Great Lakes Alliance and Midwest Developmental League Clubs Shine on the National Stage at the 2026 NPL Finals

DENVER, Colo. — Eighteen teams representing the Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) and the Midwest Developmental League (MDL) competed at the 2026 US Club Soccer National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals after earning qualification by winning their respective league championships.

The annual NPL Finals brought together league champions from across the country to compete for national titles in their age groups.

The 18 qualifying teams included:

• Erie Commodores (U13 Girls)

• Mountaineer United (U14 Girls)

• Erie FC (U15 Girls)

• Beadling SC (U16 Girls)

• Pittsburgh Riverhounds (U17 Girls)

• Soccer Vision Academy (U19 Girls)

• Ambassadors FC (U13 Boys)

• Soccer Vision Academy (U14 Boys)

• Ohio Galaxies FC (U15 Boys)

• Cincy Galaxy (U16 Boys)

• Victory (U17 Boys)

• BVB (U19 Boys)

• Indy Eleven Spirit (U13 Boys)

• Metro Alliance (U14 Boys)

• Indiana Impact SC (U15 Boys)

• Metro Alliance (U16 Boys)

• Columbus Express (U17 Boys)

• Columbus Express (U19 Boys)

The tournament concluded with four teams advancing to national championship matches.

2026 NPL National Champions

• Soccer Vision Academy – U14 Boys Black Division Champions

• Indiana Impact SC – U15 Boys Black Division Champions

• Columbus Express – U19 Boys Black Division Champions

2026 NPL National Finalist

• Pittsburgh Riverhounds – U17 Girls Black Division Finalists

A Testament to Regional Excellence

The results reflect the continued competitiveness of clubs from the Great Lakes Alliance and Midwest Developmental League on the national stage. Qualifying 18 teams for the

NPL Finals and producing three national champions and one national finalist is a testament to the commitment of the players, coaches, clubs, and families who made these accomplishments possible.

Congratulations to every team that earned the opportunity to compete at the 2026 NPL Finals and represented their clubs and communities throughout the week in Denver.