Elite Club National League

ECNL REGULAR SEASON LEAGUE PLAY: At all ages and levels, teams participate in regionalized regular season competition in their conference. This competition provides the majority of games for each team each season, and is the top priority in their total competition schedule for the year. The vast majority of postseason qualifiers are determined through conference standings.

ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON LEAGUE PLAY: At all ages and levels, teams participate in regionalized regular season competition in their conference. This competition provides the majority of games for each team each season, and is the top priority in their total competition schedule for the year. The vast majority of postseason qualifiers are determined through conference standings.

ECNL EVENTS: Within the ECNL, teams have the opportunity to participate in dozens of different events throughout the year.  Each event features cup-based competition between teams from different areas of the country, grouped based on their performance in league play and in previous seasons.  Beyond providing an incredible competition experience and atmosphere, the ECNL Events at U16, U17, and U18/19 are the largest scouting and showcasing events in America, with hundreds and thousands of college and professional scouts on-site.

ECNL BOYS EVENTS | ECNL GIRLS EVENTS

ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE EVENTS Within the ECNL Regional League, teams have the opportunity to participate in dozens of different events throughout the year.  Each event features cup-based competition between teams from different areas of the country, grouped based on their performance in league play and in previous seasons.  Beyond providing an incredible competition experience and atmosphere, the ECNL Regional League Events at U17 and U18/19 provide incredible scouting and showcasing opportunities, with hundreds of college and professional scouts on-site.

ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE BOYS EVENTS | ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE GIRLS EVENTS

Top teams from N1, based on their performances in the ECNL Conference League Playoffs will be considered for participation in ECNL Regional League events. Additional events for N1 teams may be announced in the coming season.

The ECNL Playoffs and ECNL Finals are the pinnacle competitions in American youth soccer, with the best teams in America competing for the ECNL National Championship based on their performance throughout the season.  The ECNL Playoffs are held in one location nationally with approximately 300 qualifying teams from U13 - U18/19, with the top teams advancing to the ECNL Finals.

The ECNL Regional League Playoffs and ECNL Regional League Finals are the top competitions for teams in the ECNL Regional League.  The ECNL RL Playoffs are held in five different locations across the country, each featuring approximately 180 of the best teams in the region.  The top teams from each of the ECNL Regional League Playoffs advance to the ECNL Regional League Finals. 

The ECNL Conference League Playoffs and ECNL Conference League Finals are the top competitions for the best teams in the National 1 League, and for high performing teams from the ECNL Regional League.  The ECNL Conference League Playoffs are held in four different locations across the country.  The top teams from each of the ECNL Conference League Playoffs advance to the ECNL Conference League Finals.

The ECNL Boys Super Cup is an annual competition recognizing and rewarding the highest performing clubs in the ECNL Boys from the previous season. Every year the top ECNL Boys clubs in each conference, determined by prior year conference performance across multiple age groups, qualify for either the ECNL Boys West Coast Super Cup, ECNL Boys East Coast Super Cup, or ECNL Boys Central Super Cup.  This competition features 2 teams from each club, in 2 combined age groups (U15/16 and U17/18/19).  Winners of The ECNL Boys Super Cup Regionals advance to The ECNL Boys Super Cup Finals.

The ECNL Regional League Boys Leaders Cup is an invitation only event for the top performing ECNL Regional League Boys clubs in the country.  Each club is invited based on their regular season league performance across multiple ages the prior year.  Through unique mini-game competition, in group stage and knockouts, the ECNL Regional League Leaders Cup champions are crowned.

The ECNL Regional League Girls Leaders Cup is an invitation only event for the top performing ECNL Regional League Girls clubs in the country.  Each club is invited based on their regular season league performance across multiple ages the prior year.  Through unique mini-game competition, in group stage and knockouts, the ECNL Regional League Leaders Cup champions are crowned from U15 - U18/19.

The ECNL Girls League Cups are cup competitions in selected age groups and conferences that add meaning and excitement to local and regional rivalries. Each League Cup includes group play and a knock-out round, and the winner of the League Cup earns automatic qualification to the post-season.