The 2012

National Premier Soccer League The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is an American men's association football, soccer league. The league is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and has automatic qualification for the U.S. Open Cup. ...

season is the 10th season of the NPSL.

Format

Summary of Regions and Conferences

Changes From 2011

Name Changes/Rebrands

The Santa Ana Winds' NPSL side is now affiliated with the Fullerton Rangers. The Lancaster Rattlers have moved to become FC Santa Clarita.

New Franchises

13 franchises were announced as joining the league this year:

Folding

Chicago Fire NPSL
Hollywood United Hitmen
Minnesota Kings
New Jersey Blaze

On Hiatus

FC Reading Revolution

Standings

As of 7/22/12
''Purple indicates division title clinched''
''Green indicates playoff berth clinched''

Northeast Division – Atlantic Conference

Northeast Division – Keystone Conference

South-Southeast Conference-East

South-Southeast Conference-West

South-South Central Conference

South-South Central Conference (Additional teams)

Midwest-Central Conference

Midwest-Great Lakes Conference

West Division – Northern Conference

West Division – Southern Conference

Source:

Playoffs

Format

NORTHEAST
The top two finishers in the Keystone and Atlantic Conference play in a crossover playoff. WEST
The top two finishers in the North and South place in a crossover playoff. MIDWEST-CENTRAL
No playoff. Champion qualifies for National Tournament. MIDWEST-GREAT LAKES
Top four teams are playing in a playoff tournament. SOUTHEAST
East and West Division winners play each other for Championship.

Northeast Division Playoffs

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West Division Playoffs

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Midwest-Great Lakes Playoffs

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South-Southeast Final

Midwest Final

NPSL Championship

Semi-finals

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Third Place Playoff

NPSL Championship Game

Notes

References

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