 The ISFA was created as a broader organization and governing body that would be support a for collegiate soccer play across the country.Receiving an invitation to join the association alongside Penn State were Lehigh, Army, Lafayette, Navy, Colgate, Dartmouth, Williams, Amherst, Wesley and all six former members of the Intercollegiate Soccer League.Under the new rules of the association Penn State would be required to play four members of the organization during each season.