ECNL BOYS ANNOUNCE MAJOR ADDITION OF REGIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS AND MULTIPLE NEW ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUES
Expansion Signals Growing National Alignment within the ECNL Pathway
RICHMOND, Va. - The ECNL Boys is thrilled to announce the addition of 37
new clubs to the ECNL Boys Regional League, as well as the formation of five new ECNL
Regional Leagues across the country for the 2023-24 season. The creation of the ECNL
Regional League - Far West, ECNL Regional League - Mid America, ECNL Regional League -
Midwest, ECNL Regional League - Mountain, and ECNL Regional League - North Atlantic are
part of a multi-year growth strategy to create a robust ECNL national competition pyramid.
Acceptance into the ECNL Regional League for these clubs was based on exceptional
performance over the past 18 months in a number of different national leagues around the
country. Top performing teams from clubs in the NPL, Elite 64, Elite Academy League, and
multiple different USYS National Leagues will be joining the ECNL Regional League platform
moving forward.
Beyond the great local and regional competition and college showcasing available in the ECNL
Regional League, these clubs also have a potential pathway to earn promotion to the ECNL
Club Competition in the future based on their performance.
Below is a full list of clubs representing the five new ECNL Regional Leagues for the 2023-24
Season.
ECNL Regional League - Far West: Based upon the successful integration of Oregon-based
United PDX into the ECNL Northwest Conference, the Far West will kickstart the ECNL Boys
Regional League in both Oregon and Idaho.
Clubs: Boise Timbers (Meridian, ID); Capital FC (Salem, OR); Eugene Metro (Eugene, OR);
Idaho Rush (Boise, ID); Oregon Premier FC (West Linn, OR); Westside Metros (Beaverton, OR)
ECNL Regional League - Mid America: Creating an ECNL pathway in a zone of the country
that has exceptional talent, the Mid America brokers the league’s first presence in Arkansas,
Mississippi, and Western Tennessee.
Clubs: Arkansas Comets (Springdale, AR); Arkansas Rising (Little Rock, AR); Blitz Academy
(Tulsa, OK); Germantown Legends (Germantown, TN); Memphis Lobos (Collierville, TN);
Mississippi Rush (Madison, MS); South Lake Oklahoma Cosmos (Oklahoma City, OK)
ECNL Regional League - Midwest: The formation of the Midwest will serve to help
accommodate the depth of player pools of member clubs in the ECNL Midwest Conference.
Clubs: Chicago Magic (Highland Park, IL); FC Pride (Indianapolis, IN); FC Wisconsin
(Germantown, WI); Indiana Elite (Crown Point, IN); Rockford Raptors (Rockford, IL)
ECNL Regional League - Mountain: Welcoming four new Colorado-based clubs to the mix,
this eight club Regional League will provide an excellent competition structure all contained
within the state of Colorado.
Clubs: Arsenal Colorado (Fort Collins, CO); B-Elite Academy (Denver, CO); Boulder County
United FC (Lafayette, CO); Colorado EDGE (Arvada, CO); Colorado Rapids (Aurora, CO);
Colorado Rush (Littleton, CO); Pride SC (Colorado Springs, CO); Real Colorado (Centennial,
CO)
ECNL Regional League - North Atlantic: Aligning eight top-performing clubs from
Connecticut, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, the North Atlantic will bring
together a powerful lineup of clubs seeking an ECNL pathway in one of the nation’s most
competitive regions.
Clubs: AC Connecticut (Newtown, CT); Delaware FC (Hockessin, DE); East Coast FC (Long
Island, NY); Long Island Slammers (Long Island, NY); Philadelphia Ukrainians (Philadelphia,
PA); PSA Monmouth (Tinton Falls, NJ), Quickstrike FC (Hudson Valley, NY); South Jersey Elite
Barons (Pitman, NJ)
Additional Clubs Added to ECNL Regional League - SoCal
In addition to the creation of these new Regional Leagues, Eagles SC (Camarillo, CA) and
Fullerton Rangers FC (Fullerton, CA) will be joining the ECNL Regional League - SoCal for the
2023-24 season.
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About the ECNL:
The ECNL is the nation’s leading youth soccer development platform. The ECNL respects and
celebrates the unique individuality of every youth soccer player and club, supporting and
enabling them to unleash their unfettered passion and fierce tenacity in striving to achieve their
Potential.
The ECNL’s mission to Raise the Game is a total commitment to create the best possible
environment for players, coaches, referees and administrators, with a determination to
constantly question convention and challenge the status quo in youth sports.
The ECNL Commitment:
We will lead, set our eyes on new horizons, and pursue them relentlessly. Born out of the belief
in a better way. Continued in the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence.
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