The Northern Ohio Soccer League was founded in 2017 to offer a competitive playing experience for players located in Northern Ohio. After a year and a half of planning and organizing, the league kicked off its inaugural men's season in 2019 with five teams. The 2020 season was canceled due to the pandemic, but the league came back stronger with nine men's teams for its 2021 season.
There are no age restrictions as to who can play as the league caters to high school, college, and adult players. The NOSL continues to grow and has become one of the best avenues for competitive adult soccer in the area and looks to continue offering premium, competitive leagues at affordable prices.
Starting in 2024, all NOSL men's member clubs will be eligible to participate in an all-new competition, the Stimulus League Cup. The Stimulus League Cup, sponsored by Minneapolis-based kit manufacturer Stimulus Athletic, will feature teams from both divisions competing in a single-elimination knockout tournament that will run throughout the NOSL's regular league season. The fixtures will be played on predetermined Tuesday and Wednesday windows throughout the season.
Teams that register for the tournament will be randomly drawn against each other. The NOSL League Cup Draw will be held on Friday, March 8th and livestreamed on the NOSL's YouTube channel.
The Stimulus League Cup Final will be played Friday, July 26 at a location that is still to be determined. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.