The 2012
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is an American men's 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 Uni ...
season is the 10th season of the NPSL.
Format
Summary of Regions and Conferences
Changes From 2011
Name Changes/Rebrands
The
Santa Ana Winds
The Santa Ana winds (sometimes devil winds) "Scholars who have looked into the name's origins generally agree that it derives from Santa Ana Canyon, the portal where the Santa Ana River -- as well as a congested Riverside (CA-91) Freeway -- leav ...
' NPSL side is now affiliated with the
Fullerton Rangers. The
Lancaster Rattlers
FC Santa Clarita (FCSC) is an American soccer team based in Santa Clarita, California, United States. FC Santa Clarita also known as the Santa Clarita Storm make just north of Los Angeles home, as they compete in the United Premier Soccer League ...
have moved to become FC Santa Clarita.
New Franchises
13 franchises were announced as joining the league this year:
Folding
Chicago Fire NPSL
Indy Eleven NPSL is an American soccer team based in Westfield, Indiana. The team plays in National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Region.
The team plays ...
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 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
{{DEFAULTSORT:Npsl 2012 Season
National Premier Soccer League seasons, 2012
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