Louisiana Premier League
| Country |
 United States |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champions |
Motagua New Orleans (2015) |
| Most championships | Motagua New Orleans (1) |
| Website |
lplsoccer |
The Louisiana Premier League (LPL) is an United States Adult Soccer Association affiliated amateur league in Louisiana. The league was formed in 2014 and is administered by the Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA). The regular season of the LPL runs from October to February and consist of 5 teams from around the state. Winners of the LPL receive a bid in to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Open Division qualifying track.
History
The LPL was formed in 2014 by the Louisiana Soccer Association's Adult Committee with the assistance of Pool Boys FC manager, Jeremy Poklemba. The recent success of a similar formatted competition,[1] administered by the LSA, in the spring of 2014 and the emergence of newly formed clubs, Pool Boys FC and Cajun Soccer Club, along with the interest from Motagua New Orleans from the ISLANO league, offered an opportunity to create a statewide elite amateur league.
Motagua New Orleans won the inaugural season.
Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | Inaugural Season | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajun Soccer Club | Lafayette, Louisiana | Clark Field | 2013 | 2014 | Dave Lapeyrouse |
| Pool Boys FC | Alexandria, Louisiana | Johnny Downs Sports Complex | 2014 | 2014 | Jeremy Poklemba |
| Motagua New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana | Pan American Stadium | 1984 | 2014 | Tony Martinez |
| Lake City Gamblers | Lake Charles, Louisiana | McNeese State Soccer Field | 2014 | 2014 |  Brendan Ledgeway |
| Boca Knights FC | Shreveport, Louisiana | Cargill Park | 2015 | 2015 |  Francois Browne |
| Louisiana Fire | New Orleans, Louisiana | Lafreniere Park | 2016 | 2016 | Jonathan Rednour |
Former Teams
| Team | City | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State Club | Thibodaux, Louisiana | 2014 | 2015 |
Seasons
- As of October 27, 2015[2]
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Highest goalscorer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Motagua New Orleans | Cajun Soccer Club | Steven Morris (Motagua New Orleans) | 12 |
| 2015 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
References
- ↑ http://thecup.us/2014/04/03/2015-us-open-cup-qualifying-louisiana-kicks-off-state-tournament-with-two-ncaa-club-teams/
- ↑ "2014 Standings". Louisiana Premier League. Retrieved October 27, 2015.