Great Lakes Premier League
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Website | GLPL website |
 2015 GLPL season | |
The Great Lakes Premier League (GLPL) is an American soccer league. The league is going to consist of teams in cities in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The league will be a part of the United States Adult Soccer Association and will qualify teams for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[1] The league is planning on beginning play in May 2015.
History
Grand Rapids FC and AFC Ann Arbor both applied to become members of the National Premier Soccer League for the start of the 2015 season and they were both denied admission to the league.[2] Instead of waiting a year or finding another league, the teams decided to start a league of their own.[3] AFC Ann Arbor owner Jamey Amrine and Grand Rapids FC owner Matt Roberts began discussions with other teams to gauge interest in forming a new league. Their work led to the formation of a new league called the Great Lakes Premier League.[4] The new league held its inaugural league meetings on January 17, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Competition Format
The league will have a schedule that will feature round robin play, where each team will play every other team home and away. The league will not host a post-season tournament in 2015 and will determine its champion based on the final season standings.
Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Hollway Field | 2014 | 2015 |  David Hebestreit |
| Croatian Eagles SC | Franklin, Wisconsin | Croatian Park | 1922 | 2015 | Alex Toth |
| Oakland United FC | Rochester, Michigan | Stoney Creek High School | 2014 | 2015 | .svg.png){kind=small} Alben Karamuco |
| RWB Adria | Chicago, Illinois | 1959 | 2015 |  Siniša Alebić | |
| Grand Rapids FC | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Houseman Field | 2014 | 2015 |  George Moni |
Future Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | Joining | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bavarians[5] | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Heartland Value Fund Stadium | 1929 | 2016 | Bob Spielmann |
References
- ↑ http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/soccer/local-team-owners-announce-plans-to-form-new-amateur-soccer-league-in-michigan/30787936
- ↑ http://www.mlive.com/sports/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/12/npsl_denies_ann_arbor_semi-pro.html
- ↑ http://www.mlive.com/sports/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/12/npsl_denies_ann_arbor_semi-pro.html
- ↑ http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/soccer/local-team-owners-announce-plans-to-form-new-amateur-soccer-league-in-michigan/30787936
- ↑ http://www.greatlakespremierleague.com/news/?id=21