Boys Academy 
The NCFC Boys Academy is a member of the Elite Clubs National League (beginning Fall 2020). The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is one of the highest levels of soccer for youth soccer players in the United States. The Boys ECNL Academy follows a 10-month season, beginning in August. Teams train 4x/week and travel regionally for game play. John Bradford is the Academy Director of the NCFC Boys ECNL Academy Program.
Return-to-Play Protocols
View our NCFC Academy specific
Return-to-Play protocols and projected timeline put in place to ensure a safe and fun environment for our players, coaches, and families, as we return to the fields.
Program Structure
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Teams
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Division
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U18/19
U16/17
U15
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PRO
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Southeast
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U14
U13
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NORTH
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SOUTH
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Southeast |
U12 (Pre-DA)
U11 (Pre-DA) |
DEL SOL
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NORTH
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SOUTH
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Southeast |
Team Formation and Trials
Interested players may attend open ID Sessions throughout the year. Specific Academy Trials are held in Spring and are invitation-only. Academy teams play 10 months out of the year, and players must have full participation throughout the whole year. Academy players are not permitted to participate in middle or high school soccer, Olympic Development Program (ODP) or other non-DA program training/identification programs.
Interested Players
Players interested in the NCFC Academy Program, please complete the "Interested Player" form at the bottom of this page to contact one of our program directors.
Location and Fields
North (12's-14's) and Del Sol (12's) ECNL Academy teams will train primarily at WRAL Soccer Park.
South (12's-14's) ECNL Academy teams will train in coordination between Mills Park, Middle Creek, Thomas Brooks Park, WakeMed Soccer Park, and WRAL Soccer Park.
(15's-19's) ECNL Academy teams will train at WRAL Soccer Park and at Thomas Brooks Park.
Club Fee
| Age Group | Club Fee |
| U12 | $2500 |
| U13 | $3000 |
| U14 | $3000 |
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U15 |
$3000 |
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U16/17 | $3000 |
| U18/19 | $3000 |
Financial Aid
NCFC Youth offers financial aid to those players from families that demonstrate a clear financial need. Click here to learn more about the application process.
US Youth National Teams
The former Capital Area RailHawks - CASL, Triangle Futbol Club Alliance, and CASL Chelsea FC Development Academy Programs have a strong history of developing and producing US Soccer Youth National Team Players. Player production at the youth international level is one of the primary goals of the NCFC Youth Development Academy Program.
National Team Player Selections
Contact Us
Questions? Please contact North Carolina FC Academy Director John Bradford, at [email protected]