The NPL Finals is the annual, coveted destination for all NPL participants. U-13 through U-19 teams qualify through year-long competition within their respective member leagues.
DETAILS
BOYS NPL FINALS
Arrival: Please plan to arrive in Denver, CO on Sunday, July 7, the day before the competition begins. Team check-in details will be confirmed closer to the event. Games will being on the morning of July 8 as early as 8 am.
Departure: Games will be completed by 2 pm on the last day of competition, Sunday, July 14.
Format: Each team will play 3 games in a round robin format (July 8, 9, 10). Advancing teams will play knockout games in quarterfinals (July 12), semifinals (July 13) and finals (July 14 before 2 pm). All teams will have a rest day (July 11).
Participants: NPL Boys U-13 through U-18/19
GIRLS NPL FINALS
Arrival: Please plan to arrive in Denver, CO on Wednesday, July 10, the day before competition begins. Team check-in details will be confirmed closer to the event. Games will begin on the morning of July 11 as early as 8 am.
Departure: Games will be completed by 2 pm on the last day of competition, Monday, July 15.
Format: Each team will play 3 games in a round robin format (July 11, 12, 13). Advancing teams will play knockout games in semifinals (July 14) and (finals July 15 before 2 pm).
Participants: NPL Girls U-13 through U-18/19
TRAINING SESSIONS
Qualifying teams can book a no cost, one-hour training block at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park the day before their first day of competition. Boys teams can only book on July 7 and girls teams can only book on July 10.
- Practice blocks start on the hour.
- The first training block starts at 8 am and the last training block starts at 8 pm.
- No training blocks are allowed on the grass fields at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park.
- Due to availability, teams are only allowed a one-hour block on half a turf field.
- US Club Soccer does not provide balls, cones, training equipment, bench tents or hydration for training blocks.
Training blocks are available on a first come, first serve basis. Training blocks can only be reserved by contacting Justin Peterman at jpeterman@usclubsoccer.org. When requesting to reserve a training block please include the following: gender, age group, team name, on-site contact name, on-site contact email address and on-site contact cell phone number.
NPL FINALS POLICIES
SUBMIT YOUR TEAM ROSTER
All participating teams must submit their rosters. The official “Roster & Check-In Instructions” will be available closer to tournament kickoff for step-by-step details and procedures.
DROP POLICY
A $1,000 drop fee will be incurred if a team drops from the event within three weeks of the first day of competition without prior approval from the Event Director. A $1,000 drop fee will also be incurred if a team drops during the event. This includes forfeitures during the course of play and/or if a team does not compete in all scheduled games.
HOTEL POLICY
US Club Soccer has partnered with THS to be the Exclusive Housing Provider for US Club Soccer tournaments. Please book hotel rooms utilizing the event specific hotel link provided on the website and in the event confirmation emails. Questions can be directed to THS at (888) 536-8326.
GAME FILM POLICY
The use of personal recording devices to record your athletes and teams at our events are permitted, but ask for your cooperation ensuring the safety of yourself and those around you. If utilizing an elevated recording device (this includes the use of high pods / anything over six feet in height) the device MUST be properly secured with weights and stabilizers. You must be courteous to those around you and not block viewing and if a tournament official asks for the device to be lowered at any time, full compliance is expected.
COLLEGE SCOUTING
ScoutingZone is US Club Soccer’s Official Recruiting Partner.
College coaches: Please use one or both of these links to register: Girls / Boys. Coaches who register receive scouting information and hospitality benefits at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park.
Participating teams: All U-15 and older teams are required to register in ScoutingZone. You must register/join the event or your team will not be visible to college coaches. Here are the links to view registered coaches: Girls / Boys. You can reference last year’s list of college coaches here: Girls / Boys
To learn more about ScoutingZone, watch this short video. Questions may be directed to support@scoutingzone.com.
TRAVEL
All accommodations must be booked through Tournament Housing Services (THS), which is US Club Soccer’s Official Travel Partner.
Upon qualification, team managers will receive a link to book lodging.
VIDEO SERVICES
Veo is excited to announce that as part of its partnership with US Club Soccer, all clubs and teams competing in the NPL Finals are eligible for an exclusive offer of 50% off Veo cameras. Please fill out this form to claim the offer. Questions may be directed to Jono Callaghan at jono@veo.co.
NPL FINALS LOGO USAGE
Please note that printing of the NPL Finals logo is not allowed. You are welcome to use the logo in your digital promotions on social media and your websites, but printing is prohibited. Official event merchandise may be purchased during the event. For any digital promotions, the logo may not be altered in any way. It should also never be a part of another logo, such as your club’s logo, or be crowded with other designs. If you have any questions or would like to send a proof of a design to our marketing team for approval, please email communications@usclubsoccer.org.
As a reminder, the NPL brand guidelines can be referenced on the NPL homepage or via this direct link.
REFEREES
Referees interested in this event should contact referee assignor Jeff Johnson at events@csarefereeassignors.com.
