OUR LEAGUE.

DISTINCTIVE AND BOLD

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 has 4 Regions and 14 Conferences across the US showcasing some of the best teams and players in all parts of the country.

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.

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

NPSL: 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.

SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE

Hickory FC will take on the best players and teams from across the Southeast Conference. The Southeast Conference is separated into the West and East. The West region includes 865 Alliance, Apotheos FC, Appalachian FC, and Bristol Rhythm AFC. The East region includes Charlottetowne Hops FC, Greenville United, Hickory FC, and Port City FC. The winner of the Southeast Conference will take on the Conference Champions from the Lone Star Conference, Gulf Coast Conference, and Sunshine Conference in the NPSL South Region Playoffs.