CHICAGO (June 20, 2023) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is proud to announce further alignment with its affiliate leagues and a new NISA Nation National Championship.

Outlining NISA’s continued grassroots growth, a new agreement provides increased options and developing opportunities for NISA’s affiliations with the Cascadia Premier League, Eastern Premier Soccer League, Mountain Premier League and the Southwest Premier League.

Each of the four regional premier leagues has increased their partnership with NISA by aligning their top divisions alongside NISA Nation, creating a coast-to-coast coalition of some of the best amateur soccer organizations in the United States.

“This is an exciting moment of expansion for both NISA Nation and the Regional Premier Leagues,” NISA Nation Director Matt Morse said. “We think this updated agreement will be a win-win situation for the leagues and clubs that remain the heartbeat of the game in the United States, and we will continue to forge that connective path from amateur to pro for players and clubs alike.”

As with its previous agreements, NISA will offer affiliated leagues merit-based spots in the annual NISA Independent Cup tournament and access to training compensation for clubs whose players are signed by NISA pro teams.

The new agreement outlines provisions for reinvestment in NISA Affiliate activities, up to and including a NISA Nation National Championship Tournament in a format that includes both NISA Nation region champions and NISA Affiliate league winners.

“This is exciting because it unites different regions of the country and will hopefully be a magnet for the best teams to play in a common system,” Eastern Premier League Secretary Bill Marth said.

Totaling more than 200 clubs, NISA Nation and its affiliates are active in discussions to partner with other elite State and Regional leagues.

Email NISA Nation HERE for more information on how your league can affiliate.