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Important Fall Dates Across GLA NPL Leagues
2026–2027 Season Preview
The Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) enters its tenth season in 2026–2027, continuing to offer some of the best youth soccer experiences across the Midwest. From competitive league matchups to national development opportunities, this year’s schedule is full of can’t-miss events. Here’s a complete guide to the fall 2026 events, including confirmed dates, locations, and age groups.
🔹 GLA Pathway and N1 Events 2026–2027
GLA ID2 & PDP Program
📅 August 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village – Canton, Ohio
An elite player development experience affiliated with U.S. Club Soccer’s ID2 and PDP programs.
GLA Pathway and N1 Competition Weekend – Columbus & Erie
📅 September 12–13, 2026
📍 Columbus or Erie, Pa
👥 Age Groups: U10–U14
First fall crossover weekend for all conference-based teams.
GLA Pathway and N1 Competition Weekend – Canton & Willoughby
📅 September 26–27, 2026
📍 Canton or Willoughby
👥 Age Groups: U10–U14
Second required crossover weekend for the fall season.
Midwest Select Games– Chicago, Illinois
📅 October 31 - November 1, 2026
📍 Olympic Park (Chicago, IL)
👥 Age Groups: U13-14 Boys and Girls GLA Select Teams
🧊 Save the Date: Winter/Spring GLA Pathway and N1 Events 2027
GLA N1 Competition Weekend – Canton (13U–14U)
📅 February 20–21, 2027
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village – Canton, OH
Girls GLA N1 College Showcase (15U–19U)
📅 February 27-28, 2027
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH
Boys GLA N1 College Showcase (15U–19U)
📅 March 6–7, 2027
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH
GLA Pathway Competition Weekend – Canton (10U–12U)
📅 March 13–14, 2027
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH
GLA N1 Competition Weekend – Canton (13U–14U)
📅 March 20–21, 2027
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH
🏆 GLA Pathway and N1 Playoffs 2027
GLA Pathway and N1 Playoffs – Canton
📅 June 5-6, 2027
📍 ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village – Canton, OH
👥 Age Groups: U10–U19
Top teams in each conference compete for a GLA Championships,the winning team in GLA N1 Premier 1 Division will advance to the ECNL RL Conference Cup and the winning team in GLA N1 Premier 2 advance to Regionals in Chicago