National Futsal Series
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| Abbreviation | NFS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 8 April 2019 |
| Type | Sports League |
Region served | England |
| Owner | The Football Association |
| Website | nationalfutsalseries |
The FA National Futsal Series (NFS) is the highest-level English futsal league system, that runs the major futsal competitions in England for men and women. It was founded in 2019 by The FA.[1]
History[edit]
Following the launch of The FA first ever strategy for futsal "Fast Forward with Futsal" in 2018, The FA developed the National Futsal Series competitions to provide an opportunity to continue the transformation of futsal across England.[2]
The FA National Futsal Series inaugural season was in 2019/2020. The 2019/2020 season started in September and continued to March. The season was not concluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
On the 22 September 2021, BT announced a new three-year agreement which will see seven weekends of the 2021/22 National Futsal Series Men’s Tier One and Women’s Super Series season shown live on BT Sport.[4]
Competitions[edit]
Men[edit]
- FA NFS Tier 1
- FA NFS Tier 2 North
- FA NFS Tier 2 South
Women[edit]
- Women Super Series Tier 1
- Women Super Series North
- Women Super Series South
Clubs[edit]
Men[edit]
| Team | Year Joined | Home Venue | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Bedfordshire | Tier 2 South |
| Bolton Futsal Club | 2019 | Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | Tier 1 |
| Bloomsbury Futsal Club* | 2019 | Aldenham Sports Centre | Tier 1 |
| Cambridge Futsal Club | 2020 | University of Cambridge | Tier 2 South |
| Chelsea Foundation Futsal | 2019 | University of East London (Sportsdock) | Tier 2 South |
| Derby Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Derby | Tier 2 North |
| Kent United Futsal Club | 2019 | Medway Park | Tier 1 |
| Leicester Futsal Club | 2021 | - | Tier 2 North |
| Liverpool Futsal Club | 2020 | Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park) | Tier 2 North |
| London Baku United | 2019 | University of East London (Sportsdock) | Tier 2 South |
| London Genesis Futsal Club | 2019 | University of East London (Sportsdock) | Tier 2 South |
| London Helvecia Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Hertfordshire (Hertfordshire Sports Village) | Tier 1 |
| Loughborough Students Futsal Club | 2019 | Loughborough University (Sir David Wallace) | Tier 1 |
| Loughborough Students Futsal Club Development | 2019 | Loughborough University (Netball Centre) | Tier 2 North |
| Manchester Futsal Club | 2019 | National Cycling Centre | Tier 1 |
| MK Mavericks Futsal Club | 2019 | Stantonbury Arts & Leisure Trust | Tier 2 South |
| Reading Royals | 2020 | Bradfield College Sports Complex | Tier 2 South |
| Sporting Club Southend Futsal | 2020 | Garron Park | Tier 2 South |
| Sunderland University Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Sunderland (Cityspace) | Tier 2 North |
| Team United Bham Futsal | 2019 | University of Wolverhampton (WLV Sport) | Tier 1 |
| Trent Valley Futsal Club | 2021 | - | Tier 2 North |
| University of Nottingham Futsal | 2019 | University of Nottingham (David Ross Sports Village) | Tier 2 North |
| Wessex Futsal Club | 2020 | - | Tier 2 South |
| Worcester Futsal Club | 2019 | Hartpury University | Tier 1 |
| York Futsal | 2020 | York Sport Arena | Tier 2 North |
*Previously ProFustal London
Women[edit]
| Team | Year Joined | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS South |
| Bloomsbury Futsal Club | 2021 | WSS Tier 1 |
| Bolton Futsal Club | 2020 | WSS Tier 1 |
| Bootham Futsal Club York | 2022 | WSS North |
| Cheshire Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| Coventry Futsal Club | 2021 | WSS South |
| London Genesis Futsal Club | 2020 | WSS South |
| London Helvecia Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS Tier 1 |
| Loughborough Students Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| Manchester Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS Tier 1 |
| Reading Royals | 2020 | WSS South |
| Southampton Azteca Futsal Club | 2021 | WSS Tier 1 |
| Sunderland University Futsal Club | 2020 | WSS North |
| Team United Bham Futsal | 2019 | WSS Tier 1 |
| Warrington Futsal Club | 2021 | WSS North |
| Worcester Futsal Club Women | 2021 | WSS Tier 1 |
| University of Liverpool | 2019 | WSS Tier 1 |
Footballs[edit]
Nike provided the official ball of the NFS and is used by all teams up until the conclusion of the Summer Showdown in 2021
Since the start of season 21–22 Umbro Balls are being used by the National Futsal Series.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "WHO WE ARE". NFS. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ FA National Futsal Series - FAQs
- ^ "Announcement UEFA Futsal Champions League". Instagram. NFS. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "LANDMARK BT SPORT DEAL AGREED". nationalfutsalseries.com. NFS. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "NEW SEASON. NEW BALL". Instagram. NFS. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
External links[edit]
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