ELITE SOCCER PROGRAM

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ECNL is an elite soccer program designed with a custom development curriculum that prepares players for the highest levels of national competition.

JOIN LEGENDS ECNL
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Legends FC SD ECNL Girls

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Legends FC SD ECNL Boys

On average, around 90% of Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) players go on to play college soccer.

The ECNL is considered the top youth soccer league in the country and has a history of producing more collegiate players than any other youth league.  

The ECNL also has a Regional League (ECNL RL) that provides a similar structure to the national platform, but with more localized competition. Pre-ECNL is the entry point at U11-U12 for either ECNL or ECNL RL.

ECNL Boys College Recruiting

ECNL Girls College Recruiting

  • Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is the highest tier of the ECNL. It is the most coveted league in the United States and Legends FC SD is proud to be a member club.

    The ECNL is comprised of multiple conferences geographically located around the country.

    The top teams in each of those conferences advance to ECNL National Playoffs in June. The ECNL National Playoffs are filled with college, national team and professional scouts looking to recruit players.

    The top 8 teams. from the ECNL National Playoffs advance to the ECNL National Finals in July. The winners of the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals determine the top team in the country.

    Additionally, ECNL features the nation’s best showcases where teams and clubs can enter to receive additional exposure to hundreds of college, national team and professional scouts in attendance.

    If you aspire to play college soccer and beyond, ECNL is the league you should play in.

  • ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL) is the second tier of competition within the ECNL.

    Rather than a national league, ECNL RL plays in a regional format. ECNL RL is made of several conferences across the United States.

    The top teams within each conference advance to ECNL Regional League Playoffs, and ultimately the top teams to ECNL Regional League Final to determine a champion.

    There are several college scouts in attendance at ECNL Regional League Playoffs, Finals and Showcases which are held to give exposure to players looking to get recruited.

    The quality of the play within ECNL RL is extremely high and still sends many players to play in college.

    If you want to play Varsity soccer in High School and aspire to play in College, ECNL RL is an excellent league to compete in and to prepare you for that level of play.

    In many ways, the ECNL and ECNL RL are intertwined and part of a larger ECNL program with movement and opportunities to move up and down based on what is best for player development.

  • Pre-ECNL is the entry point for the ECNL and ECNL RL.

    As top players and teams develop at the younger ages, they are best suited to transition into a higher level of competition in the Pre-ECNL.

    Pre-ECNL has home and away games but focused on top local competition to keep travel to a minimum. This is the first step in competing at the top level, adhering to elite ECNL standards.

    If your goal is to play Varsity, College or beyond, you should strive to compete in Pre-ECNL.

  • Legends FC SD will host Official ECNL Tryouts in the coming months. In the meantime, if you are looking and ready to join one of our ECNL Teams, please fill out this form to set up a personal evaluation.

    ECNL Evaluation Form

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U11-U12 PRE ECNL

Pre-ECNL will produce the next generation of ECNL and ECNL RL players. Players who compete in Pre-ECNL have the aspiration, ability and potential to play at the highest levels of soccer. College bound players should play Pre-ECNL by U11-U12.

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U13-U19 ECNL

The ECNL will produce the next generation of College athletes. Players who compete in ECNL have the aspiration, ability and potential to play at the highest levels of soccer. College bound players have the highest chance of success reaching their goal to play collegiate soccer.

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U13-U19 ECNL Rl

ECNL RL is the second tier of ECNL and will add to the next generation of College athletes. Players in ECNL RL have the aspiration, ability and potential to play at the next level, however may not get looked at top college programs. Many ECNL RL players play in college.

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LEGENDS PRE-ECNL

Pre-ECNL is the entry point to the ECNL. It’s reserved for elite boys and girls within the U11 and U12 age groups in preparation for entering the ECNL. The PRE-ECNL operates and is sanctioned under US Club Soccer.

  • Pre-ECNL is not the only pathway to the ECNL, but it is the best pathway. For boys and girls who are ready to compete at the elite level by U11 and U12, there is not better environment to train. If your player has aspirations of playing at the top levels of soccer, it starts with Pre-ECNL.

  • Pre-ECNL’s League Season takes place during the fall. Legends FC SD will compete in Pre-ECNL Socal and will play home and away games against the top competition in the Southern California region.

  • Pre-ECNL players will have the opportunity to be scouted and invited into US Club Soccer’s iD2 Talent Identification Program. Additionally, Pre-ECNL players will be on the path to be identified by USYNT, Pro and College scouts when they play ECNL.

  • The ECNL produces the ECNL Podcast - Breaking The Line that covers a wide range of topics for young players to learn and grow, taking advantage of expert knowledge sharing.

  • The ECNL app provides a best-in-class portal for learning about all things ECNL. This includes teams, rosters, schedules, scores, college scouts, showcases, playoffs and other ECNL media.

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LEGENDS ECNL

ECNL is the top tier of competition within the ECNL. It’s reserved for elite boys and girls within the U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups. The ECNL operates and is sanctioned under US Club Soccer.

  • The ECNL National Finals takes place every July in Richmond, Virginia at West Creek Field Complex & Striker Park.

    The ECNL National Finals feature the top 8 Teams in each age group for a Quarterfinal, Semifinal and Final matches.

    These 8 teams in each age group have already competed in ECNL National Playoffs Champions League and advanced through the Group Stage and the Knockout Round of 16.

  • The ECNL National Playoffs features the top team from every ECNL League around the country in June.

    They are the must attend scouting event of the year for college, national teams and professional scouts and highlight the very best teams from around the country.

    Each year, nearly 700 teams will qualify for the ECNL Playoffs across six different age groups and both leagues. 

    Legends FC SD competes in the Southwest Conference, arguably the strongest ECNL Conference in the country.

    At the U18/19 age group, 16 teams will advance to ECNL National Playoffs for the U18/19 Champions League. There they will compete in a knockout competition to determine the U18/19 ECNL Girls National Champion.

    At the U13-U17 age groups will each have 44 teams qualify for the ECNL National Playoffs Champions League. At each age group these 44 teams will be divided into 11 groups of four and will play three group stage games.

    In each of the U13-U17 ECNL Champions League age groups, 16 teams (11 group winners along with the five best second place teams) will advance out of the group stage and into the knockout round.

    The eight winners from the Round of 16 will advance from the ECNL Playoffs to the ECNL Finals in Virginia, where they will compete for an ECNL National Championship.

    Other teams may qualify for ECNL North American Cup or ECNL Showcase Cup, which are not in contention for a national title, but can showcase in front of hundreds of coaches.

    ECNL Girls National Playoffs

    ECNL Boys National Playoffs.

  • ECNL Southwest is arguably the top ECNL League in the entire country. It encompasses a geographic region of Southern California, Arizona and Nevada.

    ECNL Southwest Girls features 17 clubs and the strongest competition top to bottom anywhere in the nation.

    ECNL Southwest Boys features 13 clubs and some of the strongest competition top to bottom you will find anywhere in the US.

    ECNL plays home and away matches against clubs in a 16 game season followed by the ECNL Southwest Cup to determine who advances to the ECNL National Playoffs.

  • ECNL Showcases are the best in class showcases in the nation. The ECNL hosts over 10 Showcases featuring top ECNL teams from around the country.

    These showcases are premier events with the top college, national team, and professional scouts looking for prospects to recruit. Attending showcases increases exposure and creates opportunities to be seen, to communicate and meet coaches.

    Within the ECNL Showcases, there is a National Selection match that features the top players from various teams to compete in a special showcase match.

    ECNL Showcases take place at top notch facilities and are located in awesome destinations to have fun and experience new places together as a team.

  • The ECNL app provides a best-in-class portal for learning about all things ECNL. This includes teams, rosters, schedules, scores, college scouts, showcases, playoffs and other ECNL media.

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LEGENDS ECNL RL

ECNL RL is the tier level of competition within the ECNL. It’s reserved for elite boys and girls within the U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups. The ECNL RL operates and is sanctioned under US Club Soccer.

  • The ECNL RL Finals takes place every July in Richmond, Virginia at West Creek Field Complex & Striker Park.

    The ECNL RL Finals feature the top 8 Teams in each age group for a Quarterfinal, Semifinal and Final matches.

    These 8 teams in each age group have already competed in ECNL Regional Playoffs and have advanced beyond North, South, West and Central competitions.

  • ECNL RL Playoffs consist of four regional playoffs every June: East, West, Central, South.

    To qualify for ECNL RL Playoffs, your team has to finish in the Top 16 teams in your region.

    These teams face off in a combination of round robin and knockout matches to determine which 8 teams advance further to the ECNL RL Finals in July.

    Legends FC SD ECNL RL teams compete in ECNL RL Southwest.

  • Legends Girls compete in the ECNL RL Southwest featuring 17 clubs. Legends Boys compete in the ECNL RL Socal featuring 22 clubs.

    ECNL RL teams plays home and away matches against clubs in a 16 game season. Top teams advance to ECNL Regional League Playoffs, and with the hopes of making the ECNL Regional League Finals.

    ECNL RL teams play on top notch facilities with a highly professional structure, staff and operation.

  • ECNL RL Showcases are the best in class showcases in the nation. The ECNL RL hosts 6 Showcases featuring ECNL RL teams from around the country.

    These showcases are premier events with the college coaches and scouts looking for prospects to recruit. Attending showcases increases exposure and creates opportunities to be seen, to communicate and meet coaches.

    ECNL Showcases take place at top notch facilities and are located in awesome destinations to have fun and experience new places together as a team.

  • The ECNL app provides a best-in-class portal for learning about all things ECNL. This includes teams, rosters, schedules, scores, college scouts, showcases, playoffs and other ECNL media.

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THE BEST PATHWAY TO COLLEGE IS THE ECNL

THE BEST PATHWAY TO COLLEGE IS THE ECNL

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ECNL App

The ECNL App is a best-in-class app that connects players to the league, schedules, events, playoffs, events, colleges, coaches, media, podcasts and more. A centralized location for all things ECNL making the player experience exciting professional and well-organized.