Teams Head Out to FL For 2025 National Academy Championships
The National Academy Championships kicks off Friday, February 14, 2025, bringing together over 60 of the nation’s top youth soccer clubs for an elite…
2025 ECNL Girls Regional League Selection Game Rosters Announced for Texas Showcase
The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) has revealed the rosters for the ECNL Girls Regional League (RL) Selection Game set to take place at…
Girls Academy Joins U.S. Soccer Federation, Marking New Era for Youth Development
In a landmark development for women’s soccer in America, the Girls Academy (GA) has secured official membership within the U.S. Soccer Federation, following a…
2025 ECNL Girls Texas Showcase: National Selection Game Rosters Revealed
Over 200 teams will compete at the ECNL Texas event at MoneyGram Soccer Park and Toyota Soccer Center, featuring elite competition across U14-U18/19 age…
Edward Davis III Makes it a Hat-Trick of Homegrowns in 2025
Philadelphia Union has signed 18-year-old homegrown striker Edward “Eddy” Davis III to a three-year contract through 2027, with options for 2028 and 2029. Davis…
USYNT Sets Tournament Record with 22-0 Victory in U17 Qualifiers
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team began their 2025 Concacaf U17 Qualifying campaign with a historic performance, demolishing the U.S. Virgin Islands 22-0 in…
You Aren’t a D1 Lock If You Play MLS NEXT, ECNL, NAL or GA
Real talk. I know you’re proud of playing in MLS NEXT, ECNL, NAL, or GA – and you should be! These leagues have produced…
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Announcing: How The Elite Soccer Playbook
Youth soccer is more than just a game—it’s a journey filled with passion, challenges, and opportunities. For parents and players, the world of youth…
US Youth Soccer National League Unveils New Event Format
Some exciting changes are on the horizon for the US Youth Soccer National League in 2025-26. After six months of gathering feedback from clubs,…
What to Expect at Your Youth Soccer Club
This article is for parents and players who are looking to get into a youth soccer club. This is the quick guide I wish…