ECNL BOYS
ECNL ID SESSIONS & TRYOUTS
ECNL ID sessions are scheduled throughout the spring season.
ECNL tryouts will be held May 22nd - June 5th.
Please visit our ID Session / Tryout page for details.
ABOUT the BOYS ECNL PROGRAM
The ECNL was founded in 2009 as a challenge to the status quo of youth soccer, with a vision to be better. In its first years, the league supported only girls programming, but that was to change.
As a result of grassroots collaboration and innovation driven by youth soccer leaders all around the country, the ECNL quickly rose to national prominence – and ultimately to be the top level of competition and player development in the country. Each step was fueled by a shared commitment to elevating the youth soccer experience.
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.
In 2017, the landscape again demanded more and the ECNL Boys was founded, setting the stage for an amazing period of rapid growth, increasing quality and further change in youth soccer. Starting with 57 of the top boys’ clubs in the country, the creation of the Boys ECNL once again demonstrated how a total commitment to improving the experience of players, coaches, clubs, and the environment in which they develop, can change everything.
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.
BOYS ECNL FAQ
We heard for Boys ECNL, they travel all over the country for games?
• U13 & U14 Boys only travel within 3 hours for ECNL Games & National Events.
• U15 – U19 Boys play their ECNL League Games within 3 hours of Kansas City. The only time a team travels outside of 3 hours is for “ECNL Boys National Events” (Showcases or Post Season Events)
Where are ECNL games played?
As a general rule half of the league games will be in Kansas City and the other half will be at the opponent’s home site:
• Wichita, Kansas
• Omaha, Nebraska
• St Louis, Missouri
• Springfield, Missouri
How many ECNL League Games will be played?
• U13 & U14 – 18 League Games for the year
• U15 – U19 – 14 League Games for the year
How many “ECNL National Events” (College Showcases) do they get per year?
• 1 Guaranteed – ECNL National Event Showcase for U13 – U15 & U18/19
• 2 Guaranteed – ECNL National Event Showcase for U16 & U17
• Club Fee sheets will explain what is included for each team in terms of “Events”
Does the ECNL enhance the college recruitment process and opportunities?
ECNL National Events are considered the best college recruiting events in the country with hundreds of coaches and scouts in attendance. The boys’ college recruiting process generally starts moving during the player’s junior year in high school with the majority of the process taking place their senior year.
What is the commitment for ECNL Team?
The boys train 3 times a week
• 2 – Team Training Sessions
• 1 – Technical Session with Technical Director/Technical Staff & Speed & Agility Coaches
Where do they train?
• Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex
• KC Current Training Facility (Riverside)
• Paragon Star Soccer complex
• Compass Mineral Soccer Complex
• Swope Park Soccer Complex
Can my son play another sport?
As a club, we support multi-sport athletes. We ask parents to analyze their commitment to their other sport and still fulfill the commitment to their team.
