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National Premier Soccer League
Season2022
DatesMarch 19 – July 16
(regular season)
June 25 – August 6
(playoffs)
ChampionsFC Motown
Regular season titleJAX Armada U-23
Matches played505
Goals scored1,911 (3.78 per match)
Top goalscorer15 Goals
Damani Camara (Columbus)
Biggest home winShock 8–0 Hershey
(June 30)
FCB 8–0 San Antonio
(July 2)
Biggest away winSonoma 0–9 El Farolito
(June 18)
Magia 0–9 Miami United
(July 9)
Highest scoring(10 goals)
San Antonio 8–2 Austin
(June 11)
Jackson 8–2 Lone Star
(June 29)
Longest winning run10 matches
JAX Armada U-23
(May 6 – July 9)
Longest unbeaten run10 matches
JAX Armada U-23
(May 6 – July 9)
Med City
(May 7 – June 22)
Hartford City
(May 7 – July 9)
Muskegon
(May 20 – July 14)
Longest winless run12 matches
Tallahassee
(April 30 – July 9)
Longest losing run9 matches
Tallahassee
(May 21 – July 9)
← 2021
2023 →
All statistics correct as of August 7, 2022.

The 2022 National Premier Soccer League season was the 20th season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 110th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States.

The regular season began on March 19 and ended on July 16. In total, 92 teams participated in this season.

Format changes[edit]

The Northwest and Southwest Conferences merged to form the Pacific Conference while the Golden Gate Conference returned to traditional league play. The Lone Star Conference returned to the South Region after temporarily joining the West in 2021.

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]

2022 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 Sacramento Gold 10 8 1 1 29 12 +17 25 Golden Gate Conference playoffs
2 El Farolito 10 8 2 0 38 11 +27 24
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 10 8 2 0 32 11 +21 24
4 Contra Costa FC 10 4 5 1 28 25 +3 13
5 Academica SC 10 4 5 1 19 18 +1 13
6 FC Davis 10 4 5 1 16 27 −11 13
7 Oakland SC 10 3 5 2 19 28 −9 11
8 Sonoma County Sol 10 2 8 0 14 37 −23 6
9 Oakland Stompers 10 0 8 2 10 36 −26 2
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.

Pacific Conference[edit]

Due to the distance between teams, the Pacific Conference was split into two divisions. The North Division featured Crossfire Redmond, International Portland Select FC and OSA Seattle FC while the South Division included FC Arizona, Las Vegas Legends FC, and SC Brave Lions. Clubs played the other teams within their division three times each and two of the teams in the other division twice each. The top two teams from each group qualified for the playoffs and play one-another in the conference semifinals.

North Division[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 International Portland Select FC 10 6 1 3 24 6 +18 21 North Division playoffs
2 Crossfire Redmond 10 4 1 5 16 10 +6 17
3 OSA Seattle FC 10 1 8 1 7 29 −22 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.
South Division[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 SC Brave Lions 10 7 3 0 24 14 +10 21 South Division playoffs
2 FC Arizona 10 2 4 4 13 21 −8 10
3 Las Vegas Legends FC 10 2 5 3 20 24 −4 9
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

Midwest Region[edit]

Great Lakes Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Muskegon Risers (C) 10 8 0 2 33 10 +23 26 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 FC Columbus 10 6 2 2 31 18 +13 20 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 Carpathia FC 10 3 4 3 15 20 −5 12
4 Milwaukee Torrent 10 2 6 2 20 22 −2 8
5 Panathinaikos Chicago 10 1 8 1 8 37 −29 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.
(C) Champions

North Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Med City FC (C) 14 11 1 2 35 11 +24 35 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 Duluth FC 14 11 2 1 43 12 +31 34 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 Dakota Fusion FC 14 7 4 3 36 28 +8 24
4 Minneapolis City SC 14 7 6 1 29 27 +2 22
5 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 14 3 6 5 27 28 −1 14
6 Minnesota TwinStars FC 14 4 9 1 22 42 −20 13
7 Joy St. Louis Park 14 3 10 1 15 36 −21 10
8 La Crosse Aris FC 14 3 11 0 21 44 −23 9
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

Rust Belt Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Cleveland SC (C) 12 8 3 1 33 14 +19 25 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
2 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 12 8 4 0 24 15 +9 24
3 FC Buffalo 12 5 6 1 15 20 −5 16
4 Erie Commodores 12 3 7 2 13 23 −10 11
5 Akron City FC 12 2 6 4 10 23 −13 10
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

South Region[edit]

Gulf Coast Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 12 11 0 1 36 11 +25 34 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Southern States SC 12 9 3 0 35 14 +21 27
3 New Orleans Jesters 12 6 5 1 28 24 +4 19
4 Pensacola FC 12 6 5 1 21 23 −2 19
5 AFC Mobile 12 4 7 1 19 20 −1 13
6 Florida Roots FC 12 3 9 0 18 39 −21 9
7 Tallahassee SC 12 0 10 2 12 38 −26 2
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[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Tulsa Athletic 12 9 1 2 36 10 +26 29 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 OKC 1889 FC 12 8 2 2 20 14 +6 26
3 Sunflower State FC 12 5 4 3 19 20 −1 18
4 Demize NPSL 12 4 4 4 18 20 −2 16
5 Arkansas Wolves FC 12 4 7 1 18 21 −3 13
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 12 4 8 0 18 29 −11 12
7 Reign FK 12 1 9 2 12 27 −15 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.

Lone Star Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Laredo Heat SC 12 8 1 3 30 8 +22 27 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 FC Brownsville 12 8 3 1 38 15 +23 25
3 Corinthians FC of San Antonio 12 7 2 3 29 20 +9 24
4 Irving FC 12 6 1 5 31 11 +20 23
5 Denton Diablos FC 12 7 4 1 31 15 +16 22
6 Lubbock Matadors SC 12 6 4 2 25 15 +10 20
7 CF10 Houston FC 12 3 7 2 15 38 −23 11
8 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 12 3 8 1 17 25 −8 10
9 Austin United FC 12 1 10 1 16 44 −28 4
10 Coyotes FC 12 1 10 1 9 50 −41 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.

Sunshine Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Miami Beach Club de Futbol 10 8 2 0 25 8 +17 24 Sunshine Conference playoffs
2 Miami United FC 10 7 3 0 26 10 +16 21
3 Central Florida Panthers SC 10 7 3 0 25 12 +13 21
4 Naples United FC 10 4 4 2 22 11 +11 14
5 Miami Dutch Lions FC 10 1 7 2 8 23 −15 5
6 Magia FC 10 1 9 0 7 49 −42 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.

East Region[edit]

Keystone Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Motown 10 7 1 2 32 13 +19 23 Keystone Conference playoffs
2 Electric City Shock SC 10 7 1 2 29 10 +19 23
3 West Chester United SC 10 6 1 3 26 13 +13 21
4 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 10 6 1 3 22 14 +8 21
5 Jackson Lions FC 10 5 4 1 32 23 +9 16
6 Philadelphia Lone Star FC 10 3 6 1 23 29 −6 10
7 Torch FC 10 3 6 1 14 24 −10 10
8 FC Monmouth 10 1 4 5 10 19 −9 8
9 Atlantic City FC 10 2 6 2 11 24 −13 8
10 Pennsylvania Classics AC 10 2 7 1 15 27 −12 7
11 Hershey FC 10 1 6 3 9 27 −18 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.

Mid-Atlantic Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Alexandria Reds 10 7 2 1 20 10 +10 22 Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Northern Virginia United FC 10 6 2 2 20 13 +7 20
3 Virginia Beach City FC 10 5 1 4 18 11 +7 19
4 FC Frederick 10 4 5 1 18 18 0 13
5 Grove Soccer United 10 2 8 0 5 20 −15 6
6 First State FC 10 1 7 2 16 25 −9 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.

North Atlantic Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Hartford City FC 10 8 0 2 21 8 +13 26 North Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Valeo FC 10 5 2 3 19 13 +6 18
3 Cedar Stars FC 10 2 3 5 12 18 −6 11
4 New York Shockers 10 2 4 4 16 16 0 10
5 Kingston Stockade FC 10 2 5 3 11 15 −4 9
6 Syracuse FC 10 0 5 5 8 17 −9 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.

Southeast Conference[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Appalachian FC 10 6 1 3 25 12 +13 21 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Georgia Revolution FC 10 4 2 4 26 12 +14 16
3 North Alabama SC 10 4 3 3 16 15 +1 15
4 Apotheos FC 10 3 2 5 13 10 +3 14
5 LSA Athletico Lanier 10 2 6 2 7 27 −20 8
6 Georgia Storm 10 2 7 1 14 25 −11 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.

Playoffs[edit]

Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise[23]

West Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Golden Gate Conference playoffs[edit]

Quarterinals
June 25–26 		Semifinal
July 9 		Final
July 16
         
1 Sacramento Gold FC 3
8 Sonoma County Sol 1
1 Sacramento Gold FC 4
5 Academica SC 2
4 Contra Costa FC 1
5 Academica SC 3
1 Sacramento Gold FC 0
2 El Farolito 3
2 El Farolito 5
7 Oakland SC 2
2 El Farolito 5
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 1
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 2*
6 FC Davis 1

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

Golden Gate Conference Playoffs
Quarterfinals
El Farolito5–2Oakland SC
 Match Report
Quarterfinals
Sacramento Gold FC3–1Sonoma County Sol
 Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California
Quarterfinals
Napa Valley 1839 FC2–1 (a.e.t.)FC Davis
 Match Report
Quarterfinals
Contra Costa FC1–3Academica SC
 Match Report
Semifinals
El Farolito5–1Napa Valley 1839 FC
 Match Report
Semifinals
Sacramento Gold FC4–2Academica SC
 Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California
Final
Sacramento Gold FC0–3El Farolito
 Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California

Pacific Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 9–10 		Final
July 16
      
N1 Int. Portland Select FC 2
N2 Crossfire Redmond 3*
N2 Crossfire Redmond 4
S2 FC Arizona 0
S1 SC Brave Lions 2
S2 FC Arizona 3

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

Pacific Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
SC Brave Lions2–3FC Arizona
 Match Report
Glendale Sports Complex
Glendale, California
Semifinals
International Portland Select FC2–3 (a.e.t.)Crossfire Redmond
 Match Report
Final
Crossfire Redmond4–0FC Arizona
 Match Report

South Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 13–15 		Final
July 17
      
1 JAX Armada U23 7
4 Pensacola FC 2
1 JAX Armada U23 3
2 Southern States SC 2
2 Southern States SC 5
3 New Orleans Jesters 4

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

Gulf Coast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Jacksonville Armada U-237–2Pensacola FC
 Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Semifinals
Southern States SC5–4New Orleans Jesters
 Match Report
The Oakes Training Center
Oak Grove, Mississippi
Final
Jacksonville Armada U-233–2Southern States SC
 Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida

Heartland Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 13 		Final
July 16
      
1 Tulsa Athletic 0(4)
4 Demize NPSL 0(2)
1 Tulsa Athletic 5
2 OKC 1889 FC 1
2 OKC 1889 FC 4
3 Sunflower State FC 2

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

Heartland Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
OKC 1889 FC4–2Sunflower State FC
 Match Report
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic0–0 (a.e.t.)Demize NPSL
Match Report
Penalties
 4–2
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Athletic Community Field at Hicks Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Final
Tulsa Athletic5–1OKC 1889 FC
 Match Report
Athletic Community Field at Hicks Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Lone Star Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 12 		Final
July 16
      
1 Laredo Heat SC 0(3)
4 Irving FC 0(1)
1 Laredo Heat SC 3
3 Corinthians FC of SA 0
2 FC Brownsville 2(4)
3 Corinthians FC of SA 2(5)

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

Lone Star Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
FC Brownsville2–2 (a.e.t.)Corinthians FC of San Antonio
 Match Report
Penalties
4–5
Brownsville Sports Park
Brownsville, Texas
Semifinals
Laredo Heat SC0–0 (a.e.t.)Irving FC
 Match Report
Penalties
 3–1
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Final
Laredo Heat SC3–0Corinthians FC of San Antonio
 Match Report

Sunshine Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 13–15 		Final
July 17
      
1 Miami Beach CF 2(2)
4 Naples United FC 2(3)
4 Naples United FC 1
3 CF Panthers SC 0
2 Miami United FC[A] 1(2)
3 CF Panthers SC 1(4)

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

  1. ^
    B Miami United FC was stripped of its playoff hosting privileges due to an incident in the June 29 match against Central Florida Panthers SC.[24] Instead, #2 seed Miami played at #3 Central Florida's home venue at Lake Brantley High School.
Sunshine Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Miami Beach CF2–2 (a.e.t.)Naples United FC
 Match Report
Penalties
2–3
Semifinals
CF Panthers SC1–1 (a.e.t.)Miami United FC
 Match Report
Penalties
4–2
Final
CF Panthers SC0–1Naples United FC
 Match Report

East Region Conference playoffs[edit]

Keystone Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 15 		Final
July 17
      
1 FC Motown 2
4 Philly Ukrainian Nationals 0
1 FC Motown 2(4)
3 West Chester United 2(2)
2 Electric City Shock SC 1
3 West Chester United 3

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

Keystone Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
FC Motown2–0Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
 Match Report
Semifinals
Electric City Shock SC1–3West Chester United SC
 Match Report
Final
FC Motown2–2 (a.e.t.)West Chester United SC
 Match Report
Penalties
4–2

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 13 		Final
July 16
      
1 Alexandria Reds 3
4 FC Frederick 1
1 Alexandria Reds 6
2 N. Virginia United FC 5
2 N. Virginia United FC 4
3 Virginia Beach City FC 1

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

Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Alexandria Reds3–1FC Frederick
 Match Report
Limerick Field
Alexandria, Virginia
Semifinals
Northern Virginia United FC4–1Virginia Beach City FC
 Match Report
Final
Alexandria Reds6–5Virginia Beach City FC
 Match Report
Limerick Field
Alexandria, Virginia

North Atlantic Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 13 		Final
July 16
      
1 Hartford City FC 0
4 New York Shockers 2
4 New York Shockers 1*
3 Cedar Stars FC 0
2 Valeo FC 1
3 Cedar Stars FC 2

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

North Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Hartford City FC0–2New York Shockers
 Match Report
Semifinals
Valeo FC1–2Cedar Stars FC
 Match Report
Solomon Schechter Day School
Newton, Massachusetts
Final
Cedar Stars FC0–1 (a.e.t.)New York Shockers
 Match Report

Southeast Conference playoffs[edit]

Semifinals
July 13 		Final
July 16
      
1 Appalachian FC 4
4 Apotheos FC 1
1 Appalachian FC 6
3 North Alabama SC 2
2 Georgia Revolution FC 0
3 North Alabama SC 1

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

Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Georgia Revolution FC0–1North Alabama SC
 Match Report
Semifinals
Appalachian FC4–1Apotheos FC
 Match Report
Attendance: 1,364[25]
Final
Appalachian FC6–2North Alabama SC
 Match Report

Regional and National playoffs[edit]

Regional Quarterfinals
July 19 		Regional semifinals[B]
July 16–22 		Regional Finals[B]
July 23–24 		National semifinals[C]
July 30 		National Final
August 6
               
MW1 Muskegon Risers 5
MW4 Duluth FC 2
MW4 Duluth FC 3
MW5 FC Columbus 1
MW1 Muskegon Risers 1
MW3 Cleveland SC 0
MW2 Med City FC 0
MW3 Cleveland SC 2
MW3 Cleveland SC 2
MW6 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 1
1 Muskegon Risers 0
4 Crossfire Redmond 3
GG1 Sacramento Gold FC 0
GG2 El Farolito 3
W1 El Farolito 2(2)
W2 Crossfire Redmond 2(4)
PN2 Crossfire Redmond 4
PS2 FC Arizona 0
4 Crossfire Redmond 3
3 FC Motown 4
S1 JAX Armada U23 3
S4 Naples United FC 1
S1 JAX Armada U23 0
S2 Tulsa Athletic 2
S2 Tulsa Athletic 0(6)
S3 Laredo Heat SC 0(5)
2 Tulsa Athletic 1
3 FC Motown 2
E1 FC Motown 4
E4 New York Shockers 1
E1 FC Motown 3
E3 Appalachian FC 0
E2 Alexandria Reds 1
E3 Appalachian FC 2

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

  1. ^
    B The Midwest Region semifinals and final were hosted by Muskegon Risers at Oakridge High School (Egelston Township, MI).[26]
  2. ^
    C The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

Regional Quarterfinals[edit]

Midwest Region Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Cleveland SC2–1Pittsburgh Hotspurs
 Match Report
Quarterfinals
Duluth FC3–1FC Columbus
 Match Report

Regional Semifinals[edit]

West Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Crossfire Redmond4–0FC Arizona
 Match Report
Semifinals
Sacramento Gold FC0–3El Farolito
 Match Report
Capital Christian School
Sacramento, California
South Region Semifinal 1
Semifinals
Jacksonville Armada U-233–1Naples United FC
 Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Northeast Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Alexandria Reds1–2Appalachian FC
 Match Report
Limerick Field
Alexandria, Virginia
Semifinals
FC Motown4–1New York Shockers
 Match Report
South Region Semifinal 2
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic0–0 (a.e.t.)Laredo Heat SC
 Match Report
Penalties
 6–5
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Hicks Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Midwest Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Med City FC0–2Cleveland SC
 Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan
Semifinals
Muskegon Risers5–2Duluth FC
 Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan

Regional Finals[edit]

West Region Final
Final
El Farolito2–2 (a.e.t.)Crossfire Redmond
 Match Report
Penalties
 2–4
South Region Final
Final
Jacksonville Armada U-230–2Tulsa Athletic
 Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Northeast Region Final
Final
FC Motown3–0Appalachian FC
 Match Report
Midwest Region Final
Final
Muskegon Risers1–0Cleveland SC
 Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan

National Semifinals[edit]

Semifinals
Muskegon Risers0–3Crossfire Redmond
 Match Report
Oakridge High School
Egelston Township, Michigan
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic1–2FC Motown
 Match Report
Union High School Soccer Stadium
Tulsa, Oklahoma

2022 NPSL National Championship[edit]

FC Motown4–3Crossfire Redmond
 Match Report
Broadcast
Attendance: 2,065
Referee: Brian Cordova-Munoz[27]

Paul Patterson, Justen Lopez

Ignacio Guzman

Championship MVP: Coby Handy Jean Rodriguez (MOT)

References[edit]

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External links[edit]


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