Important Fall Dates Across GLA NPL Leagues

2025–2026 Season Preview

The Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) enters its ninth season in 2025–2026, 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 2025 events, including confirmed dates, locations, and age groups.

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GLA NPL  Events 2025–2026

GLA ID2 & PDP Program
August 16, 2025
7:00 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 NPL Fall Crossover – Canton & Hudson
September 6–7, 2025
Canton & Hudson, Ohio
Age Groups: U10–U14
First fall crossover weekend for all conference-based teams.

GLA NPL Fall Crossover – Erie or Dayton
September 20–21, 2025
Erie, PA or Dayton, OH (TBD)
Age Groups: U10–U14
Second required crossover weekend for the fall season.

Midwest Select Games– Chicago, Illinois
November 1-2, 2025
Olympic Park (Chicago, IL)
Age Groups: U13-14 Boys and Girls GLA Select Teams

Save the Date: Winter/Spring GLA NPL Events 2026

GLA NPL Crossover – Canton (13U–14U)
February 21–22, 2026
ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village – Canton, OH

Girls GLA NPL College Showcase (15U–19U)
February 28 – March 1, 2026
ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH

Boys GLA NPL College Showcase (15U–19U)
March 7–8, 2026
ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH

GLA NPL Crossover – Canton (10U–12U)
March 14–15, 2026
ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH

GLA NPL Crossover – Canton (13U–14U)
March 21–22, 2026
ForeverLawn Sports Complex – Canton, OH

GLA NPL Playoffs 2026

GLA NPL and GLA Premier Playoffs – Canton
May 30–31, 2026
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 NPL advance to NPL Finals in Colarado, winning team in GLA Premier advance to Regionals in Chicago