NPSL National Play off Semifinals his weekend

The NPSL  National finals begin this weekend.  And now the NPSL has made it possible for everyone to see the games follow them all the way. National Premier Soccer League has hired a professional broadcasting company to bring the game to you, check out the link below. Both games of the semifinals and the Championship round will be streamed to you over the internet at the link below.  A charge of $5.95 will apply and a package deal for three games for $14.95 is available.   Catch all the action from your living room  or any where you are. invite your friends.





This Saturday watch RVA FC and the Erie Admirals LIVE in the NPSL National
Semifinals. It's win or go home time!
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This Saturday watch the Sonoma County Sol take on FC LVU Sonic LIVE in the
NPSL National Semifinals. It's win or go home time!
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Sonoma Sol. will represent the West in the NPSL Finial Four

 July 2013, After quickly elimitating the San Diego Flash 3-0 in the Western Conference finials
The Sol had no intention of giving up its undefeated record, at least not now as they went on to capture the finial Western Championship game and a ticket to host the opening game of the semi's in the National Premier Soccer League National Finial Four.
 Story by as posted by the NPSL  

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SOL MOVES ON                                                                                      

Sonoma County Sol put an impressive win in the books last night beating Golden Gate Division rivals Sacramento Gold 3-1 in extra time. The Gold are the only team to have beaten the Sol in 2013, losing out in a U.S. Open Cup qualifier.  In the following 4 games the Sol won 3 and drew 1.
“We didn’t have our best game but we did what we needed to get the win," Sol midfielder Erik Larson stated.  "This team loves working for each other.”
An early goal from Sacramento put the visitors up 1-0, but Sonoma Coutny answered a few minutes later pulling even 1-1. The game would remain tied going into extra time, where the Sol scored 2 goals in the first 15 minutes. The game-winning goal was scored by Brenton Frame off a header crossed in by Angel Acevedo followed by a spectacular team goal finished off by Cory Taufer.
“This side continues to impress with their ability to find ways to win games," Sol Club President Greg Volker commented. "With Taufer and the backline finding their form and goals coming from a multitude of players, we are very confident moving forward.”

TOP 20 MEDIA POLL - JULY 13, 2013

The NPSL is committed to actively engaging the media on a regular basis.  Media members from across the country vote on the NPSL National Player of the Week and now in a top 20 poll. There are voters in every NPSL region and conference to promote a fair and unbiased selection.

The latest official Top 20 media poll can be found below. The vote concluded on Friday and doesn't include this weekend's results from regular season and/or postseason play.

1. Detroit City FC
2. Sonoma County Sol
3. Tulsa Athletics
4. Quad City Eagles
5. Jacksonville United FC
6. Chattanooga FC
7. FC Hasental
8. FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic
9. New York Red Bulls
10. Greater Binghamton Futbol Club
11. RVA Football Club
12. Junior Lone Star FC
13. Brooklyn Italians
14. Sacramento Gold
15. San Diego Flash
16. Milwaukee Bavarians
17. MB Mutiny
18. Erie Admirals
19. Madison 56ers
20. FC Santa Clarita Storm

NPSL OK'S MISAPLICATION OF FIFA RULE 14 STORM OUT.

  It's the decision of the NPSL Executive Committee that the result from the game, under appeal, will stand.  The game will not be replayed nor will the result be overturned.  While we're very disappointed with the poor decision of the officials and plan to sanction these officials from NPSL, NPSL Executive Committee have made the decision that the games result will stand.  I've copied Exec Committee Members & Dave Simmons on this email. Once again, we're very disappointed that we're in this position due to the decisions of the officials, which affects NPSL Members, but believe this is the correct decision under the circumstances.   Sincerely,
Michael Hitchcock
Commissioner
NPSL

Email received  July 9th  in regards to protest of violation of misapplication of rule 14 of FIFA

"but believe this is the correct decision under the circumstances."  Never stated why in is the correct decision. ? 
The Storm would like to thank their fans and followers for a fantastic season ,

A MISAPPLICATION OF THE LAW of FIFA RULE 14 leads to Protest of the Game

 It was Storm at Flash for the final game of the 2013 season, Saturday July 6th , in what was a very exciting tight game that found the two teams in a win or go home match for the 2013
 Southwest Division of  NPSL 's Western Conference playoff spot.  Storm taking first blood just 7 minutes in to the game as Forward Robbie Gouk collect the ball 20 yards out and directed a shot that left the Flash goal keeper Cameron Riley  flat footed and helpless and Gouk gave the Storm a 1-0 lead.
 The Flash came back with one of their own in the 36th minute as Lee Underwood Flash midfielder found the back of the Storm net in a may-lay on the 3yard line and he managed to seek one in under keeper Miguel Lopez.
Then in the second half the Flash was awarded a penalty kick with the game on the line and the score

Miguel Lopez Storm  Keeper

even Flashes Michael Sommerfield  took the PK and it was Storms keeper Miguel Lopez that came up big with the save keeping the score even. The Storm began attacking and with force then in the 85th minute it was the Storm who was awarded a trip to the spot for a foul in the box. Forward Robbie Gouk was called upon to give the Storm the much needed lead late in the game. Gouk took the PK and planted it in the back of the net. But wait the referee call encroachment on the Storm .
Encroachment is when a player on the attacking team steps in to the box before the kick is taken.
An encroachment calls for a retake of  the kick. Hold on instead the Referee called for a indirect kick for the Flash. This is not a miscall on the official, it is a misapplication of a FIFA rule 14. There for it can not remain a 1-1 tie. a correction of the
misapplication has to take place.
 NPSL is looking in  the course they will take to correct the mistake.
It is not any different the playing different times in each half one 45 one 30 just because the Referee said so. Cant be done.  will post the leagues answer as soon as in is available.  The final spot in the Southwest playoff position is still up for grabs.
 

Storm prepares for the last and most important game of the season.

The Storm will be traveling to San Diego Saturday to play the last game of the 2013 NPSL regular season. The Storm with a record of 7-2-4 a total of 23 points one behind Saturday's opponent the San Diego Flash. The Flash are 7-3-3 24 points on the season. Each team knows it is a winner goes on and loser goes home. The winner will

2013 Santa Clarita Storm

travel to face the Sonoma County Sol July 13^th, the first seed in the Nothern Division with a reacord of 8-3-0 total of 27 points and without a loss all seaon. Both teams will be putting in the best on the pitch Saturday. The Flash's Justin Picoa leads the team with 7 goals in 7 games , but the Flash has three other players who have 4 goals and two with three goals each. So they will be bring their fire power as will the Storm. Tyler Coombes Storms goal scoring leader the past two years with 7 goals this year will be accompanied by Forward Robbie Gouk and midfielders Matt Shaxton, Zayd Flores, Julio Lopez and Derek Dodrill, Pablo Nunez, Juan Camacho and Victor Rodriguez, Nick Rowin, Ricky Cruz . Defenders Jose Esquivel and Abel Hinojosa, Robert Hill Alan Gutierrez and Net Minders Miguel Lopez with Steven Rodriguez . All will be putting everything on the line to continue there season for at least one more week.Follow the Storm on Facebook tomorrow night for updates of the game as it progresses. www.facebook.com/FCSCProSoccer

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