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.



Click here for information and registration

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.

Uniforms


We will be entering the first year in a 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 addition 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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