2012 NPSL season

The 2012 National Premier Soccer League season is the 10th season of the NPSL.

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 Illinois Hollywood United Hitmen California Minnesota Kings Minnesota New Jersey Blaze New Jersey

On Hiatus
FC Reading Revolution Pennsylvania

Standings
As of 7/22/12 Purple indicates division title clinched Green indicates playoff berth clinched

West Division – Southern Conference
Source:

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.