Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference
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MCLC logo | |
| Sport | Field Lacrosse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 (origins from 1972) |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Minnesota Lakers LC (2015) |
| Most titles | Chicago Lacrosse Club (20) |
| Official website | midwestlacrosse.org |
The Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference (MCLC) is a senior/post-collegiate men's field lacrosse league based in the Midwestern United States. The MCLC was founded in 1990 as a merger between the "City Division" of the Midwest Club Lacrosse Association and the three-year-old Midwest Club Championship invitational tournament.
Currently with thirteen member teams, divided into their east and west divisions based on their geographic location. Like most other lacrosse leagues, the MCLC plays its games during the Spring. Each season the top teams from the league meet in the playoffs to battle for the MCLC Championship.
Teams in the MCLC
West Division
| Team | City/Area | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lacrosse Club | Chicago, Illinois | Evergreen Bank Group Athletic Field |
| Chitown Lacrosse Club | Chicago, Illinois | Evergreen Bank Group Athletic Field |
| Lincoln Park Lacrosse Club | Chicago, Illinois | Diversey Field |
| Windy City Lacrosse Club | Chicago, Illinois | Techny Prairie Park |
| Minneapolis Lacrosse Club | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Benilde-St. Margaret's |
| Minnesota Lakers Lacrosse Club | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Benilde-St. Margaret's |
| Minnesota Premium Lacrosse Club | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Benilde-St. Margaret's |
| Sr. Gophers Lacrosse Club | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Hopkins High School |
East Division
| Team | City | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Lacrosse Club | Cincinnati, Ohio | Clark Montessori High School |
| Cleveland Lacrosse Club | Cleveland, Ohio | Western Reserve Academy |
| Columbus Lacrosse Club | Columbus, Ohio | University School |
| Motor City Lacrosse Club | Detroit, Michigan | Troy Athens High School |
| Pittsburgh Lacrosse Club | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Central Catholic High School |
Defunct teams
| Team | Year folded |
|---|---|
| American General Lacrosse Club | 1974 |
| Lake Shore Lacrosse Club | 2004 |
| Circle City Lacrosse Club | 2005 |
| Three Rivers Lacrosse Club | 2005 |
| Canton Lacrosse Club | 2007 |
| Lansing Lacrosse Club | 2008 |
| Toledo Lacrosse Club | 2008 |
| Mt. Adams Lacrosse Club | 2008 |
| Northside Tribe Lacrosse | 2009 |
| Detroit-Windsor Lacrosse Club | ? |
| Great Lakes Lacrosse Club | ? |
| West Side Lacrosse Club | ? |
Champions
Midwest Club Lacrosse Association, City Division (MCLC predecessor) Champions
- 1972 Cleveland Lacrosse Club
- 1973 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1974 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1975 American General Lacrosse Club
- 1976 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1977 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1978 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1979 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1980 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1981 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1982 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1983 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1984 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1985 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1986 Columbus Lacrosse Club
- 1987 Chicago Lacrosse Club
- 1988 Windy City Lacrosse Club
- 1989 Chicago Lacrosse Club - disputed
- 1989 Windy City Lacrosse Club - disputed
- 1990 Chicago Lacrosse Club
Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference Champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1992 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1993 | Windy City Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1994 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1995 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1996 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1997 | Lake Shore Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1998 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 1999 | Lake Shore Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2000 | Lake Shore Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2001 | Columbus Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2002 | Columbus Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2003 | Lake Shore Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2004 | Cincinnati Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2005 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2006 | Columbus Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2007 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2008 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2009 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2010 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| 2011 | none - vacated by Columbus Lacrosse Club[1] | Lincoln Park Lacrosse Club | --- |
| 2012 | Minnesota Lakers Lacrosse Club | Chicago Lacrosse Club | 8-6 |
| 2013 | Cleveland Lacrosse Club | Minnesota Lakers Lacrosse Club | 5-4 |
| 2014 | Windy City Lacrosse Club[2] | Minnesota Lakers Lacrosse Club | 12-9 |
| 2015 | Minnesota Lakers Lacrosse Club | Motor City Lacrosse Club | 17-11 |
| 2016 | Motor City Lacrosse Club | Chicago Lacrosse Club | 13-10 |
References
- ↑ "A New Champion to be Crowned". Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference. 18 July 2011.
- ↑ "MCLC". The Lacrosse News. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
External links
Team links
- Chicago Lacrosse Club
- Chitown Lacrosse Club
- Cincinnati Lacrosse Club
- Cleveland Lacrosse Club
- Columbus Brew Lacrosse Club
- Lincoln Park Lacrosse Club
- Motor City Lacrosse Club
- Minneapolis Lacrosse Club
- Minnesota Lakers Lacrosse Club
- Minnesota Premium Lacrosse Club
- Pittsburgh Lacrosse Club
- Sr. Gophers Lacrosse Club
- Windy City Lacrosse Club
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