The National Finals weekend opens Friday, August 7, with two semifinals featuring the Western, Central, Eastern, and Southern regional champions. Sunday, August 9, brings the third-place playoff followed by the National Final.

The four clubs arrive having battled through months of regional competition in one of the country’s deepest semi-professional leagues.

The host venue is a fitting one. Wallis Annenberg Stadium, made possible by a $5 million lead gift from the Annenberg Foundation, sits on the site of the historic North Athletic Field — home to UCLA Bruins soccer from 1967 to 1999. The 2,145-seat stadium features full grandstand seating, a Daktronics LED video board, and Musco Sports lighting. Drake Stadium with a capacity for 11,000+ fans was built in 1969 and used in the 1984 Olympic games. Both fields utilize natural grass and are regulation FIFA sized pitches.

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The United Premier Soccer League is proud to announce that former Bellevue Athletic FC goalkeeper Jackson Buck has signed with Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One 📄✍🏻

Buck joins Spokane after continuing to build his resume through strong performances with Bellevue Athletic FC in the UPSL Premier Division.

Reflecting on his development journey, Buck credited his time in the UPSL and with Bellevue Athletic FC as instrumental in helping him reach the professional level. “My time in the UPSL and with Bellevue Athletic FC was a special one,” said Buck. “The competition, and the days spent training, prepping, planning for how we were going to be successful couldn’t be done by one person. With BAFC it truly was a collective group effort, with everyone bought in, and a group of fantastic players, and a coaching staff, that made things work for the club.”

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The United Premier Soccer League is proud to announce the first-ever UPSL Academy National Finals, set to take place July 24-26, bringing together top youth clubs from across the United States for a historic championship event at the National Sports Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tournament marks a major milestone in the continued evolution of the UPSL Academy platform, uniting elite competition from both the East and West regional pathways into one national showcase.

“The UPSL Academy National Finals tournament comes into place as the league continues to strengthen and build the pathways available to its clubs and players. The goal is to continue creating meaningful, accessible, high-level youth soccer competition across the US,” said Joseph Janner, UPSL Academy Director.

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The United Premier Soccer League is proud to highlight the continued growth of United Africa Boston FC, a club dedicated to creating opportunities for players of all backgrounds throughout the Boston-area while using soccer as a platform for community development and unity.

Based in Boston, MA, United Africa Boston FC was founded with the vision of bringing together talent and culture under one unified football identity, providing a structured and inclusive environment focused on technical, physical and mental player development.

According to United Africa Boston FC Head Coach Lassana Sanha, the multicultural makeup of the club has become one of its greatest strengths while helping establish a family atmosphere centered around opportunity and shared ambition.

Sanha, originally from Guinea-Bissau, believes competing in the UPSL has helped elevate the organization both on and off the field. “Playing in the UPSL has been a great experience for our entire organization, for both coaches and players,” Sanha said. “The UPSL represents an opportunity to play and compete at a higher level, against tougher opponents in a more structured league. Playing in the UPSL is incredibly beneficial to our overall growth as a club.”

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Terry has announced himself in Major League Soccer in spectacular fashion. The homegrown talent just scored his first MLS goal during a Matchday 7 clash against the Portland Timbers, curling a brilliant strike into the top-right corner from outside the box. The goal earned him AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors with over 40% of the fan vote.

The 17-year-old midfielder has already begun making his mark at the highest levels. Terry earned selection to the U.S. U-17 National Team and competed at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where he contributed with goals and strong performances as a key figure in the squad. His ability to control the tempo of matches, combined with his composure against top international competition, has solidified his reputation as a player to watch for the future of American soccer.

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The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is proud to introduce its Referee Respect Campaign, a league-wide initiative reinforcing the critical role referees play in the game. Match officials are essential to maintaining fairness, integrity, and structure on the field, yet too often they face unnecessary risks simply for doing their job. When frustration is directed at referees, the entire soccer community suffers.

As part of this initiative, UPSL is reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on referee abuse, misconduct between opposing teams, and any form of racism or discriminatory language at any level of play. These standards align with updated guidance under U.S. Soccer Federation Policy 531-9, which outlines minimum penalties for both physical and non-physical abuse against referees.

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The UPSL continues to strengthen its player development pathway through a growing collaboration with Austin FC, one of Major League Soccer’s top organizations. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to identifying and developing top talent in Texas, building on a history that includes Austin FC Academy previously competing in the UPSL Premier Division.

Austin FC Scout Josh Reyes was in attendance throughout the event, actively evaluating players across all matches and age groups.

“Being part of the UPSL ID Event hosted here in Austin was an amazing experience. Seeing so much talent and passion firsthand reminded me why I love this game. Opportunities like this let me connect with local players, learn their stories, and help guide them toward the next level and perhaps achieve something more.”

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