacramento GoldSacramento Gold (NPSL)Sacramento Gold is an American soccer team based in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games in the... - 20092009 NPSL SeasonThe 2009 National Premier Soccer League season was the 7th season of the NPSL. The season began on May 2, 2009, and ended with the NPSL Championship Game in August 2009...
- Sonoma County SolSonoma County SolSonoma County Sol is an American soccer team based in Santa Rosa, California, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games at... - 20082008 NPSL SeasonThe 2008 National Premier Soccer League season was the 6th season of the NPSL. The season started in May, 2008, and ended with the NPSL Championship Game on August 3, 2008.Pennsylvania Stoners finished the season as national champions, beating St...
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Pennsylvania StonersPennsylvania StonersPennsylvania Stoners is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division.The team plays its home... - 20072007 NPSL SeasonThe 2007 National Premier Soccer League season was the 5th season of the NPSL. The season started in May 2007, and ended with the NPSL Championship Game in August 2007....
- Southern California FusionSouthern California FusionSouthern California Fusion were an American soccer team, founded in 2006, which competed in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2007 when, despite being the reigning NPSL champions, the franchise chose to leave the league.In 2007, the team... - 20062006 NPSL SeasonThe 2006 National Premier Soccer League season was the 4th season of the NPSL. The season started in May 2006, and ended with the NPSL Championship Game in August 2006....
- Sacramento KnightsSacramento Knights (NPSL)Sacramento Knights is an American soccer team based in Folsom, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the... - 20052005 NPSL SeasonThe 2005 National Premier Soccer League season was the 3rd season of the NPSL. Prior to the beginning of the year the league changed its name from the Mens Premier Soccer League to the National Premier Soccer League, to recognize the league's eastward expansion and the creation of the new Midwest...
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Detroit Arsenal - 20042004 MPSL SeasonThe 2004 Men's Premier Soccer League season was the 2nd season of the MPSL.Utah Salt Ratz finished the season as national champions, beating Arizona Sahuaros in the MPSL Championship game- New Franchises:...
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Utah Salt RatzUtah Salt RatzUtah Salt Ratz were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2004, when the then-new Real Salt Lake franchise joined Major League Soccer.They played their home games at Juan Diego... - 20032003 MPSL SeasonThe 2003 Men's Premier Soccer League season was the inaugural season of the MPSL.Arizona Sahuaros finished the season as national champions, beating Utah Salt Ratz in the MPSL Championship game...
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Arizona SahuarosArizona SahuarosArizona Sahuaros is an American soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1989, the team is member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
Former MPSL/NPSL teams
- Albuquerque AsylumAlbuquerque AsylumAlbuquerque Asylum is an American soccer team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 2004, the team is member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(2004–2008) - Arizona SahuarosArizona SahuarosArizona Sahuaros is an American soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1989, the team is member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(2003–2004, 2008) - Pumas FCPumas FCPumas FC was an American soccer team based in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division.The team played its home games on the...
(2009-2010) - Boston AztecBoston AztecBoston Aztec is an American soccer team based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Atlantic Division.The team plays its home games at...
(2007–2009) - Charm City FC (2008–2009)
- Chico RooksChico RooksThe Chico Rooks was an American soccer team, founded in 1993 by Guido Barbero. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006...
(2003–2006) - Colorado CrimsonColorado CrimsonColorado Crimson were an American soccer team that competed in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season in 2007....
(2007) - Denver KickersDenver KickersDenver Kickers are an American soccer club, founded in 1962. The club fields a number of teams at the adult and youth levels. The Kickers premier team plays in the United States Adult Soccer Association sanctioned Colorado State Soccer Association...
(2006–2007) - Detroit Arsenal (2005–2006)
- Grand Rapids AllianceGrand Rapids AllianceGrand Rapids Alliance were an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated....
(2005–2006) - Idaho WolvesIdaho WolvesIdaho Wolves were an American soccer team, founded in 2004. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season...
(2004) - FC Indiana (2007, 2009)
- Indianapolis BravesIndianapolis BravesIndianapolis Braves were an American soccer team, the men's professional team of the Indianapolis-based soccer organization, FC Pride, which competed in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season, in 2007.They played their home games at...
(2007) - Indios USAIndios USAIndios USA was an American soccer team based in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 2007, the team played in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The...
(2007) - Lancaster InfernoLancaster InfernoLancaster Inferno was an American soccer team based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid for just one season, until 2008, when the franchise...
(2008) - Las Vegas StrikersLas Vegas StrikersLas Vegas Strikers were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team were a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and play in the Southwest Conference....
(2003–2006) - Maine StingMaine StingMaine Sting is an American soccer team based in Bangor, Maine, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Atlantic Division.The team plays its home games at the John...
(2008–2009) - NorCal Lamorinda United SCNorCal Lamorinda United SCNorCal Lamorinda United SC is an American soccer team based in Orinda, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Western Division.The team plays its home games in...
(2009) - Northern Nevada AcesNorthern Nevada AcesThe Northern Nevada Aces were an American soccer club based in Reno, Nevada.-Year-by-year:...
(2003–2004)
- NSC UnitedNSC UnitedMinnesota NSC United are an American soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and plays in the Midwest Conference....
(2005–2006) - Pennsylvania StonersPennsylvania StonersPennsylvania Stoners is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division.The team plays its home...
(2008–2009) - Performance FC PhoenixPerformance FC PhoenixPerformance FC Phoenix was an American soccer team based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 2007, the team played in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season, until 2008, when the...
(2008) - Phoenix Banat StormPhoenix Banat StormPhoenix Banat Storm are an American soccer team, founded in 2006, who played in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season...
(2006) - Queen City FCQueen City FCBuffalo City FC was an American soccer team based in Buffalo, New York, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played only one season in the National Premier Soccer League , a national premier league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division...
(2007–2008) - Real Shore FCReal Shore FCReal Shore FC was an American soccer team, founded in 2006. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , and played in the Eastern Conference. The team folded after the 2007 season....
(2007) - Redwood City RuckusRedwood City RuckusRedwood City Ruckus were an American soccer team, founded in 2006, who played in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season....
(2006) - Sacramento KnightsSacramento Knights (NPSL)Sacramento Knights is an American soccer team based in Folsom, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the...
(2004–2007) - Salinas Valley SambaSalinas Valley SambaSalinas Valley Samba is an American soccer team based in Salinas, California, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Western Division.The team plays its home games in the...
(2004–2009) - San Diego PumitasSan Diego PumitasSan Diego Pumitas are an American soccer team, founded in 1999. The team competed in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, from 2005 until 2007 and are currently playing in the San Diego County Soccer League...
(2005–2007) - San Diego UnitedSan Diego UnitedSan Diego United was an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 2008, the team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(2008) - San Jose FrogsSan Jose FrogsSan Jose Frogs was an American soccer team based in San Jose, California, United States. Founded in 2005, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played its...
(2006) (moved to PDLUSL Premier Development LeagueThe USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
) - Santa Cruz County BreakersSanta Cruz County BreakersSanta Cruz County Breakers was an American soccer team based in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Founded in 2007, the team played in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the...
(2007–2008) - Saturn FCSaturn FCSaturn FC is an American soccer team based in Marietta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division....
(2009) - Southern California FusionSouthern California FusionSouthern California Fusion were an American soccer team, founded in 2006, which competed in the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2007 when, despite being the reigning NPSL champions, the franchise chose to leave the league.In 2007, the team...
(2006–2007) - TSC Maryland Red DevilsTSC Maryland Red DevilsTSC Maryland Red Devils is an American soccer team based in Lisbon, Maryland, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team splits its...
(2010) - Tucson TiburonsTucson TiburonsTucson Tiburons were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for just one season....
(2003) - Utah Salt RatzUtah Salt RatzUtah Salt Ratz were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2004, when the then-new Real Salt Lake franchise joined Major League Soccer.They played their home games at Juan Diego...
(2003–2004)