The 2016 Premier League of America season is the 104th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States, and the second season of the PLA, but its first under the new name. The season begins in May 2016.
Season | 2016 |
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← 2015 |
Departing Founders
Having originally been denied entry by the National Premier Soccer League for the 2015 season, AFC Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids FC made the move to that league for the 2016 season, it was announced in September 2015.
Expansion
Milwaukee Bavarians were announced as the first expansion team in May 2015. Toledo United FC followed in July of the same year. A third expansion team, Ole SC in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming was added in October. A fourth was added in November when 2015 NPSL Midwest champions Madison 56ers were added. The fifth and sixth expansion teams were added in December, as Carpathia FC of Sterling Heights, Michigan and Aris SC of La Cross, Wisconsin were added.
Format
The league format will be a geographical split of two divisions, with an end-of-season championship playoff.
Member Clubs
The divisional alignment has not yet been confirmed by the league. This is an estimate based on known participating teams.
Team | Abbr | Location | Stadium | Head Coach | Captain | Shirt sponsor |
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West | ||||||
Aris SC | ARI | La Crosse, Wisconsin | Viterbo University Athletic Complex | |||
Milwaukee Bavarians | BAV | Glendale, Wisconsin | Heartland Value Fund Stadium | |||
Croatian Eagles | CRE | Franklin, Wisconsin | Croatian Park | Alex Toth | ||
Madison 56ers | M56 | Madison, Wisconsin | Breese Stevens Field | Jim Launder | ||
? | ||||||
RWB Adria | RWB | Chicago, Illinois | Kroc Center | Siniša Alebic | Wolcott | |
East | ||||||
Carpathia FC | CAR | Sterling Heights, Michigan | Carpathia Club | |||
Oakland County FC | OAK | Rochester, Michigan | Stoney Creek High School | Alben Karamuco | ||
Ole SC | OLE | Wyoming, Michigan | Lee Field | David Wood | ||
Toledo United FC | TOL | Maumee, Ohio | Lucas County Recreation Center |
Standings & Results
Template:2016 Premier League of America standings Template:2016 PLA season results
References