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Understanding the Tournament Teams, GLC (Great Lakes Conference), GLA (Great Lakes Alliance) League, NPL (National Premier League) and CASA (Cleveland Alliance Soccer Association)
Ohio Strikers United can play in up to 3 different leagues. GLC, NPL/GLA, CASA. We also offer a select Tournament Team option
The Tournament Team is another challenging option we provide. Players invited to participate on a Tournament team will play in 4 to 5 tournaments. Friendlies can sometimes be scheduled to fill gaps as needed. Tournaments could also include college showcases for select players on a Tournament team. One of the tournaments for this team will be included in the club fees, and each additional event is a separate fee, similar to all other events in the club. The Tournament team is an exciting option, as it allows the Club to regulate the competition for each team, and well-established events are selected. The tournament dates are shared several months before the start of the season, allowing families to plan the season well in advance. KNOW FEES
The GLA (Great Lakes Alliance) in a league within the NPL (National Premier League). The NPL/GLA is the run by US Club. Acceptance into the league isn't always guaranteed. Because of the level of the NPL/GLA games only 1 game is played on game days. The NPL/GLA will also offer Crossover weekends in the fall (for younger teams in Canton, Western NY/Batavia or Dayton) and spring (in Canton, OH). This league consist of competitive clubs from the following regions: Pittsburgh, PA, Erie PA, Western New York, Ohio and Indiana, Michigan. The additional fee you pay for NPL/GLA, also covers the cost of higher ref fees, field rental, and the fall and spring Crossover weekends. Each game is competitive. There are 8 to 9 games in the NPL/GLA and the top teams advance to the playoffs to play additional games. There is no additional fee for play-off advancement, but if a team advances to Regionals or Nationals, there is an additional fee per player to participate, that is not higher than your initial GLA fee. KNOW FEES
The GLC is run by Ohio North Youth Soccer Association and is an established and competitive league for teams U-13 and above. GLC games raise the competitive level. Teams get promoted when they win or relegated when they lose. Each region is allowed a certain number of club teams in the GLC. Acceptance isn't always guaranteed. Games are played over 4 or 6 weekends between March and June. Games can be Saturday only, Sunday only or Saturday/Sunday. Weeknight games are also possible. There are 7 to 8 GLC games in a season. Only 1 game is played on a given day. Additional fees (equal to the initial GLC fee) apply for teams that advance to Regionals or Nationals. KNOW FEES
The CASA League plays most of its games at the Lodi facility in Seville, OH. Teams that play in the CASA league will play in the following divisions: Premier (GLA/GLC teams), D-1 or D-2 against other club teams. There are 26 clubs in the in the CASA league including clubs from Erie, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown. Barring any poor weather conditions, you will be invited to at least 6 games in the CASA league. KNOW FEES.
For the GLC: Our region can consist of clubs from the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, South Dakota. In almost all instances teams meet at a neutral site. The neutral locations are typically, Indiana, Cincinnati area or Columbus or Cleveland. 80% of the teams are from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan. The location you play depends on the teams in your division. The structure of playing time and substitution in the GLC is less liberal. There is an additional cost if you accept an offer to participate in this league. KNOW FEES
For the CASA League: There is no additional cost to play in the CASA league regardless of the division that you play. The CASA league is an option for most players regardless of their primary league. The CASA league provides additional games to the GLC and NPL/GLA rostered players, and serves as the primary league for most teams. The CASA league offers 3 levels of competition from Premier to Division 2.
Additional NPL/GLA & GLC Cost: Players will be invited to play either NPL/GLA, GLC, or CASA (Lodi League). Because of the additional expenses associated with playing in the NPL/GLA and GLC leagues, those players will pay an additional $100 once they accept a spot. There is no additional league fee to play in the CASA league.
NPL/GLA and/or GLC Teams: Past or Current
The NPL/GLA or GLC rosters will not include all of the players of a team or age group to participate. Some NPL/GLA teams could also include players from other clubs.
Pre NPL and competitive play dates are offered for select U-11 & U-12 teams
CASA Teams: Our club has registered the following CASA teams to play in Seville, OH
The rosters for the teams ages above can consist of all players in the club.
GLA & GLC increases the commitment of resources for families. It's a necessary step for exposure to the next level. CASA, GLA and GLC, each provide an avenue for a player to grow and develop their current skill level. The GLC follows FIFA substitution rules. When a player leaves the game in one half, they are not allowed to reenter in the same half. CASA and GLA allow unlimited substitution and reentry. Some GLA ages or play-off events do not allow unlimited substitution.
PLEASE read the links under "About Us". These sections detail cost and briefly talks about college showcases and lots more
I hope this helps you understand more about the CASA, NPL, GLA, and GLC
Ian
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