The 2013 National Premier Soccer League season was the 101st season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States, and the 11th season of the NPSL. The season began in May 2013. FC Sonic Lehigh Valley were the defending champions, having won their first NPSL title the previous season. The league held their Annual General Managers meeting (AGM) during the weekend of the NASL Soccer Bowl in Atlanta in November.
Format
Summary of Regions and Conferences
Changes from 2012
The following changes regarding team relocation, rebranding, or expansion are effective for the 2013 NPSL season:
Return from Hiatus
New Teams
Withdrew
Standings
As of 7/14/13
Northeast Region
Atlantic Division
Keystone Conference
- Play-offs structure determined by Winning percentage (PCT) instead of Points (P)
South Region
Mid-Atlantic Division
Southeast Division
Sunshine Division
South Central Division
Midwest Region
Central Division
Great Lakes Division
West Region
Southern Division
Northern Division
Playoffs
Format
Northeast Region
The top two finishers in the Keystone and Atlantic Divisions play in a crossover playoff.
South Region
Each Division Champion
Midwest Region - Great Lakes Division
Top four teams are playing in a playoff tournament.
Midwest Region
Central Division Champion and Great Lakes Division playoff tournament winner.
West Region
The top two finishers in the Northern and Southern Divisions play in a crossover playoff.
Northeast Region
South Region
Midwest-Great Lakes Playoffs
Midwest Region Final
West Region
NPSL Championship
Semi-finals
NPSL Championship Game
References
