May 19, 2025
The League for Clubs (TLfC) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Midwest Premier League (MWPL).
The partnership will see conferences formed beginning in 2026 that will sit above the current MWPL structure and will include clubs that seek to play at a national level. Beginning in 2027, a merit-based promotion and relegation structure will begin, which will see clubs promoted from the top-tier of the MWPL into TLfC.
“When The League for Clubs began, we vowed to partner with like-minded and well-run regional leagues. Early on, we knew that our ideals aligned with those of MWPL leadership and membership. The foresight and thoughtfulness of their 2030 Plan is admirable and much needed in American soccer,” said TLfC Commissioner Casey Cantor. “With this partnership we can continue to work towards a merit-based system that allows clubs to develop both on and off the field at the state and regional levels with the goal of earning the opportunity to compete nationally. We're honored to learn from, collaborate with and build with the MWPL for many years to come.”
Both TLfC and the MWPL will work together to target and develop clubs in the Midwest that are interested in being competitive both on and off the pitch. The two organizations will work to place these clubs at a level which allows them to be successful and grow organically and sustainably.
"As a club-led league, the MWPL is focused on assisting its member clubs to maximize their potential. This strategic partnership gives our clubs the opportunity to expand their footprint by playing in a national league" said MWPL Commissioner Duncan Riddle.
For more on the MWPL, visit their website, www.midwestpl.com or follow them on social media, @midwestpl.
