{"id":4061,"date":"2021-06-18T14:30:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T18:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usclub.gotsportsites.com\/?p=4061"},"modified":"2021-07-26T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T19:34:31","slug":"gla-mdl-division-announces-league-additions-for-2021-22-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/gla-mdl-division-announces-league-additions-for-2021-22-season\/","title":{"rendered":"GLA MDL Division announces league additions for 2021-22 season"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4061\" class=\"elementor elementor-4061\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13d8628 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13d8628\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NPL_MWDL_Lock_Up_large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NPL_MWDL_Lock_Up_large-768x293.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1554b4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1554b4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0d6d9b\" data-id=\"c0d6d9b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-814faaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"814faaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GLA MDL Division announces league additions for 2021-22 season<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7db5c27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7db5c27\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46d8f1d\" data-id=\"46d8f1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ebde5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14ebde5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-100 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-12\"><div id=\"pageEl_520261708\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>The GLA MDL Division will head into its second season competing in the National Premier Leagues with an expanded membership.<\/p><p>Founded in 2011, the Midwest Developmental League joined the Great Lakes Alliance beginning with the 2020-21 season. For the 2021-2022 season, the GLA will be a U-10 through U-19 regional soccer league for both boys and girls.\u00a0<\/p><p>The league is welcoming four clubs which will field U-13 through U-18\/19 boys and girls teams, beginning with the 2021-22 season:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-33-66 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-4\"><div id=\"pageEl_520262262\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/barcaacademy-columbus.sportngin.com\/\">Barca Academy Columbus (OH)<\/a><br \/>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clubohiosoccer.com\/\">Club Ohio (OH)<\/a><br \/>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.loucityracingacademy.com\/boys\">Louisville City FC (KY)<\/a><br \/>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingmichigan.com\/\">Sporting Michigan (MI)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"column-2 column col-sm-12 col-md-8\"><div id=\"pageEl_520262270\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement heroPhotoElement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/9ad7-160095459\/New_Clubs_large.png\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/9ad7-160095459\/New_Clubs_large.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-100 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-12\"><div id=\"pageEl_520262327\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>The GLA MDL is a club-based league with quality local competition, increased college recruiting exposure and a predictable calendar model. U-10 through U-14 age groups begin play in the fall, with U-15 through U-19 age groups starting at the conclusion of the high school season. This structure was designed to provide flexibility to clubs, establish an appropriate training-to-match ratio, and provide teams with an opportunity to advance to the NPL postseason.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u201cWe are thrilled with the continued growth and success of the GLA MDL Division,\u201d said Leo Garcia, US Club Soccer\u2019s VP of Competitions and NPL General Manager. \u201cThe league continues to progress and improve its quality of competition year after year, and we look forward to working with these new members clubs to provide the highest quality resources and services.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Clubs interested in learning more about the GLA MDL, please contact Ed Bernstein at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bern@glasoccer.com\">bern@glasoccer.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><p>Quotes from new member clubs:<\/p><p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Michael Lentz, Barca Academy Columbus Executive Director:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Barca Academy Columbus is honored to join the GLA MDL alongside these amazing clubs. The opportunity to compete against teams of this caliber will challenge our players to be at their best on game day. This mindset will bring out the best in coaches and players at training as they prepare for the games. This degree of commitment and hard work will certainly prepare our players and teams for the next level.\u201d<\/p><p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Costa Kalorides, Club Ohio General Manager:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cAs a club, we are elated to be selected and included in the MDL. With the quality of the clubs selected, and the experience of the league administrators, the MDL affords our players and teams an outstanding developmental opportunity. We look forward to the upcoming season and working with all involved.\u201d<\/p><p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Mario Sanchez, Louisville City FC Academy Director:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cLouisville City FC Academy is looking forward to having our teams participate in the GLA for the 2021-2022 season. \u00a0The GLA will provide a strong competitive league platform which will continue to challenge the development of our players.\u201d<\/p><p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>John Phillips, Sporting Michigan Director of Player Development:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cWe are excited about the opportunity to compete in the GLA MDL in the 2021-22 season. 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