2023 National Premier Soccer League season

National Premier Soccer League
Season2023
DatesMarch 25 – July 9
(regular season)
July 1 – August 5
(playoffs)
ChampionsTulsa Athletic (1st Title)
Regular season titleDuluth FC (1st Title)
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 concluded on July 9. A total of 94 teams participated in this season.

Format changes

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

Teams

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

Incoming teams

Name changes

  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

Standings and results

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

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

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

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

Gateway Conference

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

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

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

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

Gulf Coast Conference

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

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

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

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

Keystone East Conference

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

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

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

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

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

West Region Conference playoffs

Golden Gate Conference playoffs

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
  • Benson 35'
  • Quintero 50'
  • Pérez 58'
  • Martinez  78'
Report
  • Pecanha  49'
  • Valenzuela 55'
  • English  64'
  • Cruz  89'
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–1 Sacramento Gold FC Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT
  • Pavon 49'
  • Sakou 57', 69'
  • Gomez-Avila  88'
Report
  • Mazzoni  53'
  • Okugo 74'
  • Christian  88'
  • B. Herrera  88'
  • A. Herrera  88'
  • Alsakati  90+3'
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
  • Cervantes 9'
  • Lepore  25'
  • Kasahara  30'
  • Alvarez  52'
Report
  • Bere 25'
  • Andrews 32'
  • Hakim  42'
  • Canchola  48'
  • Martínez  61'
Stadium: Oakland Technical High School
July 2, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals San Ramon FC 0–2 FC Davis San Ramon, California
7:00 PM PDT
  • Carbajal  45'
  • Cuellar  68'
  • Alvarado  90+1'
Report
  • Adeyeye  6'
  • Farnan 25'
  • Fernandez-Kim  62'
  • Aladetimi  77'
  • Salari-Namin 88'
  • Streicker-Hirt  90+2'
Stadium: Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field
July 8, 2023 Conference Semifinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–0 Oakland Stompers Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT
  • Moreno 9'
  • Cascon 27'
  • Gomez-Avila  43'
  • Kane 51'
  • Rocha  78'
  • Rocha  64'
  • Mahic  90+1'
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
  • Aladetimi 21' (pen.)  28'
  • Herrera  24'
  • Adeyeye  40'
  • Olsen-Zwick 73'  73'
  • Streicker-Hirt  81'
  • Fuentes  90+6'
Report
  • Benson 28', 83', 89'  33'
  • Aguilar  29'
  • Becerra  57'
  • Arias  65'
  • Martinez  71'
  • Martinez  88'
  • Da Silva  90'
  • Delgado 90+6' (pen.)
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
  • Delgado  17'
  • Arias  51'
  • Perez  79'
  • Buitrago 96'
Report
  • Pavon  66'
  • Martins  81'
  • Sakou  95'
  • Ayala  105'
  • Paniagua  112'
Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL West Region Semifinal

Southwest Conference playoffs

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

Gateway Conference playoffs

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
  • Berger 65'
  • Chagour  105'
  • Carlson 119'
Report
Broadcast
  • Novak  11'
  • Crain 31'
  • Hrybovych  100'
  • Piscaglia  112'
Stadium: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Great Lakes Conference playoffs

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
  • Barone  45'
  • Kurz  59'
Report
  • Pellegrini 47',  61'
Stadium: Davenport University
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Steel City FC 2–0Cleveland SCCheswick, Pennsylvania
5:30 PM EDT
  • Norris 37'
  • Afawubo  52'
  • Plizga  64'
  • Landry 79'
Report
Broadcast
  • Beck  65'
  • Foht  85'
  • Alves  86'
Stadium: Founders Field

Heartland Conference playoffs

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
  • O'Riordan  43'
  • Alexander 60', 86'  86'
  • Johnson  67'
  • Avila  75'
Report
  • Gilyard 12'  68'
  • Rangel  61'
Stadium: OCU Stadium
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 2–0Demize NPSLClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
  • Gordan  35'
  • Torres  42'
  • Quashie  74'
  • Flores 77', 89'
  • Mello  90+5'
Report
  • Pimenta  30'
Stadium: Rogers State University
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Tulsa Athletic 2–1OKC 1889 FCClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
  • Chavez  35'
  • Flores 47', 74'
  • De Oliveira  77'
  • Torres  90+2'
Report
Broadcast
  • O'Riordan  14'
  • Alexander 50'
  • Nieuwhof  90'
  • Al-Sayed  90+1'
Stadium: Rogers State University

North Conference playoffs

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
  • Gasper  78'
Report
  • Hart 70'
  • Jumeau 74'
  • Milla  76'
Stadium: Jim Gotta Stadium
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Duluth FC 5–1 Minnesota TwinStars FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
  • Limmer 39', 84' (pen.)
  • Domaratskyy  43', 45' (pen.)
  • Edmondson  56'
  • Solares 62',  69'
  • Santos 74'
Report
  • Jabateh 36',  53'
  • Brent  40'  51'
  • Abdulrahman  76'
  • Mator  80'
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalDuluth FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Med City FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT
  • O'Mahony  24'  120+'
  • Edmondson  34'
  • Viebrantz-Zavatini  34'  66'
  • Santos 45'
  • Solares  61'  88'
  • Akinola  90'
  • Bobai  93'
  • Domaratskyy  120+'
  • Foltz  120+'
  • Doyle  120+'
Report
Broadcast
  • Wilkinson  27'
  • Tolbert  37'
  • Neil  68'
  • Jumeau 76' (pen.)
  • Roberts  92'
  • Soares  110'
  • Cassidy  110'
  • Schroeder 116'  116'
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

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
  • Penzone  20'
  • Tunbridge  29'
  • Bowman  46'
Report
  • Hernandez  14'
  • Dos Santos 21', 64'
  • Clements 53'
  • Lightbourne  55'
  • Kamara  61'
  • Andrews  67'
Stadium: Nathaniel Glover Community Field
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Southern States SC 3–2Tallahassee SCHattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT
  • Hoyos 5', 55',  45'
  • Torre  50'
  • Villafañe 60'
  • Walsh  66'
Report
  • Dowling  30'
  • Lo 42'
  • Fitzgerald 45'
  • Lescher  64'
Stadium: Oaks Training Center
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Southern States SC 5–0Pensacola FCHattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT
  • Walsh 34', 89'
  • Torre  41'
  • Kabambala  50'
  • Hoyos 62', 65'
  • Gardner 68'
  • Harrison  73'  83'
  • Jorgge  74'
  • Hernando  80'
Report
  • Lightbourne  39'
  • Kamara  45'
  • Torres  90'
Stadium: Oaks Training Center

Lone Star Conference playoffs

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
  • Echavarria 4', 56'
  • Silva Reyes  36'
  • Villarino  43'
  • Castrejon  83'
  • Ordonez Nino  84'
  • Pedroza  90+1'
  • Peña Marquez  90+4'
Report
  • Shibata 50'
  • Barroso  62'  90+6'
  • Murdoch  66'
  • Almeida  68'
  • Tarrés  75'
  • Natsume  78'
  • Gonzalez  90+6'
Stadium: Brownsville Sports Park
July 11, 2023 Conference Semifinals Lubbock Matadors SC 6–0Corinthians FC of San AntonioLubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
  • Diez 35', 64'
  • Giwa-Mcneil 47'
  • Moreira 50'
  • Ahola 81'
  • Appiah 90+1'
Report
  • Williams  60'
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
  • Hirokawa  50'
  • Giwa-McNeil  85'
  • Rodrigues  120'
Report
Broadcast
  • Espinoza  51'
  • González  83'
  • Garcia Jr.  93'
  • Peña Marquez  98'
  • Ayala  102'
  • Pedroza 107'
  • Villarino  109'  110'
Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,842[30]

Southeast Conference playoffs

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
  • Landau 8'
  • Bates  44'
  • Render 65'
  • Leech  68'
Report
  • Schorah  43'
  • Whitten 50', 82'
  • Wilson 78'
  • Jones  78'
  • Longino  88'
Stadium: ASU Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 2,608[31]
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Apotheos FC 4–1Charlottetowne Hops FCKennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM CDT
  • Rios 12'
  • Jawneh 25', 49'
  • Diakite  32'
  • Sumo Jr 80'
Report
  • Martinovic  52'
  • Lopes 64'
  • Sagnol  82'
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
  • Sandoval  30' 80', 120+'
  • Jawneh 85'
  • Gerewou  88'
  • Sumo Jr 100'  100'
Report
  • Jimenez  23'
  • Schorah 28'
  • Orson  35'
  • Whitten 50'
  • Ringdahl  54'
  • Chisholm  66'
  • Beam  104'
  • Jones  110'
  • Green 114'
Stadium: North Cobb Christian School

East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone East Conference playoffs

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
  • Pompée  30'
  • Cordeiro  38'
  • Lema  45'
  • Perez  48'
  • Bermudez 105+1', 110',  105+1'
  • Descalzo 112'
Report
Broadcast
  • Cahill  91'
  • Leray  104'
  • Cleary  115'
  • Mollis  118'
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field

Keystone West Conference playoffs

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
  • 1' (o.g.)
  • Burgess 14'
  • Floyd  51'
  • Slack  55'
Report
  • Olsen 20'  58'
  • Johnson  23'
  • Lamarca  34'
Stadium: YSC Sports

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

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
  • Mbye  22'
  • Fowler  60'
Report
PK Shootout Info
  • Joseph  53'
  • Jagha  60'
  • Culcleasure  63'
  • Boone  80'
Stadium: St. John Paul II Catholic School
Attendance: 500+[32]
Penalties
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Annapolis Blues FC 4–1Grove UnitedAnnapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT
  • Harris 15'
  • Murrell 22'
  • De Jesus 36'
  • Bernlohr 59'
Report
  • Senior 37'  83'
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
  • Bernlohr 31'
  • Ruckman  52'
  • Oliveira Santos  62'
  • Murrell 90+6'
Report
  • Jagha  42'
  • Esteves  45'
  • Barnard 65', 83' (pen.)
  • Joseph  76'
  • Aguilar  78'
  • Ventura  114'  115'
Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 8,480[34]
Penalties
  • Esteves
  • Ankrah
  • Zouantcha
  • Hormozi

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

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
  • Cleary  32'
  • McGonigle 37' (pen.)
  • Osiecki 52',  77'
  • Chandler  67'
Report
  • Bellù 11'  26'
  • Cekic  89'
  • Sams  90+5'
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
  • Juleau  48'
  • Fecci  69'
  • Nguionza  81' 120+1'
  • Schulman  90+'
  • Bunjaj  103'
Report
  • Tomas  66'
  • Dionne  104' 106'
  • Hamilton 108'
Stadium: Tenney Stadium

Regional and National playoffs

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

  1. ^
    C The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

Regional Semifinals

July 15, 2023 West Region SemifinalsFC Arizona1–2 Crossfire Red Gilbert, Arizona
7:30 PM MDT
  • Afonso 22'
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
  • Delgado  17'
  • Arias  51'
  • Perez  79'
  • Buitrago 96'
Report
  • Pavon  66'
  • Martins  81'
  • Sakou  95'
  • Ayala  105'
  • Paniagua  112'
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
  • Tolbert  45'
  • Rasmussen  104'
Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Penalties
  • Hutter
  • Millard
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
  • Arnoud  40' 76'
  • Malaguez 70'
  • Borges 75'
  • Chagour  80'
Report
  • Flores 14'
  • Ugbah 39'
  • Torres  41'
  • Diallo 56'
  • Mello 57'
  • Moreno  83'
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
  • Gonzalez 3'
  • Hoyos 31'
  • Gardner  35'
  • Walsh  60'
Report
  • Reyes  28'
  • Reyes  33'
  • Garcia Jr  44'  90+10'
  • Espinoza  48'
  • Huerta  51'
  • Gonzalez  54'
  • Robles  58'  90+2'
  • Jacome  90+2'
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
  • Paluck  18'
  • Jimenez  21'  48'
  • Marisi  43'
  • Furione  72'
  • Arpino  89'
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
  • Davis  16'
  • Hemmendinger  59'
  • Santos  75'
Report
  • Bachstein 3'
  • Robinson 12'
  • Roby 44'
  • Petrera 90+6'
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
  • Bermudez 3'
  • Fala 18'  63'
  • Catania 66'  68'
  • da Fonte  71'
  • Muniz  81'
  • Rocca 87' (pen.)
Report
  • Williams 35'  55'
  • Southern 52'
  • McGonigle  79'
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown

Regional Finals

July 22, 2023 South Region FinalSouthern States SC1–2 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
7:00 PM EDT
  • Kabambala  59'
  • Davies 65'
  • Reid  88'
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
  • Axtman 30'
  • Ricks 34'
  • Davis  45'
  • Slack 48'
  • New  49'
  • Comber  60'
  • Jammes  70'
  • Jasinski  73'
  • Roby 80'
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
  • Albayeros  11'  120'
  • Emanuel  70'
  • DeVaul  71'
  • Akongo 84'
  • Prex  90'
  • Gandhi  120'
  • Kopay  120'
Report
  • Diallo 27'  110'
  • Flores  77'
  • Grant  90'
  • Ferrell  90'
  • Ugbah 109'
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
  • Benson 24'  81'
  • Martinez  34'
  • Arias  57'
  • Mosquera 59'
  • Lizarralde  95'
  • Becerra  103'
  • Arias  109'
  • Perez  120+'
  • Soto  120+'
  • Diop  26'  120'
  • Kossa-Rienzi 88', 108'
  • Haddadi 90'
  • Aman  120'
Stadium: Kezar Stadium

National Semifinals

July 29, 2023 National SemifinalsWest Chester United SC1–3 (a.e.t.) Apotheos FC Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT
  • Jasinski 45'
  • Roby  78'
  • Sheridan  105'
  • Ricks  115'
  • New  119'
  • Floyd  119'
Report
  • Kamdem 26'
  • Gerewou  57'
  • Diakite  59'
  • Dampha  77'  80'
  • Sumo Jr 103'
  • Okonkwo 105' (pen.)
Stadium: Clothier Field Stadium
July 29, 2023 National Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 4–0Crossfire RedClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT
  • Flores 39', 53', 75'
  • Oliveira 45+3' (pen.)
Report
  • Jones  15'
  • Gallagher  23'  45+1'
Stadium: Soldier Field

2023 NPSL National Championship Game

National Final
Tulsa Athletic1–1 (a.e.t.)Apotheos FC
  • Taylor 90+2'
Report
  • Kamden  50'
  • Irving  52'
  • Gerewu  68'
  • Sandoval 80'
  • Uribe  88'
  • Rios  117'
Penalties
  • Taylor
  • Gordon
  • Nunez
  • Ruiz
  • Torres
  • Mallon
  • Flores
  • Berry
  • Lopez
8–7
  • Sandoval
  • Rios
  • Kamdem
  • Uribe
  • Ceesay
  • Williams
  • Williams
  • Diakite
  • Alerte

Championship MVP: Bryson Reed (TUL)

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