ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE

GIRLS PROGRAMS

Program Information


Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a program designed for players who seek the highest level of training, competition, coaching & development in the club.  National and Regional Teams are formed and train across the Triad.


The ECNL program consists of 3 levels: Pre-ECNL East & Pre-ECNL West (11U-12U), Regional League (13U-19U) & National League (13U-19U).

2024/25 Program Information 11U-12U Pre-ECNL 13U-14U Regional League** 15U-19U Regional League** 13U-14U National League** 15U-19U National League**
Months Active Aug-May Aug-May Aug-Dec Aug-May Aug-May*
Team Training 3x Per Week 3x Per Week 3x Per Week 3x Per Week 3x Per Week
GK Training 1X Per Week 2x Per Week 2x Per Week 3x Per Week 2-3x Per Week
League Matches 7-10 Per Season 10-12 Per Season 10-12 Per Season 12-15 Per Season 12-15 Per Season
Tournaments 3 Per Season 3 Per Season 4-5 Events 3 Per Season 6-7 Events
Match Filming 5 Games Min. 5 Games Min. 5 Games Min. 10 Games Min. 10 Games
PlayMetrics Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Individual Development Plans Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sports Performance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Indoor Training Space Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Winter Futsal Yes Yes Yes
College Recruiting Services Yes Yes
ECNL Super Cup Platform Yes
USL W Access Yes

* Denotes modified spring season for college showcase events that take place during the spring while players are in their HS season.

**Players are allowed to play middle school & high school soccer as long as it does not conflict with NC Fusion training, games or matches.

Tryouts


Tryouts to select players for the 2024-2025 soccer year will be held according to the following schedule.


ECNL & ECNL RL teams will train at locations across the Triad. 


Questions may be directed to:


Pre-ECNL (birth years 2013-2014): Evan Bailey - abailey@ncfusion.org

ECNL & ECNL RL (birth years 2012-2006):  John Pardini - jpardini@ncfusion.org

 

Birth Year Age Group Tryout Day 1 Location Tryout Day 2 Location Options Time
2010 15U May 6 TSP May 7 BP 7:00pm
2011 14U May 6 TSP May 7 BP 5:30pm
2012 13U May 8 TSP May 9 BP 7:00pm
2013 12U May 13 TSP May 14 TSP 6:30pm
2013 12U May 15 BP May 16 BP 6:30pm
2014 11U May 13 TSP May 14 TSP 5:15pm
2014 11U May 15 BP May 16 BP 5:15pm

Tryout sessions will last 1 hr 30 minutes. 




LOCATIONS:

BP = Bryan Park, 6105 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214

TSP = Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run, NC 27006


Players must register before attending. 


Player should plan to attend both nights of tryouts.  Tryout sessions will last 1 hr 15 minutes.


Players not selected for the Pre-ECNL, ECNL RL and ECNL teams will be invited to attend the Classic tryouts in the self-selected location.


Tryout Registration

Important Dates


Date Description
March Rising 16U-19U tryouts
May Rising 11U-15U tryouts
August 12 - December 15U-19U ECNL RL Season
August 12 - March 15U-19U ECNL Season
August 12 - May 11U-14U ECNL, ECNL RL, Pre-ECNL Season
Dec-Jan Winter Futsal
Post Season play: TBD



Game and tournament schedules will be provided by your coach at the start of each season and can be found on the team calendar in your PlayMetrics account.





Program Fees


2024/25 Fees
Registration fee* $50
11U-12U Pre-ECNL fall, winter and spring seasons $2,550
13U-14U ECNL RL fall and spring seasons $3,105
13U-14U ECNL fall, winter and spring seasons $3,650
15U-19U ECNL RL fall season $2,755
15U-19U ECNL fall, winter and partial spring season $3,455
* A $10 discount will be offered until February 25th for the rising 16U-19U girls, until April 15th for all other age groups.
Payment Plan Due Dates 11U-12U Pre-ECNL 13U-14U ECNL RL 13U-14U ECNL 15U-19U ECNL RL 15U-19U ECNL
Acceptance Fee $255 $310.50 $365 $344.38 $345.50
Apr 15 $344.38 $345.50
May 15 $344.38 $345.50
Jun 15 *
Jul 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $344.38 $345.50
Aug 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $344.37 $345.50
Sep 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $344.37 $345.50
Oct 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $344.37 $345.50
Nov 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $344.37 $345.50
Dec 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $345.50
Jan 15 $255 $310.50 $365 $345.50
Feb 15 $255 $310.50 $365
Mar 15 $255 $310.50 $365
Total Fees $2,550.00 $3,105.00 $3,650.00 $2,755.00 $3,455.00

REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is paid before tryouts, or supplemental tryouts. This fee covers a dry-fit training shirt, evaluators, and all admin associated with registration/placement process.                       


PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in full, 5 and 10 month payment plans are also available. There will be a $3.00 processing fee added to each payment.                       


PROGRAM FEES: Include all of the following: Coaches, director of soccer, administration, operating system, fields/facility maintenance, referee assignor fees, communication, insurance, training equipment, video technology, sports psychology sessions, US Club/NCYSA dues, player cards, background checks, registrars, intent to play fees, coaching education, parent education, individual player development tools, College Fit Finder, college recruitment coordinator, sports performance analyst, referee fees, tournament fees and coaches travel. Program fees are all inclusive except for the uniform and personal travel expenses.                           


LATE PAYMENTS:   Players will be ineligible to participate in training, games or tournaments if the account becomes 15 days past due.                                 


*UNIFORMS: June payments intentionally skipped to accommodate uniform purchase.  The cost of the uniform and other required gear is not included in the program fees. We are entering the first year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. ALL players will be required to purchase a new uniform kit.                               


CAMP FEES/ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: Supplemental programming is not included and is optional, players must register for camps and additional programs.   


REGIONAL/NATIONAL EVENTS: Program fees do not include the additional expenses associated with participation in regional and national events for qualifying teams. Additional expenses may include tournament registration, coach's travel expenses, as well as individual player's travel expenses. NC Fusion will support and promote any fundraising efforts organized by the team to help offset team and player expenses. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - NC Fusion is dedicated to provide opportunities in sport to all youth, regardless of the ability to pay, to the extent that financial assistance funds are available. Up to 80 percent of program fees may be awarded based on demonstrated need. To apply, go to the Programs section in your PlayMetrics account and select the Financial Aid tab. You will need to be prepared to provide proof of income documents.

Uniforms


We will be entering a new two-year Adidas uniform cycle for the 2024/2025 soccer year.  All players will be required to purchase a new uniform kit and all required items outlined below prior to the start of the fall season. 


In additional to the uniform kit, all Pre-ECNL, ECNL RL and ECNL players are required to have two NC Fusion dry-fit training shirts (with the Kickback Jack's logo),  backpack, and warm-up jacket and pants. A rain jacket and stadium parka are recommended items. 


A link to the Soccer.com online store to purchase the uniform and all other required gear will be provided to you after tryouts have concluded.  All jersey numbers will be assigned.

Click here to purchase additional Fan Gear

Contacts


Name Position Email
John Pardini Head of Girls ECNL Programming jpardini@ncfusion.org
Anthony Suarez Assistant Head of Girls ECNL Programming asuarez@ncfusion.org
Evan Bailey Lead Director: Pre-ECNL ebailey@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org
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