2021 National Premier Soccer League season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season 2021
Champions Denton Diablos FC
Regular season title Minneapolis City SC
2022 Hank Steinbrecher Cup qualifier Denton Diablos FC
2022 U.S. Open Cup qualifiers Cleveland SC
Denton Diablos FC
Georgia Revolution FC
Hartford City FC
Las Vegas Legends
Miami United FC
Minneapolis City SC
FC Motown
Southern States Soccer Club
Tulsa Athletic
Matches played 403
Goals scored 1597 (3.96 per match)
Top goalscorer 16 Goals
Sidney Warden (Duluth)
Biggest home win G. Storm 14–0 Louisville
(June 26)
Biggest away win Dallas City 1–9 OKC
(June 12)
Highest scoring G. Storm 14–0 Louisville
(14 goals, June 26)
Longest winning run 10 matches
Minneapolis City SC
(May 8 – June 30)
Longest unbeaten run 10 matches
Minneapolis City SC
(May 8 – June 30)
Atlantic City FC
(May 8 – July 7)
Cleveland SC
(May 16 – July 17)
Demize NPSL
(May 28 – July 10)
Baltimore Christos
(May 29 – July 10)
Longest winless run 12 matches
La Crosse Aris FC
(May 15 – July 17)
Longest losing run 10 matches
Greater Lowell
(May 8 – July 10)
Storm FC
(May 8 – July 3)
Hershey FC
(May 15 – June 30)
Dallas City FC
(May 23 – July 10)
← 2020
(Cancelled)
2022 →
All statistics correct as of July 17, 2021.

The 2021 National Premier Soccer League season was the 19th season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 109th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. The 2020 season was cancelled after five weeks of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Miami FC, the defending league champions from 2019, left in the previous off-season and joined the National Independent Soccer Association and later the USL Championship.

The regular season started on May 1 and concluded on July 17. In total, 76 teams participated this season with a further 14 playing in conferences that decided not to participate in the summer season.

Format changes

The 2021 season saw a number of changes with many in part due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic. Both the Northwest and Golden Gate Conference will not take part in traditional summer season.[1] The NPSL later announced the Golden Gate teams would play a regular season schedule, but with it commencing in June and ending in August meaning none of the teams would be eligible for the postseason or U.S. Open Cup berths.[2] Due to this, the South Region's Lone Star Conference joined the west for 2021 allowing two separate conferences to compete for the regional title.[3]

The changes made ahead of last season, such as the renaming of the Northeast Region to the "East Region", the Southeast Conference's move to the East, and the renaming of the East Conference to the "Rust Belt Conference" all remained in effect. The Gulf Coast Conference, which was created ahead of 2020, will play its inaugural season in 2021.

Teams

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

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Incoming teams

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Departing teams

Teams on hiatus

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Name changes

Unknown status teams

2021 Teams

Note: Teams lined out are on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic but still listed on the league website.

Standings and results

West Region

Lone Star Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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.
  1. ^ A The regular season final between FC Arizona and ASC San Diego on July 10 was cancelled due to inclement weather.[28] This match was later ruled a 0-0 draw, most likely since both teams' place in the standings were secure and that team's are required to play ten games in the regular season in order to be eligible for the next year's U.S. Open Cup tournament. As such, this game is not included in the "Matches played" section in the infobox.

Midwest Region

Great Lakes Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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.

Rust Belt Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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 Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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.

Sunshine Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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 Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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-Atlanic Conference

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
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.

Playoffs

Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise[29]

West Region Conference playoffs

Lone Star Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14		 Final
July 17
           
1 Denton Diablos FC 7
4 Katy 1895 FC 0
1 Denton Diablos FC 3
2 Laredo Heat SC 1
2 Laredo Heat SC 3
3 Midland-Odessa Sockers 0

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

Southwest Conference playoffs

  Semifinal
July 14		     Final
July 17
                 
    1  Las Vegas Legends FC 0
  2  FC Golden State 2     2  FC Golden State 3
  3  FC Arizona 0  

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

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14		 Final
N/A[B]
           
1 Jacksonville Armada U23 1
4 New Orleans Jesters 3
4 New Orleans Jesters
3 Southern States SC w/o
2 Pensacola FC 1
3 Southern States SC 2

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

Heartland Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14		 Final
July 17
           
1 Demize NPSL 2
4 Arkansas Wolves 1
1 Demize NPSL 1
2 Tulsa Athletic 2
2 Tulsa Athletic 2(5)
3 OKC 1889 FC 2(4)

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

Sunshine Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14		 Final
July 17
           
1 Miami United FC 4
4 Boca Raton FC 2
1 Miami United FC 1
3 Naples United FC 4
2 Miami Dutch Lions 1
3 Naples United FC 4

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

East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 16		 Final
July 18
           
1 West Chester United 1
4 FC Monmouth 3
4 FC Monmouth 0
3 FC Motown 2
2 Atlantic City FC 2
3 FC Motown 3

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

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

  Semifinal
July 14		     Final
July 17
                 
    1  FC Baltimore Christos 3
  2  Northern Virginia United 2     3  Philadelphia Lone Star 0
  3  Philadelphia Lone Star 3  

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

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14		 Final
July 17
           
1 Hartford City FC 1
4 Valeo FC 0
1 Hartford City FC 3
3 Kingston Stockade FC 2
2 New York Shockers 1(2)
3 Kingston Stockade FC 1(4)

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

Southeast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 14		 Final
July 17
           
1 Georgia Revolution 2(6)
4 LSA Athletico Lanier 2(5)
1 Georgia Revolution 2
2 Georgia Storm 1
2 Georgia Storm 2
3 Appalachian FC 1

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

  1. ^ B The Gulf Coast Conference final was originally scheduled for July 17. The day of the match it was announced that multiple New Orleans Jesters players had tested positive for COVID-19 and the game was called off.[30] Despite originally saying the final would be rescheduled, the NPSL announced on July 22 that Southern States SC would advance to the South Region Semifinal against Naples United FC.[31]

Regional and National playoffs

  Regional Quarterfinals
July 20		 Regional semifinals[C]
July 17–23		 Regional Finals[C]
July 24–25		 National semifinals[D]
July 31		 National Final
August 7
                                               
        
  MW1  Minneapolis City SC 3  
    MW6  Carpathia FC 0  
MW5  Duluth FC 2(3)
MW6  Carpathia FC 2(4)  
  MW1  Minneapolis City SC 0  
  MW3  Cleveland SC 2  
        
        
  MW2  FC Milwaukee Torrent 1
    MW3  Cleveland SC 2  
MW3  Cleveland SC 4
MW4  Pittsburgh Hotspurs 0  
  2  Cleveland SC 3  
  3  Denton Diablos FC 4*  
        
        
  LS1  Denton Diablos FC 3
    LS2  Laredo Heat SC 1  
      
        
  W1  Denton Diablos FC 4
  W2  FC Golden State 2  
        
        
  SW1  Las Vegas Legends FC 0
    SW2  FC Golden State 3  
      
        
  3  Denton Diablos FC 5
  4  Tulsa Athletic 2


        
  E1  FC Baltimore Christos 1  
    E4  Hartford City FC 0  
      
        
  E1  FC Baltimore Christos 3(4)  
  E3  FC Motown 3(3)  
        
        
  E2  Georgia Revolution FC 1
    E3  FC Motown 2  
      
        
  1  FC Baltimore Christos 0
  4  Tulsa Athletic 1  
        
        
  HC1  Demize NPSL 1
    HC2  Tulsa Athletic 2  
      
        
  S1  Tulsa Athletic 2
  S2  Southern States SC 1  
        
        
  S2  Southern States SC 5
    S3  Naples United FC 1  
      

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

  1. ^ C The Midwest Region semifinals and final were hosted by Minneapolis City SC at Edor Nelson Field (Minneapolis, MN).[32] The East Region semifinals and final were hosted by FC Baltimore Christos at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Essex (Baltimore, MD).[33]
  2. ^ D The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

2021 NPSL National Championship

August 7, 2021
7:30 PM CDT
Denton Diablos FC 5–2 Tulsa Athletic
  • Anthony Powell Goal 3'
  • Eoin Wearen Goal 7'
  • Trevor Amann Goal 39', 83'
  • Vinicius Oliveira Goal 77' (o.g.)
 Match Report
NPSL Recap
Broadcast
  • Joe Garcia Goal 19', 22'

Championship MVP: Trevor Amann (DEN)

Return to Play Series

In early 2021, the NPSL announced the "Return to Play Series" which was originally meant to act as a series of competitive matches ahead of the 2021 summer season between league members.[34] However, following the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertain nature of west coast conferences the format was altered to act as a separate competition from the summer season. The eight members of the Golden Gate Conference were later announced as participants in the "Golden Gate Competition" with a round robin format scheduled over June and July.[35]

Golden Gate Competition

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Updated to match(es) played on July 25, 2021. 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.

Playoffs

Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise

Quarterfinals
July 31–August 1		 Semifinals
August 7		 Final
August 14
                 
1 FC Davis 1
8 Sonoma County Sol 3
8 Sonoma County Sol 0
4 El Farolito 4
4 El Farolito 7
5 Sacramento Gold 4
4 El Farolito 0
2 Academica SC 2
2 Academica SC 3
7 Oakland Stompers 0
2 Academica SC 2
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 3*
6 Contra Costa FC 2

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

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