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by NISA Network Staff November 23, 2021

Mayele Malango: Fluent in the International Language

By Sebastian Johnson Photo by Jon DeBoer Duke history professor Laurent Dubois stated, in his book The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer, that soccer is “...a language, probably the most universal on the planet.” This is a fact well known to New Amsterdam FC starting wing Mayele Malango. His journey has taken him thousands of miles - from the rainforests of equatorial Africa, all the way to the east ...

by NISA Network Staff July 3, 2020

Chattanooga FC , Detroit City , Independent Cup , Latest News , New Amsterdam FC , New York Cosmos

What is the Independent Cup?

What is the NISA Independent Cup? By NISA Nation Staff The “I” in NISA stands for independent. It is a guiding principle for everyone working in NISA that our clubs represent the top tier of independent clubs and represent growing an open system. But what about clubs that may not meet mandated standards yet to compete in that top tier – do we represent them as well? Many of these clubs ...

by NISA Network Staff August 7, 2019

1904 FC , California United Strikers FC , Chattanooga FC , Detroit City , LA Force , Latest News , New Amsterdam FC , Stumptown AC

Ten Reasons NISA Is Different

Ten Reasons NISA Is Different By NISA Nation Staff For a start-up to succeed, it usually comes down to two critical things: (1) Identifying a gap in the marketplace. (2) Filling that gap with a needed good or service. Whether it is unveiling a new app, opening of a new store, or launching a new professional soccer league the objective is the same. Identify that gap and fill it. With this in mind, let’s look ...