The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that the Muskegon Risers (Muskegon, MI) have joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the Midwest Region’s Great Lakes Conference in 2020. “We are thrilled to begin our 2020 expansion campaign with such a strong club in the Muskegon Risers,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “We are excited to see the NPSL brand continue to grow in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. We are
Dedicated, resilient, and adaptable. These are just a few adjectives that can be used to describe Patrick Mullins as a player and as a person. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com The forward for Columbus Crew SC is impressive both on and off the field. Born and raised in New Orleans, Mullins played for Jesuit High School and won two state titles with the team. He has been an ambassador for New Orleans and Louisiana soccer his entire career. Coming from that region presented challenges
A goal by Rio Grande Valley FC in the 90th minute meant another heartbreaking draw for El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday. The draw was the third in as many matches for the club in its inaugural season, hoping to gift the elusive victory to the near sell-out home crowd. Photo Credit: Rebecca Reza/ISNSoccer.com El Paso had taken to the field playing strong, leading with 62.1% possession against their regional rivals from Rio Grande Valley in the first half. Midfielder Nick
When Atiba Harris signed a new multi-year contract on January 3rd, it represented a major coup for Energy FC. The club was a getting lot as part of Harris’ resigning; he was, after all, the captain of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Team and a seasoned MLS veteran. Harris played 276 matches in the U.S. top flight, most recently with FC Dallas, where he made 85 appearances and scored five goals. He also has MLS experience with Real Salt Lake,
On December 23rd, the New York Cosmos announced the return of captain and longtime player Danny Szetela for the 2019 NPSL season, including both the regular season and Founder’s Cup competition. His seventh year with the Cosmos promises to be another thrilling ride as a side with a historic lineage in the sport returns to professional status. This also promises to be another thrilling season in a career that has spanned from Columbus in the MLS, overseas, back to the
Photo Credit: Ralph Schudel When former Columbus Eagles FC head coach Daniel Seiffert departed the club at the conclusion of the WPSL season this summer, many wondered who would step up and fill the vacant head coaching position. Several prominent names from around Central Ohio came up in conversation, but one name stuck out to the Eagles front office. That name was current Capital University Women’s Soccer coach Matt Ogden. The Preston, England, native came highly recommended from numerous current players
Finley Stadium remains home as the club advances to the next level of premier soccer Chattanooga Football Club and The Stadium Corporation today agreed upon a three year deal that will keep the NPSL powerhouse in Chattanooga’s largest sports venue for years to come. During the club’s ten season history, over 338,000 people have come to Finley Stadium to watch Chattanooga FC play. “Our supporters have made Chattanooga FC the envy of premier soccer clubs around the country, setting and breaking attendance
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), is proud to announce that Stockton Football Club (Stockton, CA) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the West Region’s Golden Gate Conference in 2019. “We are very excited to bring the NPSL to Stockton,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera commented. “This is the second team from California to join the NPSL for 2019 and we are looking forward to the continued growth of our West Region.” The
It isn’t often that an American gets a chance to manage a national team outside of the United States. Of course, Bob Bradley helmed the Egypt team that nearly qualified for the World Cup as the Arab Spring swirled, but for the most part Yanks experience in the international scene is managing in the U.S. set up. Another American has an opportunity to continue blazing that path however, former Midlands-Odessa Sockers FC manager Matt Barnes. The manager has
