ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE
BOYS PROGRAMS

Program Information


Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) was founded to provide a top class, development, training, and competition platform for youth soccer players in the United States.  National and Regional Teams are formed and train across the Triad.


After the player has been evaluated, they may receive an invitation to participate on a developmentally-appropriate Regional or National League team.

Program Information 13U-14U Regional League 15U-19U Regional League 13U-14U National League 15U-19U National League
Months Active Aug-May Nov-May Aug-May Nov - May
Team Training 3x per week 3x per week 3x per week 3x per week
GK Training 2x per week 2x per week 2x per week 2x per week
League Matches 18-20 per year - VA, NC, SC 12-20 per year - NC, SC 18-20 per year - VA, NC, SC 18-20 per year - VA, NC, SC
Tournaments 3 Events per year 3 Events per year 3 Events per year 3 Events per year
Match Filming 5 games 5 games 10 games 10 games
Individual Development Plans Included Included Included Included
Sports Performance Programming Included Included Included Included
Winter Futsal Included Included
Weekly individualized feedback Included Included
Monthly individualized feedback Included Included
College Recruiting Support Included Included

Tryouts




Tryouts will be conducted in May to select players for the 2026/27 soccer year. All players must register before attending tryouts.


Click here for more information and registration

2026-27 Important Dates


Date Description
May 4 - May 14, 2026 Annual Tryouts, view the tryout schedule for specific age group dates
August 4 First week of Fall Season
November 15U-19U ECNL/ECRL begin trianing (after conclusion of the HS seasons) - One game date to be played during HS
December 10 Last week of Fall Season - all teams
TBA 13U-19U ECNL Winter Training
January 12 First Week of Spring Season - all teams
May 21 Last Week of Spring Season - all teams
* Post Season play: TBD
** All schedules subject to change



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.





2026-27 Program Fees


Program Season Fee
Registration Fee* $50
13U-14U ECNL RL fall and spring seasons $3,400
15U-19U ECNL RL spring season $3,200
13U-14U ECNL fall and spring seasons $3,800
15U-19U ECNL late fall and spring season $3,800

* A $10 discount will be offered up until April 25th



Payment Plan Due Dates 13U-14U ECNL RL 15U-19U ECNL RL 13U-19U ECNL
Acceptance Fee $340 $320 $380
Aug 15 $340 $320 $380
Sep 15 $340 $320 $380
Oct 15 $340 $320 $380
Nov 15 $340 $320 $380
Dec 15 $340 $320 $380
Jan 15 $340 $320 $380
Feb 15 $340 $320 $380
Mar 15 $340 $320 $380
Apr 15 $340 $320 $380
Total Fees $3,400 $3,200 $3,800

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, a 10 month payment plan is 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: 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 are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2026-27 soccer year.                           


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.

Contacts


Name Position Email
Chris Williams Head of ECNL Programming cwilliams@ncfusion.org
Steve Diamond Head of ECRL Programming sdiamond@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org