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NASL Announces Hosting Details for the Championship Final

November 4, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL) News Release


NEW YORK - Three North American Soccer League (NASL) clubs - New York Cosmos, Indy Eleven, and FC Edmonton - enter the postseason with a shot at hosting The Championship Final, the league's title game, depending on the results in Saturday's semifinal round.

The highest-advancing seed will host The Championship Final, which will be played the weekend of November 12. With New York, Indy, and Edmonton all in the mix, the NASL has released the venues, dates, and times for each potential host.

FC Edmonton

Saturday, November 12 | 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local)

Clarke Stadium | Edmonton, Alberta

Broadcast: ESPN3

Indy Eleven

Sunday, November 13 | 2 p.m. ET

Carroll Stadium | Indianapolis, Ind.

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

New York Cosmos

Sunday, November 13 | 7 p.m. ET

Belson Stadium | Queens, N.Y.

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

The Cosmos, who won the Fall Season title, enter The Championship as the tournament's top seed. New York captured the most points in the league this year to earn the No. 1 seed for the second straight year. New York was the host city for last year's title game, which saw the Cosmos lift the Soccer Bowl Trophy following a 3-2 win over Ottawa Fury FC.

"We're very proud to reach The Championship for the fourth year in a row," said Cosmos COO Erik Stover. "Gio and his staff have done an incredible job bringing so much success to this great club."

Indy holds the No. 2 seed thanks to its undefeated Spring Season run that ended with the club lifting its first piece of silverware. The Boys in Blue finished with the second most combined points behind the Cosmos.

"We're proud of what we've accomplished this season - it has been a historic year for us," said Indy Eleven President Jeff Belskus. "The club is very excited for the upcoming semifinal game, and we look forward to the possibility of hosting the championship game here in Indianapolis. I know the community is thrilled about it as well and we look forward to packing The Mike on Saturday."

FC Edmonton (No. 3) and Rayo OKC (No. 4) qualified for the postseason by virtue of their combined records over both the Spring and Fall Season. For the Eddies, this year marks the first time the club has made the postseason since 2011.

"From our team on the pitch to everyone in the front office, our organization is ecstatic about our upcoming match versus Indy Eleven," said FC Edmonton President Jay Ball. "We'll be following the boys closely this weekend, and we're looking forward to sharing our excitement with the City of Edmonton. We have had several outstanding performances throughout the season, but everyone here knows that our best is still to come."

Should Indy Eleven or FC Edmonton host The Championship Final, it would be the first NASL title game in either city. For more on the postseason, visit the NASL's official page for The Championship here .

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