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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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Team 91 Long Island, West Coast Starz Battle to Tie in Elite 2028 Showdown

Matt Chandik - Nov 25, 2025

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Laxachusetts Once Again Sets the Bar in Commitments

Steve Mosco - Nov 21, 2025

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2028 Standouts from the NLF Fall Invitational

Matt Chandik - Nov 20, 2025

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Laxachusetts 2027 Rolls Past LI Express at NLF Fall Invitational

Matt Chandik - Nov 19, 2025

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Princeton Flips Five-Star Senior Tuck Gilbane from Virginia

Matt Chandik - Nov 1, 2025

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Leading Edge Setting the Standard in New Jersey 2027 Recruiting

Matt Chandik - Oct 31, 2025

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MadLax Storms Out of the Gates in 2027 Recruiting

Steve Mosco - Oct 15, 2025

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West Coast Starz Shine in Hot Start to 2027 Recruiting

Matt Chandik - Sep 30, 2025

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A Breakdown of Where the 2027 Five-Stars Committed

Matt Chandik - Sep 22, 2025

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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 Futures 2026
NLF Summer Kickoff 2026
NLF Rumble at Rutgers 2026
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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MADLAX

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THUNDER

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