Midwest Premier League

Soccer league

Football league

Midwest Premier League

Founded| 2019
First season| 2021
Country| United States
Confederation| CONCACAF
Divisions| 3 conferences & 6 divisions
Number of clubs| 45
Domestic cup(s)| U.S. Open Cup
(via qualifying tournament & NAC)
National Amateur Cup
(via USASA Region II)
International cup(s)| CONCACAF Champions League
(via U.S. Open Cup)
Current champions| Cedars FC (Great Lakes East),
Northern Indiana FC (Great Lakes West),
Cedar Rapids Inferno (Gateway),
RWB Adria Chicago (Heartland)
(2024 season)
Most championships| Milwaukee Bavarian SC
Ajax St. Louis
Inter Detroit (2 division titles)
Website| midwestpl.com
Current: 2025 MWPL season

The Midwest Premier League (MWPL) is an American amateur and semi-professional soccer league. The league spans primarily the eastern and central portions of the Midwestern United States.

## History

[edit]

The league was founded by four clubs which were all previously members of the United Premier Soccer League Midwest Conference.[1] Following the 2019 UPSL season, the clubs decided that they could create a stable league that would focus on sustainability of the member clubs by sharing ideas, keeping league costs to a minimum, and maximizing the opportunities for all clubs to compete by limiting end-of-season playoffs that often shorten the season for many teams.[2]

The league announced Union Dubuque F.C. as its first member on September 18, 2019, with the other three founding members being announced in the subsequent weeks.[3] RWB Adria joins the MPWL on September 25, 2019.[4] DeKalb County United joins the MWPL on October 2, 2019.[5] Cedar Rapids Inferno join the MWPL on October 9, 2019 making it the fourth member team.[6] And concludes the joining of the founders.

Cliff Conrad has been elected as the league's first president. Conrad is the co-founder and president of Union Dubuque F.C., one of the league's charter members.[7]

After a period with no expansion news, FC Diablos of Normal, Illinois, was announced on January 10, 2020, and an expansion continues into March. With expansion side Rockford FC being unveiled shortly thereafter on January 30, 2020.[8][9] Livonia City FC joins the MWPL on Feb. 29th 2020.[10] Lake St.Clair joins the MWPL on March 2, 2020.[11] BiH Grand Rapids joins the MWPL on March 6, 2020.[12]

The league was set to kick off in spring 2020; however, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[13][14]

The Midwest Premier League appoints Andy Hayes as the league's first commissioner.[15]

On July 27, 2020, the league announced Lansing Common FC from Lansing, Michigan, as a new member club.[16][17]

On September 3, 2020, the MWPL entered a partnership agreement with the National Independent Soccer Association, a USSF Division 3 professional league, which includes pathways for both players and clubs to go fully pro.[18][19]

November 2020 kicked off another round of expansions for the league. Starting with Edgewater Castle FC on Nov. 27th 2020.[20]

In the spring of 2021 MWPL launched its inaugural season with 20 teams in two divisions. 12 teams in the West Division and 8 teams in the East Division. [21]

It was announced on March 21, 2022 that the MWPL would have 3 Divisions within it.[22]

The schedule for the second season of the league was announced on April 6, 2022, nearly a month ahead of the first game. With Detroit City U23 gone, there would be a new champion in the East Division. And with a finalized Southern Division, 3 champions were to be crowned at the end of the 2022 season.[23]

A new conference alignment was announced by the league on February 6, 2023. The MWPL confirmed that for the 2023 season, the South Conference would now be known as the Gateway Conference, the West Conference would now be the Heartland Conference and the East Conference would be the Great Lakes Conference, with an East and West Division.[24]

On October 27, 2023 MWPL announced plans to implement promotion and regulation within the league starting with the Heartland Conference. [25]

MWPL announced a strategic partnership with The League for Clubs (TLFC) on May 19, 2025. The partnership is intended to create a new TLFC Midwest conference that will sit on top of the MWPL to facilitate promotion and relegation between the leagues.[26]

## Teams

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Team  | City  | Stadium  | Founded

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Great Lakes Conference
West Division
1927 SC | Fort Wayne, IN | Fort Wayne Sport Club Fields  | 1927
Grand Rapids SC | Grand Rapids, MI | Mehney Field  | 2024
Goshen City FC | Goshen, IN | Goshen College Soccer Complex  | 2022
Holland Struikrovers | Holland, MI | Mac Bay Soccer Stadium  | 2016
Lansing Common FC | Lansing, MI | Eastern High School Stadium | 2020
Midwest United FC U23 | Grand Rapids, MI | Midwest United FC Soccer Complex  | 2015
Tulip City United SC | Holland, MI | Holland High School  | 2020
East Division
Cedars FC | Dearborn, MI | Fordson High School  | 2019
Detroit Badgers FC | Dearborn Heights, MI |  | 2023
FC Pontiac | Pontiac, MI | Wisner Stadium | 2025
Futsal Factory Academy | Dexter, MI |  | 2014
Inter Detroit FC | Auburn Hills, MI | Evolution Sportsplex  | 2017
Legends FC | Brighton, MI | Legacy Center Sports Complex  |
Liquid Football | Detroit MI | University Liggett School | 2022
Michigan Jaguars FC | Novi, MI | Walled Lake Central High School | 1989
Michigan Stars U23 | Washington Township, MI | Romeo High School  | 1982
Troy United FC | Troy, MI | The Hawk | 2021
Heartland Conference
Division 1
AFC Roscoe | Chicago, IL |  | 2022
Bavarian United SC | Glendale, WI | Heartland Value Fund Stadium  | 1929
Chicago House AC | Chicago, IL | DePaul College Prep | 2021
Czarni Jaslo | Chicago, IL | Olympic Park, Schaumburg  | 1998
DeKalb County United | DeKalb, IL | NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex | 2017
Green Bay Glory | Green Bay, WI | Banta Bowl  | 2019
RWB Adria | Chicago, IL | Hales Franciscan High School | 1959
Division 2
Berber City FC | Chicago, IL | Illinois Institute of Technology | 2013
Chicago City Dutch Lions | Chicago, IL | Lions for Hope Sports Complex  |
Chicago Ghost FC | Chicago, IL | Loyola Academy Munz  | 2018
Edgewater Castle FC | Chicago, IL | CIBC Fire Pitch  | 2017
RKC Third Coast II | Mount Pleasant, WI | Pritchard Park Stadium  | 2022
Rockford FC | Rockford, IL | Auburn High School | 2019
Steel City FC | Joliet, IL | Duly Health and Care Field | 2021
Strikers Fox Valley SC | Geneva, IL | Marmion Academy | 1989
Gateway Conference
North Division
AFC Omaha | Omaha, NE | Morrison Stadium | 2021
CB Captains FC | Council Bluffs, IA | Lewis Central High School  |
Cedar Rapids Inferno[27] | Cedar Rapids, IA | Kingston Stadium | 2019
Linoma FC | Omaha, NE | Caniglia Field | 1986
Pearl City SC | Muscatine, IA | Muscatine Soccer Complex  | 2016
Southeast Soccer Academy | Burlington, IA | Bracewell Stadium  | 1997
Warrior FC | Everly, IA | Clarke University Field  |
South Division
AFC Columbia | Columbia, MO | R. Marvin Owens Field  | 2020
BOHFS St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | St. Mary's High School  |
Club Atletico Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | De Smet Stadium  | 2018
Ehtar Belleville | Belleville, IL | Althoff Catholic High School | 2022
St. Louis Stars SC | Saint Louis, MO | Cottleville City Fields  |
STL Development Academy | Maryland Heights, MO | Sportport International  |

### Location map

[edit]

Bavarian

Green Bay Glory

Third Coast

AFC Roscoe
Berber City
Chicago City
Chicago Ghost
CHI House
Czarni Jaslo
Edgewater Castle
RWB Adria

Cedar Rapids

Steel City
DeKalb
Rockford

Fox Valley

1927 SC

Goshen City

Grand Rapids
Midwest United

Tulip City United
Holland Rovers

Lansing Common

Columbia

Atletico STL
BOHFS
Ehtar
STL Stars
STL DA

SESA

Pearl City

Warrior FC

AFC Omaha
Linoma FC
CB Captains

Badgers
Cedars FC
FC Pontiac
Futsal FA
Inter Detroit
Legends FC
Liquid Football
MI Jaguars
MI Stars
Troy FC

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Current team locations:

* Heartland Conference
* Great Lakes Conference
* Gateway Conference

### Former teams

[edit]

Team  | City  | Joined  | Final season  | Fate

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|
|

LK St. Clair  | Mount Clemens, Michigan | 2020  | 2021  | Left league
Chicago Athletic  | Bensenville, Illinois | 2021  | Left league
Chicago Mustangs | Crystal Lake, Illinois | 2021  | Left league
Detroit City FC U23 | Hamtramck, Michigan | 2021  | Left league
Union Dubuque  | Dubuque, IA | 2021  | suspended[28]
FC Diablos  | Bloomington, IL | 2021  | suspended operations
Aim SC  | Dearborn, MI | 2012  | 2023
Detroit Union FC  | Waterford, MI | 2021  | 2023
BiH Grand Rapids  | Grand Rapids, MI | 2018  | 2023
United West FC  | Grand Rapids, MI | 2023
Livonia City FC  | Livonia, MI | 2015  | 2023
West Michigan Bearings  | Byron Center, MI | 2020  | 2023
Iowa Raptors FC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2019  | 2023
Santa Fe Wanderers  | Kansas City, KS | 1995  | 2023
Thundercats SC  | Chesterfield, Michigan | 2024
YPSI Yetis FC  | Saline, MI | 2023  | 2024
Ajax St. Louis  | St. Louis, MO | 2022  | 2024

## Seasons

[edit]

### 2021 Fall Season

[edit]

The first season for the MWPL ended on August 1, 2021[29]

The Eastern division contained 8 teams for the 2021 season. [30]

This Western division contained 12 teams for the 2021 season.

Eastern Division Standings

Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Detroit City U23 (C) | 39  | 14  | 29
2  | Lansing Common  | 31  | 14  | 21
3  | West Michigan Bearings  | 27  | 14  | 15
4  | BiH Grand Rapids  | 20  | 14  | 7
5  | Michigan Stars U23  | 19  | 14  | 1
6  | Livonia City  | 9  | 14  | -18
7  | Inter Detroit  | 8  | 14  | -18
8  | LK St Clair  | 5  | 14  | -37
Western Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Milwaukee Bavarian (C) | 28  | 11  | 24
2  | RWB Adria  | 28  | 11  | 21
3  | Steel City  | 20  | 11  | 7
4  | Berber City | 20  | 11  | 4
5  | Cedar Rapids Inferno  | 16  | 11  | -2
6  | Union Dubuque  | 15  | 11  | -8
7  | FC Diablos  | 14  | 11  | 2
8  | Chicago Mustangs  | 13  | 11  | 1
9  | Edgewater Castle  | 12  | 11  | -6
10  | Rockford  | 9  | 11  | -9
11  | Dekalb County  | 7  | 11  | -15
12  | Chicago Athletic  | 4  | 11  | -19

Rules for classification: P) points; (GP) games played; (GD) goal differential;

(C) Champion

### 2022 season

[edit]

The first season with 3 divisions in it.

The Eastern division contained 11 teams for the 2022 season.

The Western division contained 12 teams for the 2022 season

The Southern division contained 4 teams for the 2022 season.

Eastern Division Standings

Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Inter Detroit (C) | 21  | 10  | 5
2  | Lansing Common  | 20  | 10  | 10
3  | Tulip City United  | 20  | 10  | 10
4  | Michigan Jaguars  | 18  | 10  | 9
5  | Cedars FC  | 16  | 10  | 0
6  | Grand Haven Admirals  | 14  | 10  | 4
7  | Michigan Stars U23  | 14  | 10  | 1
8  | Livonia City  | 12  | 10  | -1
9  | West Michigan Bearings  | 9  | 10  | -7
10  | Detroit Union  | 6  | 10  | -17
11  | BiH Grand Rapids  | 5  | 10  | -15
Western Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Milwaukee Bavarian (C) | 24  | 11  | 23
2  | RWB Adria  | 24  | 11  | 21
3  | Iowa Raptors  | 24  | 11  | 18
4  | Chicago House AC  | 20  | 11  | 18
5  | DeKalb County United  | 17  | 11  | 1
6  | Steel City  | 15  | 11  | 3
7  | Chicago City SC  | 14  | 11  | -1
8  | Rockford FC  | 14  | 11  | -6
9  | Cedar Rapids Inferno  | 14  | 11  | -14
10  | Berber City  | 8  | 11  | -11
11  | FC Diablos  | 7  | 11  | -24
12  | Edgewater Castle  | 3  | 11  | -28
Southern Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Ajax St. Louis (C) | 15  | 6  | 2
2  | AFC Columbia  | 12  | 6  | 6
3  | Santa Fe Wanderers  | 6  | 5  | 0
4  | Springfield FC  | 0  | 5  | -10

Rules for classification: P) points; (GP) games played; (GD) goal differential;

(C) Champion

### 2023 Season

[edit]

The first season with 4 divisions.

Gateway Division Standings

Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Ajax St. Louis (C) | 22  | 10  | 19
2  | Cedar Rapids Inferno  | 19  | 10  | 8
3  | Iowa Raptors FC  | 16  | 10  | 1
4  | AFC Columbia  | 14  | 10  | -3
5  | Club Atletico Saint Louis  | 12  | 10  | 0
6  | Southeast Soccer Academy  | 3  | 10  | -25
N/A  | Santa Fe Wanderers  |  |  |
Great Lakes West Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | 1927 SC (C) | 27  | 12  | 21
2  | West Michigan Bearings SC  | 27  | 12  | 20
3  | Lansing Common FC  | 24  | 12  | 18
4  | Tulip City United SC  | 20  | 12  | 9
5  | Livonia City FC  | 20  | 12  | 3
6  | BiH Grand Rapids  | 10  | 12  | -11
7  | Futsal Factory Academy  | 8  | 12  | -4
8  | Holland Rovers FC  | 6  | 12  | -40
9  | United West FC  | 4  | 12  | -35
Heartland Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Czarni Jalso (C) | 23  | 10  | 14
2  | RWB Adria  | 19  | 10  | 15
3  | Chicago House AC  | 18  | 10  | 23
4  | Bavarian United  | 16  | 10  | 9
5  | Dekalb United  | 16  | 10  | 8
6  | Chicago City SC  | 15  | 10  | 12
7  | Edgewater Castle FC  | 14  | 10  | 2
8  | Steel City FC  | 14  | 10  | -3
9  | Berber City FC  | 11  | 10  | -6
10  | Indy Boyz FC  | 7  | 10  | -35
11  | Rockford FC  | 2  | 10  | -39
Great Lakes East Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Inter Detroit FC (C) | 28  | 12  | 37
2  | Liquid Football | 26  | 12  | 9
3  | Thundercats SC  | 19  | 12  | 5
4  | Michigan Stars FC U23  | 19  | 12  | 2
5  | Detroit Union FC  | 18  | 12  | -3
6  | Cedars FC  | 17  | 12  | -3
7  | Troy United FC  | 16  | 12  | -9
8  | Michigan Jaguars FC  | 13  | 12  | -1
9  | Aim SC  | 4  | 12  | -20

Rules for classification: P) points; (GP) games played; (GD) goal differential;

(C) Champion

### 2024 Season

[edit]

The first season with 5 divisions in it.

The Gateway division contained 8 teams for the 2024 season.

The Great Lakes East division contained 10 teams for the 2024 season

The Great Lakes West division contained 6 teams for the 2024 season.

The Heartland Division was split up into two division for the 2024 season. Withe promotion and relegation between the two.

The Heartland division 1 contained 6 teams for the 2024 season.

The Heartland division 2 contained 7 teams for the 2024 season.

Gateway Conference Standings

Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Cedar Rapids Inferno (C) | 21  | 10  | 11
2  | Ajax St. Louis  | 19  | 10  | 7
3  | AFC Columbia  | 15  | 10  | 4
4  | St. Louis Stars  | 13  | 10  | -8
5  | Club Atletico Saint Louis  | 13  | 10  | -1
6  | Pearl City SC  | 12  | 10  | 1
7  | Junction FC  | 12  | 10  | -2
8  | Southeast Soccer Academy  | 7  | 10  | -12
Great Lakes West Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Northern Indiana FC (C) | 28  | 10  | 25
2  | 1927 SC  | 25  | 10  | 30
3  | Lansing Common FC  | 13  | 10  | 2
4  | Holland Rovers FC  | 12  | 10  | -1
5  | Tulip City United SC  | 10  | 10  | -3
6  | Indy Boyz FC  | 0  | 10  | -53
Great Lakes East Division Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | Cedars FC (C) | 24  | 10  | 19
2  | Michigan Stars FC U23  | 32  | 10  | 17
3  | Thundercats SC  | 20  | 10  | 3
4  | Liquid Football | 18  | 10  | 4
5  | Troy United  | 16  | 10  | -2
6  | Inter Detroit FC  | 13  | 10  | 0
7  | Michigan Jaguars  | 10  | 10  | -11
8  | Futsal Factory Academy  | 8  | 10  | -7
9  | Livonia City FC  | 7  | 10  | -3
10  | Ypsi Yetis FC  | 4  | 10  | -20
Heartland Division 1 Standings
Pos  | Team  | P  | GP  | GD
1  | RWB Adria (C) | 25  | 10  | 14
2  | Bavarian United  | 20  | 10  | 7
3  | Chicago House AC  | 19  | 10  | 9
4  | Dekalb United  | 11  | 10  | -6
5  | Czarni Jalso  | 7  | 10  | -12
6  | Steel City FC (R)  | 4  | 10  | -12
Heartland Division 2 Standings
1  | AFC Roscoe (C, P) | 29  | 12  | 17
2  | Green Bay Glory (P) | 24  | 12  | 17
3  | Rockford FC  | 22  | 12  | 1
4  | Edgewater Castle FC  | 19  | 12  | 6
5  | Chicago Ghost FC  | 12  | 12  | -17
6  | Berber City FC  | 9  | 12  | -11
7  | Strikers Fox Valley SC  | 4  | 12  | -13

Rules for classification: P) points; (GP) games played; (GD) goal differential;

(C) Champion (P) Promoted (R) Regulated

## Division Winners

[edit]

Great Lakes Conference Winner

Note: Formerly the East Division

Season  | Winner  | Runner-up

|
|

2021  | Detroit City U23[31] | Lansing Common
2022  | Inter Detroit  | Lansing Common
2023  | West: 1927 SC
East: Inter Detroit  | West: West Michigan Bearings
East: Liquid Football
2024  | West: Northern Indiana FC
East: Cedars FC  | West: 1927 Fort Wayne FC
East: Michigan Stars FC U-23

Heartland Conference Winner

Note: Formerly the West Division

Season  | Winner  | Runner-up

|
|

2021  | Milwaukee Bavarian SC[32] | RWB Adria
2022  | Milwaukee Bavarian | RWB Adria
2023  | Czarni Jaslo  | RWB Adria
2024  | RWB Adria | Milwaukee Bavarian

Heartland Conference Division 2 Winner

Season  | Winner  | Runner-up

|
|

2024  | AFC Roscoe  | Green Bay Glory

Gateway Conference Winner

Note: Formerly the South Division

Season  | Winner  | Runner-up

|
|

2022  | Ajax St. Louis  | AFC Columbia
2023  | Ajax St. Louis  | Cedar Rapids Inferno
2024  | Cedar Rapids Inferno  | Ajax St. Louis

## Golden Boot winner

[edit]

The golden boot winners were announced on September 15, 2021.[33][34]

Great Lakes Conference Winner  Season  | Team  | Winner  | Goals

|
|
|

2021  | Lansing Common  | Shady Omar | 10
2022  | Cedars FC
Lansing Common
Lansing Common  | Mohammad Hamoud
Guershom Sylvain
Jack Voight  | 6
2023  | 1927 SC  | Higor Barbieri  | 10
2024  | Liquid Football | Atoumane Dia  | 11
Heartland Conference Winner  Season  | Team  | Winner  | Goals

|
|
|

2021  | FC Diablos  | Jordan Walker  | 15
2022  | Steel City FC  | Shea Bechtel  | 9
2023  | Chicago House AC  | Kikis Avalos  | 9
2024  | Chicago House AC  | Kikis Avalos  | 8
Gateway Conference Winner  Season  | Team  | Winner  | Goals

|
|
|

2022  | Ajax St. Louis  | Kevin Van Ralten  |
2023  | Ajax St. Louis
CA St. Louis  | Devin Livingstone
Nedim Sarajlija  |
2024  | Junction FC  | Kyle Johnson  | 8

## Notable players

[edit]

The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for a Midwest Premier League team:

* Shady Omar, Lansing Common FC - 2021, played professionally at Ittihad El-Shorta (Egypt) 2015-2017 and Al Hilal Matruah (Egypt) in 2022 [4]

* Damon Almazan, Steel City FC - 2020, played professionally at Chicago House AC for a season (2021).

* Derek Huffman, RWB Adria \- 2020, played professionally at Chicago House AC for a season (2021). Currently at Milwaukee Wave of the Major Arena Soccer League
* Stefan Mijatovic, RWB Adria \- 2020, played professionally at Chicago House AC for a season (2021). Currently at Utica City FC of the Major Arena Soccer League
* George Chomakov, Liquid Football \- 2023, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2019–2021)[35]
* Benedek Tanyi, Liquid Football \- 2023, played professionally at Detroit City FC for two seasons (2021–2022).[36]
* Albaraa Alsoufi, Liquid Football \- 2023, played professionally at Gold Star FC for a season (2023).[37]

## References

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1. ^ Erik Long, "Sustainability and Responsible Growth, Protagonist USA, 9 October 2019
2. ^ "Midwest Premier League Announces Formation - Midwest Premier League". September 16, 2019.
3. ^ "Union Dubuque F.C. Joins Midwest Premier League - Midwest Premier League". September 18, 2019.
4. ^ "RWB Adria Becomes Second Team To Join Midwest Premier League - Midwest Premier League". September 25, 2019.
5. ^ "DeKalb County United Joins Midwest Premier League - Midwest Premier League". October 2, 2019.
6. ^ "Cedar Rapids Inferno Becomes Fourth Midwest Premier League Club - Midwest Premier League". October 9, 2019.
7. ^ "Cliff Conrad Elected As Inaugural President - Midwest Premier League". September 28, 2019.
8. ^ "FC Diablos Joins Midwest Premier League - Midwest Premier League". January 11, 2020.
9. ^ "Rockford FC Joins Midwest Premier League - Midwest Premier League". January 31, 2020.
10. ^ "Livonia City FC Joins Midwest Premier League - Midwest Premier League". February 29, 2020.
11. ^ "LK St. Clair Joins East Division - Midwest Premier League". March 2, 2020.
12. ^ "East Division Adds BiH Grand Rapids - Midwest Premier League". March 6, 2020.
13. ^ O'Connor, Larry. "Midwest Premier League cancels 2020 soccer season". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
14. ^ "Member Clubs Vote To Cancel 2020 Season - Midwest Premier League". March 27, 2020.
15. ^ "Midwest Premier League Appoints Andy Hayes As League Commissioner - Midwest Premier League". June 2, 2020.
16. ^ Friend, Phil. "How a group of fans created Lansing Common Football Club, a team owned by its supporters". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
17. ^ Saliby, Sophia (July 28, 2020). "A Year After Lansing Ignite Folded, Lansing Common FC To Step In As Community-Run Team". www.wkar.org. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
18. ^ "NISA Grows Amateur Affiliations in Partnership with Newly-Minted Midwest Premier League". www.nisasoccer.com. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
19. ^ "MWPL Joins Forces with NISA". Midwest Premier League. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
20. ^ "Edgewater Castle FC Joins West Division - Midwest Premier League". November 28, 2020.
21. ^ Larry O'Connor, "New Midwest Premier League shines spotlight on state's ascending pro-am clubs, The Detroit News, 18 January 2021
22. ^ "Midwest Premier League 2022 Conference Alignment - Midwest Premier League". March 21, 2022.
23. ^ "2022 MWPL Schedule Announced - Midwest Premier League". April 6, 2022.
24. ^ "2023 Conference Alignment - Midwest Premier League". February 7, 2023.
25. ^ Rich Schenck, "MWPL 2030: A Path to Pro/Rel, Protagonist Soccer, 01 November 2023
26. ^ "Partnership with The League for Clubs". May 19, 2025.
27. ^ Douglas Miles, "Cedar Rapids Inferno Joins New Midwest Premier League", Cedar Rapids Gazette, October 9, 2019
28. ^ "LETTER FROM THE UNION BOARD OF DIRECTORS". Union Dubuque FC. February 8, 2022. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022.
29. ^ Midwest Premier League [@midwestpl] (August 4, 2021). "With our first official season in the books, here are the final league standings! How'd your team finish? https://t.co/xBfrrrb53w" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
30. ^ Larry O'Connor, "New Midwest Premier League shines spotlight on state's ascending pro-am clubs, The Detroit News, 18 January 2021
31. ^ Midwest Premier League [@midwestpl] (August 2, 2021). "Now, let's make it official☑️ Your 2021 #MWPL East Division Champions: @DetroitCityFC U23 👑 https://t.co/tMIZEUmScZ" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
32. ^ Midwest Premier League [@midwestpl] (August 2, 2021). "It took until the final match day, but your 2021 #MWPL West Division Champions are @BavarianSC_Mens 👑 https://t.co/m587nDJo07" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
33. ^ Midwest Premier League [@midwestpl] (September 15, 2021). "The 2021 East Division Golden Boot Winner 🥾 Shady Omar from @lansingcommonfc had 10 goals this season which helped Lansing to a 2nd place finish in the #MWPL East https://t.co/X0Iz0ntScS" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
34. ^ Midwest Premier League [@midwestpl] (September 15, 2021). "The West Division Golden Boot Winner 🥾 Jordan Walker from @ILProSoccer finished the season with 15 goals and is now in the #MWPL record books for most goals in a single season. https://t.co/abYOPlZ66Z" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
35. ^ Detroit City FC's George Chomakov goes distance with upbeat outlook, nose for business [1], Detroit News, April 13, 2020
36. ^ Detroit City FC re-signs Benedek Tanyi on a short-term deal [2], Detroit City FC, April 18, 2022
37. ^ Albaraa Alsoufi is Finding Meaning in Heritage [3], NISA Network, April 18, 2022

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* Playoffs
* MLS Cup
* USL Division One (proposed)
* USL Championship
* USLC Final
* USL League One
* NISA
* MLS Next Pro

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Amateur|

* USL League Two
* NISA Nation
* NPSL
* CSL
* EPSL
* EPLWA
* GCPL
* LfC
* MWPL
* OVPL
* SFSFL
* UPSL
* USLPA

Defunct|

* AFA (1884–1924)
* ALPF (1894)
* APSL (2015–2018)
* NAFL (1895–1898)
* ASL (1921–1933)
* ASL (1933–1983)
* NASFL (1946–47)
* USA (1967)
* NPSL (1967)
* NASL (1968–1984)
* USL (1984–85)
* LSSA (1987–1992)
* ASL (1988–89)
* WSA (1989)
* USISL (1989–1994)
* APSL (1990–1996)
* USL-2 (1995–2010)
* USL-1 (1996–2009)
* D2 Pro (2010)
* PLA (2015–2017)
* NASL (2011–2017)

Indoor leagues|

| Current|

* MASL
* MASL2
* MASL3
* MLIS
* PASL
* WISL

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Defunct|

* NASL (1975–76, 1979–1984)
* MISL (1978–1992)
* NPSL (1984–2001)
* CISL (1993–1997)
* EISL (1997–98)
* WISL (1998–2001)
* MISL (2001–2008)
* AISL (2003–2008)
* XSL (2008–09)
* MISL (2008–2014)
* NISL

Futsal leagues|

* MLF
* PFL

Cup competitions|

| Current|

* U.S. Open Cup
* USL Cup
* National Amateur Cup
* Hank Steinbrecher Cup
* U.S. Open (indoor)

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Defunct|

* AAFA Cup
* American Cup
* Lewis Cup

Women's|

| National teams|

* Senior (players)
* U23
* U20
* U19
* U18
* U17
* U15
* Beach soccer
* Futsal
* Deaf

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Outdoor leagues|

| Professional|

* NWSL
* NWSL Challenge Cup
* NWSL Shield
* Playoffs
* USL Super League
* NWSL Division 2 (proposed)
* WPSL PRO (proposed)

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Amateur|

* USL W League
* WPSL
* UWS
* OVPL

Indoor leagues|

* PASL

Futsal leagues|

* MLF

International competitions|

* SheBelieves Cup
* Tournament of Nations

Club competitions|

* Women's Open
* Women's Amateur

Defunct leagues|

* W-League (1995–2015)
* WUSA (2001–2003)
* WPS (2009–2011)
* WPSL Elite (2012)
* NISL

Youth|

| Leagues|

* AYSO
* ECNL
* NFHS
* USYSA
* USL Youth
* MLS Next
* USL Academy

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Competitions|

* US Youth Soccer National Championships

By city|

* Houston
* Los Angeles
* New York City
* Seattle
* St. Louis

Other topics|

* International tournaments hosted
* Most expensive American soccer transfers
* Broadcast rights
* Soccer America

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Current teams|

* Arizona Monsoon FC
* Capo FC
* Club de Lyon
* Georgia Lions FC
* Irvine Zeta FC
* Los Angeles Force
* Maryland Bobcats FC
* Michigan Stars FC
* Savannah Clovers FC

On hiatus|

* Albion San Diego
* California United Strikers FC
* Gold Star FC
* New York Cosmos

Future teams|

* Calabasas FC

Former teams|

* Atlanta SC
* Bay Cities FC
* Chattanooga FC
* Chicago House
* Detroit City FC
* Flower City Union
* Miami FC
* New Amsterdam FC
* Oakland Roots SC
* Philadelphia Fury
* San Diego 1904 FC
* Stumptown AC
* Syracuse Pulse
* Valley United FC

Seasons|

* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* Fall 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Affiliated leagues|

* NISA Nation
* Cascadia Premier League
* Eastern Premier Soccer League
* Florida Gold Coast League
* Metroplex Premier League
* Mountain Premier League
* Southwest Premier League

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