The 2022 National Premier Soccer League season was the 20th season of the

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and part of the 110th season of

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-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

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

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

Incoming teams

* Akron City FC (Akron, OH) * Apotheos FC (Kennesaw, GA) *''

Austin United FC Austin United FC, also known as The Armadillos, is an semi-professional American soccer team in Austin, Texas. The team plays in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), as part of the league's South Region's Lone Star Conference. History T ...

'' (Austin, TX) * Cedar Stars FC (Chester, NY) *'' Club Atletico Saint Louis'' (Saint Louis, MO) *'' Corinthians FC of San Antonio'' (San Antonio, TX) * Grove Soccer United (Richmond, VA) * Jackson Lions FC (Jackson, NJ) * Lubbock Matadors SC (Lubbock, TX) * Magia FC (Miami Gardens, FL) * Miami Beach CF (Miami Beach, FL) *'' Minnesota TwinStars FC'' (Brooklyn Park, MN) *''

Muskegon Risers SC The Muskegon Risers are an American soccer team based in Muskegon, Michigan. The team participates in the National Premier Soccer League for its outdoor season in the summer and Major Arena Soccer League 2 for its indoor season in the winter. Keh ...

'' (Muskegon, MI) * Oakland SC (Oakland, CA) * Pennsylvania Classics AC (Lancaster, PA) * Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC (Horsham, PA) * SC Brave Lions (Glendale, CA) *'' Sunflower State FC'' (Overland Park, KS)

Name changes

* Greater Lowell Rough Diamonds to Alexandria Reds * Katy 1895 FC to CF10 Houston FC

Departing teams

* ASC San Diego (San Diego, CA)
(merged with

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and joined the

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) * Boston City FC (Revere, MA)
(joined

USL League Two USL League Two (USL2), formerly the Premier Development League (PDL), is a semi-professional soccer league sponsored by United Soccer Leagues in the United States, forming part of the United States soccer league system. The league will featu ...

) * FC Baltimore Christos (Baltimore, MD) * Metro Louisville FC (Louisville, KY)
(joined

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) * PDX FC (Portland, OR)
(joined

in 2021) * Rochester Lancers (Rochester, NY)
(joined

)

Teams on hiatus or folded

* Boca Raton FC (Delray Beach, FL) * Dallas City FC (McKinney, TX) * FC Golden State (Pomona, CA) *

FC Indiana F.C. Indiana, also known as F.C. Indiana Lionesses, is an American women's soccer team based in Indiana. Founded in 2003, the team is currently a member of the United Women's Soccer league. They play their home games at Newton Park in Lakevill ...

(Lafayette, IN) * Midland-Odessa Sockers FC (Midland, TX) * Port City FC (Gulfport, MS) * Spokane Shadow SC (Spokane, WA) * Storm FC (Pembroke Pines, FL) *

Tacoma Stars The Tacoma Stars are an American professional indoor soccer team based in Tacoma, Washington, that competes in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The franchise also operates in USL League Two, a minor outdoor league. Founded in 2003, the indo ...

(Waller, WA) *

Temecula FC Temecula FC is an American soccer club based in Temecula, California. Founded in 2013, the team has played in the National Premier Soccer League, the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid The United States soccer league system is a serie ...

(Temecula, CA)

2022 Teams

Standings and results

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

Pacific Conference

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

=South Division

Midwest Region

Great Lakes Conference

North Conference

Rust Belt Conference

South Region

Gulf Coast Conference

Heartland Conference

Lone Star Conference

Sunshine Conference

East Region

Keystone Conference

Mid-Atlantic Conference

North Atlantic Conference

Southeast Conference

Playoffs

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

West Region Conference playoffs

Golden Gate Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
* =

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, ( ) = penalty shootout score ---- ----

Pacific Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
* =

, ( ) = penalty shootout score

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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Heartland Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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Lone Star Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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Sunshine Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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North Atlantic Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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Southeast Conference playoffs

Bold = winner
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Regional and National playoffs

Bold = winner
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, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Regional Quarterfinals

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Regional Semifinals

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Regional Finals

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National Semifinals

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2022 NPSL National Championship

Championship MVP: Coby Handy Jean Rodriguez ( MOT)

References

External links

Official National Premier Soccer League website
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