A number of cities were considered for this new professional league including Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, and Duluth. However, the league accepted teams from Houghton, Pittsburgh, the two Soos, and Calumet.
A number of cities were initially in contention for the new professional league, such as Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, and Duluth.  However, the league ultimately chose teams from Houghton, Pittsburgh, the two Soos, and Calumet.