MLS NEXT Adds a Tier 2 To Its League
MLS NEXT has announced an expansion of the league to include more clubs and provide opportunities for additional players. Starting in the fall 2025…
What Should I Do If I Don’t Make a Top Youth Soccer League (MLS NEXT or ECNL
Not making MLS NEXT or ECNL doesn’t close the door to success in soccer. Many players find success in alternative pathways. If you want…
ECNL Girls Announce 2023-2024 All-America Roster
Girls ECNL recently announced their All-American Team for the concluded 2023/2024 season. There is a lot of talent spread across the U-15, U-16, U-17,…
ECNL Boys Announce 2023-2024 All-America Roster
After another outstanding regular season, ECNL Boys is excited to announce the 2023-24 All-America roster from the league’s 12 conferences. These talented players were…
The Pressure to Play in Specific Leagues is Out of Control
There’s a growing trend I’ve seen in the last few years. Players are feeling so much pressure to play in specific youth soccer leagues….
Rumorville: ECNL Switching to School Year (Versus Birth Year)
There have been rumors about ECNL leadership wanting to change from school year to birth year. This wouldn’t happen in the upcoming season but…
MLS Next is Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Professional Soccer
MLS NEXT is four years old and just coming out of the toddler stages. But, it’s made such a profound impact on the boys’…
2024 Patterson Cup Presented By The Sporting KC Academy
For the fourth year in a row, the Sporting KC Academy will host the Patterson Cup. The event will take place from June 5-9…
ECNL Boys Virginia National Selection Game Roster
The ECNL Continental Tire National Selection Game will be played on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 6:30pm. This all-star matchup will kick off the…
List of Qualifying Teams for MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs
The tickets have been punched for the following U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19 teams for their next event, the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. The…