Pathway League
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The Great Lakes Alliance Pathway League is a team-based competitive league for U10 through U12 clubs, designed to provide a structured and development-focused environment that prepares teams for advancement into the National 1 League – Midwest District 1. Featuring two competitive divisions, the Pathway League ensures that teams compete against opponents of similar ability while providing a clear progression for clubs as they continue their development.
Operated by the Great Lakes Alliance, the Pathway League emphasizes meaningful competition, player development, and club growth. League play is designed to challenge players in an environment that supports long-term success while maintaining appropriate levels of competition for emerging teams.
The Great Lakes Alliance Pathway League brings together clubs from Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York, creating a strong regional footprint with consistent standards of play and high-quality competition. As the official pathway into National 1 League – Midwest District 1, the league provides clubs with a clear route to higher levels of competition while remaining connected to one of the nation's leading player development platforms.
Schedule & Standings
Coming Fall 2026
Rules
Game Lengths
11v11 13U-14U 40 minute halves
11v11 15U-16U 40 minute halves
11v11 17U-19U 45 minute halves
Referee Information
If you are interested in officiating this league, please contact us.
If you are a referee for this league, please view our Letter to Referees here.
REFEREE FEES FOR 2025/2026 SEASON
13U-14U $80/$50/$50 total $180
15U-16U $90/$55/$55 total $200
17U-19U $100/$65/$65 total $230
Important Dates
More information coming soon
Player Registration (Carding)
Registration is required of all players participating in US Club Soccer-operated or -sanctioned programming. Players who are not currently registered with US Club Soccer are not allowed to participate in US Club Soccer programming.
Learn more here.
Join the GLA Pathway League
Are you interested in joining this league? Send us a message and we will send you information about league registration.
