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 2 levels:  Regional League (13U-19U) & National League (13U-19U).

2025/26 Program Information 13U-14U Regional League** 15U-19U Regional League** 13U-14U National League** 15U-19U National League**
Months Active Aug-May Aug-Dec Aug-May Aug-May*
Team Training 3x Per Week 3x Per Week 3x Per Week 3x Per Week
GK Training 2x Per Week 2x Per Week 3x Per Week 2-3x Per Week
League Matches 10-12 Per Season 10-12 Per Season 12-15 Per Season 12-15 Per Season
Tournaments 3 Per Season 4-5 Events 3 Per Season 6-7 Events
Match Filming Min. 5 Games Min. 5 Games Min. 10 Games Min. 10 Games
Individual Development Plans Included Included Included Included
Sports Performance Programming Included Included Included Included
Winter Futsal Included Included
College Recruiting Services Included Included
Weekly individualize feedback Included Included
Monthly individualized feedback'ze feed Included Included
USL W Access Included Included

* 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



Tryout registration is now open to select players

for the 2025-26 soccer year.


Players must register BEFORE attending the tryout sessions.

We highly recommend players attend both tryout dates.


Click here for information and registration

2025/26 Important Dates


Date Description
March Rising 16U-19U tryouts
May Rising 13U-15U tryouts
August 4 - December 15U-19U ECNL RL Season
August 4 - March 15U-19U ECNL Season
August 4 - May 13U-14U ECNL & ECNL RL 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


2025/26 Fees
Registration fee* $50
13U-14U ECNL RL fall and spring seasons $3,300
13U-14U ECNL fall, winter and spring seasons $3,700
15U-19U ECNL RL fall season $2,805
15U-19U ECNL fall, winter and partial spring season $3,505

* A $10 discount will be offered to the rising 16U-19U girls through March 15th



Payment Plan Due Dates 13U-14U ECNL RL 13U-14U ECNL 15U-19U ECNL RL 15U-19U ECNL
Acceptance Fee $330 $370 $315 $350.50
Apr 15 $311.25 $350.50
May 15 $311.25 $350.50
Jun 15 $311.25 $350.50
Jul 15 $330 $370 $311.25 $350.50
Aug 15 $330 $370 $311.25 $350.50
Sep 15 $330 $370 $311.25 $350.50
Oct 15 $330 $370 $311.25 $350.50
Nov 15 $330 $370 $311.25 $350.50
Dec 15 $330 $370 $311.25 $350.50
Jan 15 $330 $370
Feb 15 $330 $370
Mar 15 $330 $370
Total Fees $3,300.00 $3,700.00 $2,805.00 $3,505.00

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, 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 second year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All new 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 the second year in a two-year Adidas uniform cycle for the 2025/2026 soccer year.  All players new to NC Fusion 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
New Hire Head of ECNL Programming
Steve Diamond Head of ECNL RL Programming sdiamond@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org
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