In September, the Chicago Kick announced that they were unable to secure an arena in time to begin play for 2011–12 but planned to join the MISL in 2012–13.
Besides the aborted team in Chicago, other franchises were added in Syracuse, Norfolk, Rochester, and Wichita.
2011–12 League Champions 2011–12 Playoff Team Updated to matches played on March 5, 2012.
A mini-game would be held immediately after Game 2 if the series was tied at one win apiece.
Baltimore had the top seed, due to their 2–1 season series win over Milwaukee.