Modesto, CA (August 6, 2025) – The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA)
announces Modesto City FC as the league's eighth club to participate in the 2025 NISA Pro Cup
this fall.

Representing the Central Valley in California, Modesto City FC was founded in 2019 as the city's
first semi-pro club. Modesto City FC played in the NorCal Premier League, the United Premier
Soccer League, the Southwest Premier League, and in NISA Nation. The club also participated in
the NISA Independent Cup in 2022 and 2023, and entered the qualifying rounds for the Lamar Hunt
U.S. Open Cup. The club has expanded its growth to Southern California and will add a men's
team, and plans to add a women's team in the Lightning League.

" Joining the NISA Pro Cup is a tremendous milestone for Modesto City Soccer Club" Chief
Executive Officer Christian Copland said. "It's not just about stepping onto a bigger stage, it's about
putting our city, our players, and our community on the national soccer map. We're proud to
represent Modesto with heart and determination, and we're ready to show the country what Valley
soccer is all about."

The club has had success recruiting talent from the Modesto area, including David Montanez and
Matthew Copland, who made his debut for the club at age 13. Copland was signed by Sacramento
United of MLS Next. Modesto City has had several players signed to play for clubs in other soccer
leagues such as the Primera División in El Salvador, the Philippines Football League, USL
Championship, and the Major Arena Soccer League.

NISA will announce more participating clubs for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup in the coming days and
weeks. Fans can stay up to date and learn more about the club by following Modesto City FC on its social media pages listed below.

Follow Modesto City FC: Facebook: Modesto City FC | Instagram: @Modesto_City_FC |Threads: Modesto_City_FC | X/Twitter: @Modesto_City_FC

About NISA The National Independent Soccer Association was founded in 2017 with a mission to bring professional soccer to every city in the United States. A pro league member of U.S. Soccer, NISA focuses on a model based on independent clubs owning their intellectual property, all without the barrier of territorial rights. A member of the U.S. Soccer Federation, NISA also runs the Independent Cup, open to independent professional and amateur clubs alike, and NISA Nation, an incubator league for amateur clubs interested in going pro. For more information about NISA visit NISASoccer.com or email info@nisasoccer.com for more information. Follow NISA on X/Twitter @NISALeague and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @NISASoccer.