Midwest Premier League

BEST XI

The Midwest Premier League presents their Best XIs in each division, as nominated by club representatives.

Great Plains FC and AFC Columbia lead with 3 noms each in the Gateway West, while the crowded East sees 2 nominations out of 4 clubs.

Bavarian United SC and Green Bay Glory take 3 spots on the Heartland D1 list, while 4 clubs take 2 spots on the combined Division 2 nominations.

FC Pontiac tie with Michigan Jaguars FC for the 3 noms in the Great Lakes East, and Goshen City FC plus Lansing Common FC rounds out the leaders with 3 nominations in the West.

GLK-W CHAMPIONS

Goshen City FC are 2026 Great Lakes Conference - West Division Champions!

The Indiana-based club goes Back-to-Back in their first two seasons, setting up an anticipated Championship Match vs FC Pontiac on a date to be determined.

THIS WEEK: July 13-19

After a rousing weekend in the MWPL, the Great Lakes West and Gateway Divisions turn toward competition for the playoffs, while the Heartland continues to fight tooth and nail for promotion and relegation.

⏭️ Swipe through to see who’s playing this week

FULL TIME: June 30-July 2

Berber City FC takes the lead in Heartland 2A, while Tulip City United SC says “Don’t count us out!” with a dominant victory.

Goshen City FC and Ehtar Belleville FC maintain their potential Championship position in their division.

FULL TIME: June 24

Grand Rapids SC earned their first win of the season on the road, while St. Louis Stars propelled themselves into the Gateway East title conversation.

St. Louis Fusion also won their first contest, and St. Louis Scott Gallagher earned a critical victory at home.

STANDINGS

📊 We are just past the halfway mark of the MWPL season, and every division is shaping up to deliver a dramatic second half. 🔴⚫

Bavarian United SC is setting the pace in Heartland Division 1, but they’ve got strong company close behind. In Division 2, the fight for promotion is one of the tightest in the league, with just a few points separating the top half of the tables.

In the Great Lakes Conference, FC Pontiac continues their strong campaign in the East, while Lansing Common FC holds the top spot out West, but both divisions remain open.

Over in the Gateway Conference, AFC Columbia has been efficient in the West, while the Gateway East is anyone’s game with Ehtar Belleville FC leading a tightly packed field.

↔️ Plenty of movement still to come. Swipe to check the full standings across the league.

WEST SIDE, WHO’S THE BEST SIDE?

The Gateway West has been the most competitive division in the Midwest Premier League. Great Plains FC and Woodland FC are in the thick of it with AFC Columbia, and the game of inches stood still when the former two played to a draw on Monday.

📸 RaDel Hinckley

FULL TIME: June 22

Great Plains FC and Woodland FC struggle to gain position in the Gateway West, while AAC Eagles earn a much-needed victory in Heartland 2A.