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
Tryout registration is now open to select players born in 2007-2015
for the 2025 fall and 2026 spring seasons.
Players must register BEFORE attending the tryout sessions.
We highly recommend players attend both tryout dates.
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29 - May 16, 2025 | Annual Tryouts, view the tryout schedule for specific age group dates |
| August 4 | First week of Fall Season |
| Nov | 15U-19U ECNL/ECNL RL begin training (after conclusion of the HS season) |
| December 8 | Last week of Fall Season - all Teams |
| TBA | 15U-19U ECNL Winter Training |
| January 26 | First Week of Spring Season - all teams |
| May 25 | 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.
Program Fees
| Program | Season | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee* | $50 | |
| 13U-14U ECNL RL | fall and spring seasons | $3,300 |
| 15U-19U ECNL RL | spring season | $3,100 |
| 13U-14U ECNL | fall and spring seasons | $3,700 |
| 15U-19U ECNL | late fall and spring season | $3,700 |
* 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 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Jul 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Aug 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Sep 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Oct 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Nov 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Dec 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Jan 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Feb 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Mar 15 | $330 | $310 | $370 | |
| Total Fees | $3,300 | $3,100 | $3,700 |
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. Returning players are not required to purchase a new uniform. Players new to the competitive program or new to NC Fusion are required to purchase a new uniform and gear for the 2023-24 season.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
