The2017 FallUnited Premier Soccer Leagueseasonwas the 9th season of theUPSL.
| Season | 2017 Fall |
|---|---|
| Champions | OC Invicta FC |
Western Conference
editWestern Pro Premier
editThe following 7 clubs left the division before the season
- Avalanche FC
- L.A. Highlanders FC
- Mesoamerica FC
- Newhall Premier — relegated to Championship Division
- Ozzy's Laguna FC
- San Nicolas FC
- USA Soccer Stars FC
The following 5 clubs joined the division before the season
- Bell Gardens FC — promoted from Championship Division
- OC Invicta FC— new reserve team ofNorth American Soccer Leagueclub[1]
- Orange County FC 2— new reserve team ofNational Premier Soccer Leagueclub[2]
- San Diego Zest FC 2— new reserve team ofPremier Development Leagueclub[3]
- Vanquish FC — new team[4]
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OC Invicta | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 6 | +55 | 38 | Qualification for theWestern Pro Premier PlayoffsFinals |
| 2 | Orange County FC 2 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 16 | +29 | 34 | |
| 3 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 60 | 23 | +37 | 31 | Qualification for the Western Pro Premier Playoffs Semifinals |
| 4 | La Máquina FC | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 27 | +19 | 27 | |
| 5 | Santa Clarita Storm | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 32 | +8 | 25 | |
| 6 | L.A. Wolves FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 13 | +19 | 24 | |
| 7 | Sporting San Fernando | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 19 | |
| 8 | San Diego Zest FC 2 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 43 | −15 | 18 | |
| 9 | Strikers FC South Coast | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 29 | −5 | 16 | |
| 10 | SFV Scorpions FC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 31 | −11 | 16 | |
| 11 | PSC Football Club | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 35 | −8 | 15 | |
| 12 | Valley United SC | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 52 | −37 | 13 | |
| 13 | Anaheim Legacy FC | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 54 | −39 | 9 | Relegation to the2018 Western Championship |
| 14 | Bell Gardens FC | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 49 | −28 | 8 | |
| 15 | Vanquish FC | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 26 | −24 | 0 |
Source:[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Playoffs
edit| Semifinal | Final | ||||||||
| 1 | OC Invicta FC | 4 | |||||||
| 4 | La Maquina FC | 6 | 4 | La Maquina FC | 0 | ||||
| 5 | Santa Clarita Storm | 3 | |||||||
OC Invicta FCadvance to the national playoffs.
| Semifinal | Final | ||||||||
| 2 | Orange County FC 2 | 2(5) | |||||||
| 3 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 4 | 3 | Santa Ana Winds FC | 2(6) | ||||
| 6 | L.A. Wolves FC | 1 | |||||||
Santa Ana Winds FCadvance to the national playoffs.
Western Championship
editThe following 6 clubs left the division before the season
- Bell Gardens FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division
- FC Golden State Force U23
- High Desert United
- Irvine Outcasts SC
- L.A. Sharks FC
- OC Crew SC
The following 8 clubs joined the division before the season
- Black Gold Oil FC — new team[5]
- L.A. Roma FC — new team[6]
- Lionside FC — joined from South Bay Sports League[7]
- Long Beach City FC — returned from 3 season hiatus[8]
- Newcastle United FC — returned from 1 season hiatus[9]
- Newhall Premier — relegated from Championship Division
- Pacific Side FC — new team[10]
- San Fernando Valley FC
The following club was rebranded before the season
- L.A. Wolves FC (Reserves)rebranded from L.A. W17 FC
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionside FC | 19 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 18 | +61 | 53 | Promotion to the2018 Western Pro Premier |
| 2 | Newcastle United FC | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 18 | +23 | 46 | |
| 3 | Tiburones Rojos USA | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 26 | +34 | 42 | Qualification for theWestern Championship Promotion Playoffs |
| 4 | Toros Neza USA | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 23 | +24 | 42 | |
| 5 | Panamerican FC | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 32 | +16 | 39 | |
| 6 | CF Cachorros USA | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 55 | 41 | +14 | 36 | |
| 7 | Pacific Side FC | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 24 | +30 | 35 | |
| 8 | SoCal Troop FC | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 56 | 34 | +22 | 35 | |
| 9 | Fontana International SC | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 32 | |
| 10 | San Fernando Valley FC | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 36 | +5 | 28 | |
| 11 | L.A. Roma FC | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 40 | −4 | 27 | |
| 12 | Newport FC | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 24 | |
| 13 | Del Rey City SC | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 26 | 62 | −36 | 22 | |
| 14 | Strikers FC South Coast (Reserves) | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 50 | −16 | 18 | |
| 15 | Long Beach City FC | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 41 | −24 | 14 | |
| 16 | L.A. Wolves FC (Reserves) | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 20 | 56 | −36 | 13 | |
| 17 | Newhall Premier FC | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 20 | 58 | −38 | 13 | |
| 18 | UFA Hawks | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 31 | −14 | 12 | |
| 19 | Atlas USA FC | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 21 | 67 | −46 | 10 | |
| 20 | Black Gold Oil FC | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | −19 | 0 |
Source:[2]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Promotion Playoffs
edit| Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
| 3 | Tiburones Rojos USA | 0(11) | |||||||
| 6 | C.F. Cachorros USA | 0(10) | |||||||
| 3 | Tiburones Rojos USA | 1 | |||||||
| 5 | Panamerican FC | 3 | |||||||
| 4 | Toros Neza USA | 1 | |||||||
| 5 | Panamerican FC | 4 | |||||||
Panamerican FC was promoted to the Pro Premier Division.
Wild West Conference
editThe following 3 clubs left the conference before the season
- Boise FC — transferred to Desert Mountain Conference
- IFX Ballistic
- Magic Valley FC
Wild West Blue Division
editThe following club joined the division before the season
- Azteca FC
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Victory FC | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 21 | Qualification for theWild West Playoffs |
| 2 | FC Sacramento | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 13 | |
| 3 | Azteca FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 13 | |
| 4 | Western Nevada FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 | |
| 5 | CD Aguiluchos USA U23 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 31 | −19 | 1 |
Wild West Red Division
editThe following 3 clubs joined the division before the season
- Dynamos FC
- East Bay FC Stompers Juniors
- JASA RWC
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bay FC Stompers Juniors | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 18 | +13 | 19 | Qualification forWild West Playoffs |
| 2 | Real San Jose | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 14 | |
| 3 | JASA RWC | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 12 | +9 | 12 | |
| 4 | Dynamos FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 10 | |
| 5 | Oakland Pamperos | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 24 | −16 | 3 |
Wild West Playoffs
edit| Finals | ||||
| R1 | East Bay FC Stompers Juniors | 5 | ||
| B2 | FC Sacramento | 1 | ||
East Bay FC Stompers Juniorsadvance to the national playoffs.
| Finals | ||||
| B1 | California Victory | 1 | ||
| R2 | Real San Jose | 3 | ||
Real San Joseadvance to the national playoffs.
Desert Mountain Conference
editThe following 8 clubs joined the conference for its inaugural season
- Boise FC — transferred from Northwest Conference
- Las Vegas City FC — transferred from Nevada Conference
- Las Vegas Mobsters — transferred from Nevada Conference
- Las Vegas Soccer Club
- Logan United FC
- Provo Premier
- San Juan FC
- Sporting AZ FC — transferred from Arizona Conference
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise FC | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 16 | +18 | 27 | Qualification for theDesert Mountain Playoffs |
| 2 | San Juan FC | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 9 | +17 | 26 | |
| 3 | Las Vegas Soccer Club | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 11 | +16 | 22 | |
| 4 | Provo Premier | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 18 | −7 | 16 | |
| 5 | Las Vegas City FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 15 | |
| 6 | Logan United FC | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 28 | −25 | 6 | |
| 7 | Sporting AZ FC | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 2 | |
| 8 | Las Vegas Mobsters | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 12 | −12 | 2 |
Source:[7]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Playoffs
edit| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Boise FC | |||
| 4 | Las Vegas City FC | |||
Boise FC advance to the national playoffs.
| Finals | ||||
| 2 | Las Vegas Soccer Club | |||
| 3 | San Juan FC | |||
Las Vegas Soccer Club advance to the national playoffs.
Colorado Conference
editColorado Pro Premier
editThe Pro Premier Division consisted of the same 8 clubs as in the previous season.
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Boulder | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 17 | +17 | 33 | Qualification for theColorado Pro Premier Playoffs |
| 2 | Indios Denver FC | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 17 | +20 | 29 | |
| 3 | Colorado Rush | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 24 | +3 | 21 | |
| 4 | Logroñes Denver SC | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 28 | −1 | 20 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 18 | |
| 6 | Club El Azul | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 30 | −5 | 15 | |
| 7 | FC Greeley | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 40 | −20 | 11 | |
| 8 | FC United | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 27 | −13 | 8 |
Source:[8]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Playoffs
edit| Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
| 1 | FC Boulder | 1 | |||||||
| 4 | Logroñes SC | 2 | |||||||
| 4 | Logroñes SC | 2 | |||||||
| 2 | Indios Denver FC | 6 | |||||||
| 2 | Indios Denver FC | 1 | |||||||
| 3 | CO Rush | 0 | |||||||
Indios Denver FC advance to the national playoffs.
Colorado Championship Division
editThe following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season
- Denver Metro FC
- GAM United FC
- Indios Denver FC U23
- Legions FC
- Northern Colorado FC
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAM United FC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 10 | +24 | 19 | Promotion to the2018 Colorado Pro Premier |
| 2 | Northern Colorado FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 13 | |
| 3 | Denver Metro FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 11 | |
| 4 | Indios Denver FC U23 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | −8 | 6 | |
| 5 | Legions FC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 21 | −12 | 4 |
Source:[9]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
South Florida Conference
editThe following 7 clubs joined the conference for its inaugural season
- Broncos United FC
- FC Ginga
- Hialeah City FC
- Miami Dade FC Elite
- Miami Wolves FC
- Plantation FC
- West Park FC
Standings
edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plantation FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7 | +11 | 13 | Qualification for theSouth Florida Playoffs |
| 2 | West Park FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 13 | |
| 3 | Broncos United FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 13 | |
| 4 | FC Ginga | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 9 | |
| 5 | Miami Dade FC Elite | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | −6 | 4 | |
| 6 | Miami Wolves FC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 20 | −10 | 4 | |
| 7 | Hialeah City FC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 19 | −12 | 2 |
Source:[10]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) win percentage
Playoffs
edit| Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
| 1 | Plantation FC | ||||||||
| 4 | FC Ginga | ||||||||
| 4 | FC Ginga | 1() | |||||||
| 3 | Broncos United FC | 1() | |||||||
| 2 | West Park FC | ||||||||
| 3 | Broncos United FC | ||||||||
FC Ginga advance to the national playoffs.
National Playoffs
edit| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||||||||||
| Real San Jose | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Indios Denver FC | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Real San Jose | 1 | |||||||||||||
| OC Invicta FC | 5 | |||||||||||||
| OC Invicta FC | w/o | |||||||||||||
| FC Ginga | ||||||||||||||
| OC Invicta FC | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Santa Ana Winds FC | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Santa Ana Winds FC | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Boise FC | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Santa Ana Winds FC | 2 | |||||||||||||
| East Bay FC Stompers Juniors | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Las Vegas Soccer Club | 2 | |||||||||||||
| East Bay FC Stompers Juniors | 5 | |||||||||||||
References
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- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Orange County FC 2 as Western Conference Expansion Team".United Premier Soccer League. August 21, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Pro Premier Division Expansion with San Diego Zest FC".United Premier Soccer League. June 5, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Western Conference Expansion with Vanquish FC".United Premier Soccer League. July 14, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Black Gold Oil FC as Western Conference Expansion Team".United Premier Soccer League. August 23, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Western Conference Expansion with L.A. Roma Spartans FC".United Premier Soccer League. May 30, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Lionside FC as 2017 Southern California Expansion Team".United Premier Soccer League. March 9, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^Skwara, Yan (September 7, 2017)."United Premier Soccer League Announces Long Beach City FC as Western Conference Expansion Team".United Premier Soccer League.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Newcastle United FC as Western Conference Expansion Team".United Premier Soccer League. September 1, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
- ^"United Premier Soccer League Announces Western Conference Expansion with Pacific Side FC".United Premier Soccer League. July 10, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.