The 2012 National Premier Soccer League season is the 10th season of the NPSL.
Format
Summary of Regions and Conferences
Changes From 2011
Name Changes/Rebrands
The Santa Ana Winds' NPSL side is now affiliated with the Fullerton Rangers. The Lancaster Rattlers have moved to become FC Santa Clarita.
New Franchises
13 franchises were announced as joining the league this year:
Folding
Chicago Fire NPSL
Hollywood United Hitmen
Minnesota Kings
New Jersey Blaze
On Hiatus
FC Reading Revolution
Standings
As of 7/22/12
Purple indicates division title clinched
Green indicates playoff berth clinched
Northeast Division – Atlantic Conference
Northeast Division – Keystone Conference
South-Southeast Conference-East
South-Southeast Conference-West
South-South Central Conference
South-South Central Conference (Additional teams)
Midwest-Central Conference
Midwest-Great Lakes Conference
West Division – Northern Conference
West Division – Southern Conference
Source:
Playoffs
Format
NORTHEAST
The top two finishers in the Keystone and Atlantic Conference play in a crossover playoff.
WEST
The top two finishers in the North and South place in a crossover playoff.
MIDWEST-CENTRAL
No playoff. Champion qualifies for National Tournament.
MIDWEST-GREAT LAKES
Top four teams are playing in a playoff tournament.
SOUTHEAST
East and West Division winners play each other for Championship.