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National Premier Soccer League
Season2023
DatesMarch 25 – July 9
(regular season)
July 1 – August 5
(playoffs)
Regular season titleDuluth FC
Matches played495
Goals scored1,798 (3.63 per match)
Top goalscorer16 Goals
Yu Tsukanome
(Dakota Fusion FC)
Biggest home winMichigan 10–0 Columbus
(June 9)
Biggest away winSeattle 0–13 CF Red
(July 8)
Highest scoring(13 goals)
Seattle 0–13 CF Red
(July 8)
Longest winning run10 matches
Duluth
(May 13 – June 24)
Longest unbeaten run12 matches
Duluth
(May 13 – July 8)
Steel City
(May 13 – July 7)
Longest winless run10 matches
Florida Roots
(May 6 – July 1)
Syracuse
(May 14 – July 8)
Torch
(May 21 – July 8)
Longest losing run10 matches
Florida Roots
(May 6 – July 1)
← 2022
2024 →
All statistics correct as of July 9, 2023.

The 2023 National Premier Soccer League season is the 21st season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 111th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. It is also the league's 20th anniversary of its founding in 2003.

The regular season began on March 25 and ended on July 9. In total, 94 teams participated in this season.

Format changes[edit]

The Pacific Conference split back into the Northwest and Southwest Conferences for the 2023 season. The Heartland Conference moved from the South Region to the Midwest, being joined by the newly created Gateway Conference. The Southeast Conference returned to the South Region after being moved the East in 2020. Finally, the Keystone Conference was split into East and West in the East Region.

Teams[edit]

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

Incoming teams[edit]

Name changes[edit]

Departing teams[edit]

Teams on hiatus or folded[edit]

  1. ^
    A Defending 2022 national runner-up Crossfire Redmond was split into two teams for the 2023 season, Crossfire Red and Crossfire White. The determination on which team is "new" vs "renamed" is subjective. However Crossfire's 2022 head coach Bill Colello is coaching Red in 2023 and 2022 assistant coach Rory King is also on Red's roster. Therefore on this page Crossfire Red will be considered the renamed Crossfire Redmond while Crossfire White is listed as a new team.
  2. ^
    B No information exists about Global Soccer Pathways joining the NPSL for the 2023 season. Additionally the coaching staff listed on the league's website is identical to Naples United FC's staff for this season and the team page's url has Naples United in it. However, this is not a "rebrand" since Naples United FC is also competing in the Sunshine Conference alongside GSP. Until proven otherwise this team will be considered a "new team".

2023 Teams[edit]

Standings and results[edit]

West Region[edit]

Golden Gate Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 El Farolito 10 9 0 1 29 6 +23 28 Golden Gate Conference playoffs
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 10 7 2 1 28 18 +10 22
3 San Ramon FC 10 4 2 4 19 14 +5 16
4 Oakland SC 10 3 5 2 19 19 0 11
5 Sacramento Gold 10 3 6 1 13 21 −8 10
6 Sonoma County Sol 10 2 6 2 13 23 −10 8
7 FC Davis 10 1 6 3 14 26 −12 6
8 Oakland Stompers 10 1 7 2 12 39 −27 5
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.

Northwest Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Crossfire Red (C) 10 7 2 1 39 17 +22 22 West Region Semifinals
2 International Portland Select FC[a] 6 4 0 2 15 7 +8 14
3 Crossfire White 10 4 5 1 30 25 +5 13
4 OSA Seattle FC 10 1 9 0 16 51 −35 3
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.
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ The Northwest Conference champion was determined by regular season PPG. International Portland Select led the conference with 2.33 PPG but was not eligible for the playoffs due to not playing enough regular season matches.

Southwest Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Arizona 10 5 3 2 19 12 +7 17[a] Southwest Conference playoffs
2 California Odyssey SC 10 5 3 2 18 13 +5 17[a]
3 Las Vegas Legends FC 10 5 3 2 24 13 +11 17[a]
4 Lions United FC 10 3 4 3 19 23 −4 12
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.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c FC Arizona and California Odyssey SC win the tiebreaker over Las Vegas Legends FC on Wins in Conference Competition. Excluding the four regular season games played against teams from the Golden Gate Conference, Arizona and Odyssey both finished with records of 3-1-2 (WDL) against Southwest Conference teams. Las Vegas finished with a record of 1-2-3 (WDL). FC Arizona wins the tiebreaker over California Odyssey on Total Goal Differential.

Midwest Region[edit]

Gateway Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Des Moines United FC 10 8 1 1 21 8 +13 25 Gateway Conference playoffs
2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 10 5 2 3 20 11 +9 18
3 Sunflower State FC 10 4 5 1 21 22 −1 13
4 Iowa Raptors FC 10 4 6 0 23 28 −5 12
5 Ehtar Belleville FC 10 3 5 2 17 23 −6 11
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 10 2 7 1 15 25 −10 7
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[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Steel City FC 12 10 0 2 32 12 +20 32 Great Lakes Conference Final
2 Michigan Rangers FC 12 8 3 1 30 12 +18 25 Great Lakes Conference Semifinal
3 Cleveland SC 12 6 4 2 22 15 +7 20
4 Carpathia FC 12 5 6 1 21 20 +1 16[a]
5 Erie Commodores 12 5 6 1 17 22 −5 16[a]
6 Akron City FC 12 3 8 1 15 20 −5 10
7 FC Columbus 12 1 11 0 6 42 −36 3
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.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Carpathia FC wins the tiebreaker over Erie Commodores on Goal Differential in Head-to-Head Results (6:5).

Heartland Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Tulsa Athletic 10 7 1 2 23 8 +15 23 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 OKC 1889 FC 10 7 2 1 17 8 +9 22
3 Kansas City Sol 10 3 4 3 24 20 +4 12[a]
4 Demize NPSL 10 3 4 3 16 19 −3 12[a]
5 Reign FK 10 2 6 2 13 23 −10 8
6 Arkansas Wolves FC 10 2 7 1 14 29 −15 7
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.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Kansas City Sol wins the tiebreaker over Demize NPSL on Total Goal Differential.

North Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Duluth FC 12 11 0 1 39 6 +33 34 North Conference playoffs
2 Dakota Fusion FC 12 8 3 1 37 22 +15 25
3 Med City FC 12 6 2 4 23 10 +13 22
4 Minnesota TwinStars FC 12 4 6 2 25 33 −8 14
5 Joy St. Louis Park 12 4 8 0 20 40 −20 12
6 La Crosse Aris FC 12 2 9 1 12 37 −25 7
7 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 12 1 8 3 19 27 −8 6
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[edit]

Gulf Coast Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Southern States SC 10 7 1 2 30 9 +21 23 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 10 6 2 2 24 14 +10 20
3 Pensacola FC 10 4 4 2 15 19 −4 14[a]
4 Tallahassee SC 10 3 2 5 14 14 0 14[a]
5 New Orleans Jesters 10 3 4 3 11 19 −8 12
6 Florida Roots FC 10 0 10 0 12 31 −19 0
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.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Pensacola FC wins the tiebreaker over Tallahassee SC on Head-to-Head results.

Lone Star Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 11 10 1 0 36 8 +28 30 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Brownsville NPSL 11 8 2 1 36 9 +27 25
3 West Texas FC 11 7 3 1 22 14 +8 22
4 Corinthians FC of San Antonio 11 6 3 2 19 19 0 20
5 Laredo Heat SC 11 6 4 1 31 14 +17 19
6 Denton Diablos FC 11 4 4 3 17 24 −7 15
7 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 11 4 7 0 17 30 −13 12
8 Austin United FC 11 2 7 2 13 23 −10 8
9 CF10 Houston FC 11 1 9 1 14 40 −26 4[a]
10 Central Texas Coyotes FC 11 1 9 1 13 37 −24 4[a]
11 Gallos FC[b] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Withdrew from the league
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.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b CF10 Houston FC wins the tiebreaker over Central Texas Coyotes FC on Head-to-Head results.
  2. ^ Gallos FC announced it was ceasing operations mid-season on Saturday, June 24.[24] The team had five games remaining in the regular season and had a record of 2-3-2 (WDL) with nine points (10 goals scored, 12 allowed) at the time of departure. All of the team's games were retroactively removed from the conference standings.[25]

Southeast Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Apotheos FC 10 6 1 3 21 11 +10 21 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Appalachian FC 10 5 3 2 21 16 +5 17
3 Georgia Revolution FC 10 5 5 0 19 19 0 15
4 Charlottetowne Hops FC 10 4 4 2 18 18 0 14
5 865 Alliance 10 2 5 3 10 15 −5 9
6 Georgia Storm 10 2 6 2 10 20 −10 8
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[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Naples United FC (C) 10 9 1 0 37 15 +22 27 South Region Semifinals
2 Atlético de Miami Beach 10 4 4 2 18 23 −5 14
3 Global Soccer Pathways 10 3 6 1 22 22 0 10
4 Miami Dutch Lions FC 10 2 7 1 11 28 −17 7
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.
(C) Champions

East Region[edit]

Keystone East Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Motown 10 8 0 2 34 8 +26 26 Keystone East Conference playoffs
2 Atlantic City FC 10 5 1 4 21 11 +10 19[a]
3 Jackson Lions FC 10 6 3 1 22 15 +7 19[a]
4 FC Monmouth 10 3 6 1 13 19 −6 10
5 Philadelphia Union Development Squad 10 3 7 0 17 32 −15 9
6 First State FC 10 1 9 0 15 37 −22 3
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.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Atlantic City FC wins the tiebreaker over Jackson Lions FC on Head-to-Head results.

Keystone West Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 West Chester United SC 10 7 0 3 21 7 +14 24 Keystone West Conference playoffs
2 Hershey FC 10 5 2 3 17 14 +3 18
3 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 10 5 4 1 17 11 +6 16
4 Electric City Shock SC 10 3 5 2 16 14 +2 11
5 Pennsylvania Classics AC 10 2 4 4 9 11 −2 10
6 Torch FC 10 0 7 3 4 27 −23 3
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[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Annapolis Blues FC 10 8 1 1 32 8 +24 25 Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Greenville United FC 10 6 0 4 20 7 +13 22
3 Alexandria Reds 10 6 2 2 23 12 +11 20
4 Grove United 10 3 4 3 15 20 −5 12
5 Northern Virginia United FC 10 3 5 2 17 18 −1 11
6 Virginia Dream FC 10 2 4 4 13 20 −7 10
7 Virginia Beach City FC 10 1 6 3 8 27 −19 6
8 FC Frederick 10 1 8 1 11 27 −16 4
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[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Kingston Stockade FC 10 7 1 2 24 10 +14 23 North Atlantic Conference Final
2 Hartford City FC 10 5 3 2 19 10 +9 17 North Atlantic Conference Semifinal
3 New York Shockers 10 3 3 4 11 13 −2 13
4 Valeo FC 10 3 6 1 11 22 −11 10
5 Syracuse FC 10 0 5 5 8 18 −10 5
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[edit]

Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise[26]

West Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Golden Gate Conference playoffs[edit]

Note: The Golden Gate Conference playoff matches were determined by random draw.[27] The teams that finished in the top four of the regular season (El Farolito, Napa Valley 1839 FC, San Ramon FC, Oakland SC) were placed in Pot A, teams that finished in the bottom four (Sacramento Gold FC, Sonoma County Sol, FC Davis, Oakland Stompers) were placed in Pot B. Pot A teams were drawn against Pot B teams, with the former hosting the conference quarterfinals. The winners of Game 1 and 3 (shown below in order from top to bottom) will host the semifinal matches.

The conference semifinal winners will advance to the West Region Semifinal round, which will double as the conference championship final. The remaining teams will be seeded #1 & #2 based on regular season PPG.

Quarterinals
July 1–2 		Semifinal
July 8 		Final
July 15
         
San Ramon FC 0
FC Davis 2
FC Davis 2
El Farolito 4
El Farolito 3
Sonoma County Sol 1
1 El Farolito 1*
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
Oakland SC 1
Oakland Stompers 2
Oakland Stompers 0
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3
Sacramento Gold FC 1

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

July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals El Farolito 3–1 Sonoma County Sol San Francisco, California
11:30 AM PDT
Report
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–1 Sacramento Gold FC Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Dodd Stadium
Note: Match report incorrectly states Amobi Okugo's goal for Sacramento came in the 15th minute. Stream of the match shows that to be incorrect, with his goal coming after Napa's three goals in the second half.[28]
July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals Oakland SC 1–2 Oakland Stompers Oakland, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Oakland Technical High School
July 2, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals San Ramon FC 0–2 FC Davis San Ramon, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field
July 8, 2023 Conference Semifinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–0 Oakland Stompers Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT
Stadium: Dodd Stadium
Note: Oakland Stompers were the original designated host for this match according to the NPSL Golden Gate Conference playoff guidelines. However prior to the match Napa Valley was confirmed as the home side.
July 8, 2023 Conference Semifinals FC Davis 2–4 El Farolito Davis, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Playfields Soccer Stadium
July 16, 2023 Conference Final El Farolito 1–0 (a.e.t.)Napa Valley 1839 FCSan Francisco, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL West Region Semifinal

Southwest Conference playoffs[edit]

Final
July 8
   
1 FC Arizona FF
2 California Odyssey SC

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

July 8, 2023 Conference Final FC Arizona 3–0
(forfeit)		California Odyssey SCGilbert, Arizona
7:00 PM MDT Report Stadium: Campo Verde High School

Midwest Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Gateway Conference playoffs[edit]

Final
July 15
   
1 Des Moines United FC 2*
2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 1

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

July 15, 2023 Conference Final Des Moines United FC 2–1 (a.e.t.) FC Milwaukee Torrent West Des Moines, Iowa
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Great Lakes Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinal
July 12 		Final
July 15
1 Steel City FC 2
2 Michigan Rangers FC 0 3 Cleveland SC 0
3 Cleveland SC 1

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

July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalMichigan Rangers FC0–1 Cleveland SC Grand Rapids, Michigan
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Davenport University
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Steel City FC 2–0Cleveland SCCheswick, Pennsylvania
5:30 PM EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Founders Field

Heartland Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Tulsa Athletic 2
4 Demize NPSL 0
1 Tulsa Athletic 2
2 OKC 1889 FC 1
2 OKC 1889 FC 2
3 Kansas City Sol 1

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

July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals OKC 1889 FC 2–1 Kansas City Sol Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: OCU Stadium
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 2–0Demize NPSLClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Rogers State University
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Tulsa Athletic 2–1OKC 1889 FCClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Rogers State University

North Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Duluth FC 5
4 Minnesota TwinStars FC 1
1 Duluth FC 1
3 Med City FC 2*
2 Dakota Fusion FC 0
3 Med City FC 2

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

July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsDakota Fusion FC0–2 Med City FC Moorhead, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Jim Gotta Stadium
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Duluth FC 5–1 Minnesota TwinStars FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalDuluth FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Med City FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium

South Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Southern States SC 3
4 Tallahassee SC 2
1 Southern States SC 5
3 Pensacola FC 0
2 JAX Armada U-23 0
3 Pensacola FC 3

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

July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsJacksonville Armada FC U-230–3 Pensacola FC Jacksonville, Florida
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Nathaniel Glover Community Field
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Southern States SC 3–2Tallahassee SCHattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Oaks Training Center
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Southern States SC 5–0Pensacola FCHattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Oaks Training Center

Lone Star Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 11 		Final
July 15
      
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 6
4 Corinthians FC of SA 0
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 0
2 Brownsville NPSL 1*
2 Brownsville NPSL 2
3 West Texas FC 1

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

July 11, 2023 Conference Semifinals Brownsville NPSL 2–1West Texas FCBrownsville, Texas
7:15 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Brownsville Sports Park
July 11, 2023 Conference Semifinals Lubbock Matadors SC 6–0Corinthians FC of San AntonioLubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,422[29]
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalLubbock Matadors SC0–1 (a.e.t.) Brownsville NPSL Lubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,842[30]

Southeast Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Apotheos FC 4
4 Charlottetowne Hops FC 1
1 Apotheos FC 4*
3 Georgia Revolution FC 3
2 Appalachian FC 2
3 Georgia Revolution FC 3

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

July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsAppalachian FC2–3 Georgia Revolution FC Boone, North Carolina
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: ASU Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 2,608[31]
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Apotheos FC 4–1Charlottetowne Hops FCKennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: North Cobb Christian School
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Apotheos FC 4–3 (a.e.t.)Georgia Revolution FCKennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: North Cobb Christian School

East Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Keystone East Conference playoffs[edit]

Final
July 15
   
1 FC Motown 3*
2 Atlantic City FC 0

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

July 15, 2023 Conference Final FC Motown 3–0 (a.e.t.)Atlantic City FCMontclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field

Keystone West Conference playoffs[edit]

Final
July 15
   
1 West Chester United 2
2 Hershey FC 1

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

July 15, 2023 Conference Final West Chester United SC 2–1Hershey FCWayne, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: YSC Sports

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 15
      
1 Annapolis Blues FC 4
4 Grove United 1
1 Annapolis Blues FC 2(4)
3 Alexandria Reds 2(2)
2 Greenville United FC 0(3)
3 Alexandria Reds 0(5)

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

July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsGreenville United FC0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)		 Alexandria Reds Okatie, South Carolina
7:00 PM EDT
Report
PK Shootout Info
Stadium: St. John Paul II Catholic School
Attendance: 500+[32]
Penalties
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July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Annapolis Blues FC 4–1Grove UnitedAnnapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 7,082[33]
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Annapolis Blues FC 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)		Alexandria RedsAnnapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 8,480[34]
Penalties

North Atlantic Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinal
July 12 		Final
July 15
1 Kingston Stockade FC 1
2 Hartford City FC 2 2 Hartford City FC 2*
3 New York Shockers 1

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

July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinal Hartford City FC 2–1New York ShockersMansfield, Connecticut
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Mansfield Athletic Outdoor Complex
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalKingston Stockade FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Hartford City FC Poughkeepsie, New York
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Tenney Stadium

Regional and National playoffs[edit]

Regional semifinals
July 15–21 		Regional Finals
July 22 		National semifinals[C]
July 29 		National Final
August 5
            
GG1 El Farolito 1*
GG2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
W1 El Farolito 2
W2 Crossfire Red 3*
SW FC Arizona 1
NW Crossfire Red 2
3 Crossfire Red 0
2 Tulsa Athletic 4
MW1 Steel City FC 0(6)
MW4 Med City FC 0(5)
MW1 Steel City FC 1
MW3 Tulsa Athletic 2*
MW2 Des Moines United FC 3
MW3 Tulsa Athletic 4
2 Tulsa Athletic 1(8)
4 Apotheos FC 1(7)
S1 Naples United FC 0
S4 Apotheos FC 1
S4 Apotheos FC 2
S2 Southern States SC 1
S2 Southern States SC 2
S3 Brownsville NPSL 0
4 Apotheos FC 3*
1 West Chester United 1
E1 FC Motown 4
E4 Hartford City FC 2
E1 FC Motown 1
E3 West Chester United 4
E2 Annapolis Blues FC 0
E3 West Chester United 4

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

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Regional Semifinals[edit]

July 15, 2023 West Region SemifinalsFC Arizona1–2 Crossfire Red Gilbert, Arizona
7:30 PM MDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Campo Verde High School
July 16, 2023 West Region Semifinals El Farolito 1–0 (a.e.t.)Napa Valley 1839 FCSan Francisco, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL Golden Gate Conference Final.
July 21, 2023 Midwest Region Semifinals Steel City FC 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(6–5 p)		Med City FCIndianola, Iowa
4:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Penalties
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
July 21, 2023 Midwest Region SemifinalsDes Moines United FC3–4 Tulsa Athletic Indianola, Iowa
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
July 21, 2023 South Region Semifinals Southern States SC 2–0Brownsville NPSLNaples, Florida
5:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
July 21, 2023 South Region SemifinalsNaples United FC0–1 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
July 21, 2023 East Region SemifinalsAnnapolis Blues FC0–4 West Chester United SC Montclair, New Jersey
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown
July 21, 2023 East Region Semifinals FC Motown 4–2Hartford City FCMontclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown

Regional Finals[edit]

July 22, 2023 South Region FinalSouthern States SC1–2 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Community School of Naples
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
July 22, 2023 East Region FinalFC Motown1–4 West Chester United SC Montclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown
July 22, 2023 Midwest Region FinalSteel City FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Tulsa Athletic Indianola, Iowa
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
July 22, 2023 West Region FinalEl Farolito2–3 (a.e.t.) Crossfire Red San Francisco, California
4:00 PM PDT
Stadium: Kezar Stadium

National Semifinals[edit]

July 29, 2023 National SemifinalsWest Chester United SC1–3 (a.e.t.) Apotheos FC Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Clothier Field Stadium
July 29, 2023 National Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 4–0Crossfire RedClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Soldier Field

2023 NPSL National Championship Game[edit]

National Final
Tulsa Athletic1–1 (a.e.t.)Apotheos FC
 Report
Penalties
 8–7
Attendance: 1,573

Championship MVP: Bryson Reed (TUL)

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