ABOUT THE NPSL
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is one of the largest established men’s soccer leagues in the United States with over 90 teams competing across the country. The NPSL is a successor to the Men’s Premier Soccer League (MPSL), which was formed in 2002. The NPSL is a member of the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and is thereby affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The NPSL’s cooperative and turnkey ownership platform has led to its explosive growth, countless player development opportunities, and commitment to grow the game in the United States.
PHILOSOPHY
We compete for 90 minutes on the field, we are business partners...always. We all work together to grow the game, build the NPSL, and develop our respective clubs.
VISION
To be the foundation of the U.S. Soccer development pyramid with over 100 profitable teams in over 100 communities; in turn, doing our part to help the United States become a soccer nation and win a World Cup.
MISSION
To grow the sport of soccer in the United States of America -- by providing our members with a sustainable business model and professionally managed soccer platform, and by serving as an inspiration to players and soccer fans in our members' communities.
ABOUT THE UPSL
Founded in 2011, the United Premier Soccer League now stands as the largest and most competitive pro-development league in North America. The league was started in Santa Ana, California by Leonel Lopez, with 10 teams. Today the league has nearly 400 clubs competing nationwide.
PHILOSOPHY
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) has a philosophy of openness,inclusion, and accessibility. The UPSL's core values include:
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Grassroots development: The UPSL aims to elevate talent to the highest levels of soccer through a platform for grassroots development.
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Diverse participants: The UPSL includes a diverse mix of community-based teams, youth academies, and clubs with professional aspirations. Players from 90 different nations participate in the league,and over 50% of players and coaches are of Hispanic descent.
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Competitive environment: The UPSL provides a competitive environment for its participants.
VISION
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) has a vision to:
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Provide a platform for players and coaches to advance from grassroots to the highest levels of soccer
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Raise minimum standards across all levels of the sport
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Bring international exposure to local talent in North America
MISSION
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is generally focused on providing aplatform for aspiring amateur soccer players to develop their skills and compete ata high level while fostering a positive sportsmanship environment within theirlocal communities; essentially, aiming to be a stepping stone for players looking toadvance their soccer careers