About USSSA NCL

The USSSA National Champions League (NCL) is comprised of the top USSSA competition from around the country.   Teams and organizations are members by invitation only.  Qualification is determined by the board of the NCL with the final decisions being confirmed by Commissioner Craig Scriven, Vice President of USSSA Soccer.

NCL is operated by USSSA, the country’s largest multi-sport organization and a member of U.S. Soccer.

Seasonal year: January 1 to December 31

League Format: Each member league’s standings will be published on the NCL website. Teams records (regular season) will qualify them for National Champions League Final Tournament. Teams qualify over the calendar year, creating a true champions league event, as only teams with the highest win percentage records in the country will qualify. Every Game Matters!

National Final: Tournament will be held at the Space Coast of Florida, the last weekend of January each year. Inaugural tournament January 24-27, 2019.
Countrywide League Standings: Highlight wrap up show featuring videos and player interviews for each member league will be promoted on www.USSSANCL.com and to USSSA’s 4 million members. The NCL Final will be lived streamed at USSSA Live.

Membership: A member league is comprised of the premier or 1st division of USSSA sanctioned league. All teams in the division must be USSSA members and will earn the opportunity to qualify for the USSSA National Champions League Final Event. Member leagues and owners will control their local markets, and their own intellectual property.

Level of Play: Member leagues will apply to become part of the NCL and awarded team(s) allocations based on strength of league structure. NCL teams compete at the highest level of soccer with many teams representing USSSA in the US Open Cup and players will receive exposure for advanced career opportunities.

Cost Structure: NCL is designed to support leagues by providing a national structure which is affordable and sustainable by our members. Acceptance into the NCL costs each member league a yearly membership fee and a $500 tournament bond due March 3, of each year.
For more information contact Commissioner Craig Scriven craig.scriven@usssa.com

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