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. The 2023 NPL postseason structure has a singular focus for both boys and girls: the 2023 NPL Finals.
SCHEDULES
Game schedules will be published 7-10 days prior to the tournament kickoff. Please check back closer to the event.
In advance of the tournament, all participating teams must submit their rosters by Sunday, July 2 at 6 p.m. MT. Please refer to the “Roster & Check-In Instructions” document for details.
EVENT FORMAT
Girls NPL Finals
Arrival: Teams should plan to arrive in Colorado on Wednesday, July 5, the day before the competition begins. Team check-in details will be confirmed closer to the event. Games will begin on the morning of July 6 as early as 8 a.m.
Departure: Games will be completed by 2 p.m. on the last day of competition, Monday, July 10.
Format: Each team will play three games in a round-robin format (July 6, 7, 8). Depending on the size of the brackets, group leaders will advance to knockout rounds with semifinals taking place on July 9 and finals being played on Monday, July 10.
Boys NPL Finals
Arrival: Teams should plan to arrive in Colorado on Wednesday, July 5, the day before the competition begins. Team check-in details will be confirmed closer to the event. Games will begin on the morning of July 6 as early as 8 a.m.
Departure: Games will be completed by 2 p.m. on the last day of competition, Wednesday, July 12.
Format: Each team will play three games in a round-robin format (July 6, 7, 9). Advancing teams will play knockout games in quarterfinals (July 10), semifinals (July 11) and finals (July 12 before 2 p.m.). All teams will have a rest day (July 8) to watch a local MLS game; ticket info is available below.
PRACTICE TIME BOOKING
We are pleased to offer practice times at no charge for teams the day before the competition begins. Practice times will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. All practices will take place on turf fields only, no practices can take place on grass fields.
Practice times can only be booked on July 5. Due to availability, teams are only able to book half a turf field for a one hour time block. Bookings start at 8 a.m. and the last time slot starts at 8 p.m. US Club Soccer does not provide balls, cones or hydration for practice times.
Please contact Justin Peterman at jpeterman@usclubsoccer.org to inquire about availability for practice times and make sure to include: team name, age group, contact email and contact phone number.
SPECTATOR POLICY
- Fields will have a dotted line in which parents / spectators should sit/stand behind. If the dotted line is not visible, spectators should remain at least 3 yards from the sideline.
- Spectators will be asked to sit on the half of the field across from the bench of the team they are supporting. No spectators are allowed behind the goals.
- If a parent or spectator is dismissed from a game, tournament authorities have the right to ban the individual from the complex for the remainder of the tournament as well as sanction team and/or coach. We understand parents / spectators are probably traveling from a distance to be here, but if they cannot be respectful while watching the game, poor behavior will not be tolerated.
- Under NO circumstances should a parent or spectator enter the field of play. This behavior is not acceptable. If a parent or spectator enters the field of play, the entire team may be dismissed from the tournament and the team and/or coach may face sanctions.
COLLEGE SCOUTING
ScoutingZone is US Club Soccer’s official on-site recruiting/scouting partner.
College coaches: Please pre-register to attend to receive scouting information and on-site benefits. For the Boys NPL Finals, please sign up here. For the Girls NPL Finals, please sign up here.
Participating teams: All U-15 and older teams are required to register in ScoutingZone. Team managers, please refer to the following instructions. Team managers must be registered by June 28, and players have until the Monday before their respective kickoffs. To get started, click the link that applies to your team:
1) Teams new to ScoutingZone, click here.
2) Teams already registered with ScoutingZone, click here.
- You must register/join the event, or your team will not be visible to colleges.
- Important: Please be sure to select the correct gender when locating the NPL Finals.
To learn more about ScoutingZone, watch this short video, click here. Questions? Please contact support@scoutingzone.com.
TRAVEL
All hotel rooms for US Club Soccer events must be booked through THS, the Official Travel Partner of US Club Soccer.
Team managers, please refer to information received upon qualification for a link to book your accommodations.
PRE-EVENT CHECKLIST
VIDEO SERVICES
As a leading provider of sports video analysis, Veo Technologies and US Club Soccer are proud to announce a partnership, which enables member clubs and teams to take advantage of Veo’s cutting-edge video recording and analysis tools.
Veo’s AI-powered cameras and software offer a level of detail and insight that was previously only available to professional teams. You can now easily capture every moment of your games and practices, and analyze your team’s performance with advanced metrics and visualizations. Veo will be on-site to film all semifinals and finals of the NPL Finals. To access exclusive member benefits and get a $200 discount on your Veo camera, please visit the partner landing page.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
National Sports Photo is celebrating its 16th year covering US Club Soccer national events. Photo requests are now being accepted for the 2023 NPL Finals. The deadline for team managers and parents to register their team or athlete is July 2. Orders placed on or before June 26 receive a 15% discount. Please use coupon code “soccerden” to claim the promo. Click here to register your athlete or team. Questions may be directed to nationalsportsphoto@gmail.com or (732) 842-5100.
COLORADO RAPIDS TICKETS
NPL Finals participants are encouraged to attend the Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas game on Saturday, July 8. The Colorado Rapids have extended a special rate and experience for all NPL Finals teams.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MT (local). If your team would like to attend the match together, it is highly encouraged that you place one bulk order via the link below to ensure seats are next to each other. While availability remains, you can also upgrade your group outing to include one of the experiences listed below:
- BBQ picnic: pregame picnic options start at 75 or more individuals and include a private space outside the stadium pre-match, BBQ catering and a Coke beverage.
- Post-match player Q&A: stay after the match and hear from a Rapids player.
- Warm-up watchers: prior to the match, your group can watch the Rapids warm up from field level.
Any of these group outings must be reserved by contacting Anna Pittman at (303) 727-3736 or by email at Anna.Pittman@TeamKSE.com.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO DENVER
The city of Denver looks forward to hosting NPL Finals participants in the Mile High City. While you’re in Denver, you owe it to yourself to discover the best that the city has to offer. Check out some customized itineraries, explore a few locals’ favorites and transform your time in Denver into a vacation you’ll never forget.
REFEREE OPPORTUNITIES
Please visit this link to learn more about referee information for the NPL Finals.
