GIRLS ECNL NATIONAL
About the Program
Elite Club's National League (ECNL) is a proven and nationally recognized elite soccer program, and offers our top players the best training and development opportunities available in the country. Coached by our paid ECNL coaching staff, teams train 4 times a week and compete in 2-3 National Showcase events per year.
Quick Facts:
- Offered to U13-U19 (for players born between 2008 - 2002)
- Teams train 4x/week at Wake Competition Center and WRAL Soccer Park
- Attend 2-3 National Showcase events
Upcoming Girls ECNL ID Days: 2009 - 2012
We will be holding an ECNL Girls ID Sessions for non-NCFC Youth players interested in being evaluated for our ECNL program. Spots are limited and registration is required. If interested in attending, please email ECNL Girls Director, Derek Leader at Derek.Leader@NCFCYouth.com to register and for additional information on the ID session.
For current NCFC Youth Players, this will be an Invite Only process and those players will be contacted directly.
Current ECNL & ECNL RL players from outside of NCFCYouth are not permitted to attend any sessions until after March 1 (for rising U19s-U16s) and May 1 (for rising U15s-U13s).
| Dates | Birth Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2025 | 2009 | WRAL Soccer Park #5 |
| March 2, 2025 | 2010 | WRAL Soccer Park #5 |
| March 9, 2025 | 2011 | WRAL Soccer Park #6 |
| March 9, 2025 | 2012 | WRAL Soccer Park #6 |
ECNL Sponsors
Training Information
ECNL Girls trainings take place at Wake Competition Center in Morrisville next to RDU Airport.
- ECNL teams train 4x per week
- 1x per week, teams will train with Athletic Lab training staff to improve strength, agility, and flexibility
- ECNL teams will have access to full time Athletic Trainers for all training sessions and games
Schedules
ECNL League schedules and National Showcase Event schedules can be found on the ECNL Website by following the link below. Your team's game schedule will also be uploaded into your PlayMetrics account.
Uniforms
2023-25 ECNL Uniform Kit:
2023-25 ECNL Goalkeeper Game Kit:
Other Required Uniform Pieces:
Other Required Goalkeeper Pieces:
| Uniform Size | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult Kit | ≈$436 |
The 2023-2025 Uniform Kit will be used by NCFC Youth players through May 2025
Goalkeeping
All ECNL goalkeepers are provided 3 sessions per week in addition to their respective team training sessions during the season, seasonal evaluations as well as in-game analysis and feedback from full-time GK staff.
College Commitments
Each year, our ECNL program proudly graduates many players that commit to continuing their soccer careers at the collegiate level. Since the inception of the ECNL Program, NCFC Youth has continued to maintain a 100% record for placing players who desire to continue their playing career into collegiate programs. NCFC Youth's ECNL alumni are currently playing for colleges across the country from the Division I through Division III levels, including programs such as:
Appalachian State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Campbell University
College of Charleston
Davidson College
Marshall University
University of Maryland
University of Richmond
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
UNC - Asheville
UNC - Wilmington
US Naval Academy
US Military Academy - West Point
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Commitment List
The staff and coaches are proud to recognize and would like to congratulate all of our players who have made the commitment to become collegiate student athletes. For a full list of players committed to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level, click below