Last updated : Thursday, 27 June 2024
Introduction
The Small Poles League is an amateur football league in the United States. It was founded in 1975 by a group of Polish-American immigrants in Chicago. The league is open to all players of Polish descent, regardless of their age or skill level.
The Small Poles League currently has 10 teams, all of which are based in the Chicago area. The teams play a 10-game regular season, followed by a playoff tournament. The championship game is held each year at Soldier Field.
History
The Small Poles League was founded in 1975 by a group of Polish-American immigrants in Chicago. The league was originally called the "Chicago Polish-American Soccer League". The name was changed to the "Small Poles League" in 1980.
The league has grown steadily over the years. In its early years, the league had only a few teams. Today, the league has 10 teams, all of which are based in the Chicago area.
The Small Poles League has produced a number of talented players over the years. Some of the players who have gone on to play professional soccer include:
Current Season
The 2023 season of the Small Poles League is currently underway. The regular season is scheduled to end on October 15, 2023. The playoff tournament will begin on October 22, 2023.
The current standings for the 2023 season are as follows:
- Chicago Falcons (10-0)
- Polonia Eagles (8-2)
- Chicago Poles (7-3)
- Polonia Bears (6-4)
- Chicago White Eagles (5-5)