Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a proven and nationally recognized elite soccer program, offering NCFC Youth's top players the best training and development opportunities available in the country. Coached by our paid ECNL staff, teams train four times a week and compete in 2–3 National Showcase events per year.
- Trains 4x per week at Wake Competition Center and WRAL Soccer Park
- 1x per week strength, agility, and flexibility training with Athletic Lab staff
- Full-time Athletic Trainers at all trainings and games
- Competes in 2–3 National Showcase events per year
- League and Showcase schedules posted on the ECNL website and in PlayMetrics
- 3 GK-specific training sessions per week, in addition to team training
- Seasonal evaluations from full-time GK staff
- In-game analysis and feedback throughout the season
| Age | Club Fee |
|---|---|
| U14 | $3,700 |
| U15 | $2,930 |
| U16 | $3,050 |
| U17 | $3,160 |
| U19 | $2,825 |
| Payment Type | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $370 | $375 | $390 | $395 | $375 |
| Installment 1 – Jun 15 | $370 | — | — | — | — |
| Installment 2 – Jul 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 3 – Aug 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 4 – Sep 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 5 – Oct 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 6 – Nov 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 7 – Dec 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 8 – Jan 15 | $370 | $365 | $380 | $395 | $350 |
| Installment 9 – Feb 15 | $370 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $3,700 | $2,930 | $3,050 | $3,160 | $2,825 |
Since the inception of the ECNL program, NCFC Youth has maintained a 100% record for placing players who want to continue their playing career at the collegiate level, from Division I through Division III — including:
Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a proven and nationally recognized elite soccer program, offering NCFC Youth's top players the best training and development opportunities available in the country. Coached by our paid ECNL staff, teams train four times a week and compete in 2–3 National Showcase events per year.
- Trains 4x per week at Wake Competition Center and WRAL Soccer Park
- 1x per week strength, agility, and flexibility training with Athletic Lab staff
- Full-time Athletic Trainers at all trainings and games
- Competes in 2–3 National Showcase events per year
- League and Showcase schedules posted on the ECNL website and in PlayMetrics
- 3 GK-specific training sessions per week, in addition to team training
- Seasonal evaluations from full-time GK staff
- In-game analysis and feedback throughout the season
| Age | Club Fee |
|---|---|
| U11–U12 | $2,800 |
| U13–U14 | $3,540 |
| U15 | $2,915 |
| U16–U17 | $3,100 |
| U19 | $2,700 |
| Payment Type | U11–U12 | U13–U14 | U15 | U16–U17 | U19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $280 | $345 | $360 | $370 | $320 |
| Installment 1 – Jun 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 2 – Jul 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 3 – Aug 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 4 – Sep 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 5 – Oct 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 6 – Nov 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 7 – Dec 15 | $280 | $355 | $365 | $390 | $340 |
| Installment 8 – Jan 15 | $280 | $355 | — | — | — |
| Installment 9 – Feb 15 | $280 | $355 | — | — | — |
| Total | $2,800 | $3,540 | $2,915 | $3,100 | $2,700 |
Since the inception of the ECNL program, NCFC Youth has maintained a 100% record for placing players who want to continue their playing career at the collegiate level, from Division I through Division III — including:
ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL) is a nationally recognized elite soccer program, offering NCFC Youth players a highly competitive training and development environment. Coached by our paid ECNL staff, teams train three times a week and compete in 2–3 National Showcase events per year.
Players interested in the ECNL-RL program must create an account in PlayMetrics to register for tryouts or submit an "Intent to Play." Parents or guardians should create the account in their own name and add each child as a participant.
- Trains 3x per week at Wake Competition Center and WRAL Soccer Park
- 1x per week strength, agility, and flexibility training with Athletic Lab staff
- Full-time Athletic Trainers at all trainings and games
- Competes in 2–3 National Showcase events per year
- League and Showcase schedules posted on the ECNL website and in PlayMetrics
- 2 GK-specific training sessions per week, in addition to team training
- Seasonal evaluations from full-time GK staff
- In-game analysis and feedback throughout the season
| Age | Club Fee |
|---|---|
| U13–U14 | $3,100 |
| U15 | $2,600 |
| U16–U17 | $2,700 |
| U19 | $2,400 |
| Payment Type | U13–U14 | U15 | U16–U17 | U19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $310 | $325 | $355 | $300 |
| Installment 1 – Jun 15 | $310 | — | — | — |
| Installment 2 – Jul 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 3 – Aug 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 4 – Sep 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 5 – Oct 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 6 – Nov 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 7 – Dec 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 8 – Jan 15 | $310 | $325 | $335 | $300 |
| Installment 9 – Feb 15 | $310 | — | — | — |
| Total | $3,100 | $2,600 | $2,700 | $2,400 |
Since the inception of the ECNL Regional program, NCFC Youth has maintained a 100% record for placing players who want to continue their playing career at the collegiate level, from Division I through Division III — including:
ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL) is a nationally recognized elite soccer program, offering NCFC Youth players a highly competitive training and development environment. Coached by our paid ECNL staff, teams train three times a week and compete in 1–2 National Showcase events per year.
Players interested in the ECNL-RL program must create an account in PlayMetrics to register for tryouts or submit an "Intent to Play." Parents or guardians should create the account in their own name and add each child as a participant.
- Trains 3x per week at Wake Competition Center and WRAL Soccer Park
- 1x per week strength, agility, and flexibility training with Athletic Lab staff
- Full-time Athletic Trainers at all trainings and games
- Competes in 1–2 National Showcase events per year
- League and Showcase schedules posted on the ECNL website and in PlayMetrics
- 2 GK-specific training sessions per week, in addition to team training
- Seasonal evaluations from full-time GK staff
- In-game analysis and feedback throughout the season
| Age | Club Fee |
|---|---|
| U13–U14 | $3,100 |
| U15–U16 | $2,570 |
| U17 | $2,800 |
| U19 | $2,470 |
| Payment Type | U13–U14 | U15–U16 | U17 | U19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $310 | $380 | $400 | $330 |
| Installment 1 – Jun 15 | $310 | $365 | $400 | $360 |
| Installment 2 – Jul 15 | $310 | $365 | $400 | $360 |
| Installment 3 – Aug 15 | $310 | $365 | $400 | $355 |
| Installment 4 – Sep 15 | $310 | $365 | $400 | $355 |
| Installment 5 – Oct 15 | $310 | $365 | $400 | $355 |
| Installment 6 – Nov 15 | $310 | $365 | $400 | $355 |
| Installment 7 – Dec 15 | $310 | — | — | — |
| Installment 8 – Jan 15 | $310 | — | — | — |
| Installment 9 – Feb 15 | $310 | — | — | — |
| Total | $3,100 | $2,570 | $2,800 | $2,470 |
Since the inception of the ECNL Regional program, NCFC Youth has maintained a 100% record for placing players who want to continue their playing career at the collegiate level, from Division I through Division III — including:
From inception, the ECNL consistently developed in alignment with the needs of its member clubs, always seeking opportunities to lead and provide more, no matter the challenge or adversity. The four letters “ECNL” have become the embodiment of collaborative innovation, opportunity, respect, development, and excellence in youth soccer, as the once-radical idea of clubs having a voice to determine their future proved to produce results never before seen in youth soccer. Unrivaled numbers of female players, of constantly improving quality, began moving on to the collegiate, professional, and national team levels as the ECNL impact changed youth soccer.
Today, the ECNL represents the epitome of excellence in youth soccer, for boys and girls, as the league and its clubs, players, coaches, and everyone involved seeks to constantly “Raise the Game” for the future.
