Welcome to the National lacrosse federation!

The NLF brings together the nation’s top clubs, players, and events under one banner. Built by the game’s elite, our mission is to deliver unmatched competition, premier recruiting opportunities, and a pathway for the next generation of lacrosse stars.

NLF NEWS

The latest in club lacrosse — player rankings, recruiting buzz, and event highlights all in one place.

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LI Express 2029 Wins NLF Rumble at Rutgers, Express 2028 and Laxachusetts 2027 Go Unbeaten

Matt Chandik - Jun 9, 2026

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Team 91 Sweeps NLF Summer Kickoff Championships

Matt Chandik - Jun 1, 2026

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Leading Edge Alum Shawn Lyght Wins 2026 Tewaaraton Award

Matt Chandik - May 29, 2026

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2026 NLF Summer Kickoff Schedule, Info Released

Matt Chandik - May 26, 2026

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Czepiel, Kavey, O’Neil Lift Tabor to First ISL Championship

Kevin Stone - May 21, 2026

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Clark’s Timely Hat Trick Leads Staples to Regular-Season Sweep of New Canaan

Matt Chandik - May 15, 2026

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Seventh Heaven: MVP Atkinson Boosts St. Anthony’s to Seventh Straight State Title

Matt Chandik - May 14, 2026

Events

Reed, Wildman Lift New Canaan to Surprising Rout of Darien

Matt Chandik - May 4, 2026

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Hill Academy Stuns Lawrenceville for Breakthrough Signature Win

Matt Chandik - Apr 30, 2026

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Upcoming events

Don’t miss your chance to compete on the biggest stage in club lacrosse. From elite showcases to national championships, NLF events bring together the best teams and players in the country.

NLF Summer Kickoff 2026
NLF Rumble at Rutgers 2026
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NLF National Championship 2026
NLF Uncommitted 2027 Showcase
NLF Fall Invitational 2025

NLF Rankings

See where the nation’s top teams and players stack up. Updated regularly, the NLF Rankings spotlight the best of the best in club lacrosse and highlight who’s rising, who’s dominant, and who’s next.

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Player Rankings

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Team Rankings

NLF FOUNDING MEMBERS

The National Lacrosse Federation was built by six of the nation’s most powerful and proven programs. These founding clubs set the standard for competition, player development, and championship culture, driving the NLF’s mission to unite the best in club lacrosse

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Big 4 HHH

Philly's top club program, fueled by a legacy of elite-level college commitments

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Crabs

Baltimore's best club has produced some of the game's very best players.

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Laxachusetts

Boston's elite club has produced more than 1,000 college commitments and counting.

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Leading Edge

The best players in New Jersey play for Leading Edge. Nobody in New Jersey does it better.

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LI Express

One of the nation's oldest clubs, complete with an incredible list of alums at the college and pro levels

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Team 91 Long Island

A Long Island power that has a phenomenal track record of competing at the highest level at every age

NLF Affiliates

Elite clubs from every corner of the country — united to raise the bar in club lacrosse

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