What is the difference between an MCLA team and a club team not in the MCLA?
The MCLA represents a different type of structure. While there are various other talented club teams that are not a member of the MCLA, most do not have coaches and typically do not follow NCAA rules of play, nor do they have as strict eligibility requirements as the MCLA does. The US MDLIA on the other hand is directly affiliated with US Lacrosse, the national governing body of lacrosse. Its purpose is to provide a “virtual varsity” experience for student-athletes at schools where there is no varsity lacrosse.
