The 2021 NISA Nation season has been the first season of NISA Nation. It was the inaugural season for the National Independent Soccer Association 4th tier league.
| Dates | September 18 – January 23 |
|---|---|
| Champions | New Jersey Alliance FC (Northeast Region) FC Golden State Force (Southwest Region) |
| Matches played | 42 |
| Goals scored | 178 (4.24 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Samuel Goni (GOL) 9 goals |
| Biggest home win | NJA 16–0 BFC (Sep 26) |
| Biggest away win | BFC 1–9 STP (Oct 2) ATL 0-8 NA2 (Nov 14) |
| Highest scoring | NJA 16–0 BFC (Sep 26) |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches NJA |
| Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches NA2 |
| Longest winless run | 8 matches BFC |
| Longest losing run | 8 matches BFC |
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All statistics correct as of Jan 23. | |
The season has been made by 10 founder teams divided in two regions and the two toppers of the two regions have been crowned champions of their own regions.
History
editNortheast Division
editThe season was played from September 18 to December 12. The Northeast Division ended on December 13, 2021, with a showdown between New Jersey Alliance FC and New Amsterdam FC II. It ended in a 4–0 score in favor of NJAFC.[1]
The inaugural fall season for the Northeast had 28 games, 116 goals scored, 4.14 goals per match, and 210 players registered during its play.[2]
Southwest Division
editThe season was played from October 30 to January 23. The southwest Division champion was discovered on January 15, 2021, with a final showdown between FC Golden State Force and Las Vegas Legends.[3] It ended in a 4–3 score in favor of FCGSF.[4]
The inaugural fall season for the Southwest had 12 games, 56 goals scored, 4.66 goals per match, and 151 players registered during its play.[5]
Teams
editNortheast Region
edit| Team | City | Stadium | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City FC | Atlantic City, New Jersey | Annapolis Avenue Recreation Complex | 2017 |
| Bearfight @ Albion SC Delaware | Middletown, Delaware | Appoquinimink High School | 2020 |
| New Amsterdam FC II | New York, New York | Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex | 2020 |
| New Jersey Alliance FC | Clifton, New Jersey | Montclair State University | 2012 |
| New Jersey Teamsterz FC | Bayonne, New Jersey | Don Ahern Veterans Memorial Stadium | 2017 |
| Steel Pulse FC | Baltimore, Maryland | Blandair Regional Park West Playground | 2019 |
Southwest Region
edit| Team | City | Stadium | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista FC | Chula Vista, California | Terra Nova Park | 1982 |
| FC Golden State Force | Pomona, California | Rio Hondo College | 2015 |
| Las Vegas Legends | Las Vegas, Nevada | Peter Johann Memorial Field | 2012 |
| Valley United FC U23 | Scottsdale, Arizona | GCU Stadium | 2020 |
Location map
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Competition format
editThe inaugural regions were the Northeast and Southwest. In each region, the team with the most points at the end of the season is the champion. There are no playoffs or national championship.
- Northeast Region: Clubs play each other twice for a total of 10 matches.
- Southwest Region: Clubs play each other twice for a total of 6 matches.
Standings
editNortheast Region
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey Alliance FC (C) | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 11 | +27 | 25 |
| 2 | New Amsterdam FC II | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 10 | +18 | 23 |
| 3 | Steel Pulse FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 6 | +17 | 18 |
| 4 | New Jersey Teamsterz FC | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 7 |
| 5 | Atlantic City FC | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 28 | −14 | 7 |
| 6 | Bearfight @ Albion SC Delaware | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 47 | −39 | 6 |
(*) New Jersey Teamsterz FC forfeited these games, which were awarded as 3—0 victories for their opponents
Southwest Region
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Golden State Force (C) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 13 |
| 2 | Las Vegas Legends | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 9 |
| 3 | Chula Vista FC | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17 | −7 | 6 |
| 4 | Valley United FC U23 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | −6 | 5 |
Golden Boot winner
editNortheast Region Golden boot recipient Henry Martinez of New Amsterdam II. 7 goals scored.[6]
Southwest Region Golden boot recipient Samuel Goni of FC Golden State Force. 9 goals scored.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ NJ Alliance FC [@NJALLIANCEFC] (December 13, 2021). "What an end to our Inaugural @TheNISANation Northeast Division. With a strong win over @nafcnyc II. Fellas continued to put in the work the full game to get us to lift up the cup at the end. Way to go Men!!! We keep moving!!! https://t.co/JMCiUV4nQp" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ NISA Nation [@TheNISANation] (December 13, 2021). "NISA Nation inaugural Fall 2021 Northeast Region by the numbers! #NISANation https://t.co/kwjF5l6DFG" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ NISA Nation [@TheNISANation] (January 15, 2022). "Tune in tonight at 7:30 PM ET as the @LasVegasLegends take on the @FCGSForce! 🔥 📺 https://t.co/R6e9CFIPui #NISANation https://t.co/oFfQMWpg1Y" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ NISA Nation [@TheNISANation] (January 16, 2022). "Final. It's OFFICIAL! The @FCGSForce are the NISA Nation Southwest Region Champions!! 🏆 #NISANation https://t.co/F9G1SvYEJn" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ NISA Nation [@TheNISANation] (February 2, 2022). "NISA Nation inaugural Fall 2021 Southwest Region by the numbers! #NISANation https://t.co/QFaBE2RhmT" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ NISA Nation Northeast Region Fall 2021 Golden Boot Winnerhttps://twitter.com/TheNISANation/status/1476663839315791873
- ^ NISA Nation [@TheNISANation] (January 28, 2022). "NISA Nation Southwest Region Fall 2021 Golden Boot Winner: Samuel Goni of @FCGSForce #NNFall21 Samuel Goni finished the NISA Nation Fall 21 season with a season high 9 goals in the Southwest Region🔥 https://t.co/jXP9yoaIL6" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.