New NPSL "Pro" League, 2019

My understanding is the move was prompted by Founders Cup’s inability to achieve sanctioning through either USASA or USSSA.

— Chris Kivlehan (@kivlehan) June 27, 2019

 

I suspect the fact that it’s not sanction leads to other issues we don’t usually account for like insurance costs.

 

I think you're right Refs can't officiate games if they are not insured.

Maybe the FC owners just assumed they were sanctioned under the NPSL umbrella.

https://www.usadultsoccer.com/page/show/953145-overview

• The primary component of the USASA Risk Management Program is the package of insurance coverage’s that is provided for the member players, leagues, State Associations and the National Organization. This comprehensive plan with viable options is in place to protect all members of USASA including referees that work USASA sanctioned games.
• The general liability protects members and USASA in the event they are sued for incidents involving bodily injury or property damage resulting from an amateur soccer activity. All members are provided this coverage upon registration with USASA. Note-USSF certified referee are covered under the USSF plan for liability losses.
• The Participant Accident Insurance protects members and referees that participate and work USASA sanctioned matches. This coverage includes medical and dental expenses occurred during USASA sanctioned activities. The State Association can choose which coverage level they want for their members from: no PAI coverage; a $5,000; $10,000 or $25,000 maximum benefit plan.
• The Directors and Officers coverage provides financial protection for the directors and officers in the event they are sued in conjunction with performing their duties. All member organizations are provided this coverage at no cost to the member organization upon completion of the required form which provides an annual list of officers and directors. Form provided on the USASA web page.
• These high limit policies provide excellent protection to the organization and go a long way to reduce out – of – pocket loss by USASA members. Please visit our links to the coverage’s pages for more information.

 

I think this relates to next season and Kivlehan is using FC interchangeably with NPSL Pro. Founder's Cup is definitely part of NPSL and sanctioned. It's next year where the shit seems to be hitting the fan because for some reason they've decided to split from NPSL.

 

Look forward to Commisso suing the amateur sanctioning bodies as well.

 

They've always said: no franchise fees allows owners to invest that money back into lawyers.

 

Yet another proposed league bites the dust before kicking a ball?
How will this affect the long-term health of the NPSL?

 

Have they tried the Harper Valley PTA?

 

Renamed to the Members Cup. Miami FC, Cal FC, FC Arizona, & ASC San Diego have all left. There’s also a rumor that Chattanooga and Detroit might leave as well.

https://www.npsl.com/12591/

 

I heard SD is headed to NISA

 

This is dedicated to the current New York Cosmos:

 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...sl-members-cup-starts-play-aug-17/1821629001/

Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha

 

Or....

 

Man two weeks from launch and this thing is falling apart quick.

Re: @NYCosmos - I do not see that happening. As @kivlehan has suggested, while the club has communicated with NISA recently, the club is "not currently" looking to switch.

Also hearing that while Members Cup teams were announced, some still unsure of participating.

— Nipun Chopra, PhD (@NipunChopra7) July 25, 2019

 

What a dumpster fire.

 

Some teams will also stream via other channels (e.g. CFC and DCFC use YouTube, CFC also streams on Twitch), all matches should be available on MyCujoo.

 

So Napa Valley is 0-3 and has been outscored 12-0. Their foray into "pro" soccer has not been great so far.

 

Could be worse. Detroit scored their 4 in the first 21 minutes. Sounds to me like they let up.

Maybe next year good teams move on to NISA, other western teams join and they compete.

This fall looks like it is already a bust.

 

Members Cup isn't pro. There was a good interview with Napa's owner on a CFC podcast last week where he talks about how hard it is for them to recruit players, especially compared to their conference rivals: https://anchor.fm/423soccerpod

 

Oh, God, please. That's why I put it in ********ing quotes, bro.

 

The unthinkable happened last night; not only did Napa Valley score, but they managed to win; beating Milwaukee, 2-1.

 

BTW...

 

Not if they're going to be in NPSL next year ¯\_(ツ)_/¯