The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is pleased to announce Ron Gilmore as an Operations Consultant, effective immediately. Gilmore’s company, Stadia Sports & Event Management, LCC (SSEM), will administer the upcoming NISA Pro Cup tournament and provide operational planning and services as the league prepares for its 2026 season.

 

“Everyone at NISA is thrilled that Ron Gilmore is spearheading the efforts to run what we expect to be a very exciting and professionally-managed tournament for our participating clubs,” NISA Nation Director Matt Morse said. “Ron is among the nation’s leading experts in sports and soccer operations, and we are excited to have him back to support NISA.”

 

SSEM will work alongside NISA to manage the NISA Pro Cup, commanding all aspects of on-site tournament operations from scheduling to game-day management and venue staffing.

 

“It is an honor to have SSEM support NISA with its 2025 Pro Cup tournament this Fall,” Gilmore said. “We will do our best to provide a highly-professional and memorable event for the players, staff members and management of all clubs participating. We look forward to this being the first of many assignments for NISA.” 

 

Gilmore previously served multiple operations roles with NISA from 2020-2023, and was the league’s Executive Vice President of Operations for more than two years.

 

More details on the NISA Pro Cup tournament will be announced soon.