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There have been a lot of success stories coming out following the 2016 NPSL Combine, but one of the biggest stories involves a former NPSL player who did not take part in the combine. That player is Joplin Demize standout Mario Pinto, who recently signed a contract with Brazilian side Esporte Clube Noroeste of Sao Paulo State’s second division.

The National Premier Soccer League – NPSL for short – is the country’s largest amateur soccer league with 80 teams competing in 2016. GoalNation’s special coverage on the this 4th Division of the U.S. Soccer pyramid, gives soccer fans a glimpse into the life of the teams. Check out what Chris Hanlon, Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations of the Joplin Demize in Missouri has to say about his NPSL team.

Josiah Dinwiddie will sign a letter of intent to play soccer for Evangel University under Coach John Griffin on February 3^rd.   Josiah is a Sr Goalie at Carl Junction High School where he was a four-year starter and a member of the SDA and JDA Prgrams for the last three years. 

Twelve SDA teams played in nine divisions and the acadmey teams set a high standard of futsal excellence with five teams wininng hardware. " The Demize soccer organization have been leaders in bringing futsal to the forefront of youth developmental in Southwest Missouri. We are the only youth club to win multiple USYF league titles. A Regional championship in the past with our U10 boys and we have had multiple age groups make the US Futsal National semi-finals with our U17 girls being a national finalist, " stated the Director of Coaching, Chris Hanlon.

The Springfield Demize Academy fielded seven teams in various age groups at the Lake Country Soccer's Fall Classic.  With four teams teams finishing  in the top two spots in there respective age groups, the Demize Academy left it's mark on the tournament. The academy teams posted a combined record of 15-6-4. 

After an extremely successful 2014 season with the Joplin Demize of the NPSL, Paul is now plying his trade with the St. Louis Ambush of the MASL. “He is a constant professional.  You never know when you are going to get that call up, you never know when you are going to get that opportunity.  You have to be ready if you want to play at the professional level.  You might get one chance or one look.  If you don’t make the most of it, you’re not going to get that chance again in the U.S. professional soccer market.” Stated Joplin Demize, Head Coach

The Demize are proud to announce current players playing professional level both at home and abroad. We currently have four Demize PDL or NPSL players playing professional soccer. David Paul, who has experience in the USL PRO and 1st division in Poland, is currently on trial with the St. Louis Ambush of the MASL. In addition, Mattia Maggioni is currently the starting goal keeper for Terracina Calcio in Italy. Terracino Calcio plays in Serie D in the Italian league. Newton Sterling has been signed with San Juan Jabloteh FC playing in the TT Pro League. Finally Ben Griffith's signed a professional contract with Iceland's UMF Tindastoll. 

Former Springfield Demize goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg is headed to Major League Soccer. A standout for the Demize over the past two seasons in the PDL, and as member of the Demize PASL team this past winter. Spangenberg signed with Chivas USA in 2014 and has now signed with the New England Revolution after the Chivas USA folded at the end of the last MLS season.  Congratulations to Trevor and good luck with the 2015 season.

Springfield Demize PASL team falls just short of reaching the PASL Final Four in the Newman Cup National Championships held in Chicago.