Category: Opinion

LA Force Wins NISA Championship Defeating Irvine Zeta FC in Penalties

LA Force Wins NISA Championship Defeating Irvine Zeta FC in Penalties

The Los Angeles Force won its first NISA championship trophy, edging past local rivals Irvine Zeta FC 3-2 on penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw after extra time. The announced crowd in attendance at Veterans Memorial Stadium was 1,447. The LA Force strike first in the 36th minute as Josue Cartagena, who won a … Continue reading LA Force Wins NISA Championship Defeating Irvine Zeta FC in Penalties

Takeaways from NISA Media Day

Takeaways from NISA Media Day

Yesterday, the NISA league held its Championship Media Day, featuring players and coaches representing Irvine Zeta FC and the Los Angeles Force. The two teams will battle it out on the pitch, seeking their first NISA championship trophy later tonight at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, CA. Here are some of my takeaways from … Continue reading Takeaways from NISA Media Day

NISA Playoffs Semifinal Preview and the Maryland Bobcats Exclusion from Postseason

NISA Playoffs Semifinal Preview and the Maryland Bobcats Exclusion from Postseason

We finally made it to October, with the 2024 NISA Playoffs just a few days away. Last week, the NISA league announced that the 2024 NISA regular season champions, Maryland Bobcats FC, would be excluded from the postseason, citing the club not being in compliance with the league or the U.S. Soccer Federation. This latest … Continue reading NISA Playoffs Semifinal Preview and the Maryland Bobcats Exclusion from Postseason

Maryland Bobcats FC Ineligible to Participate in 2024 NISA Playoffs

Maryland Bobcats FC Ineligible to Participate in 2024 NISA Playoffs

The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced yesterday that the 2024 NISA Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion Maryland Bobcats FC has been deemed ineligible to participate in the 2024 NISA Playoffs due to not complying with the league and the U.S. Soccer Federation standards. The Bobcats finished the regular season with an overall record of … Continue reading Maryland Bobcats FC Ineligible to Participate in 2024 NISA Playoffs