Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference
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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.
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| Sport | Field Lacrosse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 (origins from 1972) |
| No. of teams | 14 |
| Country | United States |
| Most recent champion | Motor City Lacrosse Club (2017) |
| Most titles | Chicago Lacrosse Club (20) |
| Official website | midwestlacrosse.org |
Teams are divided into 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
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 |
| Grand River Lacrosse Club | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Caledonia High School |
| Motor City Lacrosse Club | Detroit, Michigan | Troy Athens High School |
| Pittsburgh Lacrosse Club | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Central Catholic High School |
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 | Belmont Harbor & Diversey Field |
| 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 |
| Windy City Lacrosse Club | Chicago, Illinois | Techny Prairie Park |
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
| Season | MCLA City Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/Windy City Lacrosse Club (disputed) | ||
| 1990 | Chicago Lacrosse Club | ||
| Season | MCLC 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 |
| 2017 | Motor City Lacrosse Club | Cleveland Lacrosse Club | 12-11 |