In an unprecedented move, the_mcla have decided to open up membership to non varsity programs at schools with NCAA programs. Since the MCLA’s inception, no schools with NCAA programs were allowed to compete in the league. Kevin Lovic, the president for the MCLA stated “The growth of lacrosse at the youth and prep levels has exploded over the past two decades, meaning more and more student-athletes are looking to play competitive lacrosse at the non-varsity level, allowing well-organized teams at institutions that have a varsity option is consistent with our goal of providing opportunity in the sport.”