ECNL Launches New Center for Athlete Health
The ECNL‘s groundbreaking Center for Athlete Health and Performance aims to revolutionize youth sports through research-backed practices that prioritize long-term athlete development and well-being….
ECNL Boys Expands National Footprint with 5 Elite Clubs
ECNL Boys announces five new clubs for the 2025-26 season: AC Connecticut, East Coast FC, and Scorpions Soccer (all from New England) have earned…
ECNL Regional League Gulf Coast Launches: 6 New Clubs Join for 2025-26 Season
The ECNL Regional League is expanding into Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for the 2025-26 season, creating unprecedented opportunities for young soccer players across the…
Seven Clubs Earned Their Way to ECNL’s Top Division
Elite youth soccer in America is getting stronger as seven clubs earn their promotion to the highest level of competition through outstanding performance and…
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…
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…
Rosters Announced for ECNL Boys Phoenix Selection Game
Get your popcorn ready! The ECNL Boys National Event in Phoenix will feature a National Selection Game on Friday, November 15. ECNL PHOENIX SELECTION…
Fall 2024 ECNL Girls National Selection Game
ECNL just announced the East and West rosters for the Continental Tire ECNL Selection Games. You can livestream the game here. These are the…
ECNL Boys Announces 2024-2025 Super Cup Showcases
The ECNL has recently announced the dates and format for the 2024-2025 ECNL Boys Super Cup Events. Both events will host the top eight…
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….