We are well past the halfway point in the 2026 NISA Nation fall season. The Los Angeles Force are on a roll, Sin City FC has played well down the stretch, and everyone else is trying to keep up in the Southwest Region title race. We’ve got plenty to catch you up on in all things NISA Nation, so let’s get right into it.
NISA Nation Fall Season – Matchweek 5 Results
Los Angeles Force 4 STG Premier Pro 1 (Saturday September 26)
The Los Angeles Force defeated STG Premier Pro 4-1 on Saturday at St. Anthony High School Stadium and extended its winning streak to eight matches. Jose Morales scored the opener for STG Premier in the 17th minute to give his side a 1-0 lead. In the 30th minute, LA slotted home the equalizer. Later in the first half, a Force player was taken down in the box, and LA was awarded a penalty kick. George Almeida buried his penalty to put LA up 2-1. In the 37th minute, Dante Brigida added another goal to double LA’s lead heading into halftime. In the second half, the Force added another goal as LA remains unbeaten at home.
Problems FC 4 STG Premier Pro 2 (Sunday September 27)
Problems FC picked up its first win of the 2026 fall season with a 4-2 win against STG Premier Pro on Sunday at Long Beach City College Soccer Field 1. Problems FC struck first with Christian Buckner’s banger to take the lead. Daniel Brubaker leveled it for STG Premier Pro just before halftime. In the second half, Problems FC roared back with two quick goals from Coby Jacobs and Giovani Mendez to take a 3-1 lead. STG Premier Pro pulled one back with a goal from Alvaro Garcia, but Kentrell Dorsey buried the insurance goal to seal the home win.
NISA Nation Fall Season – Matchweek 6 Results
STG Premier Pro 1 Los Angeles Force 7 (Saturday October 10)
The Los Angeles Force steamrolled STG Premier Pro 7-1 on Saturday at Snow Canyon Stadium. STG Premier struck first with an Elíseo Guevara goal, but LA took over after that. George Almeida, Min-Jae Kwak, and Manuell Kariuki scored for LA to take a 3-1 lead into halftime. In the second half, Joel Quist, Gavin Ramirez, Michael Salazar, and Andrew Kleszewski scored for LA to seal their fourth straight win this season.
Sin City FC 2 Los Angeles Force 3 (Sunday October 11)
The Los Angeles Force edged Sin City FC 3-2 on Sunday at Mater Academy East High School Stadium. The Force got off to a good start in the first half with goals from Bryan Bustamante and Dante Brigida to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. In the second half, Sin City FC fought back as Brandon Vargas and Daniel Rangel scored for the Las Vegas side to tie the match. Late in the second half, Andrew Kleszewski scored a winner for LA to seal another road win and lead the Southwest Region with 15 points.
Capo FC 3 Problems FC 2 (Sunday October 11)
Capo FC held on to beat Problems FC 3-2 on Sunday at University High School Stadium. Daniel Segal scored the opener for Capo FC 14 minutes into the match. Diego Lazo doubled Capo FC’s lead to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. In the second half, Problems FC responded with two quick goals from Jorge Taylor to tie the match. Later, Ivan Lopez buried the game-winning goal for Capo FC to secure the win and snap their three-match losing streak.
NISA Nation Fall Season – Matchweek 7 Results
Los Angeles Force 3 Sin City FC 3 (Saturday October 17)
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Force and Sin City FC battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw at St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, CA, in the rematch. Aydan Bowers opened the scoring for LA early in the first half before Sin City FC’s Andy Rodriguez equalized. Later in the first half, Jonathan Estrada restored LA’s lead, and Bowers added another goal to give the Force a 3-1 lead into halftime. In the second half, Daniel Rangel pulled Sin City FC within one after burying his penalty kick. Later in the match, Roberto “Beto” Soto scored a late goal to tie the match as both teams walked away with a point.
Capo FC vs STG Premier Pro FC (Saturday October 17) – PPD
Note: The Capo FC vs. STG Premier Pro match scheduled for Saturday, October 17, was postponed due to wildfires in the Orange County area. This match will be rescheduled to a later date.
Problems FC 2 Sin City FC 2 (Sunday October 18)
On Sunday, Sin City FC drew Problems FC 2-2 on the road at Al Barbour Stadium at Biola University. Jorge Taylor scored the opening goal for Problems FC, taking an early lead. However, Rangel and Beto struck again for Sin City FC to take a 2-1 lead into the break. Late in the second half, Dylan Soto slotted home the equalizer for Problems FC as both teams split the points.
NISA Nation Fall Season – Matchweek 8 Results
STG Premier Pro FC 2 Sin City FC 9 (Saturday October 24)
Sin City FC defeated STG Premier Pro 9-2 on Saturday at Snow Canyon High School Stadium. In the first half, Miguel Higareda opened the scoring, and Federico Díaz García added another by scoring a penalty kick to give the Las Vegas side a 2-0 lead going into the break. In the second half, Higareda scored three goals and notched two assists. Diaz Garcia added his second goal of the night. Andy Rodriguez, Jose Quintero, and Benjamin Pino each added a goal for Sin City FC. STG Premier Pro still fought on as Issa Hamed Kone and Zach Trimming scored for the home team. In the end, Sin City FC delivered a stellar performance and walked away with three points on the road, and kept their unbeaten streak alive at three matches. Meanwhile, STG Premier Pro have lost four consecutive matches.
Capo FC 0 Los Angeles Force 1 (Saturday October 24)
The Los Angeles Force sealed a 1-0 win over SoCal rivals Capo FC on Saturday at JSerra Catholic High School Stadium in the 405 derby. Chila scored the lone goal in the first half, giving the Force three points on the road and clinching another Southwest Region title for the 2026 fall season.
Latest NISA News
Last week, the Savannah Clovers announced on social media that the club will be returning to the pitch in 2027 after a two-year hiatus.
The Clovers will be playing in the UPSL for the upcoming 2027 spring season and will hold player tryouts on December 5.
This weekend begins the third round of qualifying for the 2027 U.S. Open Cup featuring Sin City FC (NISA Nation), Arkansas Wolves 2 (UPSL), and DC Hyper (UPSL). All those teams will play on Sunday, November 1. Arkansas Wolves 2 will face Oklahoma United FC (TLfC), DC Hyper will take on the Virginia Dream (UPSL), and Sin City FC will host Next Level Soccer Premier (UPSL). Below is the upcoming league match to kick off Matchweek 9 in NISA Nation.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Problems FC vs Los Angeles Force
Long Beach City College – Long Beach, CA
Kickoff: 6 pm PT
That’s the latest update I got for you all. What are your thoughts on the NISA Nation fall season and 2027 U.S. Open Cup qualifying so far? Let me know in the comments section below. I’m back in Florida for vacation this weekend, but take care of yourselves, and I’ll be back next month with the latest on NISA Nation and more.
