Final Four Teams Confirmed for the UPSL Spring 2026 National Finals
The road to Los Angeles is officially set.
After an unforgettable postseason featuring dramatic finishes, unbeaten runs, and historic breakthroughs, the final four teams remain in the hunt for the 2026 UPSL Spring National Championship.
Deportivo Rose City (Oregon), Central Kansas United (Kansas), New York Renegades FC (New York), and Miami United FC (Florida) have survived the National Playoffs and Regional Finals to earn their places at the UPSL Spring 2026 National Finals, taking place August 7-9 in Los Angeles, California.
The National Finals will feature two semifinal matches on Friday, followed by the Third-Place Match and National Championship on Sunday.
National Finals Schedule
Friday, August 7 – Semifinals
Drake Stadium at UCLA
Semifinal 1
- New York Renegades FC vs. Miami United FC
- 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
Semifinal 2
- Deportivo Rose City vs. Central Kansas United
- 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Both matches will be streamed live on the UPSL YouTube channel.
Sunday, August 9
Third-Place Match
- Drake Stadium at UCLA
- 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
UPSL National Championship
Wallis Annenberg Stadium at UCLA
- 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET
Live on the UPSL YouTube channel.
New York Renegades FC Return to Defend Their Crown
The defending national champions continue to prove why they are the team to beat.
New York Renegades FC enter Los Angeles still unbeaten after 15 matches (14W-1D), extending their remarkable run with a 3-1 victory over Detroit City FC II in the East Region Final.
The Renegades are now headed to the National Finals for the second consecutive season and will be chasing back-to-back UPSL National Championships.
Their consistency on both sides of the ball has made them one of the most complete teams in the country, and they remain just two wins away from another historic title.
Miami United FC Returns After Dramatic Regional Final
Miami United FC is back on the national stage for the second straight season.
The Florida side produced one of the most dramatic moments of the postseason in the Southeast Region Final. After leading 1-0 for most of the match, Miami conceded a stoppage-time equalizer before holding their nerve to defeat SCU Heat 6-5 in a penalty shootout.
The victory sends Miami United back to Los Angeles with another opportunity to capture the club’s first UPSL National Championship.
Led by veteran striker Sony Norde, Miami once again enters the National Finals as one of the tournament favorites.
Deportivo Rose City Makes Club History
For Deportivo Rose City, this postseason has already become the greatest chapter in club history.
The Oregon champions defeated Next Level Soccer 2-1 in the West Region Final to qualify for their first-ever UPSL National Finals.
After falling short in the Regional Finals last spring, Deportivo returned stronger and completed an impressive playoff run with victories over Vancouver Colima, Valle Verde FC, Bellevue Athletic, Valley 559 FC, and Next Level Soccer.
Playoff standout Dustin Corea, who has scored eight postseason goals, has been instrumental in leading Rose City to Los Angeles.
Central Kansas United Breaks Through
Central Kansas United is also preparing for its first National Finals appearance after an outstanding playoff campaign.
The Central Region champions edged West Texas Rush 2-1 to advance to the UPSL National Finals for the first time in the club history.
Powered by prolific striker Noel Zimbeva, whose 15 goals lead all remaining players, Central Kansas United has emerged as one of the most dangerous attacking teams left in the tournament.
Now, the Salina-based club has the opportunity to complete its dream season with a national title.
Four Teams. One Trophy.
The Spring 2026 National Finals feature a compelling mix of experience and first-time contenders.
The defending champions return unbeaten. Miami United looks to finish what it started last season. Deportivo Rose City and Central Kansas United arrive looking to make history with their first national championship appearances.
Only one club will leave Los Angeles with the UPSL National Championship trophy.
The stage is set. The Final Four is ready.