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2021 National Premier Soccer League season

The 2021 National Premier Soccer League season was the 19th season of the National Premier Soccer League and part of the 109th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. The 2020 season was cancelled after five weeks of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Miami FC, the defending league champions from 2019, left in the previous off-season and joined the National Independent Soccer Association and later the USL Championship.

National Premier Soccer League
Season2021
DatesMay 1 – July 17
(regular season)
July 14 – August 7
(playoffs)
ChampionsDenton Diablos FC
Regular season titleMinneapolis City SC
2022 Hank Steinbrecher Cup qualifierDenton Diablos FC
2022 U.S. Open Cup qualifiersCleveland SC
Denton Diablos FC
Georgia Revolution FC
Hartford City FC
Las Vegas Legends
Miami United FC
Minneapolis City SC
FC Motown
Southern States Soccer Club
Tulsa Athletic
Matches played403
Goals scored1,597 (3.96 per match)
Top goalscorer16 Goals
Sidney Warden (Duluth)
Biggest home winG. Storm 14–0 Louisville
(June 26)
Biggest away winDallas City 1–9 OKC
(June 12)
Highest scoringG. Storm 14–0 Louisville
(14 goals, June 26)
Longest winning run10 matches
Minneapolis City SC
(May 8 – June 30)
Longest unbeaten run10 matches
Minneapolis City SC
(May 8 – June 30)
Atlantic City FC
(May 8 – July 7)
Cleveland SC
(May 16 – July 17)
Demize NPSL
(May 28 – July 10)
Baltimore Christos
(May 29 – July 10)
Longest winless run12 matches
La Crosse Aris FC
(May 15 – July 17)
Longest losing run10 matches
Greater Lowell
(May 8 – July 10)
Storm FC
(May 8 – July 3)
Hershey FC
(May 15 – June 30)
Dallas City FC
(May 23 – July 10)
← 2020
(Cancelled)
2022 →
All statistics correct as of July 17, 2021.

The regular season started on May 1 and concluded on July 17. In total, 76 teams participated this season with a further 14 playing in conferences that decided not to participate in the summer season.

Format changes

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The 2021 season saw a number of changes with many in part due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic. Both the Northwest and Golden Gate Conference will not take part in traditional summer season.[1] The NPSL later announced the Golden Gate teams would play a regular season schedule, but with it commencing in June and ending in August meaning none of the teams would be eligible for the postseason or U.S. Open Cup berths.[2] Due to this, the South Region's Lone Star Conference joined the west for 2021 allowing two separate conferences to compete for the regional title.[3]

The changes made ahead of last season, such as the renaming of the Northeast Region to the "East Region", the Southeast Conference's move to the East, and the renaming of the East Conference to the "Rust Belt Conference" all remained in effect. The Gulf Coast Conference, which was created ahead of 2020, will play its inaugural season in 2021.

Teams

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

Incoming teams

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Departing teams

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Teams on hiatus

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Name changes

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Unknown status teams

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2021 Teams

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Note: Teams lined out are on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic but still listed on the league website.

Standings and results

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West Region

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Lone Star Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Denton Diablos FC 10 8 1 1 33 17 +16 25 Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Laredo Heat SC 10 7 1 2 27 8 +19 23
3 Midland-Odessa Sockers FC 10 5 2 3 17 11 +6 18
4 Katy 1895 FC 10 4 4 2 15 15 0 14
5 Irving FC 10 4 5 1 17 16 +1 13
6 Coyotes FC 10 4 6 0 13 23 −10 12
7 FC Brownsville 10 2 6 2 21 30 −9 8
8 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 10 0 9 1 12 35 −23 1
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.

Southwest Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Las Vegas Legends FC 10 6 2 2 38 28 +10 20 Southwest Conference Final
2 FC Golden State 10 5 1 4 37 13 +24 19 Southwest Conference Semifinal
3 FC Arizona [A] 10 4 2 4 22 13 +9 16
4 ASC San Diego [A] 10 2 5 3 20 24 −4 9
5 Temecula FC 10 1 8 1 8 47 −39 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.
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Midwest Region

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Great Lakes Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Milwaukee Torrent (C) 10 9 1 0 29 12 +17 27 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 Carpathia FC 10 6 2 2 27 13 +14 20 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 FC Columbus 10 4 4 2 20 16 +4 14
4 Panathinaikos Chicago 10 3 7 0 12 26 −14 9
5 FC Indiana 10 0 8 2 13 34 −21 2
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

North Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Minneapolis City SC (C) 12 11 1 0 44 11 +33 33 Midwest Region Semifinals
2 Duluth FC 12 9 3 0 39 20 +19 27 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
3 Med City FC 12 8 4 0 33 16 +17 24
4 Joy St. Louis Park 12 4 6 2 28 26 +2 14
5 Dakota Fusion FC 12 4 8 0 17 34 −17 12
6 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 12 2 7 3 18 35 −17 9
7 La Crosse Aris FC 12 0 9 3 7 44 −37 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

Rust Belt Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Cleveland SC (C) 10 8 0 2 25 9 +16 26 Midwest Region Quarterfinals
2 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 10 8 2 0 19 14 +5 24
3 FC Buffalo 10 4 4 2 19 14 +5 14
4 Erie Commodores 10 1 5 4 11 16 −5 7
5 Rochester Lancers 10 2 7 1 12 24 −12 7
6 Syracuse FC 10 1 6 3 9 18 −9 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.
(C) Champions

South Region

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Gulf Coast Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Jacksonville Armada FC U-23 14 12 2 0 37 12 +25 36 Gulf Coast Conference playoffs
2 Pensacola FC 14 9 3 2 35 25 +10 29
3 Southern States SC 14 9 4 1 22 10 +12 28
4 New Orleans Jesters 14 5 4 5 26 20 +6 20
5 AFC Mobile 14 4 7 3 12 21 −9 15
6 Port City FC 14 4 9 1 20 26 −6 13
7 Tallahassee SC 14 3 7 4 17 29 −12 13
8 Florida Roots FC 14 1 11 2 13 39 −26 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.

Heartland Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Demize NPSL 10 7 0 3 32 9 +23 24 Heartland Conference playoffs
2 Tulsa Athletic 10 6 1 3 32 9 +23 21
3 OKC 1889 FC 10 5 3 2 33 10 +23 17
4 Arkansas Wolves FC 10 3 4 3 20 27 −7 12
5 Reign FK 10 2 5 3 18 24 −6 9
6 Dallas City FC 10 0 10 0 9 65 −56 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.

Sunshine Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Miami United FC 10 7 2 1 23 15 +8 22 Sunshine Conference playoffs
2 Miami Dutch Lions FC 10 6 3 1 31 15 +16 19
3 Naples United FC 10 5 2 3 24 17 +7 18
4 Boca Raton FC 10 4 4 2 24 24 0 14
5 Central Florida Panthers SC 10 3 4 3 22 19 +3 12
6 Storm FC 10 0 10 0 10 44 −34 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.

East Region

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Keystone Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 West Chester United SC 10 9 1 0 30 11 +19 27 Keystone Conference playoffs
2 Atlantic City FC 10 8 0 2 31 8 +23 26
3 FC Motown 10 7 2 1 27 12 +15 22
4 FC Monmouth 10 3 4 3 26 20 +6 12
5 First State FC 10 3 6 1 25 30 −5 10
6 Electric City Shock SC 10 3 6 1 14 20 −6 10
7 Torch FC 10 3 7 0 11 38 −27 9
8 Hershey FC 10 0 10 0 7 32 −25 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.

Mid-Atlantic Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Baltimore Christos 10 8 0 2 31 8 +23 26 Mid-Atlantic Conference Final
2 Northern Virginia United FC 10 5 3 2 21 14 +7 17 Mid-Atlantic Conference Semifinal
3 Philadelphia Lone Star FC 10 3 4 3 14 22 −8 12
4 Virginia Beach City FC 10 2 6 2 10 22 −12 8
5 FC Frederick 10 2 7 1 17 27 −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.

North Atlantic Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Hartford City FC 10 6 2 2 22 12 +10 20 North Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 New York Shockers 10 6 3 1 19 10 +9 19
3 Kingston Stockade FC 10 5 1 4 23 9 +14 19
4 Valeo FC 10 5 3 2 27 12 +15 17
5 Boston City FC 10 3 6 1 14 20 −6 10
6 Greater Lowell Rough Diamonds 10 0 10 0 6 48 −42 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.

Southeast Conference

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Georgia Revolution FC 10 8 1 1 25 10 +15 25 Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Georgia Storm 10 5 3 2 26 9 +17 17
3 Appalachian FC 10 4 2 4 16 12 +4 16
4 LSA Athletico Lanier 10 4 5 1 12 19 −7 13
5 Metro Louisville FC 10 2 7 1 8 30 −22 7
6 North Alabama SC 10 2 7 1 13 20 −7 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.

Playoffs

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Note: Games are hosted by the highest seed unless noted otherwise[29]

West Region Conference playoffs

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Lone Star Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 14 		Final
July 17
      
1 Denton Diablos FC 7
4 Katy 1895 FC 0
1 Denton Diablos FC 3
2 Laredo Heat SC 1
2 Laredo Heat SC 3
3 Midland-Odessa Sockers 0

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

Lone Star Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Denton Diablos FC7–0Katy 1895 FC
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Semifinals
Laredo Heat SC3–0Midland-Odessa Sockers
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Final
Denton Diablos FC3–1Laredo Heat SC
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Southwest Conference playoffs

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Semifinal
July 14 		Final
July 17
1 Las Vegas Legends FC 0
2 FC Golden State 2 2 FC Golden State 3
3 FC Arizona 0

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

Southwest Conference Playoffs
Semifinal
FC Golden State2–0FC Arizona
 Match Report
Final
Las Vegas Legends FC0–3FC Golden State
 Match Report
Kellogg Zaher Soccer Fields
Las Vegas, Nevada

South Region Conference playoffs

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Gulf Coast Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 14 		Final
N/A[B]
      
1 Jacksonville Armada U23 1
4 New Orleans Jesters 3
4 New Orleans Jesters
3 Southern States SC w/o
2 Pensacola FC 1
3 Southern States SC 2

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

Gulf Coast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Pensacola FC1–2Southern States SC
 Match Report
Ashton Brosnaham Stadium
Pensacola, Florida
Semifinals
Jacksonville Armada U-231–3New Orleans Jesters
 Match Report
Jangro Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Final
Southern States SCWalkoverNew Orleans Jesters

Heartland Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 14 		Final
July 17
      
1 Demize NPSL 2
4 Arkansas Wolves 1
1 Demize NPSL 1
2 Tulsa Athletic 2
2 Tulsa Athletic 2(5)
3 OKC 1889 FC 2(4)

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

Heartland Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic2–2 (a.e.t.)OKC 1889 FC
 Match Report
Penalties
5–4
Titan Sports and Performance Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Semifinals
Demize NPSL2–1Arkansas Wolves
 Match Report
Lake Country Soccer Cooper Stadium
Springfield, Missouri
Final
Demize NPSL1–2Tulsa Athletic
 Match Report
Lake Country Soccer Cooper Stadium
Springfield, Missouri

Sunshine Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 14 		Final
July 17
      
1 Miami United FC 4
4 Boca Raton FC 2
1 Miami United FC 1
3 Naples United FC 4
2 Miami Dutch Lions 1
3 Naples United FC 4

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

Semifinals
Miami United FC4–2Boca Raton FC
 Match Report
Semifinals
Miami Dutch Lions1–4Naples United FC
 Match Report
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Naples, Florida
Final
Miami United FC1–4Naples United FC
 Match Report

East Region Conference playoffs

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Keystone Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 16 		Final
July 18
      
1 West Chester United 1
4 FC Monmouth 3
4 FC Monmouth 0
3 FC Motown 2
2 Atlantic City FC 2
3 FC Motown 3

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

Keystone Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Atlantic City FC2–3FC Motown
 Match Report
Semifinals
West Chester United SC1–3FC Monmouth
 Match Report
Final
FC Motown2–0FC Monmouth
 Match Report

Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs

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Semifinal
July 14 		Final
July 17
1 FC Baltimore Christos 3
2 Northern Virginia United 2 3 Philadelphia Lone Star 0
3 Philadelphia Lone Star 3

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

Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Northern Virginia United FC2–3Philadelphia Lone Star FC
 Match Report
Cropp Metcalfe Park at Evergreen Sportsplex
Leesburg, Virginia
Final
FC Baltimore Christos3–0Philadelphia Lone Star FC
 Match Report

North Atlantic Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 14 		Final
July 17
      
1 Hartford City FC 1
4 Valeo FC 0
1 Hartford City FC 3
3 Kingston Stockade FC 2
2 New York Shockers 1(2)
3 Kingston Stockade FC 1(4)

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

North Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
New York Shockers1–1 (a.e.t.)Kingston Stockade FC
 Match Report
Penalties
 2–4
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Colonie, New York
Semifinals
Hartford City FC1–0Valeo FC
 Match Report
Final
Hartford City FC3–2Kingston Stockade FC
 Match Report

Southeast Conference playoffs

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Semifinals
July 14 		Final
July 17
      
1 Georgia Revolution 2(6)
4 LSA Athletico Lanier 2(5)
1 Georgia Revolution 2
2 Georgia Storm 1
2 Georgia Storm 2
3 Appalachian FC 1

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

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Southeast Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Georgia Storm2–1Appalachian FC
 Match Report
Semifinals
Georgia Revolution2–2 (a.e.t.)LSA Athletico Lanier
 Match Report
Penalties
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Georgia Revolution2–1Georgia Storm
 Match Report

Regional and National playoffs

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Regional Quarterfinals
July 20 		Regional semifinals[C]
July 17–23 		Regional Finals[C]
July 24–25 		National semifinals[D]
July 31 		National Final
August 7
               
MW1 Minneapolis City SC 3
MW6 Carpathia FC 0
MW5 Duluth FC 2(3)
MW6 Carpathia FC 2(4)
MW1 Minneapolis City SC 0
MW3 Cleveland SC 2
MW2 FC Milwaukee Torrent 1
MW3 Cleveland SC 2
MW3 Cleveland SC 4
MW4 Pittsburgh Hotspurs 0
2 Cleveland SC 3
3 Denton Diablos FC 4*
LS1 Denton Diablos FC 3
LS2 Laredo Heat SC 1
W1 Denton Diablos FC 4
W2 FC Golden State 2
SW1 Las Vegas Legends FC 0
SW2 FC Golden State 3
3 Denton Diablos FC 5
4 Tulsa Athletic 2
E1 FC Baltimore Christos 1
E4 Hartford City FC 0
E1 FC Baltimore Christos 3(4)
E3 FC Motown 3(3)
E2 Georgia Revolution FC 1
E3 FC Motown 2
1 FC Baltimore Christos 0
4 Tulsa Athletic 1
HC1 Demize NPSL 1
HC2 Tulsa Athletic 2
S1 Tulsa Athletic 2
S2 Southern States SC 1
S2 Southern States SC 5
S3 Naples United FC 1

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

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Regional Quarterfinals

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Midwest Region Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Cleveland SC4–0Pittsburgh Hotspurs
 Match Report
Quarterfinals
Duluth FC2–2 (a.e.t.)Carpathia FC
 Match Report
Penalties
3–4
Denfeld High School Stadium
Duluth, Minnesota

Regional Semifinals

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Final
Demize NPSL1–2Tulsa Athletic
 Match Report
Lake Country Soccer Cooper Stadium
Springfield, Missouri
West Region Semifinals
Semifinals
Denton Diablos FC3–1Laredo Heat SC
 Match Report
Final
Las Vegas Legends FC0–3FC Golden State
 Match Report
Kellogg Zaher Soccer Fields
Las Vegas, Nevada
Northeast Region Semifinal 1
Semifinals
Georgia Revolution FC1–2FC Motown
 Match Report
Midwest Region Semifinals
Semifinals
FC Milwaukee Torrent1–2Cleveland SC
 Match Report
Edor Nelson Field
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Semifinals
Minneapolis City SC3–0Carpathia FC
 Match Report
Edor Nelson Field
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attendance: 969[34]
Northeast Region Semifinal 2
Semifinals
FC Baltimore Christos1–0Hartford City FC
 Match Report
South Region Semifinal 2
Semifinals
Southern States SC5–1Naples United FC
 Match Report
The Oakes Training Center
Oak Grove, Mississippi

Regional Finals

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West Region Final
Final
Denton Diablos FC4–2FC Golden State
 Match Report
Attendance: 1,000[35]
Midwest Region Final
Final
Minneapolis City SC0–2Cleveland SC
Match Report
Edor Nelson Field
Minneapolis, Minnesota
South Region Final
Final
Tulsa Athletic2–1 (a.e.t.)Southern States SC
 Match Report
Union High School Soccer Stadium
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Northeast Region Final
Final
FC Baltimore Christos3–3 (a.e.t.)FC Motown
 Match Report
Penalties
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National Semifinals

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Semifinals
Cleveland SC3–4 (a.e.t.)Denton Diablos FC
 Match Report
Semifinals
FC Baltimore Christos0–1Tulsa Athletic
 Match Report

2021 NPSL National Championship

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Denton Diablos FC5–2Tulsa Athletic
 Match Report
NPSL Recap
Broadcast
Attendance: 2,394

Championship MVP: Trevor Amann (DEN)

Return to Play Series

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In early 2021, the NPSL announced the "Return to Play Series" which was originally meant to act as a series of competitive matches ahead of the 2021 summer season between league members.[36] However, following the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertain nature of west coast conferences the format was altered to act as a separate competition from the summer season. The eight members of the Golden Gate Conference were later announced as participants in the "Golden Gate Competition" with a round robin format scheduled over June and July.[37]

Golden Gate Competition

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
1 FC Davis 7 6 1 0 24 10 +14 18
2 Academica SC 7 4 2 1 17 8 +9 13
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 7 4 2 1 18 13 +5 13
4 El Farolito 7 4 2 1 13 10 +3 13
5 Sacramento Gold 7 3 3 1 17 18 −1 10
6 Contra Costa FC 7 3 4 0 14 12 +2 9
7 Oakland Stompers 7 1 6 0 8 31 −23 3
8 Sonoma County Sol 7 1 6 0 11 20 −9 3
Updated to match(es) played on July 25, 2021. 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

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

Quarterfinals
July 31–August 1 		Semifinals
August 7 		Final
August 14
         
1 FC Davis 1
8 Sonoma County Sol 3
8 Sonoma County Sol 0
4 El Farolito 4
4 El Farolito 7
5 Sacramento Gold 4
4 El Farolito 0
2 Academica SC 2
2 Academica SC 3
7 Oakland Stompers 0
2 Academica SC 2
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 0
3 Napa Valley 1839 FC 3*
6 Contra Costa FC 2

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

Golden Gate Conference Playoffs
Quarterfinals
Napa Valley 1839 FC3–2 (a.e.t.)Contra Costa FC
 Match Report
Quarterfinals
FC Davis1–3Sonoma County Sol
 Match Report
Playfields Sports Park
Davis, California
Quarterfinals
Academica SC3–0Oakland Stompers
 Match Report
Academica Field
Turlock, California
Quarterfinals
El Farolito7–4Sacramento Gold
 Match Report
Semifinals
El Farolito4–0Sonoma County Sol
 Match Report
Semifinals
Academica SC2–0Napa Valley 1839 FC
 Match Report
Academica Field
Turlock, California
Final
Academica SC2–0El Farolito
 Match Report
Academica Field
Turlock, California
Attendance: 600

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