Today, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced the location, schedule, and key dates for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup. The matches will be played in Michigan at Total Sports Park. NISA has already announced eight teams for the fall league tournament. Below are all the clubs announced for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup.
- Arkansas Wolves
- Capo FC
- DC Hyper
- Los Angeles Force
- Northern Colorado Hailstorm
- Modesto City FC
- Sin City FC
- Temecula FC
The 2025 NISA Pro Cup will kick off on Wednesday, October 15 to start group play and run through Wednesday, October 22. Clubs will compete in a group-play tournament, followed by an elimination semifinal round and ending with the 2025 NISA Pro Cup championship final on October 26. The 2025 Pro Cup Group Play matches will alternate days to allow recovery time for players, maintain the integrity of the competition, and produce the best action for the spectators. The top four teams from group play will advance to the semifinal round. The semifinals will be played on Friday, October 24, as single elimination win-or-go-home matches. The 2025 NISA Pro Cup championship final will be played on Sunday, October 26. Here is a summary of the key dates below.
- Wednesday October 15 – NISA Pro Cup Opening Match (kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. ET)
- Wednesday October 15 – Wednesday October 22 – Group Play
- Friday October 24 – NISA Pro Cup Semifinals
- Sunday October 26 – NISA Pro Cup Championship Final
All tournament matches including the NISA Pro Cup final will be broadcast live on Roku TV, YouTube, and NISA+. The NISA league announced a new broadcast partnership deal with Premier Media Group on Friday for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup. Clubs have already began holding player tryouts for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup with Arkansas Wolves, Los Angeles Force, Temecula FC, and Modesto City FC planning to hold their tryouts within the next month. What are your thoughts on the upcoming 2025 NISA Pro Cup? Let me know in the comments section below.