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Football league season
National Premier Soccer League
Season2023
DatesMarch 25 – July 9
(regular season)
July 1 – August 5
(playoffs)
Regular season titleDuluth FC
Matches played495
Goals scored1,798 (3.63 per match)
Top goalscorer16 Goals
Yu Tsukanome
(Dakota Fusion FC)
Biggest home winMichigan 10–0 Columbus
(June 9)
Biggest away winSeattle 0–13 CF Red
(July 8)
Highest scoring(13 goals)
Seattle 0–13 CF Red
(July 8)
Longest winning run10 matches
Duluth
(May 13 – June 24)
Longest unbeaten run12 matches
Duluth
(May 13 – July 8)
Steel City
(May 13 – July 7)
Longest winless run10 matches
Florida Roots
(May 6 – July 1)
Syracuse
(May 14 – July 8)
Torch
(May 21 – July 8)
Longest losing run10 matches
Florida Roots
(May 6 – July 1)
2022 2024 → All statistics correct as of July 9, 2023.

The 2023 National Premier Soccer League season is the 21st season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 111th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. It is also the league's 20th anniversary of its founding in 2003.

The regular season began on March 25 and ended on July 9. In total, 94 teams participated in this season.

Format changes

The Pacific Conference split back into the Northwest and Southwest Conferences for the 2023 season. The Heartland Conference moved from the South Region to the Midwest, being joined by the newly created Gateway Conference. The Southeast Conference returned to the South Region after being moved the East in 2020. Finally, the Keystone Conference was split into East and West in the East Region.

Teams

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

Incoming teams

Name changes

Departing teams

Teams on hiatus or folded

  1. Defending 2022 national runner-up Crossfire Redmond was split into two teams for the 2023 season, Crossfire Red and Crossfire White. The determination on which team is "new" vs "renamed" is subjective. However Crossfire's 2022 head coach Bill Colello is coaching Red in 2023 and 2022 assistant coach Rory King is also on Red's roster. Therefore on this page Crossfire Red will be considered the renamed Crossfire Redmond while Crossfire White is listed as a new team.
  2. No information exists about Global Soccer Pathways joining the NPSL for the 2023 season. Additionally the coaching staff listed on the league's website is identical to Naples United FC's staff for this season and the team page's url has Naples United in it. However, this is not a "rebrand" since Naples United FC is also competing in the Sunshine Conference alongside GSP. Until proven otherwise this team will be considered a "new team".

2023 Teams

West Region
Division Team
Golden Gate Conference El Farolito
FC Davis
Napa Valley 1839 FC
Oakland SC
Oakland Stompers
Sacramento Gold FC
San Ramon FC
Sonoma County Sol
Northwest Conference Crossfire Red
Crossfire White
International Portland Select FC
OSA Seattle FC
Southwest Conference California Odyssey SC
FC Arizona
Las Vegas Legends FC
Lions United FC
South Region
Division Team
Gulf Coast Conference Florida Roots Futbol Club
Jacksonville Armada U-23
New Orleans Jesters
Pensacola FC
Southern States SC
Tallahassee SC
Lone Star Conference Austin United FC
Brownsville NPSL
Central Texas Coyotes FC
CF10 Houston FC
Corinthians FC of San Antonio
Denton Diablos FC
Fort Worth Vaqueros FC
Gallos FC
Laredo Heat SC
Lubbock Matadors SC
West Texas FC
Southeast Conference 865 Alliance
Apotheos FC
Appalachian FC
Charlottetowne Hops FC
Georgia Revolution FC
Georgia Storm
Sunshine Conference Atletico De Miami Beach
Global Soccer Pathways
Miami Dutch Lions FC
Naples United FC
Midwest Region
Division Team
Gateway Conference Club Atletico Saint Louis
Des Moines United FC
Ehtar Belleville FC
FC Milwaukee Torrent
Iowa Raptors FC
Sunflower State FC
Great Lakes Conference Akron City FC
Carpathia FC
Cleveland SC
Erie Commodores FC
FC Columbus
Michigan Rangers FC
Steel City FC
Heartland Conference Arkansas Wolves FC
Demize NPSL
Kansas City Sol
OKC 1889 FC
Reign FK
Tulsa Athletic
North Conference Dakota Fusion FC
Duluth FC
Joy St. Louis Park
LaCrosse Aris FC
Med City FC
Minnesota Twin Stars
Sioux Falls Thunder FC
East Region
Division Team
Keystone East Conference Atlantic City FC
FC Monmouth
FC Motown
First State FC
Jackson Lions FC
Philadelphia Union Development Squad
Keystone West Conference Electric City Shock SC
Hershey FC
Pennsylvania Classics AC
Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals
Torch FC
West Chester United SC
Mid-Atlantic Conference Alexandria Reds
Annapolis Blues FC
FC Frederick
Greenville United FC
Grove United
Northern Virginia United FC
Virginia Beach City FC
Virginia Dream FC
North Atlantic Conference Hartford City FC
Kingston Stockade FC
New York Shockers
Syracuse FC
Valeo FC

Standings and results

West Region

Golden Gate Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 El Farolito 10 9 0 1 29 6 +23 28 Golden Gate Conference playoffs
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 10 7 2 1 28 18 +10 22
3 San Ramon FC 10 4 2 4 19 14 +5 16
4 Oakland SC 10 3 5 2 19 19 0 11
5 Sacramento Gold 10 3 6 1 13 21 −8 10
6 Sonoma County Sol 10 2 6 2 13 23 −10 8
7 FC Davis 10 1 6 3 14 26 −12 6
8 Oakland Stompers 10 1 7 2 12 39 −27 5
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

Northwest Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Crossfire Red (C) 10 7 2 1 39 17 +22 22 West Region Semifinals
2 International Portland Select FC 6 4 0 2 15 7 +8 14
3 Crossfire White 10 4 5 1 30 25 +5 13
4 OSA Seattle FC 10 1 9 0 16 51 −35 3
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. The Northwest Conference champion was determined by regular season PPG. International Portland Select led the conference with 2.33 PPG but was not eligible for the playoffs due to not playing enough regular season matches.

Southwest Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Arizona 10 5 3 2 19 12 +7 17 Southwest Conference playoffs
2 California Odyssey SC 10 5 3 2 18 13 +5 17
3 Las Vegas Legends FC 10 5 3 2 24 13 +11 17
4 Lions United FC 10 3 4 3 19 23 −4 12
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ FC Arizona and California Odyssey SC win the tiebreaker over Las Vegas Legends FC on Wins in Conference Competition. Excluding the four regular season games played against teams from the Golden Gate Conference, Arizona and Odyssey both finished with records of 3-1-2 (WDL) against Southwest Conference teams. Las Vegas finished with a record of 1-2-3 (WDL). FC Arizona wins the tiebreaker over California Odyssey on Total Goal Differential.

Midwest Region

Gateway Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Des Moines United FC 10 8 1 1 21 8 +13 25 Gateway Conference playoffs
2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 10 5 2 3 20 11 +9 18
3 Sunflower State FC 10 4 5 1 21 22 −1 13
4 Iowa Raptors FC 10 4 6 0 23 28 −5 12
5 Ehtar Belleville FC 10 3 5 2 17 23 −6 11
6 Club Atletico Saint Louis 10 2 7 1 15 25 −10 7
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

Great Lakes Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Steel City FC 12 10 0 2 32 12 +20 32 Great Lakes Conference Final
2 Michigan Rangers FC 12 8 3 1 30 12 +18 25 Great Lakes Conference Semifinal
3 Cleveland SC 12 6 4 2 22 15 +7 20
4 Carpathia FC 12 5 6 1 21 20 +1 16
5 Erie Commodores 12 5 6 1 17 22 −5 16
6 Akron City FC 12 3 8 1 15 20 −5 10
7 FC Columbus 12 1 11 0 6 42 −36 3
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ Carpathia FC wins the tiebreaker over Erie Commodores on Goal Differential in Head-to-Head Results (6:5).

Heartland Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Tulsa Athletic 10 7 1 2 23 8 +15 23 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 OKC 1889 FC 10 7 2 1 17 8 +9 22
3 Kansas City Sol 10 3 4 3 24 20 +4 12
4 Demize NPSL 10 3 4 3 16 19 −3 12
5 Reign FK 10 2 6 2 13 23 −10 8
6 Arkansas Wolves FC 10 2 7 1 14 29 −15 7
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ Kansas City Sol wins the tiebreaker over Demize NPSL on Total Goal Differential.

North Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Duluth FC 12 11 0 1 39 6 +33 34 North Conference playoffs
2 Dakota Fusion FC 12 8 3 1 37 22 +15 25
3 Med City FC 12 6 2 4 23 10 +13 22
4 Minnesota TwinStars FC 12 4 6 2 25 33 −8 14
5 Joy St. Louis Park 12 4 8 0 20 40 −20 12
6 La Crosse Aris FC 12 2 9 1 12 37 −25 7
7 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 12 1 8 3 19 27 −8 6
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

South Region

Gulf Coast Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Southern States SC 10 7 1 2 30 9 +21 23 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 10 6 2 2 24 14 +10 20
3 Pensacola FC 10 4 4 2 15 19 −4 14
4 Tallahassee SC 10 3 2 5 14 14 0 14
5 New Orleans Jesters 10 3 4 3 11 19 −8 12
6 Florida Roots FC 10 0 10 0 12 31 −19 0
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ Pensacola FC wins the tiebreaker over Tallahassee SC on Head-to-Head results.

Lone Star Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 11 10 1 0 36 8 +28 30 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Brownsville NPSL 11 8 2 1 36 9 +27 25
3 West Texas FC 11 7 3 1 22 14 +8 22
4 Corinthians FC of San Antonio 11 6 3 2 19 19 0 20
5 Laredo Heat SC 11 6 4 1 31 14 +17 19
6 Denton Diablos FC 11 4 4 3 17 24 −7 15
7 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 11 4 7 0 17 30 −13 12
8 Austin United FC 11 2 7 2 13 23 −10 8
9 CF10 Houston FC 11 1 9 1 14 40 −26 4
10 Central Texas Coyotes FC 11 1 9 1 13 37 −24 4
11 Gallos FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Withdrew from the league
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ CF10 Houston FC wins the tiebreaker over Central Texas Coyotes FC on Head-to-Head results.
  2. Gallos FC announced it was ceasing operations mid-season on Saturday, June 24. The team had five games remaining in the regular season and had a record of 2-3-2 (WDL) with nine points (10 goals scored, 12 allowed) at the time of departure. All of the team's games were retroactively removed from the conference standings.

Southeast Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Apotheos FC 10 6 1 3 21 11 +10 21 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Appalachian FC 10 5 3 2 21 16 +5 17
3 Georgia Revolution FC 10 5 5 0 19 19 0 15
4 Charlottetowne Hops FC 10 4 4 2 18 18 0 14
5 865 Alliance 10 2 5 3 10 15 −5 9
6 Georgia Storm 10 2 6 2 10 20 −10 8
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

Sunshine Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Naples United FC (C) 10 9 1 0 37 15 +22 27 South Region Semifinals
2 Atlético de Miami Beach 10 4 4 2 18 23 −5 14
3 Global Soccer Pathways 10 3 6 1 22 22 0 10
4 Miami Dutch Lions FC 10 2 7 1 11 28 −17 7
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
(C) Champions

East Region

Keystone East Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Motown 10 8 0 2 34 8 +26 26 Keystone East Conference playoffs
2 Atlantic City FC 10 5 1 4 21 11 +10 19
3 Jackson Lions FC 10 6 3 1 22 15 +7 19
4 FC Monmouth 10 3 6 1 13 19 −6 10
5 Philadelphia Union Development Squad 10 3 7 0 17 32 −15 9
6 First State FC 10 1 9 0 15 37 −22 3
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ Atlantic City FC wins the tiebreaker over Jackson Lions FC on Head-to-Head results.

Keystone West Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 West Chester United SC 10 7 0 3 21 7 +14 24 Keystone West Conference playoffs
2 Hershey FC 10 5 2 3 17 14 +3 18
3 Philadelphia Ukrainians Nationals SC 10 5 4 1 17 11 +6 16
4 Electric City Shock SC 10 3 5 2 16 14 +2 11
5 Pennsylvania Classics AC 10 2 4 4 9 11 −2 10
6 Torch FC 10 0 7 3 4 27 −23 3
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

Mid-Atlantic Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Annapolis Blues FC 10 8 1 1 32 8 +24 25 Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 Greenville United FC 10 6 0 4 20 7 +13 22
3 Alexandria Reds 10 6 2 2 23 12 +11 20
4 Grove United 10 3 4 3 15 20 −5 12
5 Northern Virginia United FC 10 3 5 2 17 18 −1 11
6 Virginia Dream FC 10 2 4 4 13 20 −7 10
7 Virginia Beach City FC 10 1 6 3 8 27 −19 6
8 FC Frederick 10 1 8 1 11 27 −16 4
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

North Atlantic Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Kingston Stockade FC 10 7 1 2 24 10 +14 23 North Atlantic Conference Final
2 Hartford City FC 10 5 3 2 19 10 +9 17 North Atlantic Conference Semifinal
3 New York Shockers 10 3 3 4 11 13 −2 13
4 Valeo FC 10 3 6 1 11 22 −11 10
5 Syracuse FC 10 0 5 5 8 18 −10 5
Source: NPSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.

Playoffs

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

West Region Conference playoffs

Golden Gate Conference playoffs

Note: The Golden Gate Conference playoff matches were determined by random draw. The teams that finished in the top four of the regular season (El Farolito, Napa Valley 1839 FC, San Ramon FC, Oakland SC) were placed in Pot A, teams that finished in the bottom four (Sacramento Gold FC, Sonoma County Sol, FC Davis, Oakland Stompers) were placed in Pot B. Pot A teams were drawn against Pot B teams, with the former hosting the conference quarterfinals. The winners of Game 1 and 3 (shown below in order from top to bottom) will host the semifinal matches.

The conference semifinal winners will advance to the West Region Semifinal round, which will double as the conference championship final. The remaining teams will be seeded #1 & #2 based on regular season PPG.

Quarterinals
July 1–2
Semifinal
July 8
Final
July 15
         
San Ramon FC 0
FC Davis 2
FC Davis 2
El Farolito 4
El Farolito 3
Sonoma County Sol 1
1 El Farolito 1*
2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
Oakland SC 1
Oakland Stompers 2
Oakland Stompers 0
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3
Napa Valley 1839 FC 3
Sacramento Gold FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

El Farolito v Sonoma County Sol
July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals El Farolito 3–1 Sonoma County Sol San Francisco, California
11:30 AM PDT Report Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Napa Valley 1839 FC v Sacramento Gold FC
July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–1 Sacramento Gold FC Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT Report Stadium: Dodd Stadium
Note: Match report incorrectly states Amobi Okugo's goal for Sacramento came in the 15th minute. Stream of the match shows that to be incorrect, with his goal coming after Napa's three goals in the second half.
Oakland SC v Oakland Stompers
July 1, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals Oakland SC 1–2 Oakland Stompers Oakland, California
7:00 PM PDT Report Stadium: Oakland Technical High School
San Ramon FC v FC Davis
July 2, 2023 Conference Quarterfinals San Ramon FC 0–2 FC Davis San Ramon, California
7:00 PM PDT Report Stadium: Tiffany Roberts Soccer Field
Napa Valley 1839 FC v Oakland Stompers
July 8, 2023 Conference Semifinals Napa Valley 1839 FC 3–0 Oakland Stompers Napa, California
7:00 PM PDT Stadium: Dodd Stadium
Note: Oakland Stompers were the original designated host for this match according to the NPSL Golden Gate Conference playoff guidelines. However prior to the match Napa Valley was confirmed as the home side.
FC Davis v El Farolito
July 8, 2023 Conference Semifinals FC Davis 2–4 El Farolito Davis, California
7:00 PM PDT Report Stadium: Playfields Soccer Stadium
El Farolito v Napa Valley 1839 FC
July 16, 2023 Conference Final El Farolito 1–0 (a.e.t.)Napa Valley 1839 FCSan Francisco, California
7:00 PM PDT Report Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL West Region Semifinal

Southwest Conference playoffs

Final
July 8
   
1 FC Arizona FF
2 California Odyssey SC

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

FC Arizona v California Odyssey SC
July 8, 2023 Conference Final FC Arizona 3–0
(forfeit)
California Odyssey SCGilbert, Arizona
7:00 PM MDT Report Stadium: Campo Verde High School

Midwest Region Conference playoffs

Gateway Conference playoffs

Final
July 15
   
1 Des Moines United FC 2*
2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Des Moines United FC v FC Milwaukee Torrent
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Des Moines United FC 2–1 (a.e.t.) FC Milwaukee Torrent West Des Moines, Iowa
7:00 PM EDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Great Lakes Conference playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
1 Steel City FC 2
2 Michigan Rangers FC 0 3 Cleveland SC 0
3 Cleveland SC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Michigan Rangers FC v Cleveland SC
July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalMichigan Rangers FC0–1 Cleveland SC Grand Rapids, Michigan
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Davenport University
Steel City FC v Cleveland SC
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Steel City FC 2–0Cleveland SCCheswick, Pennsylvania
5:30 PM EDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Founders Field

Heartland Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Tulsa Athletic 2
4 Demize NPSL 0
1 Tulsa Athletic 2
2 OKC 1889 FC 1
2 OKC 1889 FC 2
3 Kansas City Sol 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

OKC 1889 FC v Kansas City Sol
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals OKC 1889 FC 2–1 Kansas City Sol Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT Report Stadium: OCU Stadium
Tulsa Athletic v Demize NPSL
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 2–0Demize NPSLClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT Report Stadium: Rogers State University
Tulsa Athletic v OKC 1889 FC
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Tulsa Athletic 2–1OKC 1889 FCClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Rogers State University

North Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Duluth FC 5
4 Minnesota TwinStars FC 1
1 Duluth FC 1
3 Med City FC 2*
2 Dakota Fusion FC 0
3 Med City FC 2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Dakota Fusion FC v Med City FC
July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsDakota Fusion FC0–2 Med City FC Moorhead, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT Report Stadium: Jim Gotta Stadium
Duluth FC v Minnesota TwinStars FC
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Duluth FC 5–1 Minnesota TwinStars FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT Report Stadium: Public Schools Stadium
Duluth FC v Med City FC
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalDuluth FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Med City FC Duluth, Minnesota
7:00 PM CDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Public Schools Stadium

South Region Conference playoffs

Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Southern States SC 3
4 Tallahassee SC 2
1 Southern States SC 5
3 Pensacola FC 0
2 JAX Armada U-23 0
3 Pensacola FC 3

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 v Pensacola FC
July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsJacksonville Armada FC U-230–3 Pensacola FC Jacksonville, Florida
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Nathaniel Glover Community Field
Southern States SC v Tallahassee SC
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Southern States SC 3–2Tallahassee SCHattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT Report Stadium: Oaks Training Center
Southern States SC v Pensacola FC
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Southern States SC 5–0Pensacola FCHattiesburg, Mississippi
7:30 PM EDT Report Stadium: Oaks Training Center

Lone Star Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 11
Final
July 15
      
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 6
4 Corinthians FC of SA 0
1 Lubbock Matadors SC 0
2 Brownsville NPSL 1*
2 Brownsville NPSL 2
3 West Texas FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Brownsville NPSL v West Texas FC
July 11, 2023 Conference Semifinals Brownsville NPSL 2–1West Texas FCBrownsville, Texas
7:15 PM CDT Report Stadium: Brownsville Sports Park
Lubbock Matadors SC v Corinthians FC of San Antonio
July 11, 2023 Conference Semifinals Lubbock Matadors SC 6–0Corinthians FC of San AntonioLubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Report Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,422
Lubbock Matadors SC v Brownsville NPSL
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalLubbock Matadors SC0–1 (a.e.t.) Brownsville NPSL Lubbock, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Lubbock Cooper's Pirate Stadium
Attendance: 5,842

Southeast Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Apotheos FC 4
4 Charlottetowne Hops FC 1
1 Apotheos FC 4*
3 Georgia Revolution FC 3
2 Appalachian FC 2
3 Georgia Revolution FC 3

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Appalachian FC v Georgia Revolution FC
July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsAppalachian FC2–3 Georgia Revolution FC Boone, North Carolina
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: ASU Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 2,608
Apotheos FC v Charlottetowne Hops FC
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Apotheos FC 4–1Charlottetowne Hops FCKennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM CDT Report Stadium: North Cobb Christian School
Apotheos FC v Georgia Revolution FC
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Apotheos FC 4–3 (a.e.t.)Georgia Revolution FCKennesaw, Georgia
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: North Cobb Christian School

East Region Conference playoffs

Keystone East Conference playoffs

Final
July 15
   
1 FC Motown 3*
2 Atlantic City FC 0

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

FC Motown v Atlantic City FC
July 15, 2023 Conference Final FC Motown 3–0 (a.e.t.)Atlantic City FCMontclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field

Keystone West Conference playoffs

Final
July 15
   
1 West Chester United 2
2 Hershey FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

West Chester United SC v Hershey FC
July 15, 2023 Conference Final West Chester United SC 2–1Hershey FCWayne, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: YSC Sports

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinals
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Annapolis Blues FC 4
4 Grove United 1
1 Annapolis Blues FC 2(4)
3 Alexandria Reds 2(2)
2 Greenville United FC 0(3)
3 Alexandria Reds 0(5)

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Greenville United FC v Alexandria Reds
July 12, 2023 Conference SemifinalsGreenville United FC0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)
Alexandria Reds Okatie, South Carolina
7:00 PM EDT Report
PK Shootout Info
Stadium: St. John Paul II Catholic School
Attendance: 500+
Penalties
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Annapolis Blues FC v Grove United
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinals Annapolis Blues FC 4–1Grove UnitedAnnapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 7,082
Annapolis Blues FC v Alexandria Reds
July 15, 2023 Conference Final Annapolis Blues FC 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)
Alexandria RedsAnnapolis, Maryland
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 8,480
Penalties

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
1 Kingston Stockade FC 1
2 Hartford City FC 2 2 Hartford City FC 2*
3 New York Shockers 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

Hartford City FC v New York Shockers
July 12, 2023 Conference Semifinal Hartford City FC 2–1New York ShockersMansfield, Connecticut
8:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Mansfield Athletic Outdoor Complex
Kingston Stockade FC v Hartford City FC
July 15, 2023 Conference FinalKingston Stockade FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Hartford City FC Poughkeepsie, New York
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Tenney Stadium

Regional and National playoffs

Regional semifinals
July 15–21
Regional Finals
July 22
National semifinals
July 29
National Final
August 5
            
GG1 El Farolito 1*
GG2 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
W1 El Farolito 2
W2 Crossfire Red 3*
SW FC Arizona 1
NW Crossfire Red 2
3 Crossfire Red 0
2 Tulsa Athletic 4
MW1 Steel City FC 0(6)
MW4 Med City FC 0(5)
MW1 Steel City FC 1
MW3 Tulsa Athletic 2*
MW2 Des Moines United FC 3
MW3 Tulsa Athletic 4
2 Tulsa Athletic 1(8)
4 Apotheos FC 1(7)
S1 Naples United FC 0
S4 Apotheos FC 1
S4 Apotheos FC 2
S2 Southern States SC 1
S2 Southern States SC 2
S3 Brownsville NPSL 0
4 Apotheos FC 3*
1 West Chester United 1
E1 FC Motown 4
E4 Hartford City FC 2
E1 FC Motown 1
E3 West Chester United 4
E2 Annapolis Blues FC 0
E3 West Chester United 4

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score, FF = forfeit

  1. The remaining four teams are reseeded for the national semifinals.

Regional Semifinals

FC Arizona v Crossfire Red
July 15, 2023 West Region SemifinalsFC Arizona1–2 Crossfire Red Gilbert, Arizona
7:30 PM MDT Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Campo Verde High School
El Farolito v Napa Valley 1839 FC
July 16, 2023 West Region Semifinals El Farolito 1–0 (a.e.t.)Napa Valley 1839 FCSan Francisco, California
7:00 PM PDT Report Stadium: Boxer Stadium
Note: This match also served as the NPSL Golden Gate Conference Final.
Steel City FC v Med City FC
July 21, 2023 Midwest Region Semifinals Steel City FC 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(6–5 p)
Med City FCIndianola, Iowa
4:00 PM CDT Report Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Penalties
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
Des Moines United FC v Tulsa Athletic
July 21, 2023 Midwest Region SemifinalsDes Moines United FC3–4 Tulsa Athletic Indianola, Iowa
7:00 PM CDT Report Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
Southern States SC v Brownsville NPSL
July 21, 2023 South Region Semifinals Southern States SC 2–0Brownsville NPSLNaples, Florida
5:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
Naples United FC v Apotheos FC
July 21, 2023 South Region SemifinalsNaples United FC0–1 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
8:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
Annapolis Blues FC v West Chester United SC
July 21, 2023 East Region SemifinalsAnnapolis Blues FC0–4 West Chester United SC Montclair, New Jersey
4:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown
FC Motown v Hartford City FC
July 21, 2023 East Region Semifinals FC Motown 4–2Hartford City FCMontclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown

Regional Finals

Southern States SC v Apotheos FC
July 22, 2023 South Region FinalSouthern States SC1–2 Apotheos FC Naples, Florida
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Community School of Naples
Note: South Region playoffs hosted by #1 Naples United FC
FC Motown v West Chester United SC
July 22, 2023 East Region FinalFC Motown1–4 West Chester United SC Montclair, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Note: East Region playoffs hosted by #1 FC Motown
Steel City FC v Tulsa Athletic
July 22, 2023 Midwest Region FinalSteel City FC1–2 (a.e.t.) Tulsa Athletic Indianola, Iowa
7:00 PM CDT Report Stadium: Indianola Football Field
Note: Midwest Region playoffs hosted by #2 Des Moines United FC
El Farolito v Crossfire Red
July 22, 2023 West Region FinalEl Farolito2–3 (a.e.t.) Crossfire Red San Francisco, California
4:00 PM PDT Stadium: Kezar Stadium

National Semifinals

West Chester United SC v Apotheos FC
July 29, 2023 National SemifinalsWest Chester United SC1–3 (a.e.t.) Apotheos FC Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Clothier Field Stadium
Tulsa Athletic v Crossfire Red
July 29, 2023 National Semifinals Tulsa Athletic 4–0Crossfire RedClaremore, Oklahoma
7:30 PM CDT Report Stadium: Soldier Field

2023 NPSL National Championship Game

National Final
Tulsa Athletic1–1 (a.e.t.)Apotheos FC
Report
Penalties
8–7
Soldier Field, Claremore, OklahomaAttendance: 1,573

Championship MVP: Bryson Reed (TUL)

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