La Quinta, CA (February 17, 2023) – NISA Nation announces Desert Futbol Club will compete in the Southwest Region for the 2023 Spring Season.

Formed in 2020, Desert FC participated for the first time in the qualifying rounds for the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, winning its first two matches and changing the club’s trajectory.

“Our organization takes great pride in supporting the goals of our many outstanding athletes around the Coachella Valley,” Desert FC found Zach Holliday said. “We want to help players move on to the next level of play and be successful in their journey. NISA Nation provides a substantial pathway to pro for players, and we feel NISA Nation is working to be something very special for the future of the sport and the growth of NISA as a whole. We’re excited to be entering NISA Nation.”

Desert FC intends to continue operating developmental teams in the UPSL. The club also features a boys youth academy.

About NISA Nation

NISA Nation, a component of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), is a full-year league providing amateur independent clubs a groundbreaking path to professional status. NISA Nation bridges success on the amateur affiliate level – including the eastern Premier Soccer League, Southwest Premier Soccer League, Cascadia Soccer League and the Mountain Premier League – to a spot on the NSIA
professional level. Activated in Fall 2021, NISA Nation will maintain the highest standards and require the same level of professionalism within the front office and on the pitch expected of NISA professional clubs. Keeping in the spirit of independence, particular requirements and competition format will be determined with direct input from the participating clubs. NISA Nation also includes NISA Network, the home for all things NISA, independent clubs, and the open system. Learn more about NISA Nation at
www.NISANation.com, or follow on Twitter @TheNISANation and on Instagram @NISANationSoccer.

Contact:
Dennis Pope
dennisp@nisasoccer.com
Direct: 951-675-3963