On Friday, ECNL Boys announced the promotion of five clubs into ECNL National, the platform's top level, for the 2025-26 season.
Each promotion from the ECNL Regional League to the ECNL was earned through consistent performance and professionalism from the club across multiple age groups over an extended time period, and reflects the ECNL’s commitment to reward both developmental quality and competitive performance.
"The ECNL's growth has been fueled by performance in the ECNL Regional League, as well as identifying the best youth soccer clubs in the United States," said ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney. "Merit-based decisions, and rewarding clubs for what they do on the field is the best way to increase the quality and depth of soccer across the country. With these promotions, the league will continue to serve the best athletes in the country and provide the best platform for every club, team, player, parent and coach."
