ECNL Rules
The following Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Rules are for 2023-2024 and are subject to change. The document ECNL provides to players and coaches…
IMG Academy Soccer: The Inside Scoop
IMG Academy, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a prestigious boarding school and training destination for many major U.S. sports including soccer. You may have…
MLS NEXT Rules
Updated for the 2023-2024 season. Below are the MLS NEXT Rules and technical standards for the 2023-2024 season. I’ve summarized and highlighted the most…
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2023 NPL Finals Champions
On July 12, 2023, the National Premier League (NPL) final 2022/2023 tournament concluded in Denver, Colorado. Top youth soccer teams from around the country…
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ECNL Boys Conference Cup
The ECNL Boys have recently announced the launch of the ECNL Boys Conference Cup, which will take place from July 31, 2023 to August…
Where Soccer is Most Popular
There’s no doubt that soccer is a global sport. The most popular one at that! From Europe to Asia, Africa to the Americas, soccer…
What is ODP Soccer? All You Need to Know
What is ODP soccer? The U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a national identification and development program for youth soccer players. The…
2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs & Showcase: What You Need to Know
The 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs & Showcase is an annual tournament featuring the best youth soccer teams in the United States and Canada….
What is Pre-ECNL?
Pre-Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a youth soccer league for U-11 and U-12 boys and girls in the United States. This age group…
What is MLS Next Pro?
What is MLS Next Pro? MLS Next Pro is a men’s professional soccer league in North America that is directly affiliated with Major League…