2023 National Independent Soccer Association season
The 2023 NISA season is the fifth season of the National Independent Soccer Association's third-division soccer competition. Michigan Stars are the defending champions, after winning the 2022 season.
| Season | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dates | Mar. 31 – Oct. 14 (regular season) Oct. 21 – Nov. 11 (playoffs) |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 36 (2.25 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Andrew Barrowman Alexander Dalou Darwin Espinal Leon Maric Mutaya Mwape Markus Naglestad Anatolie Prepeliță Junior Rosero (2) |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of May 7, 2023. | |
Teams
Of the eight teams that finished the 2022 season, five return for 2023, two (Flower City Union and Syracuse Pulse) merge to form a new team branded City Union, and one, California United Strikers, is on hiatus, with the aim to return in 2024.[1]
The six teams are joined by three expansion clubs: Club de Lyon, Gold Star FC and Savannah Clovers FC.[1]
Stadiums and locations
Locations of announced clubs
Participating club
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion San Diego | San Diego, CA | Canyon Crest Academy Stadium | 5,000 |
| Chattanooga FC | Chattanooga, TN | Finley Stadium | 20,668 |
| City Union | Rochester, NY Auburn, NY |
Marina Auto Stadium Falcon Park |
13,768 2,800 |
| Club de Lyon | Daytona Beach, FL | Daytona Stadium | 9,601 |
| Gold Star FC | Livonia, MI | Gold Star Stadium | 5,000 |
| Los Angeles Force | Irvine, CA | Championship Stadium | 2,500 |
| Maryland Bobcats | Boyds, MD | Maryland SoccerPlex | 4,000 |
| Michigan Stars | Washington, MI | Romeo High School | 4,000 |
| Savannah Clovers | Savannah, GA | Memorial Stadium | 5,000 |
Personnel and sponsorship
- Note: The league has signed a deal with Hummel to be the official kit manufacturer, but it still allows clubs to find their own provider.[2]
| Team | Head coach | Captain(s) | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion San Diego |  Diego Gómez |
 Tyler Gabarra |
Capelli |
DarkHorse |
| Chattanooga FC | Rod Underwood |
 Richard Dixon |
 Hummel |
Volkswagen |
| City Union |  Jordan Sullivan |
Mumbi Kwesele |
Hummel |
— |
| Club de Lyon | Victor Balaguer |
 Victor Rojas |
 Adidas |
— |
| Gold Star FC | Alex Lubyansky |
Brandon Barnes |
Adidas |
— |
| Los Angeles Force | Matt Morse |
Brandon Gomez |
Xara |
— |
| Maryland Bobcats |  Alex Kao |
 Josselin Possian |
Hummel |
Holiday Inn College Park |
| Michigan Stars |  Tatenda Mkuruva |
Hummel |
HTC | |
| Savannah Clovers | David Proctor |
Shandon Wright |
Umbro |
Castro Wood Floors |
Coaching changes
| Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming coach | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion San Diego | Jeff Korytoski |
Signed by Chattanooga Red Wolves SC | December 14, 2022[3] | Preseason | Diego Gómez |
February 23, 2023 |
| City Union | Colton Bly (interim) |
End of interim period | February 10, 2023 | Jordan Sullivan |
February 10, 2023[4] | |
| Maryland Bobcats | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Sylvain Rastello |
Resigned | February 21, 2023 | Alex Kao |
March 1, 2023[5] | |
| Los Angeles Force |  Jesus Ochoa (interim) |
End of interim period | April 23, 2023 | 5th | Matt Morse |
April 23, 2023[6] |
Regular season
The season starts on March 31, with the nine teams playing an unbalanced schedule weighted on regional play.[7]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Bobcats FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 9 | 3.00 | Qualification for the semi-finals |
| 2 | Chattanooga FC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 11 | 2.20 | |
| 3 | Michigan Stars FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 4 | Los Angeles Force | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | |
| 5 | Albion San Diego | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 4 | 1.33 | |
| 6 | Gold Star FC | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6 | 1.20 | |
| 7 | Savannah Clovers | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 5 | 1.00 | |
| 8 | Club de Lyon | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 1 | 0.25 | |
| 9 | City Union | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 0 | 0.00 |
Updated to match(es) played on May 13, 2023. Source: nisasoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) goal differential; 3) goals for; 4) head-to-head; 5) goals against
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) goal differential; 3) goals for; 4) head-to-head; 5) goals against
Results
Playoffs
The playoffs will keep the same format from last year, and feature the top six teams from the regular season. The top two teams receive a bye into the semifinals. Teams finishing third through sixth play in the quarterfinals, with the winners being re-seeded before playing in the next round.
Player statistics
- As of May 7, 2023
Top goalscorers
Clean sheets
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Top assists
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Notes
References
- "NISA announces 2023 clubs and format". www.nisaofficial.com. January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- "NISA announces kit sponsorship deal". Twitter.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- "Ziggy Korytoski named head coach of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC". December 14, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- "Flower City Union Announces 2023 Head Coach". February 10, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- "President of the Youth Academy and Assistant Coach Alex Kao to become Head Coach of Maryland Bobcats FC Senior Team". March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- "Matt Morse Named Los Angeles Force Coach". April 27, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- "NISA releases opening weekend match schedule". www.nisaofficial.com. February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- "NISA player statistics". nisasoccer.com. NISA. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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