Media Alert: Atlanta Club Re-Organizes Front Office to Begin Inaugural NISA Season as Georgia FC
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CHICAGO (April 3, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association announced today it has welcomed a new front office to its Atlanta-based start-up club which will now be known as Georgia FC. Preston Jarneski is the newly named director of... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 2, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today grew its partnership with XARA Soccer to be the league’s official game ball partner. XARA has been the official ball and uniform partner for incubator... Read more >
CHICAGO (March 27, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) and its partner the Independent Soccer Network (ISN) today formally announced its new streaming platform, NISA+, bringing live, creative and film content together... Read more >
CHICAGO (March 18, 2024) Media Alert – The National Independent Soccer Association announced today announced start-up club Georgia Lions SC will withdraw from the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The club is still working through internal... Read more >
CHICAGO (March 15, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association announced today a shift and delay to the start of the 2024 season canceling the inter-conference kickoff matches in Georgia scheduled from March 23rd to March... Read more >
CHICAGO (March 11, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) clubs get their competitive season going in the first round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Three of the nine clubs will play host. The full schedule can be... Read more >
CHICAGO (March 1, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the 2024 season schedule which features the table debut of four new clubs. The nine clubs will play in an east/west conference format with a focus on... Read more >
CHICAGO (February 16, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the roster of 2024 clubs, as well as the regular and post-season play format. The 2024 season will kick off March 23 in Georgia for... Read more >
CHICAGO (February 15, 2024) – Statement
“It is with bittersweet emotions that we say goodbye to our reigning champions Flower City Union. NISA absolutely shares the club's optimism for continuity and growth as they see fit. That... Read more >
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., January 25, 2024 - HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, today announced a service provider partnership with the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), the home for independent... Read more >
CHICAGO (January 12, 2024) – Today, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced amateur side and incubator league NISA Nation participant Las Vegas Legends (LVL) earned its promotion boots to pro. It is considered the... Read more >
CHICAGO (January 11, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today welcomed Conyers (Atlanta)-based Georgia Lions FC (GLFC) to the league for 2024. The club will be the first Indian-woman-owned professional soccer club in... Read more >
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (December 28, 2023) – Today, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) welcomes amateur side Capistrano FC (Capo FC). It will take to the pitch in the 2024 NISA season.
“Capo FC is a club with... Read more >
CHICAGO (December 20, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association applauds the U.S. Soccer Federation's position on U.S. Open Cup participation. While we appreciate Major League Soccer's leadership role in the game, we... Read more >
Chattanooga FC Dominates List of Golden Glove, Boot, Ball
and Coach of the Year – Alongside Best XI
CHICAGO (December 2, 2023) – After an improbable run to the 2023 National independent Soccer Association title by Flower City... Read more >
WASHINGTON, Mich. (November 11, 2023) – Flower City Union won the 2023 National Independent Soccer Association championship here today beating Michigan Stars FC 0-1 here. Midfielder Matt Bolduc scored the title winner in the 52nd... Read more >
CHATTANOOGA (November 5, 2023) –
WHAT: Alioune Diakhate fit the glass slipper and Flower City Union upset League Cup holders and host Chattanooga FC on penalties 0-0 (0-2) in the second National Independent Soccer... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 5, 2023) –
WHAT: The 2023 National Independent Soccer Association playoffs has its Cinderella and its name is Flower City Union. The no. 6 seed forged a surprising 2-4 upset at host and no.3 seed Los... Read more >
WASHINGTON, Mich. (November 4, 2023) –
WHAT: Michigan Stars FC midfielder Hunter Olson scored what proved to be the match
winner in the 60 th minute against ALBION San Diego in his club’s 3-2 semi-final win
here in the National... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 4, 2023) –
WHAT: The 2023 National Independent Soccer Association playoffs continue with a semi-final match-up that is a win-or-go-home re-match of the 2022 championship. Defending champion Michigan Stars... Read more >
LOS ANGELES (October 30, 2023) – Flower City Union (FCU) jumped out to a two goal lead in the first six minutes and rode that to a 2-4 triumph over hosts Los Angeles Force (LAF) in the 2023 National Independent Soccer Association... Read more >
SAN DIEGO (October 29, 2023) – No. 4 seed ALBION San Diego (ASD) moved on to the semi-finals of the 2023 National Independent Soccer Association playoff with a penalty kicks win here over No. 5 seed Maryland Bobcats FC (MBFC). After 30 extra... Read more >
CHICAGO (October 27, 2023) – The 2023 National Independent Soccer Association season has been good for Chattanooga FC’s Jean Antoine as he secured his second straight Golden Glove, given to the league’s top keeper (regular season).... Read more >
CHICAGO (October 26, 2023) – Chattanooga FC forward Markus Naglestad earned his second straight Golden Boot award notching a league-leading 15 tallies.
Naglestad needed a 56th minute goal in his club’s 1-0 win over Club De... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 25, 2023
WHAT: Per venue requests, there have been a couple shifts in the coming playoff matches.
QUARTERFINALS
No. 4 ALBION San Diego v No. 5 Maryland Bobcats FC
Saturday, Oct. 28 now at 5:30 p.m. PT at... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 23, 2023
WHAT: Host Los Angeles Force topped Gold Star FC Saturday 3-0 to lock the National Independent Soccer Association 2023 playoff seedings.
WHO:
No. 1 – Chattanooga FC... Read more >
CHICAGO (October 23, 2023) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its July Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners are:
Player of the Month: Player who... Read more >
CHICAGO (October 17, 2023) – After an investigation involving video review and interviews, the National Independent Soccer Association Fri., Oct 13, suspended players and coaches from Los Angeles Force (LAF) and Michigan Stars FC (MSFC) for... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 15, 2023
WHAT: Chattanooga FC (CFC) earned the National Independent Soccer Association League Cup for clinching a top-of-table finish after a 0-2 road win against City Union. With the honor, CFC locked... Read more >
CHICAGO (October 12, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association today announced the reschedule of two matches postponed due to weather.
RESCHEDULED: Club De Lyon FC v Michigan Stars FC - Wednesday, October 18, Hancock Park... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 10, 2023
WHAT: Five National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) clubs have earned playoff spots. The top two clubs in the table will earn first-round byes and play host in the semi-finals. No seed is... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 29, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association today announced the reschedule of a postponed match.
RESCHEDULED: Chattanooga FC vs. Club De Lyon FC - Wednesday, October 25, Finley Stadium, Chattanooga, Tenn. -... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association today announced the postponement of a match.
POSTPONED: The Flower City Union (FCU) vs. Savannah Clovers FC (SCFC) match set for Saturday, Sept. 30, has been postponed due to COVID impact on the SCFC... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 25, 2023) – Following up on NISA statements from Sept. 8 and Sept. 14, the League rescheduled two Savannah Clovers FC matches postponed due to illness on opponents’ rosters.
Savannah Clovers... Read more >
The National independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announced the Club de Lyon FC (CDL) match against Chattanooga FC (CFC) scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, at Seminole Soccer Complex in Sanford, Fla. will be rescheduled for Chattanooga at a... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 21, 2023)
1. MATCH RESCHEDULED: ALBION San Diego v. Michigan Stars FC
*originally postponed due to anticipated effects of hurricane hilary
ORIGINAL DATE: August 20, 2023
ORIGINAL TIME: 9:00 PM ET
ORIGINAL VENUE: Canyon... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced today the regular season will be extended by a week due to COVID- and weather-related match postponements. The regular season now will end the weekend of October 21 with playoffs the... Read more >
The National independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announced the postponement of Savannah Clovers FC’s (SCFC) home match against Chattanooga FC (CFC) scheduled for this Saturday, September 16. As of late yesterday afternoon, a... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 12, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association announced its August Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the honorees are:
Player of the Month: Player who... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 8, 2023) : The National Independent Soccer Association has updated the status of the following matches:
The September 10 match between Club de Lyon (CDL) and Flower City Union (FCU) will not be played due to... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 1, 2023): Retroactive July 19 Gold Star FC Detroit (GSFC) v Los Angeles Force (LAF): This match has been deemed a 3-0 forfeit victory for LAF. The match could not be played at GSFC’s home venue (Madonna College) as the... Read more >
Match Update: Club de Lyon FC v. Michigan Stars FC
RE: Saturday, September 2, 2023: The match scheduled for this Saturday, September 2nd, between Club de Lyon FC v. Michigan Stars FC has been postponed due to venue... Read more >
Match Update: ALBION San Diego v. Michigan Stars FC
Sunday, August 20, 2023
The match scheduled for tomorrow, August 20th, between ALBION San Diego v. Michigan Stars FC has been postponed due to venue closure and the predicted effects... Read more >
Match Update: Los Angeles Force v. Gold Star FC Detroit
Sunday, August 20, 2023
The match scheduled for tomorrow, August 20th, between Los Angeles Force v. Gold Star FC Detroit has been postponed due to the predicted effects of... Read more >
CHICAGO (August 11, 2023) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its July Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners are:
Player of the Month: Player who... Read more >
NISA on FIFA+
All NISA matches will now stream live on the FIFA+ platform and app.
Watch via web browser
Download Apple App
Download Google Play... Read more >
CHICAGO (July 19, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association Independent Cup (NIC) regional finals for 2023 are set. Victorious amateur clubs will take on NISA clubs mostly across July 22 and 23. The 2023 field included 38 clubs... Read more >
CHICAGO (July 19, 2023) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its June Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners are:
Player of the Month: Player who... Read more >
DETROIT (June 18, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA): the match between Gold Star FC Detroit (GSFC) and Los Angeles Force scheduled for tomorrow, July 19, is postponed.
The decision is based upon a field maintenance... Read more >
Schedule Update:
The match featuring Gold Star FC Detroit v. ALBION San Diego tomorrow Friday, July 14, 2023 will now be played at Romeo Stadium at 3:30 PM ET.
Gold Star FC Detroit and the league thank Michigan Stars FC for... Read more >
Due to the poor air quality in Michigan and in an abundance of caution for players, referees, staff and spectators, the match between Gold Star FC Detroit and Michigan Stars FC will be postponed and rescheduled for a later date. More... Read more >
CHICAGO (June 21, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today delivered two-year suspensions from any league-related activities for the use of racist and homophobic language in the confines of a match. The move comes... Read more >
CHICAGO (June 15, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association today proudly announced it received an application for membership from Phoenix-based start-up club Arizona Monsoon FC (AMFC). Upon acceptance by the Board of Governors, full... Read more >
CHICAGO (June 14, 2023) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its May Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners are:
Player of the Month: Player who... Read more >
IRVINE, Calif. (June 9, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association today announced former Cal United Strikers president Michael Collins is leading a group that will bring back professional soccer in 2024. The revived club will hit the... Read more >
CHICAGO (June 9, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) released the NISA Independent Cup (NIC) regions and fields for the 2023 event. The field includes 38 clubs spread across 10 regions playing throughout June and July.... Read more >
IRVINE, Calif. (May 22, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association Board of Governors today announced the approval of Irvine, Calif.-based Irvine Zeta FC’s (IZFC) application for membership in the professional league. IZFC,... Read more >
CHICAGO (May 18, 2023) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its April Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners are:
Player of the Month: Player... Read more >
Savannah, GA (May 13, 2023) - Due to weather and mechanical issues affecting airline travel, Savannah Clovers FC are unable to successfully travel to Southern California for tomorrow's match versus ALBION San Diego.
As a result, the... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 18, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces the return of the NISA Independent Cup (NIC), to be played among 48 clubs spread across 12 regions this June and July. Nine regions will feature one NISA... Read more >
MEDIA ALERT:
WHAT:
All nine National Independent Soccer Associations clubs saw action last week the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The league saw mixed results with each match going to the more senior... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 11, 2023) – NISA is pleased to announce the immediate addition of a fast break for observers of Ramadan for the 2023 Season which will remain in-place for future years during the month of Ramadan.
This policy has been... Read more >
Will Be the First Chinese-Owned Professional Club in U.S.
IRVINE, Calif. (March 17, 2023) – Today amateur side and Irvine, Calif.-based Irvine Zeta FC (IZFC) submitted to the National Independent Soccer Association an application for... Read more >
CHICAGO (February 15, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the 2023 season schedule. With the unbalanced schedule, clubs will spend less budget on travel and more energy on building... Read more >
CHICAGO (February 3, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the opening weekend of matches for the 2023 season. While the full schedule is still under development, the first weekend of matches marks the... Read more >
Nine-Club Table Debuts Club de Lyon FC, Savannah Clovers FC, Gold Star fc Detroit
CHICAGO (January 31, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the 2023 club listing, welcoming three new clubs to the league.... Read more >
CHICAGO – November 18, 2022
WHAT: The National Independent Soccer Association has announced Calabasas FC has taken over 1000 Oaks... Read more >
ORLANDO (November 18, 2022) – Today, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) Board of Governors is excited to announce the acceptance of amateur side and Orlando, Fla.,-based Club de Lyon FC (CLY) as a member of NISA. A... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 16, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association announced its 2022 Best XI as voted on by league head coaches, in collaboration with league partner QuestionPro. Cal United Strikers FC (three selections) and... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 10, 2022) – On the heels of the National Independent Soccer season championship won by Michigan Stars FC, the league released its annual awards. Chattanooga FC dominates the list with Cal United Strikers FC keeper Jean... Read more >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, Mich. (November 6, 2022) – Michigan Stars FC lifted the 2022 National Independent Soccer Association championship trophy here this evening after downing ALBION San Diego 1-0.
The winning moment came at... Read more >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DETROIT – November 6, 2022
WHAT:
No. 3 seed Michigan Stars FC and no. 4 seed ALBION San Diego take to the pitch to battle for the 2022 National Independent Soccer Association... Read more >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO – November 4, 2022
WHAT:
The National Independent Soccer Association today announced its play-byplay and analyst team for the 2022 Championship match on Sunday, Nov. 4, on... Read more >
Streaming on ElevenSports.com
CHICAGO – November 4, 2022
WHAT:
No. 3 seed Michigan Stars FC and no. 4 seed ALBION San Diego take to the pitch to battle for the 2022 National Independent Soccer Association... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 30, 2022
WHAT:
No. 3 seed Michigan Stars FC and no. 4 seed ALBION San Diego survived their semi-finals tests to set up the 2022 National Independent Soccer Association championship. MSFC will host the... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 28, 2022
WHAT: Tomorrow night, Cal United Strikers FC begins its road to the 2022 NISA championship by hosting regional rival ALBION San Diego. CAL is the top seed in the playoffs having posted a 14-4-3... Read more >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO – October 21, 2022
WHAT: 2022 National Independent Soccer Association semi-finals are set after tonight’s matches.
Third-seeded Michigan Stars FC punched its ticket to the... Read more >
CHICAGO – October 20, 2022
WHAT: National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) playoffs start tomorrow!
Michigan Stars FC is coming off a high-scoring 2-3 loss at home to Chattanooga FC. Syracuse Pulse followed a nil-nil draw... Read more >
Chase For Hardware Kicks Off Friday, October 21
CHICAGO – October 10, 2022
WHAT: National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) playoff picture is set! The playoffs include the top six clubs with the top two clubs... Read more >
CHICAGO (October 5, 2022) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its September Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners are:
Player of the Month: Player who... Read more >
CHICAGO – September 27, 2022
WHAT: The six National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) clubs that will play for hardware have been set, although seeding and home-field advantage is still up for grabs.
The league... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 9, 2022) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced its first ever Performers of the Month awards. Determined by a select set of NISA front office staff, the winners for August 2022 are:
Player of... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 7, 2022) – Following up on the NISA statement from August 1, the League rescheduled two Syracuse Pulse matches to consolidate two West Coast trips into one for travel cost considerations:
LA Force vs. Syracuse Pulse -... Read more >
CHICAGO (August 26, 2022) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced Bay Cities FC suspended operations for the balance of the 2022 season due to financial constraints. Bay Cities home match versus Cal United Strikers set... Read more >
CHICAGO (August 17, 2022) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association announced the Bay Cities FC – Maryland Bobcats FC match set scheduled for Saturday, August 20, is postponed. NISA will announce the rescheduled date and time... Read more >
Two Amateur Clubs Among the Title Holders
CHICAGO (August 5, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) delivered hardware today for nine regional champions of the 2022 NISA Independent Cup. Among the new title holders... Read more >
Passage Becomes Official Ticketing Partner of Nisa, Nisa Nation and the Nisa Independent Cup for Next Three Years
CHICAGO (August 4, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association today unveiled a partnership with... Read more >
CHICAGO (August 1, 2022) – As Valley United FC chose to suspend to its season, NISA is working with its clubs to revise the 2022 schedule. Inflation has been an unforeseen cost variable for many clubs this season. The suspension of... Read more >
CHICAGO (July 26, 2022) – Due to the complexities and time involved with the current legal issues surrounding Valley United FC, NISA and VUFC have agreed that it would be best for Valley to suspend all operations for the balance of the 2022... Read more >
Fresh Off Purchase of Andorra-Based FC Santa Coloma,
a New Pro Face in Detroit
DETROIT (July 23, 2022) – Gold Star FC is the latest organization to gain approval to join the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). Located in the... Read more >
CHICAGO – June 20, 2022
WHAT: The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) Independent Cup has released the schedule for the 2022 tournament – 36 clubs spread across nine regions. The 27 amateur clubs come... Read more >
CHICAGO (June 15, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announced Valley United FC (VUFC) is taking an operational pause for 30 days to address organizational issues that are a result of the previously revealed,... Read more >
WHAT:
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) Independent Cup has released the groupings 36 clubs spread across nine regions. Play will occur across June and July. The 27 amateur clubs come from nine different amateur leagues, many of... Read more >
CHICAGO (June 1, 2022) – Effective immediately, resigned Valley United FC head coach Adrian Gatain and general manager Yuval Raichmann are suspended from any league activity pending further investigation of wrongdoing at the club is... Read more >
CHICAGO (May 19, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) front office and Valley United FC (VUFC) are working through internal roster issues at the club. While the league and club have been investigating alleged violations... Read more >
Florida-based Firm Now Official Marketing Automation and
Fan Engagement Partner
CHICAGO (May 18, 2022) – With an eye on understanding and engaging supporters better, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today solidified a... Read more >
Nueva liga profesional que expande visibilidad y oportunidades en el futbol independiente
CHICAGO (13 de mayo de 2022) – La Asociación Nacional de Futbol Independiente (NISA) anunció hoy un acuerdo internacional con la... Read more >
New Professional League Expands Visibility and Opportunities
in Independent Soccer
CHICAGO (May 13, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announced an international agreement with professional league Liga... Read more >
Field of Nine Regions, 36 Clubs to be Most Competitive Yet
CHICAGO (May 2, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces the return of the NISA Independent Cup (NIC), to be played among 36 clubs spread... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 21, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announces an integral partnership with Sportradar Integrity Services, a global supplier of sports integrity solutions and a division of Sportradar (NASDAQ:... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 16, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) sends four clubs into round three of the 2022 United States Open Cup (USOC). Bay Cities FC, California United Strikers FC, Chattanooga FC and Flower City Union have... Read more >
10-Club Table Debuts AC Syracuse Pulse, Bay Cities FC, Flower City Union and Valley United FC
CHICAGO (February 4, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the long-awaited 2022 season schedule which... Read more >
CHICAGO (January 25, 2022) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association proudly announces its clubs participating in the return of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States.... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association and Detroit City FC have come to terms for Detroit City to leave the league. Both organizations are now unencumbered to move forward with their respective 2022... Read more >
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (January 14, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) enthusiastically welcomes new member club 1000 Oaks FC. The Westlake Village / Thousand Oaks community will join the world of professional soccer... Read more >
City’s First-Ever Pro Soccer Club to Begin Play in 2023
SAVANNAH, Ga. (January 11, 2022) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly announces it has approved Savannah Clovers FC for membership. The club will start... Read more >
PHOENIX (January 6, 2022) – Valley United FC, one of the National Independent Soccer Association’s (NISA) four new clubs for 2022, has released its new shield and brand enhancement. The club branding has an updated look and feel with a... Read more >
Thank you!
To all the supporters of the National Independent Soccer Association, thank you for your unwavering support this past year. Our commitment to bringing high level professional soccer to every city in the United States is on full display... Read more >
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (December 23, 2021) – Today the National Independent Soccer Association received the application for membership from Westlake Village-based 1000 Oaks FC. The club leadership team, located in the northern coastal... Read more >
Detroit City’s Dominating Season Lands Four on the First Team
CHICAGO (December14, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association today announced the 2021 All-League Teams. Unsurprisingly, Detroit City FC dominated the first team... Read more >
SAN DIEGO (December 9, 2021) - ALBION San Diego is proud to announce it has completed soccer's full professional pyramid by merging with San Diego 1904 FC to become ALBION San Diego Professional Soccer Club. Starting in March 2022, ALBION San... Read more >
CHICAGO (December 9, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) Board of Governors this week approved the application of Bay Cities FC. The Redwood City, Calif.-based club will begin play in 2022.
“To say we are eager... Read more >
Deal Brings McLloyd’s World-Class GPS, Biometric Tech to NISA, NISA Nation
CHICAGO (December 1, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association and NISA Nation today announced a partnership with McLloyd, the French leader in GPS... Read more >
LAAYOUNE, MOROCCO/SYRACUE, N.Y. — Leadership from AC Syracuse Pulse has joined the club’s president and owner Samir Belhseine this week on a humanitarian trip to Morocco — Belhseine’s home country — along with... Read more >
Player Development and Education at Heart of Mission
MEDIA ALERT
WHAT: Leadership from the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) — Executive Vice President Josh Prutch — is in Morocco this week with one... Read more >
LOS ANGELES (November 10, 2021) – The Saturday, Nov. 13, match between Los Angeles Force FC and Detroit City FC at Santa Ana Valley High School Stadium here has been canceled due to breakthrough positive COVID tests among a small number... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 9, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association confirms Detroit City FC’s request to depart the league. They are a quality organization that we wish well – if they respect the legal agreements and... Read more >
Saturday night, in the 89th minute of the match between host 1904 FC and Stumptown AC, the match referee issued an undefined red card to a 1904 player for issuing a racist language toward a Stumptown player.
1904 FC was made aware of the... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 1, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) and NISA Nation today announced a partnership with UK-based Betting.Bet, an online resource for sports fans looking to gamble responsibly. The partnership gives... Read more >
A Guide to Responsible Gambling
As betting in America continues to gather momentum and more states legalize online gambling, the subject of responsible gambling has never been so important.
Whether you are eager to place moneyline bets on... Read more >
Play Begins in Spring 2022, Community Involvement Starts Now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (October 26, 2021) – AC Syracuse Pulse today earned a spot in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) after approval by the Board of Governors.... Read more >
AUSTIN, Texas (October 21, 2021) QuestionPro, a global leader in online survey and research services, is now the official survey and research sponsor of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), as well as its go-to solution for... Read more >
Slate Begins Saturday, September 25, at 7:25 p.m.
CHICAGO (September 24, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces the schedule for beIN SPORTS XTRA’s Game of the Week for the fall 2021... Read more >
Recently Re-Branded Club Aims to Begin Pro Play in 2022
CHICAGO (September 16, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) has enthusiastically approved the Valley United FC application to begin play in spring of... Read more >
Move Made to Mirror US Soccer Contract Calendars
CHICAGO (September 14, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) has formally announced a shift to a spring/fall season to mirror the US soccer landscape. The... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 2, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly embarks on an amateur league affiliation with the new Tennessee-based Pioneer Premier League (PPL). The league is led by Desmond Armstrong and his... Read more >
CHICAGO (August 26, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly announces an amateur league affiliation with the recently re-branded Cascadia Premier League (Cascadia), headquartered in Federal Way, Wash. Cascadia... Read more >
NISA, USSSA, WISL Affiliate with NCSL Platform Providing Teams, Clubs a Promotion/Relegation Model Across Sectional, State, Regional, National Play
CHICAGO (August 10, 2021) – The National Competitive Soccer League today announced... Read more >
Long-Time Soccer Leader and Entrepreneur Takes Reigns of
NISA’s Amateur-to-Pro Incubator
CHICAGO (July 21, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today proudly announced Ron Patel as the new managing... Read more >
Per NISA policy, the disciplinary committee today reviewed last night's double-red card incident between Los Angeles Forces' Abraham Villon and Shaun Russell Jr. Upon review the infractions were reduced to a yellow card for each... Read more >
Chicago House AC Debuts in 10-Club Table
CHICAGO (June 16, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the 2021 Fall Season schedule which features the table debut of Chicago House AC. Ten clubs will play... Read more >
4 Weeks 9 Regions 36 Clubs 54 Matches
Chicago - June 10, 2021
WHAT: The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) Independent Cup, introduced last year as a regionalized competition, provides independent... Read more >
Cal United Strikers FC v. 1904 FC
The match between Cal United Strikers FC and 1904 FC on June 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT will not be live streamed. For live scores and... Read more >
Field Expanded to Nine Regions, 36 Clubs
CHICAGO (May 25, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association announces the return of the NISA Independent Cup for July and August with 36 clubs playing in nine regions across the... Read more >
CHICAGO (May 21, 2021) – Michigan Stars FC returns to play May 22 againt Detroit City FC. The red card and four-game suspension of Assistant Coach Remy Tazifor and the one-game suspension of GK Tatenda Mkuruva for behavior... Read more >
The Saturday, May 22, match between Stumptown AC and California United Strikers FC at the SportsPlex here has been postponed to June 15 due to positive COVID tests among a minute number of Stumptown players.
The postponement, made from an... Read more >
AC Syracuse Play Would Begin in 2022 for City with Rich Soccer Heritage
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (May 20, 2021) – A Syracuse group led by businessman Samir Belhseine proudly announces its application to the National Independent Soccer... Read more >
The incident at the end of Saturday’s Chattanooga FC—Michigan Stars FC match can not be tolerated in our sport and will not be tolerated in our league. The Commissioner’s office has reinforced this position with the NISA... Read more >
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Eight Week Slate Begins Sunday, May 2, at 7pm ET
CHICAGO (April 29, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces the schedule for the beIN SPORTS XTRA Game of the Week for the spring 2021... Read more >
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (April 15, 2021) – Bay Cities LLC today announced the application for a professional soccer club in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). The Bay Cities Football Club (Bay Cities F.C.) would call Redwood City... Read more >
Promotion/Relegation Opportunity Connects Leading Amateur League
with Pro Level
CHICAGO (April 9, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Eastern Premier Soccer... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 6, 2021) – Today, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) formalized its equity, diversity and inclusion operations as transparent and measurable evidence of its stance as an unapologetically anti-racist and equitable... Read more >
CHICAGO (April 2, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly announces an amateur league affiliation with La Mirada, Calif.,-based SoCal Premier, stretching its network of affiliations from sea to shining sea. The first... Read more >
beIN SPORTS Returns as Broadcast Partner for Tournament,
Season and Playoffs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 24, 2021) – National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces tickets for the Legends Cup Spring... Read more >
Reduced Capacity Guidelines Will Be Dictated State-by-State
CHICAGO (March 18, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the 2021 NISA spring season schedule. Supporters will be back in the stands... Read more >
CHICAGO (March 10, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today released the 2021 NISA Legends Cup – a time for legends to rise on the pitch – spring tournament schedule. As announced last month, the Legends Cup... Read more >
Stumptown AC Introduces Seasoned Executive Team, Coach;
Unveils Branding
CHICAGO/CHARLOTTE (March 2, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) returns to Charlotte with Stumptown AC led by a seasoned executive... Read more >
CHICAGO (February 18, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) extended its official apparel and ball supplier partnership with hummel North America. The renewed deal carries through the 2024 calendar year.
“NISA is... Read more >
Reduced Capacity Expected; Season Culminates With Playoffs in Detroit
CHICAGO (February 3, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announced the 2021 spring season will begin with a tournament April 13-25... Read more >
New Pro League Planned in Major Step to Women’s Soccer Parity
CHICAGO (January 28, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today proudly announced an alliance with pro-am leader United Women’s Soccer... Read more >
CHICAGO (January 25, 2021) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) has proudly solidified an agreement with Quakertown, Penn.,-based Kwik Goal Ltd. as its preferred soccer equipment supplier to NISA and its member clubs. Kwik Goal... Read more >
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the supporters and fans of the National Independent Soccer Association for your unwavering support this past year and wish all of you health, safety, and happiness this holiday season!
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Rochester, NY, Group Will Announce Club Name Friday
CHICAGO (December 17, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) has enthusiastically approved the Rochester Pro Soccer Club LLC application establishing a... Read more >
CHICAGO (November 23, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) goes west in its amateur league affiliation with the Mountain Premier League (MPL). The MPL is a part of NISA’s vigorous growth in affiliations over the... Read more >
NISA APPROVES THE CHICAGO NISA APPLICATION
Peter Wilt-Led Group Officially Back; Targeting Play in Fall 2021
CHICAGO (November 5, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) this week approved the application of a Peter... Read more >
Club Eyeing to Take the Pitch in Spring 2021
CHICAGO (October 13, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) overwhelmingly approved the Maryland Bobcats FC membership application. The club is currently... Read more >
beIN SPORTS Broadcast Times and Platforms Solidified
CHICAGO (September 18, 2020) – With the final games of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) fall season in the books, the 2020 NISA Fall Tournament... Read more >
Groundbreaking League Brings Promotion Opportunities
to Independent Amateur Clubs
CHICAGO (September 17, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today proudly unveiled NISA Nation – a full-year league... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 15, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly announces a three-year partnership with Marka Sports USA as its official in-stadium signage supplier. The partnership will kick off at the 2020 NISA Fall... Read more >
Matches to Be Held at Historic Keyworth Stadium Sept 21-Oct 2
CHICAGO (September 11, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announced the 2020 NISA Fall Tournament will be played in Detroit beginning September 21... Read more >
League Co-Founder Returns to Expand NISA Presence in Major Markets
CHICAGO (September 10, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly announces an investor group led by soccer pioneer Peter Wilt has applied... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 4, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) proudly announces its amateur league affiliation with the Eastern Premier Soccer League (EPSL). Underscoring NISA’s grassroots growth, the agreement follows... Read more >
CHICAGO (September 3, 2020) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) continues to grow its amateur league affiliations through a partnership formed with Midwest Premier League (MWPL). The agreement follows NISA’s recent... Read more >
Club’s Resiliency Will Be On Display After Fall Pause Due to COVID-19
CHICAGO/SAN DIEGO (September 2, 2020) – Original National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) club member San Diego 1904 FC will be back on the schedule... Read more >
The following two NISA Fall 2020 Season postponed matches from the weekend of August 29 - August 30 have been rescheduled. The New York Cosmos v. Detroit City FC rescheduled match will take place at Mitchel Athletic Complex on... Read more >
beIN SPORTS to air every game of 2020 NISA Fall Championship Tournament
Sept. 21 – Oct. 2
CHICAGO/MIAMI (August 27, 2020) — beIN SPORTS and the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announce a new... Read more >
The NISA Independent Cup Mid-Atlantic Region match between New Amsterdam FC and Maryland Bobcats FC has been rescheduled. The rescheduled match will take place at YSC Sports Complex in Wayne, Pennsylvania on Sunday August 23rd at 2:00pm ET. The... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) today announces FotMob, the essential mobile matchday app, as its official livescore partner. FotMob begins delivering scores, news and highlights of NISA fixtures, teams and players this weekend... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is pleased to announce its first amateur league affiliation with the Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL). The GCPL has a history of producing quality clubs and players and the agreement provides a... Read more >
The NISA Independent Cup Mid-Atlantic Region matches featuring New Amsterdam FC v. Maryland Bobcats FC and New York Cosmos v. FC Baltimore Christos were suspended Thursday, August 6th due to weather. The clubs and league are working... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association reveals its Fall 2020 Season calendar. The Fall 2020 competition format will consist of two parts: I. Regionalized Competition, commencing in August, divided into two conferences; an Eastern Conference... Read more >
The NISA Independent Cup Mid-Atlantic Region matches have been rescheduled. The first NISA derby in New York featuring New York Cosmos v. New Amsterdam FC will be played at the Hudson Sports Complex on Sunday August 2nd at 6:45pm Eastern followed... Read more >
Following consult between NISA league office and participating clubs, the Southeast Region matches from Saturday 7/25 have been rescheduled for Saturday 8/1 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga; Savannah Clovers FC v. Georgia Revolution FC at 5:00 PM ET... Read more >
Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in Maryland and the subsequent closing of the Maryland SoccerPlex to professional sports, the NISA Independent Cup Mid-Atlantic region has been postponed. NISA is currently reviewing proposals in adjacent counties and... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association announces the inaugural NISA Independent Cup. The first of its kind, the Independent Cup, is a regionalized competition featuring independent professional and amateur clubs. The Independent Cup was... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association announces its format for the Fall 2020 Season. The Fall 2020 competition format will consist of two parts: I. Regionalized Competition, commencing in August, divided into two conferences; an... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association's (NISA) COVID-19 Task Force continues to work with medical experts, the US Soccer Federation and the other professional soccer leagues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 global environment as... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is pleased to announce its New York-based club, New Amsterdam Football Club (NAFC), as its newest member club. NAFC's admission will bring a meaningful derby to the New York metropolitan... Read more >
In accordance with CDC guidelines in response to COVID-19, the National Independent Soccer Association extends its Spring Season suspension until May 10, 2020. The extension is made in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association is committed the health and safety of the fans of the League as well as the players, staff members and communities. In light of the issues created by the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019),... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association is proud to announce its USSF Pro League Membership acceptance by unanimous decision by the Board of Directors and Membership at the USSF AGM meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, Saturday. The announcement... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association is excited to announce its full Spring 2020 regular season schedule. Opening weekend commences on February 28th, kicking off NISA's inaugural single table competition format.
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The National Independent Soccer Association today announced dates for its home openers for the Spring 2020 season.
NISA's home opener matches the weekends of February 29, March 14 and March 21 will feature seasoned NISA clubs
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The U.S. Soccer Federation has released the format for the 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. With official competition commencing on March 24, 2020, NISA clubs will enter in the second round commencing on April 7, 2020.
"This is a great... Read more >
Coming off of a successful Fall Showcase, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is pleased to announce four additional clubs were approved by the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors. "We are honored to have these four great clubs join... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces its New York based club, the New York Cosmos, as its newest member club.
"Over the past several months, the Cosmos have been actively engaged in conversations to join NISA in... Read more >
On October 31, 2019, NISA, National Independent Soccer Association, announced it will host its Fall Showcase West Coast Championship on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Southern California at Championship Stadium at 4 PM PT. NISA West Coast standings... Read more >
On October 24, 2019, NISA, National Independent Soccer Association, announced it will host its Fall Showcase East Coast Championship on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Miami, Florida at Riccardo Silva Stadium at 7 PM ET. Standings leader Miami... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces its Metro Detroit-based club, the Michigan Stars Football Club (MSFC), which will begin competition in Spring 2020 along with other its other member clubs taking the pitch in NISA's... Read more >
It has been determined by the National Independent Soccer Association that its member club, the Philadelphia Fury, will refrain from play for the balance of the NISA Showcase. The club will be temporarily suspended from this fall due to a reversal... Read more >
Philadelphia, PA (Sept. 5, 2019) - With complications due to Dorian impacting logistics for some game staff, the National Independent Soccer Association match between the Philadelphia Fury and Stumptown Athletic, which was originally... Read more >
On September 7, 2019, NISA, National Independent Soccer Association, has announced a ceremonial kickoff derby, as part of its NISA Showcase, to take place in Southern California between two of its founding member clubs, the Los Angeles Force and... Read more >
Via MyCujoo: Amsterdam, Netherlands (27 August 2019) - It has been nothing but growth for MyCujoo in the US market ever since the soccer streaming platform signed its first agreement in the early months of 2018. Less than two years later, MyCujoo is... Read more >
NISA, National Independent Soccer Association, announces hummel International as the official league kit sponsor for its member clubs. "This is tremendous news for NISA and its clubs. To partner with hummel, a brand richly rooted in football... Read more >
Coming off of a successful Board of Governors meeting, The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announces 3 new member clubs to its professional landscape. "Bringing Chattanooga FC, Detroit City FC and Oakland Roots SC all in to NISA... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) together with F.C. Golden StateTM announces its Los Angeles based club, the LA ForceTM, which will begin competition this fall in NISA's inaugural season, the NISA Showcase, taking the... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced today the fixtures for the Fall 2019 competition, dubbed the NISA Showcase. There will be eight clubs competing this Fall 2019: San Diego 1904 FC, Cal United Strikers FC, Atlanta SC,... Read more >
San Diego’s 1904 FC co-founds the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), which is a new professional football league sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation. The Club is in the final stages of securing a San Diego stadium lease to... Read more >
The National Independent Soccer Association is thrilled to officially announce our Los Angeles club as a founding member. The club, the first West Coast team to join NISA, will begin play in August of 2019.
The Los Angeles club and NISA will... Read more >
With five months before the opening of the inaugural season, the National Independent Soccer Association is excited to officially announce Trey Brantley and Southfund Partners as the new owners of NISA’s Atlanta club. This strategic... Read more >
The United States Soccer Federation has provisionally sanctioned the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) as a Professional Soccer League, clearing the way for the league to begin play in the fall of 2019.
"We would like to thank... Read more >
CHICAGO, IL – Atlanta sports fans have a new team to root for. NISA - the National Independent Soccer Association - announced today that an Atlanta club will compete in the inaugural season of its professional soccer league. Atlanta joins... Read more >
CHICAGO, IL – Soccer fans in Charlotte will have a National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) club to call their own when the league kicks off its inaugural 2019/20 season in the fall of next year.
The most populous city in North... Read more >
CHICAGO, IL – The long and illustrious annals of soccer history in the city of Philadelphia will open a new and unique chapter this fall when the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) comes to the City of Brotherly Love.
When NISA... Read more >
CHICAGO, IL – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) has announced its first market ahead of the league’s inaugural season.
NISA’s unique brand of professional soccer is heading to Connecticut. The club’s... Read more >
CHICAGO, IL – A unique brand of professional soccer is coming to Connecticut.
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) will kick off its inaugural season in August of 2019, and New England will be represented by a new club in the... Read more >
On Friday, August 31 the National Independent Soccer Association (“NISA”) formally petitioned the United States Soccer Federation for admission as a Men’s Division III Professional Soccer League. By submitting this paperwork, NISA... Read more >
