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2012 NPSL Season
The 2012 National Premier Soccer League 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 Hollywood United Hitmen was an American soccer team based in Los Angeles. The team was founded in 2009 and played in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and the USL Premier Development League (PDL). The team played its home games in Cougar ... 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 Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is an American men's association football, soccer league. The NPSL is a semi-professional league, comprising some teams that have paid players and some that are entirely amateur. The league is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and has automatic qualification for the U.S. Open Cup. It is the successor of the Men's Premier Soccer League, a regional league originally based in the Western United States, which has now expanded nationwide to encompass teams from 29 states. The league's motto is "A National League with a Regional Focus". Competition format The National Premier Soccer League is divided into four separate regions (Northeast, South, Midwest, and West). Each region is divided into conferences with a varying number of teams per conference. The regular season runs from May to July with the exception of the West Region that has historically started in late March or early April. The NPSL curren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jersey City Eagles
FC Motown is an American soccer club based in Morristown, New Jersey. Founded in 2012, the team currently plays in both the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and USL League Two. In 2020, the team joined the newly formed Northeast Elite Soccer League (NESL) and formed a U23 team that competed in the EDP 23U league. The team plays its home games at Drew University's Ranger Stadium and Montclair State University's MSU Soccer Park. Since 2022, the club's NPSL team has been coached by former New York Red Bulls player Gideon Baah. Motown has one league championship in the franchise history, winning the 2022 National Premier Soccer League National Championship. History FC Morristown was founded in 2012 by Scott Kindzierski and Dan Karosen and began play in the Garden State Soccer League (GSSL), an amateur soccer league for teams based in the state of New Jersey. While fully amateur, the team qualified for the 2017 U.S. Open Cup by beating tournament regular Lansdowne Bhoys FC, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erie Admirals S
Erie (; ) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Erie is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania and the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 94,831 at the 2020 census. The estimated population in 2021 had decreased to 93,928. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 266,096 residents. The Erie-Meadville combined statistical area had a population of 369,331 at the 2010 census. Erie is roughly equidistant from Buffalo and Cleveland, each being about 100 miles (160 kilometers) away. Erie's manufacturing sector remains prominent in the local economy, though insurance, healthcare, higher education, technology, service industries, and tourism are emerging as significant economic drivers. As with the other Great Lakes port cities, Erie is accessible to the oceans via the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River network in Canada. The local climate is humid, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit City FC
Detroit City FC (DCFC) is an American professional soccer club based in Detroit, Michigan, that competes in the USL Championship. The club played in the National Premier Soccer League from 2012 to 2019 and the National Independent Soccer Association in 2020 and 2021. Detroit City plays its home matches at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, an enclave of Detroit. The club is managed by Trevor James, a former Ipswich Town F.C. player who later was an assistant coach and scout under Bobby Robson. The team's nickname is ''Le Rouge'', derived from Detroit's French roots and the River Rouge that flows through Detroit and many of its suburbs. As well as fielding a men's professional team, Detroit City also fields a women's senior side in the USL W League, a development academy, and various youth teams throughout Metro Detroit. History Detroit City FC was started by a group of five Detroit residents who wanted a club of their own that would promote the city and help build community thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFC Cleveland
AFC Cleveland was an American semi-professional soccer club based in the Cleveland suburb of Independence, Ohio. Founded in 2011 and playing its first season in 2012, the team spent six years in the fourth-tier National Premier Soccer League. After being expelled from the NPSL at the end of the 2017 season, AFC Cleveland folded and was replaced by Cleveland SC, who began play in the NPSL in 2018. History Following the folding of the Cleveland Internationals in 2010, the city of Cleveland was without a soccer team. On November 11, 2011, AFC Cleveland announced that they would join the National Premier Soccer League. AFC stands for ''A Fans' Club'', signifying that the organization is for the fans and created by the fans, and was inspired by the English club AFC Wimbledon. Stadium Kit supplier and sponsorship From 2012 to 2013, the kit sponsor of the club was Admiral Sportswear. Beginning with the 2014 season, Givova took over as the kit sponsor. Club culture Supporters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galveston Pirate SC
Galveston Pirate SC is an American soccer team based in League City, Texas. Founded in 1916, the team played until the 1940s, then reemerged in the 1960s and 1970s for a period of about seven years each time. In 2010 the team was again reborn and played in the fourth-tier National Premier Soccer League as an expansion team in 2011–12, a season they finished as the champions of the South Central Conference. Team owner Brendan Keyes relocated and re-branded the NPSL franchise for the 2013 season as Houston Hurricanes FC, but stated he will continue to use the Pirate brand in local leagues and tournaments. On March 11 Brendan Keyes announced that William Alsobrook had been named sole owner of the franchise. The team's colors are Navy Blue, Gold and White. History Galveston Pirate SC has a long history in the Galveston area going back to the original soccer team of 1916. The team came back in the 1960s and 70s, but lost momentum. Galveston Pirate SC joins NPSL On June 1, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocket City United
Rocket City United (RCU) was an American soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Founded in 2007, the team formerly played in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division. Rocket City United announced it would go on hiatus and not field a team for the 2015 NPSL season. The franchise was subsequently replaced by other clubs and later folded. A youth academy program that was connected to Rocket City United still continues under the same name. The team played its home games at John Hunt Soccer Stadium in Huntsville, Alabama. Home games were also played at Madison City Schools Stadium in Madison, Alabama from 2010 to 2012. The team's colors were red, black, and white. History Year-by-year Honors * NPSL Southeast Division Champions 2009 Head coaches * Greg Petersen (2008–2009) * Desmond Armstrong (2010) * Gerry Cleary (2011–2014) * Jacob Letsholo (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississippi Storm
The Mississippi Storm was an American soccer team, based in the Biloxi suburb of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, which competes in National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). The Mississippi Storm withdrew from the NPSL and folded in 2014. History On October 7, 2012, the NPSL accepted the Storm as one of the expansion clubs for their 2012 season. Stadium * Greyhound Stadium (2012–present) The Storm plays their home games at Greyhound Stadium, also known as Hugh Pepper Field and Ocean Springs High School Stadium, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on the campus of Ocean Springs High School Ocean Springs High School is an IB-certified public high school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The school serves students in grades 9– 12 and is part of the Ocean Springs School District. In addition to Ocean Springs it serves Gulf Pa .... Players and staff Staff * J. William Gronau – ''Head Coach'' * Charles Alexander – ''General Manager'' Record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knoxville Force
Emerald Force Soccer Club, formerly known and nicknamed as the Knoxville Force, was an American soccer club based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 2010, the senior team was part of the Southeast Conference within the South Region of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. Additionally, the club fielded a Women's team which competed in the Southeast Conference of the Women's Premier Soccer League, several youth teams, and an academy system. The Force teams trained and played home games at the Sansom Sports Complex in downtown Knoxville. The team's colors were green, white, and yellow. History The Knoxville Force began play in the 2011 NPSL season. The team's founding ownership group was Knoxville Soccer, LLC. Barry Goss served as president and majority owner of the team, while his son, Jason Goss, served as the team's general manager. The Force finished their inaugural season, 5th in the Southeast Conference w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chattanooga FC
Chattanooga Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 2009, the team began play in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) in Spring 2020. Prior to joining the NISA, the club played in the Southeast Division of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. In early 2019, the club made history by becoming the first to offer ownership shares to the public and its fans under the crowdfunding rules of Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, JOBS Act. In its attempt to raise $1 million, the team has currently raised more than $870,000 and has owners from all over the world. The team plays its home games at W. Max Finley Stadium, Finley Stadium, where they have played since 2009. The team's colors are navy blue and white. In January 2017, reflecting the growing awareness and influence of Chattanooga FC, German-based VfL Wolfsburg sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrtle Beach FC
The Myrtle Beach Mutiny were an American soccer team based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States. The Myrtle Beach Mutiny was owned by Coast FA. Kit provider During the 2018 season, the Mutiny's kit was provided by Capelli Sport, which served as the uniform sponsors. Seasons Honors * Premier Development League **South Atlantic Division ***Champions (2): 2017, 2018 * National Premier Soccer League **South Atlantic Division ***Champions (2): 2015, 2016 Staff Latest staff * Patrick Piscitelli – Sports Director * Ross Morgan – Technical Director * Kyle Timm – Head Coach * Marcos Spanos - Assistant Coach * Burt Marlow - Kit Manager * Robert Downes - Marketing Director * Manny Ardeljan - Game Day Operations * Brian Smith - Sponsorship Director Stadium The Mutiny played at North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex North Myrtle Beach North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia Revolution
Georgia Revolution FC is an American soccer club based in McDonough, Georgia, United States. The team competes in the Southeast Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the United States soccer league system. The NPSL is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and qualifies for the U.S. Open Cup. It is generally considered to be the level of competition behind Major League Soccer (MLS), the USL Championship, USL League One, and roughly equal with USL League Two. History The Georgia Revolution FC was founded in 2010 to begin play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid. The team was created to serve as the top level of the 'Rockdale Youth Soccer Association''. The Revolution defeated Jacksonville United 2–1 in its first game on May 13, 2011. The Revolution qualified for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating PDL side Mississippi Brilla on May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
