The Great Lakes Alliance has announced the official dates and host locations for the 2026 Leaguewide Crossover Weekends for the National 1 and Pathway leagues. Member clubs are encouraged to save the dates now, as these weekends are a required part of the Fall 2026 league season. Unlike a tournament or showcase, the Leaguewide Crossover Weekends are built into the regular league schedule. All eligible teams are expected to participate, and every match played during these even

The Great Lakes Alliance has announced details for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Fall Scheduling Meeting, which will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg, Ohio. This year's meeting will be held at a new location: Hilton Garden Inn 8971 Wilcox Drive Twinsburg, OH 44087 The meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 PM and serves as one of the most important preseason events for clubs participating in the Great Lakes Alliance. Attenda

The annual NPL Finals brought together the top teams from qualifying leagues across the country to compete for national titles. Between the Great Lakes Alliance and the Midwest Developmental League, 18 teams earned the opportunity to compete in Denver after winning their respective league championships.

One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. The Midwest Developmental League (MDL), founded in 2011, is an elite National Premier League (NPL) operating under the Great Lakes Alliance Soccer League. The league is dedicated to developing youth soccer players, offering a platform that promotes skill advancement, competitive match environments, and increased exposure to college recruiting opportunities. The MDL will encompass teams from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia,

One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. The Great Lakes Alliance, a US Club National Premier League, is currently in its ninth season covering Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western New York, West Virginia as well as Western and Central Pennsylvania. For the 2025-2026 season, Great Lakes Alliance will be a 10U to 19U regional soccer league for both boys and girls. 10Us through 14Us will begin play in the fall. 15Us to 19Us will begin after the high school season. The GLA ha

One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. Welcome to the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), the premier youth soccer league for boys and girls across Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Established in the 2022-23 season for boys and expanded in the 2024-25 season for girls, this league was designed to meet the growing demand from member clubs for more competitive opportunities and a defined pathway to the prestigious ECNL. By partnering wi

One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. GLA 11v11 Winter League The Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) 11v11 Winter League offers an excellent opportunity for youth soccer teams to stay sharp and competitive during the off-season. Held at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex in Canton, Ohio, the league is tailored for U13 to U19 boys’ and girls’ teams looking for a structured, full-sided experience through the winter months. Over the course of the league, each team completes four regulation m

One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. Game Day Checklist Confirm your game is on the league schedule with correct address and kick-off time. All Changes to schedules should be confirmed at least two weeks in advance. All players are required to have current player registration (carding/player passes). Bring player passes and your official US Club Roster to each match. Generate and print game card from GotSport and present to referee before the start of the match. Home team is

CLEVELAND, OH – The Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) is proud to recognize an unprecedented number of teams who advanced deep into postseason play this summer, with several bringing home national titles at premier events including the NPL Finals, ECNL Regional League Finals, and US Club Soccer’s National Cup.This year’s success underscores the strength of GLA’s developmental structure, where the competitive environment of GLA_NPL, GLA Premier, Midwest Developmental League (MDL), an