Louisiana Premier League
| Country |
 United States |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Number of teams | 7 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champions |
Motagua New Orleans (2016) |
| Most championships | Motagua New Orleans (2) |
| Website |
lplsoccer |
The Louisiana Premier League (LPL) is an United States Adult Soccer Association affiliated Amateur Elite League in Louisiana. The league was formed in 2014 and is administered by the Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA). The regular season of the LPL runs from November to February and consist of 7 teams from around the state. Winners of the LPL receive a bid in to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Open Division qualifying track.
History
The LPL was formed in 2014 by the Louisiana Soccer Association's Adult Committee with the assistance of Pool Boys FC manager, Jeremy Poklemba. The recent success of a similar formatted competition,[1] administered by the LSA, in the spring of 2014 and the emergence of newly formed clubs, Pool Boys FC and Cajun Soccer Club, along with the interest from Motagua New Orleans from the ISLANO league, offered an opportunity to create a statewide elite amateur league. On March 8th, 2016 the Louisiana Premier League was granted Elite Amateur Premier League status by the United States Adult Soccer Association. [2]
Motagua New Orleans won the inaugural season, defeating Cajun Soccer Club in the finals, 4-2.
Motagua New Orleans claimed the 2015-2016 title topping the table with 17 points.[3]
Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | Inaugural Season | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajun Soccer Club | Lafayette, Louisiana | Clark Field | 2013 | 2014 | Dave Lapeyrouse |
| Pool Boys FC | Alexandria, Louisiana | Johnny Downs Sports Complex | 2014 | 2014 | Jeremy Poklemba |
| Motagua New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana | Pan American Stadium | 1984 | 2014 | Tony Martinez |
| Lake City Gamblers | Lake Charles, Louisiana | McNeese State Soccer Field | 2014 | 2014 |  Brendan Ledgeway |
| Boca Knights FC | Shreveport, Louisiana | Cargill Park | 2015 | 2015 |  Francois Browne |
| Louisiana Fire SC | New Orleans, Louisiana | Pan American Stadium | 2016 | 2016 | Jonathan Rednour |
| Biloxi City FC | Biloxi, Mississippi | TBD | 2016 | 2016 |  Sinisa Vukadin |
Former Teams
| Team | City | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State Club | Thibodaux, Louisiana | 2014 | 2015 |
Seasons
- As of April 1, 2016[4]
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Highest goalscorer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | Motagua New Orleans | Cajun Soccer Club | Steven Morris (Motagua New Orleans) | 12 |
| 2015-2016 | Motagua New Orleans | Boca Knights FC | Joel Amos (Lake City Gambers)
Leonardo Ferriera de Barros (Motagua New Orleans) |
6 |
References
- ↑ http://thecup.us/2014/04/03/2015-us-open-cup-qualifying-louisiana-kicks-off-state-tournament-with-two-ncaa-club-teams/
- ↑ http://www.lplsoccer.com/louisiana-premier-league-granted-elite-amateur-league-status-by-usasa/
- ↑ http://www.lplsoccer.com/early-red-card-sets-boca-fc-back-in-the-last-game-of-the-season-motagua-wins-second-league-title/
- ↑ "2014 Standings". Louisiana Premier League. Retrieved October 27, 2015.