ECFC is a proud member club since 2021 of the Elite Clubs National League.
About ECNL
COMETITIVE LEVEL
Encompassing 142 of the country’s biggest boys clubs, the Boys ECNL is one of the pre-eminent youth leagues in the United States.
The Boys ECNL is the most competitive arm of our club’s boys programming. Competing against some of the country’s biggest clubs, best players and in front of some of its most prestigious collegiate programs. Participation within our ECNL program is reserved solely for those who display both the ability and mentality and strive to compete at the highest youth levels in the US.
Participation within ECFC’s Boys ECNL teams is by tryout only.
STRUCTURE
ECNL teams begin at the U13 age group with league play for the U13-U14 groups taking place across the winter, fall, and spring seasons and progressing into the summer should teams advance to the National Playoffs or National Finals.
As part of a 14 team Northern conference, ECFC teams play a 21- game annual league schedule. Our 6 teams will both host or travel together helping forge an unparallelled allegiance and brotherhood amongst clubmates.
U15-U19 groups return to training and competition at the completion of their respective high school season. With High School participation supported, players are able to represent their towns and local communities, enjoying the social benefits this brings, before returning to club competition upon the completion of their seasons.
ECNL National Events
WHO PARTICIPATES ?
National Events occur for the U15-U19 groups in a 1-2-2-1 ratio ensuring that across the year (typically in both AZ, TX), the opportunity to participate against other ECNL member clubs from across the country is arranged, irrespective of whether or not postseason qualification is achieved.
THE SETTING
Heavily supported by college, professional and USYNT scouts, these events provide a wonderful opportunity for our boys to showcase their talents on some of the country’s biggest stages.
With over 400 college coaches attending the 2023 National Playoffs, the National Selection Games drawing further interest from collegiate and professional coaches and All-Conference and League honors highlighting individual excellence, the platform for players to elevate their game is a significant one.