The "I" and the "A" in NISA truly stand for "INDEPENDENT" and "ASSOCIATIONS". From the very beginning NISA has determined to focus on and follow through with our Mission and Vision. 

The NISA Affiliate Program is a tremendous opportunity for state and regional amateur leagues.

Benefits of the Affiliate Program:

1. Any new teams inquiring within NISA will be referred to the affiliate first to join the affiliate league.

   1. The “Progression Program" - Join NISA Nation or NISA Pro we will encourage them to also place a team in their respective affiliate league

2. Become "Certified Independent" by working with our staff and joining our monthly webinars.

3. Exclusive access to our "Incubator" program to share with your member clubs

4. Guaranteed spots in regional playoffs to qualify for the Joint "NISA Nation/Affiliate National Championship"

   1. ​Your top division can align with and have equal competition with NISA Nation

5. Guaranteed spots in the "Winter NISA Pro Combines"

6. Guaranteed spots in the "NISA Independent Cup"

7. Guaranteed Solidarity Payments will be paid to clubs in 2023 when one of your players signs with a NISA Pro team.

8. Incentives to affiliate leagues for clubs progressing into NISA Nation or NISA Pro

9. Access to our partnership with the LIGA DE FUTBOL PROFESIONAL MEXICANO (LFP) and support with teams in the United States' Latino/Hispanic market

10. Sponsorship share/discount from our NISA partners

    1. Uniform discounts with Xara

    2. Banners, Flags, Canopies and more discounts with Kittrich Canopy

    3. Exclusive deals with our streaming partner Eleven Sports

11. Exclusive Invites to NISA Pro VIP Events

12. VIP access to NISA Pro Championship events

Costs:

• Affiliate Program - a small per player fee

• NISA Nation membership - an additional per player fee