# Great Lakes Alliance


## Posts

- [11-V-11 Winter League (Erie, PA)](https://glasoccer.com/11-v-11-winter-league-erie-pa/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About GLA 11v11 Winter League APPLY NOW! Great Lakes Alliance 11v11 Winter League – Erie, PAErie Sports Center – 8161 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509U13–U19 Boys & Girls | 2 Matches Per Date | 4 Total Matches Stay sharp this winter with the Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) 11v11 Winter League. Designed for U13–U19 boys’ and girls’ teams who want a competitive, full-sided playing environment during the off-season. Each team plays four regulation matches, offering a meaningful way to maintain fitness, game speed, and team chemistry through the winter months. Boys Divisions & Dates U13 (2013 Boys)• […]
- [Great Lakes Alliance Teams Shine at National Competitions in Summer 2025](https://glasoccer.com/great-lakes-alliance-teams-shine-at-national-competitions-in-summer-2025/): 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), and GLA ECNL-RL prepares players and teams to excel at the highest levels. Thanks to the strong partnership with US Club Soccer, GLA clubs benefit from the Player First philosophy, […]
- [It's Game Day](https://glasoccer.com/game-day/): Game Day Resources 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 to each match. __ Generate and print game card from GotSport and present to referee before the start of the match. __ Each team will pay 50% of referee fees prior to the start of the match. Check Referee information for current referee payment table.  Schedule & Standings Schedules Schedules and […]
- [11-v-11 Winter League](https://glasoccer.com/gla-11-v-11/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About GLA 11v11 Winter League APPLY NOW! 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 matches, making it a comprehensive way to maintain game readiness and conditioning through the winter. Running from December through February, the GLA 11v11 […]
- [Ohio River League](https://glasoccer.com/ohio-river-league/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About the Ohio River League Cincinnati and Pittsburgh The Ohio River League (ORL) is a premier developmental youth soccer league serving the Ohio River Valley, with active regions in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. ORL, sanctioned by US Club Soccer, provides an environment focused on player growth, fostering a sporting spirit, and building a collaborative community for youth athletes and their families. Through competitive play balanced with an emphasis on sportsmanship, ORL aims to nurture not only athletic skills but also personal values that extend beyond the field. Guided by the Player’s First philosophy, ORL places the player […]
- [Ohio Valley PRE-ECNL](https://glasoccer.com/ov-pre-ecnl/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About Ohio Valley PRE-ECNL (Boys & Girls) GLA Pre ECNL  is a premier youth soccer program designed for young athletes who aspire to compete at the highest levels. As a developmental stage Pre ECNL provides players with a rigorous and structured environment to hone their technical, tactical, and physical skills. The league emphasizes long-term player development, focusing on refining soccer fundamentals, fostering a deep understanding of the game, and preparing athletes for the demands of elite competition. Now in its second year, the GLA Pre ECNL program continues to build on its foundation of excellence. With […]
- [MDL NPL](https://glasoccer.com/mdl-npl/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About GLA MDL, an NPL League 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, Upstate New York as well as Central and Western Pennsylvania. The conferences will be divided geographically to try to minimize travel as much as possible.  Schedule & Standings GLA […]
- [GLA ECNL Regional League](https://glasoccer.com/ecnl-rl/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About GLA ECNL RL (Boys & Girls) 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 with the Great Lakes Alliance, the league aligns more clubs and leadership within the ECNL and US Club Soccer […]
- [National Premier League](https://glasoccer.com/gla-npl/): One Alliance. Endless Opportunities. About GLA NPL & GLA Premier The Great Lakes Alliance, a US Club National Premier League, is currently in its seventh 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 has 2 divisions, GLA NPL and GLA Premier for 10U to 19U.  The GLA NPL […]
- [The Impact of the Great Lakes Alliance](https://glasoccer.com/2024-2025-gla-applications-are-now-being-accepted/): The Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) has become a cornerstone in the development of premier youth soccer across Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer, the GLA offers a platform where top-tier clubs can compete in a well-organized regional league. With convenient travel between cities, the league has made it easier for teams to participate in high-quality matches that foster growth and development at all levels of play.
- [Great Lakes Alliance Fall Events 2025](https://glasoccer.com/ecnl-regional-league-boys-gla-accepting-new-applications/): 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. Click here for 2024/2025 NPL/GLA Scores and Standings GLA NPL  Events 2025–2026 GLA ID2 & PDP Program August 16, 2025 7:00 PM ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village – Canton, OhioAn elite […]
- [Respectful and Appropriate Sideline Conduct: Promoting a Positive Environment](https://glasoccer.com/hello-world/): By Staff 03/10/2024, 9:30am EDT Youth sports are meant to be a platform for learning, growth, and fun. Yet, the image of these activities has been increasingly tarnished by the actions of a few overzealous and irresponsible individuals. This trend, bordering on disgrace, is not how youth athletics should be perceived or described. As a league, we are committed to ensuring that our players experience a positive, welcoming, and safe environment. To achieve this, we will take all necessary actions, including bans and fines, to reduce inappropriate behavior, inexcusable language, and constant ridicule from the sidelines. The Problem: Sideline Misconduct […]

## Pages

- [Leagues](https://glasoccer.com/leagues/)
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- [Post Season](https://glasoccer.com/post-season/)
- [GLA Pre ECNL Rules](https://glasoccer.com/gla-pre-ecnl-rules/): VIEW RULES GLA ECNL-RL Competitions will be adhere to the Rules and Regulation outlined in the Rules for ECNL Competition for the current year.  Referee Fees 2024-2025 Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header 10U 1 Referee $50 30 minute halves 7v7 11U-12U $60/$40/$40 $140 30 minute halves 9v9 13U-14U $70/$45/$45 $160 40 minute halves 11v11 15U-16U $80/$50/$50 $180 40 minute halves 11v11 17U-19U $90/$55/$55 $200 45 minute halves 11v11
- [ORL Cincinnati Rules](https://glasoccer.com/orl-cincinnati-rules/): VIEW RULES GLA ECNL-RL Competitions will be adhere to the Rules and Regulation outlined in the Rules for ECNL Competition for the current year.  Referee Fees 2024-2025 Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header 10U 1 Referee $50 30 minute halves 7v7 11U-12U $60/$40/$40 $140 30 minute halves 9v9 13U-14U $70/$45/$45 $160 40 minute halves 11v11 15U-16U $80/$50/$50 $180 40 minute halves 11v11 17U-19U $90/$55/$55 $200 45 minute halves 11v11
- [ORL-Pittsburgh Rules](https://glasoccer.com/orl-pittsburgh-rules/): VIEW RULES GLA ECNL-RL Competitions will be adhere to the Rules and Regulation outlined in the Rules for ECNL Competition for the current year.  Referee Fees 2024-2025 Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header 10U 1 Referee $50 30 minute halves 7v7 11U-12U $60/$40/$40 $140 30 minute halves 9v9 13U-14U $70/$45/$45 $160 40 minute halves 11v11 15U-16U $80/$50/$50 $180 40 minute halves 11v11 17U-19U $90/$55/$55 $200 45 minute halves 11v11
- [MDL Rules](https://glasoccer.com/mdl-rules/): VIEW RULES GLA ECNL-RL Competitions will be adhere to the Rules and Regulation outlined in the Rules for ECNL Competition for the current year.  Referee Fees 2024-2025 Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header 10U 1 Referee $50 30 minute halves 7v7 11U-12U $60/$40/$40 $140 30 minute halves 9v9 13U-14U $70/$45/$45 $160 40 minute halves 11v11 15U-16U $80/$50/$50 $180 40 minute halves 11v11 17U-19U $90/$55/$55 $200 45 minute halves 11v11
- [GLA_NPL & Premier Rules](https://glasoccer.com/gla_npl-premier-rules/): VIEW RULES GLA ECNL-RL Competitions will be adhere to the Rules and Regulation outlined in the Rules for ECNL Competition for the current year.  Referee Fees 2024-2025 Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header 10U 1 Referee $50 30 minute halves 7v7 11U-12U $60/$40/$40 $140 30 minute halves 9v9 13U-14U $70/$45/$45 $160 40 minute halves 11v11 15U-16U $80/$50/$50 $180 40 minute halves 11v11 17U-19U $90/$55/$55 $200 45 minute halves 11v11
- [Contact Us](https://glasoccer.com/contact-us/)
- [News & Events](https://glasoccer.com/news-events/)
- [About ORL Cincinnati](https://glasoccer.com/about-orl-cincinnati/): About GLA ECNL RL Welcome to the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), the premier soccer league for boys and girls in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Launched for boys in the 2022-23 season and for girls in the 2024-25 season, our league was developed in response to the strong desires of member clubs for additional competition and to establish a clear pathway to the ECNL. Partnering with the Great Lakes Alliance aligns more clubs and leadership within the ECNL and US Club Soccer pyramid, offering players tremendous experiences and opportunities throughout their youth careers. […]
- [ORL Cincinnati](https://glasoccer.com/orl-cincinnati/)
- [About ORL Pittsburgh](https://glasoccer.com/about-orl-pittsburgh/): About GLA ECNL RL Welcome to the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), the premier soccer league for boys and girls in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Launched for boys in the 2022-23 season and for girls in the 2024-25 season, our league was developed in response to the strong desires of member clubs for additional competition and to establish a clear pathway to the ECNL. Partnering with the Great Lakes Alliance aligns more clubs and leadership within the ECNL and US Club Soccer pyramid, offering players tremendous experiences and opportunities throughout their youth careers. […]
- [ORL](https://glasoccer.com/orl/)
- [About MDL](https://glasoccer.com/about-mdl/): About GLA MDL The Midwest Developmental League (MDL), founded in 2011, is a premier National Premier League (NPL) operating under the Great Lakes Alliance Soccer League. Covering Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York, MDL provides a club-based structure that delivers quality local competition for boys and girls from U10 to U19. The league is dedicated to developing elite youth soccer players, offering a platform that promotes skill advancement, competitive match environments, and increased exposure to college recruiting opportunities. Cost U10-U14 $1600 & Cost U15-U19 $1600 Postseason Postseason Format: MDL Champions will progress directly to the NPL Finals […]
- [About GLA Premier](https://glasoccer.com/about-gla-premier/): About GLA ECNL RL Welcome to the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), the premier soccer league for boys and girls in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Launched for boys in the 2022-23 season and for girls in the 2024-25 season, our league was developed in response to the strong desires of member clubs for additional competition and to establish a clear pathway to the ECNL. Partnering with the Great Lakes Alliance aligns more clubs and leadership within the ECNL and US Club Soccer pyramid, offering players tremendous experiences and opportunities throughout their youth careers. […]
- [Premier](https://glasoccer.com/premier/)
- [About GLA_NPL](https://glasoccer.com/about-gla_npl/): About GLA_NPL & Premier Welcome to the Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) NPL, the leading soccer league for boys and girls in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York.  The GLA NPL offers two competitive divisions: GLA_NPL and Premier, both designed to elevate player development and provide a clear pathway within US Club Soccer’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) structure. Launched to meet the demand for high-level competition, the GLA NPL brings together top clubs and coaches in a player-focused environment.  By partnering with the Great Lakes Alliance, we offer clubs the chance to compete regionally while preparing athletes for national […]
- [NPL](https://glasoccer.com/npl/)
- [GLA_NPL](https://glasoccer.com/gla_npl/)
- [About Ohio Valley Pre-ECNL](https://glasoccer.com/about-gla-pre-ecnl/): About Ohio Valley Pre-ECNL GLA Pre ECNL  is a premier youth soccer program designed for young athletes who aspire to compete at the highest levels. As a developmental stage Pre ECNL provides players with a rigorous and structured environment to hone their technical, tactical, and physical skills. The league emphasizes long-term player development, focusing on refining soccer fundamentals, fostering a deep understanding of the game, and preparing athletes for the demands of elite competition. Now in its second year, the GLA Pre ECNL program continues to build on its foundation of excellence. With top-tier coaching and access to high-level competition, […]
- [Pre ECNL](https://glasoccer.com/pre-ecnl/)
- [Rules](https://glasoccer.com/rules/): VIEW GLA ECNL-RL RULES VIEW OV Pre ECNL RULES VIEW GLA_NPL RULES VIEW MDL RULES VIEW ORL RULES Referee Fees 2024-2025 Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header Table Header 10U 1 Referee $50 30 minute halves 7v7 11U-12U $60/$40/$40 $140 30 minute halves 9v9 13U-14U $70/$45/$45 $160 40 minute halves 11v11 15U-16U $80/$50/$50 $180 40 minute halves 11v11 17U-19U $90/$55/$55 $200 45 minute halves 11v11
- [About GLA ECNL RL](https://glasoccer.com/about-gla-ecnl-rl/): About GLA ECNL RL Welcome to the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), the premier soccer league for boys and girls in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Launched for boys in the 2022-23 season and for girls in the 2024-25 season, our league was developed in response to the strong desires of member clubs for additional competition and to establish a clear pathway to the ECNL. Partnering with the Great Lakes Alliance aligns more clubs and leadership within the ECNL and US Club Soccer pyramid, offering players tremendous experiences and opportunities throughout their youth careers. […]
- [GLA ECNL- RL](https://glasoccer.com/gla-ecnl-rl/)
- [GLA 11v11](https://glasoccer.com/gla-11v11/)
- [OVPL](https://glasoccer.com/ovpl/)
- [ORL-Pittsburgh](https://glasoccer.com/orl-pittsburgh/)
- [MDL](https://glasoccer.com/mdl/)
- [ECNL](https://glasoccer.com/ecnl/)
- [GLA](https://glasoccer.com/gla/)
- [More](https://glasoccer.com/more/)
- [GLA_MDL](https://glasoccer.com/gla_mdl/)
- [GLA NPL & Premier](https://glasoccer.com/gla-npl-premier/)
- [ECNL-RL & Pre-ECNL](https://glasoccer.com/ecnl-rl-pre-ecnl/)
- [Schedules and Standings](https://glasoccer.com/schedules-and-standings/)
- [Home](https://glasoccer.com/): Our Leagues About Great Lakes Alliance The Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), is a US Club Soccer sanctioned regional league providing competition from a wide variety of cities throughout Ohio, Western PA, and Western NY with convenient travel. Cooperation among soccer clubs is an absolute necessity in today’s world of premier youth soccer. GLA club and league directors have joined together to build a better environment for their clubs, their players, and their families. Read More Schedules & Standings View All GLA_NPL and PremierBoys and Girls SchedulesClick HereMidwest Developmental LeagueBoys and Girls SchedulesClick HereGLA ECNL-RLBoys SchedulesClick HereGLA ECNL-RL Girls SchedulesClick HereOVPLMen’s and […]


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