This weekend, four of the top-performing clubs in the ECNL Boys will take the field for the inaugural ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship, a culmination of this year's expanded format that saw 24 of the strongest clubs from around the country compete in best-against-best action at three different ECNL Boys Super Cup events.
With the success of last season's initial ECNL Boys East Coast Super Cup and ECNL Boys West Coast Super Cup, won by Florida Premier FC and Seattle United respectively, the ECNL expanded the ECNL Boys Super Cup format this season to include an ECNL Boys Central Super Cup, as well as this weekend's inaugural ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship, held in conjunction with ECNL Indianapolis (April 10-12).
Each ECNL Boys Super Cup regional event brought together eight clubs from the region, each fielding one singular team at the event comprising their top U16-U18/19 players. Qualification for the 2026 ECNL Boys Super Cup was based upon performance across the U16, U17, and U18/19 age groups throughout the 2024-25 regular season and postseason.
"What started as a pilot program for additional, high-level matches on the west coast only a few years ago has turned into one of our league's most exciting platforms," says ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney. "This is our version of a UEFA Champions League, offering clubs the flexibility to form their strongest rosters, players the chance to compete for an in-season championship, and scouts the opportunity to add more meaningful games to their annual calendar. Importantly, all these games have been built into existing showcase events to maximize the excitement and exposure for the players."
Beyond the incredible competition, the expanded ECNL Boys Super Cup competition has provided excellent scouting opportunities for players, with the ECNL Boys West Coast Super Cup being held in conjunction with the Surf College Cup Showcase last November, and the ECNL Boys East Coast Super Cup and ECNL Boys Central Super Cups being held in conjunction with the 2025 NCAA Men's College Cup at the visitRaleigh.com Showcase hosted by NCFC. The ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship, will be held in conjunction with ECNL Indianapolis and the ECNL RL Boys Leaders Cup, providing unparalleled visibility for players to all men's college soccer coaches.
Learn more about each of the clubs who have qualified for this season's inaugural ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship, as well as this weekend's matchups below.
Club: Concorde Fire Platinum
Year Founded: 1982
Club Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Things You Should Know: U14 2025 ECNL National Finalist; U18/19 2025 ECNL National Semifinalist; U15 & U17 2025 ECNL National Quarterfinalist; U13 & U16 2025 ECNL National Playoffs
Concorde Fire Platinum clinched December's ECNL Boys East Coast Super Cup, picking up wins against Florida Kraze Krush, NCFC Youth Academy, and South Carolina Surf on their way to the title. They head to Indianapolis this weekend having already clinched the Southeast Conference title in both the U16 and U18/19 age groups this season as they look to add another trophy on the year.
Club: Dallas Texans Academy
Year Founded: 1993
Club Location: Farmers Branch, Texas
Things You Should Know: U16 2025 ECNL National Semifinalist; U13, U14, U15, U17 2025 ECNL National Playoffs
Dallas Texans Academy earned their spot in Indianapolis after winning the ECNL Boys Central Super Cup in December by beating Tennessee SC and Oklahoma Energy FC, before defeating Sporting Nebraska 2-0 in the championship game. Dallas Texans has had a strong season in the Texas Conference, currently battling for a playoff spot in the U18/19 age group with only one defeat in 13 games, while their U16 team currently sits in third in the conference table.
Club: Legends FC
Year Founded: 2007
Club Location: Eastvale, California
Things You Should Know: U15 2025 ECNL National Champions; U13 2025 ECNL National Finalist; U16, U17, U18/19 2025 ECNL National Playoffs
Legends FC advanced to the ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship as the wild card awarded to the highest ranked Super Cup runner-up in the ECNL Boys overall club rankings from the 2024-25 season. In the ECNL Boys West Coast Super Cup, Legends FC defeated Seattle United, advanced to the final on PKs over Las Vegas Heat Surf, and ultimately fell to the champion XF Academy.
Club: XF Academy
Year Founded: 1997
Club Location: Kirkland, Washington
Things You Should Know: U13, U14, U17, U18/19 2025 ECNL National Champions; U15 & U16 2025 ECNL National Playoffs
XF Academy shined last season, capturing a record four ECNL Boys National Championships, was named the ECNL Boys Overall Club Champion and followed that up with another championship in November at the ECNL Boys West Coast Super Cup, booking their spot in Indianapolis this weekend.
XF Academy defeated Utah Avalanche, Pateadores, and Legends FC on their way to the ECNL Boys West Coast Super Cup title, winning each contest with a clean sheet. They come into the weekend looking to continue their winning ways this season, having already clinched the Northwest Conference in the U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups.
ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship Schedule
The semifinals of the ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship will take place on Friday, with Legends FC taking on Concorde Fire Platinum in the first semifinal at 10:00 AM EST, followed by Dallas Texans Academy and XF Academy in the second semifinal at 12:00 PM EST.
The two winners will meet in the championship game on Saturday at 12:00 PM EST, while the other two sides will play in the third place game directly before the final at 10:00 AM EST.
All four games will take place on Field 9 at Grand Park Sports Campus and can be live streamed here, with legendary soccer broadcaster Dean Linke on the call for both semifinal matches, as well as Saturday's ECNL Boys Super Cup Championship.
