Thurs Aug 27, 5pm (pacific): Help for Parents and Coaches during COVID-19

The Elite Clubs National League has announced a FREE webinar for parents of young athletes. On Thursday August 27th at 5pm Pacific, parents and coaches can join and learn about how to help their children through this time of uncertainty. Growth Opportunities for Youth Athletes Covid-19 has, for the most part, created chaos and uncertainty […]

Medical Study Proves Youth Sports are Crucial to Mental Health

Parents, families, coaches, and local leaders like Kristin Gaspar have known this for a long time. Youth sports and group activities are essential for physical and mental well-being. We now have a medical study backing up what families have been saying for months. Youth Sports are Essential Elite Club National League’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. […]

How the MLS run Academy league will impact youth soccer

Major League Soccer has announced its youth league as the Elite Youth Player Development Platform proclaiming a “new era for soccer development in North America.” It is founded on 95 Clubs including 30 MLS Academies, 5 USL academies and members from the former Development Academy. All in all, an estimated 8000 players will join the […]

An interview with ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney

As the ECNL Boys gains strength, SoccerNation sat down with the league commissioner to learn more about the league and its future The ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) has been a home and platform for top competitive soccer players for years. On the girls side, the ECNL has been a constant source for top college […]

Boys ECNL Southwest Conference Gains Strength

San Diego Soccer Club has joined the Boys ECNL Southwest Conference The US Soccer Development Academy has been shuttered. Many competitive youth soccer clubs are now searching for new leagues for their top teams and players. On the girls side, the Girls Academy League has been announced. For the boys, Major League Soccer will be […]