ALWAYS BE MORE.
ALWAYS BE MORE.
ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE BOYS
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
The Elite Clubs National League Boys is a development, identification, and
competition platform for top youth male soccer players in the United States.
For three years, the ECNL Boys has worked to positively impact the youth soccer
landscape and enhance the player experience.
Built on a foundation of respect and empowerment of grassroots leadership, the
ECNL Boys combines the power of collaboration with forward-thinking strategy to
make the day-to-day environment better for everyone involved.
Our mission to Raise the Game changes the youth soccer landscape through innovative, player-centered programs that raise standards of quality and experience in all aspects of the game.
CORE VALUES: MORE THAN A LEAGUE
INNOVATION
RESPECT
OPPORTUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
EXCELLENCE
INNOVATION THROUGH PLAYER-CENTERED PROGRAMMING
RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY, STYLE, SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE
OPPORTUNITY CREATED THROUGH EXPOSURE, SHOWCASING AND ROLE MODELING
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND PERSON
EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE YOUTH SOCCER EXPERIENCE
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING BIG DREAMS
DEVELOPING INNER STRENGTH TO SHATTER EXPECTATIONS
CELEBRATING DIVERSE BACKGROUND AND ACHIEVEMENT
EMPHASIZING AUTHENTICITY
RENOUNCING SELF-IMPOSED LIMITS
ALWAYS BE MOREAlways Be More represents a commitment to the pursuit of excellence, no matter the challenge faced or adversity encountered. ECNL players welcome the pressure to perform and understand it requires MORE to achieve greatness on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
ECNL BOYS LEAGUE STRUCTURE
THE FLORIDA CONFERENCE
Florida Elite SAJacksonville, Florida
Florida KrazeOviedo, Florida
Florida Premier FCNew Port Richey, Florida
Florida West FCNorth Fort Myers, Florida
Miramar United FCMiami, Florida
Orlando City YouthSanford, Florida
Palm Beach UnitedPalm Beach Gardens, Florida
Space Coast UnitedMelbourne, Florida
Tampa Bay United RowdiesTampa, Florida
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
FLORIDA
THE MID-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
VIRGINIA
NORTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
Charlotte Independence SouthFort Mill, South Carolina
Charlotte Soccer AcademyPineville, North Carolina
Charlotte Soccer Academy NationalPineville, North Carolina
Loudoun SoccerLeesburg, Virginia
McLean YSAMcLean, Virginia
NC FusionGreensboro, North Carolina
NCFC Youth AcademyRaleigh, North Carolina
NCFC Youth Raleigh, North Carolina
Richmond UnitedRichmond, Virginia
South Carolina UnitedColumbia, South Carolina
VDAWoodbridge, Virginia
Wilmington HammerheadsWilmington, North Carolina
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
Arlington SoccerArlington, Virginia
BRYC Elite AcademyFairfax, Virginia
Carolina Elite Soccer AcademyGreenville, South Carolina
Charlotte Independence ProCornelius, North Carolina
THE MIDWEST CONFERENCEMINNESOTA
ILLINOIS
WISCONSIN
Eclipse Select SCOak Brook, Illinois
FC PrideIndianapolis, Indiana
FC WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Louisville City AcademyLouisville, Kentucky
Michigan WolvesLivonia, Michigan
Minnesota Thunder AcademyRichfield, Minnesota
Ohio Elite Soccer AcademyCincinnati, Ohio
Ohio PremierDublin, Ohio
Pacesetter SCToledo, Ohio
Pittsburgh RiverhoundsPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Rockford RaptorsRockford, Illinois
SLSGCollinsville, Illinois
VardarRochester, Michigan
WNY FlashElma, New York
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
KENTUCKY
WESTERN NY
WESTERN PA
OHIO
MICHIGAN
INDIANA
THE MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE
Arsenal ColoradoFort Collins, Colorado
Colorado RapidsAurora, Colorado
La Roca FCSouth Weber, Utah
New Mexico RushAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Pride SCColorado Springs, Colorado
Real ColoradoCentennial, Colorado
Rio RapidsAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Utah AvalancheSandy, Utah
COLORADO
UTAH
NEW MEXICO
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
THE NORTHEAST CONFERENCEEast Meadow SCEast Meadow, New York
FC BucksRichboro, Pennsylvania
FC DelcoDownington, Pennsylvania
FC StarsLancaster, Massachusetts
FSA FCFarmington, Connecticut
Manhattan SCNew York, New York
Maryland UnitedBowie, Maryland
Match Fit AcademyMercer County, New Jersey
NEFCMendon, Massachusetts
PDASomerset, New Jersey
Penn Fusion Soccer AcademyWest Chester, Pennsylvania
Pipeline Soccer ClubLutherville-Timonium, Maryland
Sporting DelawareWilmington, Delaware
STA Randolph, New Jersey
World Class FCOrangeburg, New York
NEW YORKMASSACHUSETTS
CONNECTICUT
NEW JERSEY
PENNSYLVANIA
MARYLAND
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
DELAWARE
Albertson SUSALong Island, New York
Baltimore CelticMount Airy, Maryland
Boston BoltsFramingham, Massachusetts
Connecticut FCBethany, Connecticut
THE NORTHERN CAL CONFERENCE
NORTHERN CA
Davis LegacyDavis, California
De Anza ForceCupertino, California
Marin FCGreenbrae, California
Mustang SCDanville, California
MVLALos Altos, California
Placer UnitedRocklin, California
San Juan SCRancho Cordova, California
Santa Clara SportingSanta Clara, California
Santa Rosa UnitedSanta Rosa, California
10th Club To Be Announced
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
THE NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON
Crossfire Premier ECNLRedmond, Washington
Crossfire Premier ECNL 2Redmond, Washington
Eastside FCPreston, Washington
Pacific Northwest SCTukwila, Washington
Seattle UnitedSeattle, Washington
Snohomish UnitedSnohomish, Washington
Spokane SC SoundersSpokane, Washington
Washington PremierPuyallup, Washington
Washington TimbersVancouver, Washington
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
THE SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE
Alabama FCBirmingham, Alabama
Atlanta Fire UnitedDuluth, Georgia
Chattanooga Red WolvesChattanooga, Tennessee
Concorde Fire PlatinumAtlanta, Georgia
Concorde Fire PremierAtlanta, Georgia
FC AllianceKnoxville, Tennessee
GSALilburn, Georgia
NTH-NASAMarietta, Georgia
Tennessee SCFranklin, Tennessee
United Futbol AcademySuwanee, GeorgiaALABAMA
GEORGIA
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
TENNESSEE
THE SOUTHWEST CONFERENCEFC Golden State EastPomona, California
FC Golden State WestPasadena, California
FC TucsonTucson, Arizona
Heat FCHenderson, Nevada
LA Breakers FCLos Angeles, California
LA SurfPasadena, California
Legends FCChino, California
PateadoresCosta Mesa, California
Phoenix Rising FCScottsdale, Arizona
RSL-AZTempe, Arizona
Real So CalWoodland Hills, California
San Diego SCSan Diego, California
San Diego SurfSan Diego, California
Slammers FCNewport Beach, California
Strikers FCIrvine, California
West Coast FCSan Juan Capistrano, California
SOUTHERN CAL
NEVADA
ARIZONA
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
Arizona ArsenalPhoenix, Arizona
Arsenal FCInland Empire, California
Beach FCTorrance, California
Del Mar SharksSan Diego, California
THE TEXAS CONFERENCEDallas TexansPlano, Texas
FC Dallas YouthFrisco, Texas
Houston Dynamo YouthHouston, Texas
Lonestar SC NorthAustin, Texas
Lonestar SC SouthAustin, Texas
Oklahoma CelticNorman, Oklahoma
Oklahoma EnergyOklahoma City, Oklahoma
RISE SCMissouri City, Texas
San Antonio CitySan Antonio, Texas
Solar Soccer ClubAllen, Texas
Tulsa SCTulsa, Oklahoma
TEXAS
OKLAHOMA
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
Albion HurricanesHouston, Texas
BVB IA - North TexasThe Colony, Texas
Classics EliteSan Antonio, Texas
Dallas Texans AcademyPlano, Texas
ECNL NATIONAL EVENTS: COMPETE AND SHINEECNL Boys National Events provide an unrivaled opportunity for players to perform in front of college soccer coaches and professional scouts in an incredible atmosphere at some of the nation’s most prestigious facilities.
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
ECNL NATIONAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
ECNL CALIFORNIADAVIS, CA
APRIL 9-11, 2021
ECNL NEVADALAS VEGAS, NV
NOVEMBER 20-22, 2020
ECNL SOUTH CAROLINAGREER, SC
DECEMBER 11-13, 2020
ECNL VIRGINIARICHMOND, VA
MAY 29-31, 2021
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
ECNL FLORIDASANFORD, FL
JANUARY 22-24, 2021
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
U15-U19 ECNL NATIONAL EVENT EXPERIENCE Maximizing Player Visibility:● Hundreds of college scouts from schools all over the country and at every level attend each year● Game scheduling tailored for college recruiting (multiple age groups in the same time slot)● ECNL Boys Featured Match of the Day presented by Beyond Pulse ● Youth National Team scouts attend events throughout the year● Professional Team scouts attend events throughout the year
Elevated Atmosphere:● Certified Athletic Trainers throughout the complex before, during and after competition● ECNL tents provided over each team bench● Gatorade premium products (pre-game and post-game) available at no charge to the athletes● On-site Social Media Takeovers, Game Coverage, and Instagram Live Look-Ins● One-of-a-kind PUMA shoebox retail experience
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
ECNL FEATURED MATCH OF THE DAY PRESENTED BY BEYOND PULSEThe Featured Match of the Day provides an amazing atmosphere for pre-selected teams to compete in front of their clubmates, college coaches, and professional team scouts. Coverage includes pre-match hype videos, Starting XI graphics, on-field interviews with players & coaches, Instagram Live Look-Ins, and post-event highlights.
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
CONFERENCE SUPERCUPThe Conference SuperCup is a club-based competition for the top players in each Conference across multiple age groups.
Conference SuperCup Event Overview● Competition across two days
● Club rosters comprised of the top players across 4 ages (U15, U16,
U17, U18)
● Conference SuperCup Champion crowned at conclusion of event
● Regionalized identification opportunity for college and professional
scouts
THE ECNL BOYS SELECTION PROGRAM
PLAYER IDENTIFICATIONThe purpose of the ECNL Selection Program is to identify, develop, and reward top players in the country.
Conference Selection Programs (CSPs):● Approximately 600 players across 10 events (1 per conference)● Players are selected based on performance in ECNL competitions and coach recommendations● Each ECNL CSP occurs over two days and includes training sessions and matches● All players receive PUMA training gear● The ECNL covers the cost of participation, excluding travel costs and meals for players
ECNL National Training Camp (NTC):● Players train and compete with the best athletes in the country and learn from the country’s top
coaches. ● There is no cost to players aside from travel to and from the camp. ● Lodging, meals and training gear are provided by the ECNL and PUMA.
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
ECNL PLAYER AWARDS:
ECNL All-Conference Teams:● Awarded at the U15, U16, U17 and U18/U19 age groups● Conference Player of the Year at each of the four age groups
ECNL All-American Team:● Awarded to 30 players in each of the U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups
ECNL Player of the Year:● Awarded to the top player in the ECNL
*All Awards announced and published in June and July across the ECNL and multiple other soccer networks
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
YOUR WORK DOES THE TALKING.YOUR PLAY IS THE PROOF.CHALLENGE YOUR LIMITS.
EVERY MOMENT IS A CHANCE FOR MORE.
ALWAYS BE MORE.
WE ARE MORE THAN A LEAGUE.