2018 Spring UPSL season#American Division Playoffs

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The 2018 Spring United Premier Soccer League season was the 10th season of the UPSL.

In some parts of the country, UPSL is organized into Pro Premier and Championships Divisions with promotion and relegation between the Pro Premier division and the Championship Division. The 2018 Spring UPSL season had 136 clubs participate in the Pro Premier divisions and 28 clubs participate in the Championship divisions.

The overall structure of the League by Conference and roughly from west to east is represented in the table below

class="wikitable"
Conference ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! colspan=2 \| Western ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! Mountain ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! Southwest ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! Colorado ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! colspan=4 \| Midwest
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Pro Premier Divisions ! SoCal \|\| Wild West \|\| Mountain \|\| Southwest \|\| Colorado \|\| West \|\| Central \|\| North \|\| East
Championship Divisions ! SoCal \| style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a \| style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a \| style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a ! Colorado \| colspan=4 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a

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Conference

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! colspan=2 | Western

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! Mountain

! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" |

! Southwest

! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" |

! Colorado

! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" |

! colspan=4 | Midwest

colspan=15 style="background-color: #999" |

Pro Premier Divisions

! SoCal || Wild West || Mountain || Southwest || Colorado || West || Central || North || East

Championship Divisions

! SoCal

| style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" | n/a

! Colorado

| colspan=4 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" | n/a

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Conference ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! colspan=2 \| Central ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! colspan=4 \| Southeast ! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" \| ! colspan=2 \| Northeast
colspan=12 style="background-color: #999" \|
Pro Premier Divisions ! North \|\| South \|\| Atlanta \|\| Mid-Atlantic \|\| Florida Central \|\| Florida South \|\| American \|\| Patriot
Championship Divisions \| colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a \| colspan=4 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a \| colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" \| n/a

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Conference

! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" |

! colspan=2 | Central

! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" |

! colspan=4 | Southeast

! rowspan=4 style="background-color: #999" |

! colspan=2 | Northeast

colspan=12 style="background-color: #999" |

Pro Premier Divisions

! North || South || Atlanta || Mid-Atlantic || Florida Central || Florida South || American || Patriot

Championship Divisions

| colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" | n/a

| colspan=4 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" | n/a

| colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-style:italic" | n/a

Central Conference

The Central Conference is new for this season. It was split geographically into two divisions.

=North Division{{anchor|Central North Division}}=

The North Division covers the state of Oklahoma, as well as North Texas. The division will play an 8 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Dallas Elite FC
Inocentes FC — joined from Fort Worth Premier League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Inocentes FC as New Texas Conference Expansion Team|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-inocentes-fc-as-new-texas-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094748/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-inocentes-fc-as-new-texas-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=January 5, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Keene FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Keene FC as New Texas Conference Expansion Team|url=https://www.prlog.org/12678554-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-keene-fc-as-new-texas-conference-expansion-team.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911095813/https://www.prlog.org/12678554-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-keene-fc-as-new-texas-conference-expansion-team.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
OKC 1889 FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces OKC 1889 as New Central Conference Expansion Team|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-okc-1889-as-new-central-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094738/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-okc-1889-as-new-central-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 21, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Texas Spurs — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Texas Spurs FC as New Central Conference Expansion Team|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-spurs-fc-as-new-central-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094856/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-spurs-fc-as-new-central-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 8, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}

==North Division Standings{{anchor|Central North Division Standings}}==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO

|name_DAE=Dallas Elite FC

|name_INO=Inocentes FC

|name_KEE=Keene FC

|name_OKC=OKC 1889 FC

|name_TXS=Texas Spurs

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Central Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=South Division=

The South Division covers South Texas. It will play an 8 game home-and-away double round robin.{{cite tweet|number=974816107205971968|user=SambaFCSA|title=Get ready San Antonio! @UPSLsoccer hits the Alamo city May 20th. See you at our home opener! #WeAreSamba #YourNewClub #SomosSamba #TuNuevoClub https://t.co/zebmNfQgWZ https://t.co/012aCmTM7q|author=Samba FC San Antonio|date=March 16, 2018|access-date=2023-07-20}}

The following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Atletico Katy — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Texas Conference Expansion with Katy Tigres FC|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-conference-expansion-with-katy-tigres-fc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911095756/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-conference-expansion-with-katy-tigres-fc |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
FC Knights — joined from Texas Premier Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Texas Conference Expansion with FC Knights|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-conference-expansion-with-fc-knights|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094826/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-conference-expansion-with-fc-knights |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://fcknights.wordpress.com/about/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240528073048/https://www.webcitation.org/6xEldlm0T?url=https://fcknights.wordpress.com/about/|archive-date=May 28, 2024|url-status=dead|publisher=FC Knights Killeen Soccer|access-date=February 14, 2018}}
ISL USA FC
Round Rock SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Texas Conference Expansion with Round Rock Soccer Club|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-conference-expansion-with-round-rock-soccer-club|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911093657/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-texas-conference-expansion-with-round-rock-soccer-club |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 24, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Samba FC San Antonio — joined from Texas Premier Soccer League and rebranded from Genova FC San Antonio{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Samba FC San Antonio as New Texas Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/02/01/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-samba-fc-san-antonio-as-new-texas-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422184349/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/02/01/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-samba-fc-san-antonio-as-new-texas-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2018-04-22|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 1, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}

==South Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO

|name_ATK=Atletico Katy

|name_FCK=FC Knights

|name_ISL=ISL USA FC

|name_ROR=Round Rock SC

|name_SSA=Samba FC San Antonio

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Central Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff}}

=Central Conference Playoffs=

The 1st place team in each division will host the 2nd place team in the other division. The two winners will meet in the championship, hosted by the team with the most points.

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 21–Polytechnic High School|{{RDseed|N1}}Inocentes FC {{aet}}|1|{{RDseed|S2}}Round Rock SC|0

|July 21–San Jacinto College|{{RDseed|S1}}Atletico Katy|2 (2)|{{RDseed|N2}}Dallas Elite FC {{pso}}|2 (4)

|July 28–Polytechnic High School|{{RDseed|N1}}Inocentes FC|3|{{RDseed|N2}}Dallas Elite FC|2

}}

Inocentes FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Colorado Conference

=Pro Premier{{anchor|Colorado Pro Premier}}=

The division will play an 8 game home-or-away single round robin.

The following 2 clubs left the division before the season -

Club El Azul — folded
FC United — folded

The following 3 clubs joined the division before the season -

Denver Metro FC — promoted from Championship Division
GAM United FC — promoted from Championship Division
Northern Colorado FC — promoted from Championship Division

==Pro Premier Standings{{anchor|Colorado Pro Premier Standings}}==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO |result3=PO |result4=PO

|name_COR=Colorado Rush

|name_COS=Colorado Springs FC

|name_DEM=Denver Metro FC

|name_FCB=FC Boulder

|name_FCG=FC Greeley

|name_GAM=GAM United FC

|name_IND=Indios Denver FC

|name_LOG=Logroñes Denver SC

|name_NCO=Northern Colorado FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Colorado Conference Pro Premier Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

==Pro Premier Playoffs{{anchor|Colorado Pro Premier Playoffs}}==

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 15–Centaurus High School|{{RDseed|1}}FC Boulder|3|{{RDseed|4}}Northern Colorado FC|1

|July 15–Shea Stadium|{{RDseed|2}}Colorado Rush|4|{{RDseed|3}}Colorado Springs FC|3

|July 22–Centaurus High School|{{RDseed|1}}FC Boulder|3|{{RDseed|2}}Colorado Rush|1

}}

FC Boulder advance to the National Playoffs.

=Championship{{anchor|Colorado Championship}}=

The division will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin.{{cite web|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/stats#/74/schedule?division_id=4226 |title=Stats - United Premier Soccer League |publisher=Upslsoccer.com |access-date=February 16, 2018}}

The following 4 clubs left the division before the season

Denver Metro FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division
GAM United FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division
Legions FC — folded
Northern Colorado FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division

The following 5 clubs joined the division before the season

Athletic Club of Sloan's Lake — joined from Colorado Premier League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Colorado Expansion with Athletic Club of Sloan's Lake|url=https://www.prlog.org/12675343-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-expansion-with-athletic-club-of-sloans-lake.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094828/https://www.prlog.org/12675343-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-expansion-with-athletic-club-of-sloans-lake.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Bright Stars of Colorado SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Bright Stars of Colorado SC as Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/10/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-bright-stars-of-colorado-sc-as-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913031625/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/10/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-bright-stars-of-colorado-sc-as-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-13|url-status=live|date=April 10, 2018|access-date=April 10, 2018}}
Longmont Diablos FC — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Colorado Conference Expansion with Longmont Diablos FC|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-conference-expansion-with-longmont-diablos-fc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911110754/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-conference-expansion-with-longmont-diablos-fc |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=January 16, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Monaco Denver FC — joined from Colorado Premier League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Colorado Conference Expansion with Monaco Futbol Club|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-conference-expansion-with-monaco-futbol-club|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911102440/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-conference-expansion-with-monaco-futbol-club |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 18, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Real Medina PSL — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Colorado Conference Expansion with Real Medina|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-conference-expansion-with-real-medina|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911100948/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-colorado-conference-expansion-with-real-medina |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=November 22, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}

==Championship Standings{{anchor|Colorado Championship Standings}}==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PRO

|name_ACS=Athletic Club of Sloan's Lake

|name_BSC=Bright Stars of Colorado SC

|name_IND=Indios Denver FC U23

|name_LON=Longmont Diablos FC

|name_MON=Monaco FC

|name_RME=Real Medina PSL

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PRO=green1 |text_PRO=Promotion to the Pro Premier Division

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

Midwest Conference

The Midwest Conference is new for this season. It was founded through a merger with the Premier League of America.{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Expansion with 11 Premier League of America Teams|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-expansion-with-11-premier-league-of-america-teams|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911102429/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-expansion-with-11-premier-league-of-america-teams |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=September 6, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}} The conference was split geographically into four divisions.

=Central Division=

The Central Division covers the states of Illinois and Iowa. It will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin.{{cite tweet |author=DeKalb County United |user=dkcunited |number=972987946063327233 |date=March 11, 2018 |title=OMFG! Our 2018 @UPSL_Midwest schedule has officially been released. Now, stop procrastinating and get your #DKCU season tickets TONIGHT! We sell family packages as well! All season ticket packages come with a #DKCU scarf or two! Don't forget to 'Like' or 'Share' https://t.co/vKUpgQNBg8 |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}

The following 6 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Aurora Borealis SC — joined from Premier League of America
DeKalb County United — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with DeKalb County United|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-dekalb-county-united|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911095023/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-dekalb-county-united |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 15, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Elgin Pumas SC — joined from Premier League of America
Joliet United SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Joliet United SC as Midwest Conference Expansion Team|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-joliet-united-sc-as-midwest-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094950/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-joliet-united-sc-as-midwest-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
RWB Adria — joined from Premier League of America
Union Dubuque FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with Union Dubuque FC|url=https://www.prlog.org/12673058-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-union-dubuque-fc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812220653/https://www.prlog.org/12673058-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-union-dubuque-fc.html |archive-date=2019-08-12|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 26, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}

==Central Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO

|name_AUR=Aurora Borealis FC

|name_DCU=DeKalb County United

|name_ELG=Elgin Pumas SC

|name_JOL=Joliet United SC

|name_RWB=RWB Adria

|name_UDU=Union Dubuque FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=East Division=

The East Division covers the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. It will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following 6 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

AAFC Lumberjacks — joined from local amateur competition{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with AAFC Lumberjacks|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-aafc-lumberjacks|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911110831/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-aafc-lumberjacks |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 21, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Carpathia FC — joined from Premier League of America
Muskegon Risers SC — joined from Premier League of America
Oakland County FC — joined from Premier League of America
Toledo Villa FC — joined from Premier League of America
USAi Old Bhoys — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with Indianapolis USAi Old Bhoys|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-indianapolis-usai-old-bhoys|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094058/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-indianapolis-usai-old-bhoys |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|last=Skwara|first=Yan|date=November 17, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}

==East Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO

|name_AAL=AAFC Lumberjacks

|name_CAR=Carpathia FC

|name_MUS=Muskegon Risers SC

|name_OAK=Oakland County FC

|name_TOL=Toledo Villa FC

|name_UOB=USAi Old Bhoys

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=North Division{{anchor|Midwest North Division}}=

The North Division covers the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The following 6 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Croatian Eagles SC — joined from Premier League of America
FC Minneapolis — joined from American Champions League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with FC Minneapolis|url=http://fcminneapolis.com/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-fc-minneapolis/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218102437/http://fcminneapolis.com/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-fc-minneapolis/ |archive-date=2018-12-18|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=January 22, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Granite City FC — joined from American Champions League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Granite City FC as New Midwest Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/03/28/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-granite-city-fc-as-new-midwest-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913042734/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/03/28/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-granite-city-fc-as-new-midwest-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-13|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 28, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Green Bay United
Madison 56ers — joined from Premier League of America
Milwaukee Bavarian SC — joined from Premier League of America

==North Division Standings{{anchor|Midwest North Division Standings}}==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO

|name_CRE=Croatian Eagles SC

|name_FCM=FC Minneapolis

|name_GRC=Granite City FC

|name_GBU=Green Bay United

|name_M56=Madison 56ers

|name_MIB=Milwaukee Bavarian SC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=West Division=

The West Division covers the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

The following 5 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Barilleros FC — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Barilleros FC as New Midwest Conference Expansion Team|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-barilleros-fc-as-new-midwest-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911100522/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-barilleros-fc-as-new-midwest-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 16, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Nebraska Bugeaters FC — new team{{cite web|title=Upstart amateur soccer team Bugeaters FC finds new home at Lincoln Sports Complex|url=http://www.omaha.com/sports/midlands/upstart-amateur-soccer-team-bugeaters-fc-finds-new-home-at/article_6a0a52e6-fa6e-11e7-b3f0-53d15e235d6f.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913080905/https://omaha.com/sports/midlands/upstart-amateur-soccer-team-bugeaters-fc-finds-new-home-at/article_6a0a52e6-fa6e-11e7-b3f0-53d15e235d6f.html |archive-date=2020-09-13|url-status=live|work=Omaha.com|author=Chris Peters|publisher=Omaha World-Herlald|date=January 16, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Quinto Elemento FC — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with Quinto Elemento FC|url=https://www.prlog.org/12690239-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-quinto-elemento-fc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911095114/https://www.prlog.org/12690239-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-quinto-elemento-fc.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 2, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
Santa Fe Wanderers — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with Santa Fe Wanderers|url=https://www.prlog.org/12685068-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-santa-fe-wanderers.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911100627/https://www.prlog.org/12685068-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-santa-fe-wanderers.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=January 6, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
St. Louis Maritsa — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Conference Expansion with St. Louis Maritsa FC|url=https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-st-louis-maritsa-fc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911100758/https://etradewire.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-midwest-conference-expansion-with-st-louis-maritsa-fc |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 4, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2018}}

==West Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO

|name_BAR=Barilleros FC

|name_NEB=Nebraska Bugeaters FC

|name_QUI=Quinto Elemento FC

|name_SFW=Santa Fe Wanderers

|name_STL=St. Louis Maritsa FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Midwest Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=Midwest Conference Playoffs=

The regular season champions of each division advanced directly to the conference playoffs. All games were hosted at the Bavarian Soccer Complex, home of Milwaukee Bavarian SC. The semi-finals were seeded based on each participant's points-per-game average.

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 28–Bavarian Soccer Complex|{{RDseed|N}}Milwaukee Bavarian SC|2|{{RDseed|W}}Santa Fe Wanderers|1

|July 28–Bavarian Soccer Complex|{{RDseed|C}}RWB Adria|1|{{RDseed|E}}Toledo Villa FC|0

|July 29–Bavarian Soccer Complex|{{RDseed|N}}Milwaukee Bavarian SC|2|{{RDseed|C}}RWB Adria|0

}}

Milwaukee Bavarian SC advance to the National Playoffs.

Mountain Conference

The Mountain Conference is new for this season. It was formed from the Idaho and Utah clubs from the Desert Mountain Conference. The conference will play a 10 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following Utah club left the Desert Mountain Conference before the season

San Juan FC — folded

The following 6 clubs joined the conference for its inaugural season

Boise Cutthroats FC — transferred from Desert Mountain Conference
Idaho Lobos FC
Magic Valley FC — returned from 1 season hiatus
Provo Premier — transferred from Desert Mountain Conference
San Juan FC — transferred from Desert Mountain Conference
Utah Saints FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Utah Expansion with Saints Football Club|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-utah-expans|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 19, 2017|access-date=February 5, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Utah Saints FC to bring soccer to Davis County|url=https://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=46188426|last=Aragon|first=Marcos|date=October 30, 2017|access-date=February 5, 2018}}

=Mountain Conference standings=

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO |result3=PO |result4=PO

|name_BOI=Boise Cutthroats FC

|name_IDL=Idaho Lobos FC

|name_MAV=Magic Valley FC

|name_PRP=Provo Premier

|name_SAJ=San Juan FC

|name_UTS=Utah Saints FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Mountain Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=Mountain Conference Playoffs=

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 8–Juan Diego Catholic HS|{{RDseed|1}}San Juan FC|10|{{RDseed|4}}Provo Premier|2

|July 7–Boise State University|{{RDseed|2}}Boise Cutthroats FC|4|{{RDseed|3}}Idaho Lobos FC|1

|July 22–Juan Diego Catholic HS|{{RDseed|1}}San Juan FC|0|{{RDseed|2}}Boise Cutthroats FC|1

}}

Boise Cutthroats FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Northeast Conference

The Northeast Conference is new for this season. It was split geographically into two divisions.

=American Division=

The American Division covers the states of Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The following 8 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Catrachos De INCAEF — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Maryland-Based Catrachos De INCAEF as New Expansion Club

|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/25/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-maryland-based-catrachos-de-incaef-as-new-northeast-conference-expansion-club

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514164428/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/25/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-maryland-based-catrachos-de-incaef-as-new-northeast-conference-expansion-club

|archive-date=2018-05-14

|url-status=live

|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=April 25, 2018|access-date=April 25, 2018}}

First Touch Elite Soccer
Junior Lone Star FC II — reserve team of National Premier Soccer League club{{cite web|title=Junior Lone Star FC adding a team in United Premier Soccer League

|url=https://www.brotherlygame.com/2018/1/9/16870586/junior-lone-star-fc-upsl-united-premier-soccer-league|last=Ralph|first=Matthew|publisher=Brotherly Game|date=January 9, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2018}}

New Jersey Teamsters FC — new team{{cite web|title=N.J. city welcomes semi-professional soccer team during kickoff event

|url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/04/nj_city_county_welcomes_semi-professional_soccer_t.html

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803163804/https://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/04/nj_city_county_welcomes_semi-professional_soccer_t.html

|archive-date=2018-08-03

|url-status=live

|last=McDonald|first=Corey|publisher=nj.com|date=April 16, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2018}}

Rochester Super 9 Pro FC — new team{{cite web|title=UPSL Announces Expansion into Rochester, N.Y. with Super 9 Pro SC|url=https://www.prlog.org/12618417-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-expansion-into-rochester-new-york-with-super-9-pro-sc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911095756/https://www.prlog.org/12618417-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-expansion-into-rochester-new-york-with-super-9-pro-sc.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|date=February 7, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
Screaming Eagles FC
SGFC Eagles — joined from American Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Maryland-Based Super Green FC Eagles as Expansion Club|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/19/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-maryland-based-super-green-fc-eagles-as-new-northeast-conference-expansion-club-|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913025056/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/19/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-maryland-based-super-green-fc-eagles-as-new-northeast-conference-expansion-club- |archive-date=2020-09-13|url-status=live|date=April 19, 2018|access-date=April 19, 2018}}
Upper Darby FC — joined from CASA Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Upper Darby FC New Northeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-upper-darby|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314104501/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-upper-darby |archive-date=2018-03-14|url-status=live|date=March 13, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2018}}

==American Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO |result3=PO |result4=PO

|name_CAT=Catrachos De INCAEF

|name_FTE=First Touch Elite Soccer

|name_JLS=Junior Lone Star FC II

|name_NJT=New Jersey Teamsters FC

|name_RS9=Rochester Super 9 Pro SC

|name_SCE=Screaming Eagles FC

|name_SGE=SGFC Eagles Maryland

|name_UPD=Upper Darby FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the American Division Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

==American Division Playoffs==

All games will be played at Marina Auto Stadium, home of Rochester Super 9 Pro SC.{{cite web|title=Super 9 to host upsl northeast conference Division Playoffs|url=http://www.super9prosc.com/news/super-9-to-host-upsl-northeast-conference-division|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094829/http://www.super9prosc.com/news/super-9-to-host-upsl-northeast-conference-division |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=dead|publisher=Rochester Super 9|date=July 7, 2018|access-date=July 9, 2018}}

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 14–Marina Auto Stadium|{{RDseed|1}}Rochester Super 9 Pro SC|2|{{RDseed|4}}Screaming Eagles FC|1

|July 14–Marina Auto Stadium|{{RDseed|2}}Junior Lone Star FC II|5|{{RDseed|3}}New Jersey Teamsters FC|3

|July 15–Marina Auto Stadium|{{RDseed|1}}Rochester Super 9 Pro SC|2|{{RDseed|2}}Junior Lone Star FC II|1

}}

Rochester Super 9 Pro SC advance to the Northeast Conference Playoffs.

=Patriot Division=

The Patriot Division covers the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

The following 9 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Boston Siege FC — joined from Champions Soccer League USA{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Boston Siege FC as Northeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.bostonsiegefc.com/news/2017/08/06/boston-siege-fc-begins-new-journey-with-upsl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821124042/http://www.bostonsiegefc.com/news/2017/08/06/boston-siege-fc-begins-new-journey-with-upsl |archive-date=2018-08-21|url-status=dead|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 2, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
International SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces International SC as Northeast Conference Expansion Team|url=https://www.prlog.org/12674424-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-international-sc-as-new-northeast-conference-team.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094814/https://www.prlog.org/12674424-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-international-sc-as-new-northeast-conference-team.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=November 14, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
Juve-Pro Soccer — joined from New England Luso American Soccer Association{{cite web|title=Juve-Pro Soccer league and partners announcement|url=https://www.soccerroundtable.net/single-post/2017/11/29/Juve-Pro-Soccer-league-and-partners-announcement|publisher=Soccer Round Table|date=November 29, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717070822/https://www.soccerroundtable.net/single-post/2017/11/29/Juve-Pro-Soccer-league-and-partners-announcement|archive-date=July 17, 2018}}
Lincoln Club Futebol — joined from Champions Soccer League USA{{cite web|title=Lincoln Club Futebol from Bristol joins the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL)

|url=http://www.heraldnews.com/news/20180119/lincoln-club-futebol-from-bristol-joins-united-premier-soccer-league-upsl

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913022236/https://www.heraldnews.com/news/20180119/lincoln-club-futebol-from-bristol-joins-united-premier-soccer-league-upsl

|archive-date=2020-09-13

|url-status=dead

|last=Gonçalves|first=João|publisher=Herald News|date=January 19, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2018}}

Lynn United — joined from Champions Soccer League USA{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Lynn United as Northeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://lynnunitedfc.com/latest_vipnews.asp?action=view_newsdetail&id=277|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822234726/http://lynnunitedfc.com/latest_vipnews.asp?action=view_newsdetail&id=277 |archive-date=2018-08-22|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
Mass United FC — joined from American Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Northeast Conference Expansion with Mass United FC|url=https://www.prlog.org/12673347-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-northeast-conference-expansion-with-mass-united-fc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911104512/https://www.prlog.org/12673347-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-northeast-conference-expansion-with-mass-united-fc.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 27, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
New Hampshire Rapids FC — joined from Champions Soccer League USA{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Northeast Conference Expansion with New Hampshire Rapids FC|url=https://www.prlog.org/12676403-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-northeast-conference-expansion-with-new-hampshire-rapids-fc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911095023/https://www.prlog.org/12676403-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-northeast-conference-expansion-with-new-hampshire-rapids-fc.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=November 13, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
Safira FC — joined from Champions Soccer League USA{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Safira FC as Northeast Conference Expansion Team|url=https://www.prlog.org/12659423-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-safira-fc-as-northeast-conference-expansion-team.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911094950/https://www.prlog.org/12659423-united-premier-soccer-league-announces-safira-fc-as-northeast-conference-expansion-team.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 19, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2018}}
Unations FC — joined from Bay State Soccer League

==Patriot Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO |result3=PO |result4=PO

|name_BOS=Boston Siege FC

|name_INT=International SC

|name_JPS=Juve-Pro Soccer

|name_LCF=Lincoln Club Futebol

|name_LYU=Lynn United

|name_MAU=Mass United FC

|name_NHR=New Hampshire Rapids FC

|name_SAF=Safira FC

|name_UNA=Unations FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Patriot Division Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

==Patriot Division Playoffs==

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 14–Dilboy Stadium|{{RDseed|2}}Mass United FC|2|{{RDseed|3}}International SC|0

|July 14–Dilboy Stadium|{{RDseed|1}}Safira FC|0|{{RDseed|4}}Lincoln Club Futebol|2

|July 21–East Boston Memorial Stadium|{{RDseed|2}}Mass United FC|1|{{RDseed|4}}Lincoln Club Futebol|0

}}

Mass United FC advance to the Northeast Conference Playoffs.

=Northeast Conference Playoffs=

Rochester Super 9 Pro SC, as the division champion with the most regular season points per game, will host.

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=1

|team-width=220

|July 29–Marina Auto Stadium|{{RDseed|A}}Rochester Super 9 Pro SC|0|{{RDseed|P}}Mass United FC|2

}}

Mass United FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Southeast Conference

The Southeast Conference is new for this season. It absorbed the South Florida Conference as its Florida South Division, and then added three addition divisions with all new teams.

=Atlanta Caribbean Division=

The Atlanta Caribbean Division was founded through a merger with the Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League. It overlaps geographically with the Mid-Atlantic Division, with all games taking place at the Southeast Sports Compelex in Lithonia, GA.{{cite web|title=UPSL Announces Southeast Conference Expansion with Atlanta Caribbean Division|url=https://www.prlog.org/12694991-upsl-announces-southeast-conference-expansion-with-atlanta-caribbean-division.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911101101/https://www.prlog.org/12694991-upsl-announces-southeast-conference-expansion-with-atlanta-caribbean-division.html |archive-date=2020-09-11|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 1, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}{{cite tweet |author=Club ATLetic |user=ClubATLetic_ |number=971162284675432450 |date=March 6, 2018 |title=https://t.co/YC4SuW1fXP |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}

The following 8 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Atlanta Generals FC
FC Stone Mountain
Inferno FC — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League
Reno United — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League
Sambo FC — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League
Seas Jamaica FC — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Atlanta Seas Jamaica FC as Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/05/02/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-atlanta-based-seas-jamaica-fc-as-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514164433/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/05/02/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-atlanta-based-seas-jamaica-fc-as-expansion-team |archive-date=2018-05-14|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=May 2, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2018}}
VaHi Atletic FC — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Atlanta\'s [sic] VaHi ATLetic FC as Southeast Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/05/10/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-atlantas-vahi-atletic-fc-as-southeast-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514164219/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/05/10/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-atlantas-vahi-atletic-fc-as-southeast-expansion-team |archive-date=2018-05-14|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=May 10, 2018|access-date=May 14, 2018}}
Yardaz FC — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League

==Atlanta Caribbean Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings][http://vahiatl.com/league-tables/]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO

|name_ATG=Atlanta Generals FC

|name_STM=FC Stone Mountain

|name_INF=Inferno FC

|name_REN=Reno United

|name_SAM=Sambo FC

|name_SEJ=Seas Jamaica FC

|name_VHA=VaHi Atletic FC

|name_YAR=Yardaz FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Southeast Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=Florida Central Division=

The following 10 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

America SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces America SC as New Florida Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-america-sc-|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 20, 2018|access-date=March 21, 2018}}
Clay County SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Central Florida-Based Clay County SC as Southeast Conference Expansion Club|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/05/01/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-central-florida-based-clay-county-sc-as-southeast-conference-expansion-club|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913035753/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/05/01/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-central-florida-based-clay-county-sc-as-southeast-conference-expansion-club |archive-date=2020-09-13|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=May 1, 2018|access-date=May 1, 2018}}
Deportivo Lake Mary — joined from Orlando Premier Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Deportivo Lake Mary as Florida Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-deportivo-l|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=February 9, 2018}}
Internacional USA — new affiliate team of Brazilian club{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Inter USA as New Florida Conference Expansion Team |url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/02/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-inter-usa-as-new-florida-conference-central-division-expansion-team- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406140513/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/02/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-inter-usa-as-new-florida-conference-central-division-expansion-team- |archive-date=2018-04-06|url-status=live |publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=April 2, 2018|access-date=April 4, 2018}}
Inter Orlando FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Welcomes Inter Orlando FC as Florida Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-inter-orland|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 2, 2017|access-date=February 9, 2018}}
Golden Goal Sports SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces GGS Soccer Club as New Florida Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-ggs-soccer-|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 20, 2018|access-date=February 20, 2018}}
Macca Ballers FC
Sporting Orlando — joined from Central Florida Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Sporting Orlando SC as Florida Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-sporting-or|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=September 13, 2017|access-date=February 9, 2018}}{{cite web|title=CFSL MEN'S OPEN 1ST DIVISION (SPRING 2017)|url=http://www.centralfloridasoccer.com/standings/division-1a.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127020743/http://www.centralfloridasoccer.com/standings/division-1a.html|archive-date=January 27, 2018|url-status=live|publisher=Central Florida Soccer League|access-date=February 9, 2018}}
St. Petersburg FC Aztecs — joined from Florida Suncoast Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Florida Conference Expansion with St. Petersburg FC Aztecs|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-florida-co3|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 2, 2018|access-date=February 9, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Schedule|url=https://fssl.leagueapps.com/leagues/59768/schedule|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128232521/http://fssl.leagueapps.com/leagues/59768/schedule|archive-date=November 28, 2017|url-status=live|publisher=Florida Suncoast Soccer League|access-date=February 9, 2018}}
Winter Haven United FC — joined from Champions Soccer League USA and rebranded from Sisonke Simunye - Together We Are 1{{cite web|title=Pro team changes name to WINTER HAVEN UNITED FC|url=https://togetherweare1.com/2017/11/16/winter-haven-united-fc/|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=November 16, 2017|access-date=February 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211080119/https://togetherweare1.com/2017/11/16/winter-haven-united-fc/|archive-date=February 11, 2018}}

==Florida Central Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|name_AME=America SC

|name_CLC=Clay County SC

|name_DLM=Deportivo Lake Mary

|name_GGS=Golden Goal Sports SC

|name_INT=Internacional USA

|name_INO=Inter Orlando FC

|name_MAB=Macca Ballers FC

|name_SPO=Sporting Orlando

|name_SPA=St. Petersburg FC Aztecs

|name_WHU=Winter Haven United FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO1=green1 |text_PO1=Qualification for the Florida Central Division Playoffs Semifinals

|col_PO2=green2 |text_PO2=Qualification for the Florida Central Division Playoffs Quarterfinals

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

==Florida Central Division Playoffs==

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=3

|RD1=Quarterfinals

|RD2=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|skipmatch=1;3

|omit_blanks=yes

|flex_tree=yes

|July 6–Shorecrest Preparatory School|{{RDseed|3}}St. Petersburg FC Aztecs|3|{{RDseed|6}}Sporting Orlando|1

|July 7–Foundation Academy|{{RDseed|4}}Golden Goal Sports SC|2|{{RDseed|5}}Macca Ballers FC|1

|July 8–West Orange High School|{{RDseed|2}}America SC|2|{{RDseed|3}}St. Petersburg FC Aztecs|1

|July 8–West Orange High School|{{RDseed|1}}Inter Orlando FC|0|{{RDseed|4}}Golden Goal Sports SC|4

|July 14–West Orange High School|{{RDseed|2}}America SC {{pso}}|0 (4)|{{RDseed|4}}Golden Goal Sports SC|0 (1)

}}

America SC advance to the Southeast Conference Playoffs.

=Florida South Division=

The following 2 clubs left the South Florida Conference before the season

FC Ginga — folded
Plantation FC — folded

The following 12 clubs joined the division before the season

Broncos United FC — transferred from South Florida Conference
Fullersfield FC Lions — joined from local amateur competition{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Floridas Fullersfield FC Lions as New Expansion Club|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/16/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-south-floridas-fullersfield-fc-lions-as-new-southeast-conference-expansion-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913043130/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/16/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-south-floridas-fullersfield-fc-lions-as-new-southeast-conference-expansion-team |archive-date=2020-09-13|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=April 16, 2018|access-date=May 1, 2018}}
Florida Soccer Soldiers — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Florida Soccer Soldiers as New Florida Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-florida-soc|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 24, 2018|access-date=February 26, 2018}}
Hebraica Miami FC
Hialeah City FC — transferred from South Florida Conference
Hurricane FC — joined from American Premier Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Hurricane FC as Florida Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-hurricane-f|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 9, 2018|access-date=March 9, 2018}}
Jupiter United SC — joined from American Premier Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Welcomes Jupiter United SC as Florida Expansion Club

|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/06/01/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-jupiter-united-sc-as-florida-expansion-club

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913040717/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/06/01/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-jupiter-united-sc-as-florida-expansion-club

|archive-date=2020-09-13

|url-status=live

|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=June 1, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018}}

Miami Dade FC — transferred from South Florida Conference
Miami Sun FC{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Welcomes Miami Sun FC as Florida Expansion Club|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/06/21/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-miami-sun-fc-as-florida-expansion-club|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707013716/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/06/21/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-miami-sun-fc-as-florida-expansion-club |archive-date=2018-07-07|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=June 21, 2018}}
Miami Wolves FC — transferred from South Florida Conference
Pinecrest SC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Florida Conference Expansion with Pinecrest Soccer Club|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-florida-co2|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 27, 2017|access-date=February 9, 2018}}
West Park FC — transferred from South Florida Conference

==Florida South Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|name_BRU=Broncos United FC

|name_FSS=Florida Soccer Soldiers

|name_FFL=Fullersfield FC Lions

|name_HEM=Hebraica Miami FC

|name_HIC=Hialeah City FC

|name_HUR=Hurricane FC

|name_JUU=Jupiter United SC

|name_MID=Miami Dade FC

|name_MIS=Miami Sun FC

|name_MIW=Miami Wolves FC

|name_PIN=Pinecrest SC

|name_WEP=West Park FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Florida South Division Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff}}

==Florida South Division Playoffs==

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=3

|RD1=Quarterfinals

|RD2=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 8–Ives Estates Park|{{RDseed|1}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|8|{{RDseed|8}}Fullersfield FC Lions|0

|July 8–Ives Estates Park|{{RDseed|4}}Miami Wolves FC|2|{{RDseed|5}}Hurricane FC|5

|July 8–Kendall Soccer Park|{{RDseed|2}}Miami Sun FC|8|{{RDseed|7}}West Park FC|0

|July 8–Cardinal Gibbons High School|{{RDseed|3}}Jupiter United SC|7|{{RDseed|6}}Miami Dade FC|2

|July 15–Ives Estates Park|{{RDseed|1}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|4|{{RDseed|5}}Hurricane FC|1

|July 15–Kendall Soccer Park|{{RDseed|2}}Miami Sun FC|5|{{RDseed|3}}Jupiter United SC|0

|July 19–Ives Estates Park|{{RDseed|1}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|2|{{RDseed|2}}Miami Sun FC|1

}}

Florida Soccer Soldiers advance to the Southeast Conference Playoffs.

=Mid-Atlantic Division=

The Mid-Atlantic Division covers the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The division will play a 14 game home-and-away double round robin.

The following 8 clubs joined the division for its inaugural season

Atlanta ASA FC — joined from Atlanta Caribbean Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Atlanta ASA FC as New Southeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-atlanta-asa|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 6, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}
Bragg FC — joined from local amateur league{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Bragg FC as New Southeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-bragg-fc-as|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 15, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2018}}
Broncos United FC NC — second team of Broncos United FC of Florida South Division{{cite web|title=UPSL Welcomes Concord (N.C.)-Based Expansion Club Broncos United FC NC|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/26/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-expansion-club-broncos-united-fc-nc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093926/http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/2018/04/26/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-expansion-club-broncos-united-fc-nc |archive-date=2018-05-01|url-status=live|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=April 25, 2018|access-date=April 26, 2018}}
C-Ville FC — new team{{cite web|title=Charlottesville soccer team becomes member of semi-professional league|url=http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Charlottesville-soccer-team-becomes-member-of-semi-professional-league-442477583.html|last=Cunningham|first=Talya|work=CBS News|date=September 1, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces C-Ville FC as Southeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-c-ville-fc-|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 8, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}
FC Cardinals — new team{{cite web|title=UPSL Announces Winston-Salem (N.C.) FC Cardinals Join Southeast Conference|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/upsl-announces-winston-salem-n-c-fc-cardinals-join|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}
Lowcountry United FC — joined from Charleston Soccer League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Southeast Conference Expansion with Lowcountry United FC|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-southeast-c|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Lowcountry United continues to make headlines ahead of 2018 UPSL season|url=https://medium.com/@_Zackkkk/lowcountry-united-continues-to-make-headlines-ahead-of-2018-upsl-season-fe5929955d78|last=Leischner|first=Zack|publisher=Medium|date=November 30, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}
Savannah Clovers FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Savannah Clovers FC as Southeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-savannah-cl|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 3, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}
Sparta 20/20 FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Sparta 20/20 FC as Southeast Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-sparta-20/2|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=August 10, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2018}}

==Mid-Atlantic Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO

|name_AAS=Atlanta ASA FC

|name_BRA=Bragg FC

|name_BRU=Broncos United NC

|name_CVI=C-Ville FC

|name_FCC=FC Cardinals

|name_LCU=Lowcountry United FC

|name_SAV=Savannah Clovers FC

|name_SPA=Sparta 20/20 FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Southeast Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=Southeast Conference Playoffs=

The champions of the Florida Central and Florida South divisions played at Ives Estates Park, home of Florida Soccer Soldiers. The champions of the Mid-Atlantic and Atlanta Caribbean divisions were originally to play at the neutral location of Spartanburg Day School, home of Sparta 20/20 FC. That match was abandoned due to lightning and was rescheduled for West Orange High School, home of America SC, immediately before the conference final at the same venue.{{cite tweet |author=Lowcountry United |user=LowcountryUtd |number=1022276134510182400 |date=July 25, 2018 |title=#OnlyDubsWillDo The @UPSLsoccer Southeast Semi final replay between @LowcountryUtd & @ATLInfernoFC will be this Saturday, 2pm in #Orlando {{!}} Winner advances I The conference finals 🆚 @SoccerSoldiers at 6pm. https://t.co/9UMMlffRar |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}{{cite tweet |author=Lowcountry United |user=LowcountryUtd |number=1013742179746009088 |date=July 2, 2018 |title=Playoffs ✔️ @LowcountryUtd will face the @ATLCaribbeanSoc Division champion (TBD) on 7/21 at neutral location of Spartanburg. Thanks to @sparta2020fc for hosting this playoff semifinal. https://t.co/ldPRzZBl8M |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 22–Ives Estates Park|{{RDseed|FS}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|2|{{RDseed|FC}}America SC|1

|July 28–West Orange High School|{{RDseed|MA}}Lowcountry United FC {{pso}}|2 (4)|{{RDseed|AC}}Inferno FC|2 (1)

|July 28–West Orange High School|{{RDseed|FS}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|5|{{RDseed|MA}}Lowcountry United FC|0

}}

Florida Soccer Soldiers advance to the National Playoffs.

Southwest Conference

The Southwest Conference is new for this season. It was formed from the Arizona clubs from the Desert Mountain Conference, and also includes New Mexico and West Texas. The conference was originally going to contain Nevada clubs as well, but ultimately none competed in this season.

The following 3 Nevada clubs left the Desert Mountain Conference before the season

Las Vegas City FC — folded
Las Vegas Mobsters — folded
Las Vegas Soccer Club — folded

The following 6 clubs joined the conference for its inaugural season

Arizona Scorpions — returned from 1 season hiatus
FC Grande — joined from Mesilla Valley Soccer League {{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Southwest Conference Expansion with FC Grande|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-southwest-c|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|last=Skwara|first=Yan|date=November 3, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2018}}{{cite web|title=The Rise of FC Grande|url=https://www.soccerroundtable.net/single-post/2017/12/12/The-Rise-of-FC-Grande|last=Vaughn|first=Dan|publisher=soccerroundtable.net|date=December 12, 2017|access-date=February 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206131657/https://www.soccerroundtable.net/single-post/2017/12/12/The-Rise-of-FC-Grande|archive-date=February 6, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Southwestern Opportunity: Alexis Ruiz of FC Grande|url=http://www.americanpyramidblog.com/home/southwestern-opportunity-alexis-ruiz-of-fc-grande|publisher=americanpyramidblog.com|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=February 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005051/http://www.americanpyramidblog.com/home/southwestern-opportunity-alexis-ruiz-of-fc-grande|archive-date=February 7, 2018}}
MSC United — new team
Southwest FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Southwest Conference Expansion with Southwest FC|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-southwest-1|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2018}}
Sporting AZ FC — transferred from Desert Mountain Conference
Sporting AZ FC II — new reserve team of Sporting AZ FC

=Southwest Conference standings=

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|result1=PO |result2=PO |result3=PO |result4=PO

|name_AZS=Arizona Scorpions

|name_FCG=FC Grande

|name_MSC=MSC United

|name_SOU=Southwest FC

|name_SAZ=Sporting AZ FC

|name_SA2=Sporting AZ FC II

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO=green1 |text_PO=Qualification for the Southwest Conference Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

=Southwest Conference Playoffs=

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|July 7–Chandler–Gilbert CC|{{RDseed|1}}Sporting AZ FC|3|{{RDseed|4}}Southwest FC|2

|July 6–High Noon Soccer Complex|{{RDseed|2}}FC Grande|3|{{RDseed|3}}MSC United|2

|July 14–Chandler–Gilbert CC|{{RDseed|1}}Sporting AZ FC|2|{{RDseed|2}}FC Grande|0

}}

Sporting AZ FC advance to the National Playoffs.

Western Conference

=SoCal Division=

==Pro Premier{{anchor|SoCal Pro Premier}}==

The following 6 clubs left the division before the season

Anaheim Legacy FC — relegated to Championship Division
Bell Gardens FC — relegated to Championship Division
Orange County FC 2 — hiatus, due to Spring NPSL season
San Diego Zest FC 2 — hiatus, due to Spring PDL season
Strikers FC South Coast — folded
Vanquish FC — folded

The following 5 clubs joined the division before the season

Lionside FC — promoted from Championship Division
Newcastle United FC — promoted from Championship Division
Ontario Fury II — new outdoor team of Major Arena Soccer League club{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Ontario Fury as Western Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-ontario-fur|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 21, 2018|access-date=March 21, 2018}}
Panamerican FC — promoted from Championship Division
San Diego Premier Pros FC

The following 2 clubs rebranded before the season

California United FC II — rebranded from OC Invicta.{{cite tweet |author=California United Strikers FC |user=CalUtdStrikers |number=960977247455686656 |date=February 6, 2018 |title=We, California United FC, are pleased to announce our logo along with a few exciting announcements... https://t.co/cGeB4qir8S |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}
L.A. Galaxy OC PSC — rebranded from PSC Football Club{{cite web|title=LAGOC ANNOUNCE UPSL MEN'S TEAM|url=http://lagalaxyoc.com/lagocmens/|publisher=LA Galaxy Orange County|date=February 6, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2018}}

===Pro Premier Standings{{anchor|SoCal Pro Premier Standings}}===

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|name_CAL=California United FC II

|name_LAG=L.A. Galaxy OC PSC

|name_LAM=La Máquina FC

|name_LAW=L.A. Wolves FC

|name_LIO=Lionside FC

|name_NEW=Newcastle United FC

|name_ONF=Ontario Fury II

|name_PAN=Panamerican FC

|name_SDP=San Diego Premier Pros FC

|name_SAW=Santa Ana Winds FC

|name_SCS=Santa Clarita Storm

|name_SFV=SFV Scorpions FC

|name_SSF=Sporting San Fernando

|name_VAL=Valley United SC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO1=green1 |text_PO1=Qualification for the SoCal Division Pro Premier Playoffs Semifinals

|col_PO2=green2 |text_PO2=Qualification for the SoCal Division Pro Premier Playoffs Quarterfinals

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

===Pro Premier Playoffs{{anchor|SoCal Pro Premier Playoffs}}===

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=3

|RD1=Quarterfinals

|RD2=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|skipmatch=1;3

|omit_blanks=yes

|flex_tree=yes

|July 15–Lake Forest Sports Complex|{{RDseed|3}}Santa Ana Winds FC|4|{{RDseed|6}}L.A. Galaxy OC PSC|1

|July 14–Lake Forest Sports Complex|{{RDseed|4}}La Máquina FC|2 (0)|{{RDseed|5}}Sporting San Fernando {{pso}}|2 (2)

|July 22–Lake Forest Sports Complex|{{RDseed|2}}L.A. Wolves FC|1 (3)|{{RDseed|3}}Santa Ana Winds FC {{pso}}|1 (4)

||{{RDseed|1}}California United FC II||{{RDseed|5}}Sporting San Fernando|w/o

|July 28–Lake Forest Sports Complex|{{RDseed|3}}Santa Ana Winds FC {{pso}}|3 (4)|{{RDseed|5}}Sporting San Fernando|3 (3)

}}

==Championship{{anchor|SoCal Championship}}==

The following 12 clubs left the division before the season

Atlas FC USA — folded
Black Gold Oil FC — folded
Del Rey City SC — folded
L.A. Wolves FC Reserves — folded
Lionside FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division
Long Beach City FC — folded
Newcastle United FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division
Pacific Side FC — folded
Panamerican FC — promoted to Pro Premier Division
San Fernando Valley FC — folded
Strikers FC SC Reserves — folded
United Football Academy Hawks — folded

The following 14 clubs joined the division before the season

Anaheim FC
Anaheim Legacy FC — relegated from Pro Premier Division
Bell Gardens FC — relegated from Pro Premier Division
Disciples FC
High Desert FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces High Desert FC as New Western Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-high-desert|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=February 14, 2018}}
Inland Empire FC — returned from 2 season hiatus{{Cite web|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/stats#/74/standings?season_id=442|title = Divisions | United Premier Soccer League}}
Kern County Mustangs FC — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Kern County Mustangs FC as Western Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-kern-county|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 12, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018}}
L.A. Galaxy OC PSC II — second team of Pro Premier club
La Habra City FC — returned from 2 season hiatus
MX Dream Soccer Club
Revolution FC
San Nicolas FC — returned from 1 season hiatus{{cite web|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/stats#/74/standings?season_id=574 |title=Stats - United Premier Soccer League |publisher=Upslsoccer.com |access-date=February 16, 2018}}
USA/MEX SoCal
USA Soccer Stars FC — returned from 1 season hiatus

===Championship Standings{{anchor|SoCal Championship Standings}}===

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings]|teamwidth=200

|name_AFC=Anaheim FC

|name_ANL=Anaheim Legacy FC

|name_BEG=Bell Gardens FC

|name_CFC=CF Cachorros USA

|name_DIS=Disciples FC

|name_FOI=Fontana International SC

|name_HID=High Desert FC

|name_INE=Inland Empire FC

|name_KCM=Kern County Mustangs FC

|name_LAG=L.A. Galaxy OC PSC II

|name_LHC=La Habra City FC

|name_LAR=L.A. Roma FC

|name_MXD=MX Dream Soccer Club

|name_NHP=Newhall Premier FC

|name_NEW=Newport FC

|name_REV=Revolution FC

|name_SNN=San Nicolas FC

|name_SCT=SoCal Troop FC

|name_TIR=Tiburones Rojos USA

|name_TON=Toros Neza USA

|name_UMS=USA/MEX SoCal

|name_USS=USA Soccer Stars FC

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PRO=green1 |text_PRO=Promotion to the Pro Premier

|col_PPO=yellow1 |text_PPO=Qualification for the SoCal Division Championship Playoffs

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

===Championship Playoffs{{anchor|SoCal Championship Playoffs}}===

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=2

|RD1=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|August 25–Glendale Sports Complex|{{RDseed|3}}Kern County Mustangs||{{RDseed|7}}Anaheim Legacy FC|

|August 25–Ranchero Middle School|{{RDseed|4}}High Desert FC|1|{{RDseed|6}}Newhall Premier FC|0

|August 26–Lake Forest Sports Park|{{RDseed|3}}Kern County Mustangs|2|{{RDseed|4}}High Desert FC|1

}}

=Wild West Division=

For this season, the Red and Blue divisions were merged into a single Wild West Division as a part of the Western Conference. The division was expanded to include the state of Oregon. It will play a 12 game home-or-away single round robin.

The following 4 clubs left the Wild West Conference before the season

Azteca FC — folded
CD Aguiluchos USA U23 — folded
FC Sacramento — folded
Oakland Pamperos — folded

The following 7 clubs joined the division before the season

AFC San Francisco Hearts — new team{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Bay Area Expansion with AFC San Francisco Hearts|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-bay-area-ex|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=November 21, 2017|access-date=March 13, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Bay Area Soccer Roundup: AFC San Francisco Hearts Joins the UPSL|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/soccer/2017/11/20/bay-area-soccer-roundup-el-farolito-joins-the-npsl-afc-san-francisco-hearts-uspl/|publisher=sfgate.com|date=November 20, 2017|access-date=February 5, 2018|author=Douglas Zimmerman|work=The Beautiful Blog}}
Chico City Rangers FC — joined from Pacific Premier League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Welcomes Chico City Rangers FC to the Wild West Conference|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-welcomes-chico-city-r|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=March 27, 2018|access-date=March 27, 2018}}
Napa Sporting SC — joined from NorCal Liga{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Northwest Conference Expansion with Napa Sporting SC|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-northwest-c|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=October 31, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2018}}
Redding Royals FC — joined from Pacific Premier League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Redding Royals FC as Wild West Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-redding-roy|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 14, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2018}}
San Leandro United FC
Southern Oregon Starphire FC — joined from Pacific Premier League{{cite web|title=United Premier Soccer League Announces Starphire FC as New Northwest Conference Expansion Team|url=http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-starphire-f|publisher=United Premier Soccer League|date=December 8, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2018}}
Visalia Golden Bears

The following 2 clubs rebranded before the season

East Bay FC Tecos Fire rebranded from East Bay FC Stompers Juniors
Nevada Coyotes FC rebranded from Western Nevada FC

==Wild West Division Standings==

{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL

|update=complete

|source=[http://www.upslsoccer.com/standings][http://upsl.soccermagic.com/stats/?opt=schedule]|teamwidth=200

|name_SFH=AFC San Francisco Hearts

|name_CAV=California Victory FC

|name_CCR=Chico City Rangers FC

|name_DYN=Dynamos FC

|name_EBT=East Bay FC Tecos Fire

|name_JAS=JASA RWC

|name_NAP=Napa Sporting SC

|name_NVC=Nevada Coyotes FC

|name_RSJ=Real San Jose

|name_RED=Redding Royals FC

|name_SLU=San Leandro United FC

|name_SOS=Southern Oregon Starphire FC

|name_VGB=Visalia Golden Bears

|res_col_header=Q

|col_PO1=green1 |text_PO1=Qualification for the Wild West Division Playoffs Semifinals

|col_PO2=green2 |text_PO2=Qualification for the Wild West Division Playoffs Quarterfinals

|class_rules= 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head matches won; 8) Playoff

}}

==Wild West Division Cup==

Concurrently with the season, all Wild West Division teams except for Visalia Golden Bears took part in a knockout competition.{{cite web |url=http://upsl.soccermagic.com/stats/?opt=viewtourney&id=00006 |title=Stats|website=soccermagic.com|access-date=10 April 2023|date= 29 November 2022}}

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=4|3rdplace=no

|RD1=Round 1

|RD2=Round 2

|RD3=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|skipmatch=1;4;5;7

|omit_blanks=yes

|flex_tree=yes

|May 19|East Bay FC Tecos Fire|3|JASA RWC|2

|May 19{{cite tweet |author=Starphire FC |user=starphirefc |number=998060900920655872 |date=May 20, 2018 |title=3-2 shootout win in the @UPSLsoccer Wild West Conference Cup🏆Thank you @reddingroyalsfc for a great match and great vibes every time⚽️🤙 #blueflamefutbol #upsl #soccer #futbol https://t.co/HnmFVtwZyj |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}|Redding Royals FC|0 (2)|Starphire FC {{pso}}|0 (3)

|May 19|Chico City Rangers FC|0|AFC San Francisco Hearts|2

|May 19|Napa Sporting SC|1|California Victory FC|4

|June 9–Burrell Field{{cite tweet |author=Official - AFC Hearts of San Francisco |user=AFCSFHearts |number=1005706991518412801 |date=June 10, 2018 |title=#UPSL #WildWest conference cup update. San Leandro United FC the “Hearts”, after ending regulation time 1–1. San Leandro won in the “Shootout”. |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}|San Leandro United FC {{pso}}|1 (5)|AFC San Francisco Hearts|1 (4)

|June 23|San Leandro United FC|(2)|California Victory FC {{pso}}|(4)

|July 21–Dougherty Valley High School|Nevada Coyotes FC {{pso}}|1(11)|California Victory FC|1(10)

}}

==Wild West Division Playoffs==

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=3

|RD1=Quarterfinals

|RD2=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|skipmatch=1;3

|omit_blanks=yes

|flex_tree=yes

|June 30–Justin-Siena High School|{{RDseed|3}}Napa Sporting SC|1 (1)|{{RDseed|6}}Chico City Rangers FC {{pso}}|1 (4)

|June 30–Red Morton Park|{{RDseed|4}}JASA RWC|4|{{RDseed|5}}AFC San Francisco Hearts|1

|July 7–Golden Eagle Regional Park|{{RDseed|1}}Nevada Coyotes FC|9|{{RDseed|6}}Chico City Rangers FC|0

|July 7–Red Morton Park|{{RDseed|2}}California Victory FC|3 (3)|{{RDseed|4}}JASA RWC {{pso}}|3 (5)

|July 28–Golden Eagle Regional Park|{{RDseed|1}}Nevada Coyotes FC|4|{{RDseed|4}}JASA RWC|0

}}

=Western Conference Playoffs=

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=1

|team-width=220

|August 4–Rabobank Stadium|{{RDseed|SC}}Santa Ana Winds FC|3|{{RDseed|WW}}Nevada Coyotes FC|0

}}

Santa Ana Winds FC advance to the National Playoffs.

National Playoffs

The national playoffs will be played in Arvada, Colorado and Lakewood, Colorado on August 10–12, hosted by Athletic Club of Sloan's Lake.{{cite tweet |author=ACSL 🗽🧷🌎⚽️🚴🏻✊🏿👨🏻🎨🌊🇺🇸 |user=ACSLdirector |number=1001882977339691009 |date=May 30, 2018 |title=#Colorado style announcement. We are so honored to be awarded the @UPSLsoccer National Finals in August. We will be helped by our friends in the Colorado Conference. Special thanks to our partners, @JoyrideBrewing #WeAreTheNeighborhood All are invited! https://t.co/IpGpx6HXTw |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}} Teams were randomly paired by draw on July 30.{{cite tweet |author=UPSL |user=UPSLsoccer |number=1024060745670057984 |date=July 30, 2018 |title=Join us LIVE for the 2018 National Finals Draw on @mycujoo!!! https://t.co/MbIpz13IGm |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}{{cite tweet |author=UPSL |user=UPSLsoccer |number=1024466515309940736 |date=July 31, 2018 |title=Here we go! https://t.co/nk8ShSwnMq |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2020}}

Qualified teams:

Central Conference: Inocentes FC
Colorado Conference: FC Boulder
Midwest Conference: Milwaukee Bavarian SC
Mountain Conference: Boise Cutthroats FC
Northeast Conference: Mass United FC
Southeast Conference: Florida Soccer Soldiers
Southwest Conference: Sporting AZ FC
Western Conference: Santa Ana Winds FC

{{#invoke:RoundN|main|columns=3

|RD1=Quarterfinals

|RD2=Semifinals

|team-width=220

|August 10–Trailblazer Stadium|{{RDseed|NE}}Mass United FC|2 (2)|{{RDseed|MW}}Milwaukee Bavarian SC {{pso}}|2 (4)

|August 10–Trailblazer Stadium|{{RDseed|CE}}Inocentes FC|0|{{RDseed|SE}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|2

|August 10–North Area Athletic Complex|{{RDseed|SW}}Sporting AZ FC|2|{{RDseed|MO}}Boise Cutthroats FC|1

|August 10–North Area Athletic Complex|{{RDseed|CO}}FC Boulder|1 (3)|{{RDseed|W}}Santa Ana Winds FC {{pso}}|1 (4)

|August 11–North Area Athletic Complex|{{RDseed|MW}}Milwaukee Bavarian SC|2|{{RDseed|SE}}Florida Soccer Soldiers|0

|August 11–North Area Athletic Complex|{{RDseed|SW}}Sporting AZ FC|2|{{RDseed|W}}Santa Ana Winds FC|1

|August 12–North Area Athletic Complex|{{RDseed|MW}}Milwaukee Bavarian SC|3|{{RDseed|SW}}Sporting AZ FC|2

}}

References

Category:United Premier Soccer League seasons

Category:2018 in American soccer leagues