Long Beach, CA (June 26, 2025) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA)
welcomes back the 2024 NISA Champions Los Angeles Force as the league's fifth club to
participate in the 2025 NISA Pro Cup this fall.

LA Force has been a part of NISA since the league's inception and has made the playoffs in four of
the last six seasons. Last season, the Force finished first in the Western Conference with 44 points
and advanced to the NISA Championship. LA Force defeated Irvine Zeta FC 3-2 on penalties after
a thrilling 1-1 draw to win its first NISA championship trophy. The Force began as FC Golden State
Force in the Southwest Premier League. The club has also participated in two summer leagues and
has showcased and developed great talent over the years since its founding in 2015.

"We're thrilled to get back on the pitch for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup," said LA Force Vice President
and General Manager Alex Lujan. "As defending champions, the LA Force is ready to embrace the
challenge, compete at the highest level, and continue representing the city of Long Beach with
pride. This tournament marks a fresh chapter for the league, and we can't wait to be part of the
energy and intensity that only NISA brings."

FC Golden State Force (now known as LA Force 2) has been a part of NISA Nation since 2021 and
has won three Southwest Region Championships. After a slow start, LA Force 2 has won six
consecutive matches during the 2025 spring season in NISA Nation and defeated Capo FC 4-1
over the weekend. With the win, LA Force 2 moved to first in the Coast Region table with 19 points.
Last season, the Force also won their fourth consecutive West Region Championship trophy in the
NISA Independent Cup. The Force had three players, Michael Salazar, Justin Jovel, and
goalkeeper Seth Torman, named to the NISA Best XI at the end of the 2024 season. Torman also

won the 2024 NISA Golden Glove Award.

NISA will announce more participating clubs for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup in the coming days and
weeks. Fans can stay up to date and learn more about the club by following the Los Angeles Force
on its social media pages or by visiting their website below.

Follow Los Angeles Force: Facebook: @Los Angeles Force | Instagram: @losangeles_force | X/Twitter: @LosAngelesForce |losangelesforce.com

About NISA: The National Independent Soccer Association was founded in 2017 with a mission to bring professional soccer to every city in the United States. A pro league member of U.S. Soccer, NISA focuses on a model based on independent clubs owning their intellectual property, all without the barrier of territorial rights. A member of the U.S. Soccer Federation, NISA also runs the Independent Cup, open to independent professional and amateur clubs alike, and NISA Nation, an incubator league for amateur clubs interested in going pro. For more information about NISA visit NISASoccer.com or contact Josh Taylor at joshtaylor@nisasoccer.com. Follow NISA on X/Twitter @NISALeague and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @NISASoccer.