The 2017 North American Soccer League season was the 50th season of
Division II soccer in the United States and Canada, and the 7th season of the modern
North American Soccer League The North American Soccer League may refer to:
*North American Soccer League (1968–1984), a former Division I league
*North American Soccer League (2011–2017)
The North American Soccer League (NASL) was a professional men's soccer league ba ...
. The defending champions are the
New York Cosmos New York Cosmos may refer to
* New York Cosmos (1970–1985), a team in the North American Soccer League (then the top-tier soccer league in the United States and Canada)
* New York Cosmos (2010), a team playing since 2020 in the National Independ ...
who defeated
Indy Eleven
Indy Eleven is an American professional soccer team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2013, the team made its debut in the North American Soccer League in 2014, before moving to the United Soccer League in 2018. The franchise plays it ...
in
Soccer Bowl 2016
Soccer Bowl 2016 is the North American Soccer League's postseason championship match of the 2016 season which determined the NASL Champion.
Background
The Indy Eleven were the first team to earn a spot in "The Championship", when they won th ...
.
Eight clubs played in the NASL after provisional sanctioning by the
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), commonly referred to as U.S. Soccer, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, the federation is ...
. Expansion side,
San Francisco Deltas joined the league. After the 2016 season,
Minnesota United
Minnesota United FC is an American professional soccer club based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that plays in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The club began play in 2017 as the league's 22nd club, and replaced the North American Soc ...
left the league to join
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation, which represents the sport's highest level in the United States. The league comprises 29 teams—26 in the U.S. and 3 in Cana ...
, and the
Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are an American professional soccer team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The club was founded in 2008 and first took the pitch in 2010. Since 2017, the Rowdies have been members of the USL Championship in the second tie ...
and
Ottawa Fury left the league to join the
United Soccer League
United Soccer League (USL), formerly known as United Soccer Leagues, is a soccer league in the United States and Canada. It organizes several men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Men's leagues currently organized are the ...
. The Carolina RailHawks FC rebranded as
North Carolina FC. The
Fort Lauderdale Strikers Fort Lauderdale Strikers may refer to:
*Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1977–1983), member of North American Soccer League from 1977 to 1983
* Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1988–1994), member of American Soccer League from 1988 to 1989 and American Profe ...
and
Rayo OKC did not return to NASL for the 2017 season.
Teams, stadiums, and personnel
Stadiums and locations
Teams
Managerial changes
Spring season
Standings
Results
Fall season
Standings
Results
Playoffs
Combined standings
The Championship
Participants
*
Miami FC
The Miami FC is an American professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida that competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.
The club began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the 2016 se ...
(Spring and Fall season champion)
*
San Francisco Deltas
*
North Carolina FC
*
New York Cosmos New York Cosmos may refer to
* New York Cosmos (1970–1985), a team in the North American Soccer League (then the top-tier soccer league in the United States and Canada)
* New York Cosmos (2010), a team playing since 2020 in the National Independ ...
Bracket
Semifinals
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Soccer Bowl 2017
Attendance
* Five home games moved to other venues due to Hurricane Maria.
† One result missing. That game was rescheduled at an alternate venue. There was no admission charged and no attendance figure given.
Source
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Statistical leaders
Top scorers
Source:
Top assists
Source:
Clean sheets
Source:
Hat-tricks
Awards
Weekly awards
Monthly awards
League awards
* Golden Ball (MVP):
Stefano Pinho
Stéfano Souza Pinho (born 12 January 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship.
Club career
Pinho was top scorer at the 2013 MLS Combine. He was drafted in round two of the 20 ...
(
Miami FC
The Miami FC is an American professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida that competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.
The club began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the 2016 se ...
)
* Golden Boot:
Stefano Pinho
Stéfano Souza Pinho (born 12 January 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship.
Club career
Pinho was top scorer at the 2013 MLS Combine. He was drafted in round two of the 20 ...
(
Miami FC
The Miami FC is an American professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida that competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.
The club began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the 2016 se ...
)
* Golden Glove:
Mario Daniel Vega (
Miami FC
The Miami FC is an American professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida that competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.
The club began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the 2016 se ...
)
* Coach of the Year:
Marc Dos Santos (
San Francisco Deltas)
* Goal of the Year:
Zach Steinberger (
Jacksonville Armada)
* Young (U23) Player of the Year:
Jack Blake
Jack James Blake (born 22 September 1994) is a professional footballer who currently plays for USL Championship side Indy Eleven. Born in England, he has represented Scotland at youth level.
Career
Nottingham Forest
Blake started his footba ...
(
Jacksonville Armada)
* Humanitarian of the Year:
Austin da Luz (
North Carolina FC)
* Fair Play Award:
North Carolina FC
References
External links
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North American Soccer League seasons