Seven years later, the NEL returned in 1926 with eight clubs in the region's mill towns, but the Great Depression devastated the minor leagues, and the NEL was no exception: it disbanded June 22, 1930.
Seven years after its initial return, the NEL was active with eight clubs in the region's mill towns but faced severe challenges due to the Great Depression. As a result, the league ceased operations on June 22, 1930.