Alabama FC Joins Boys ECNL
Alabama FC is pleased to be announced as a founding member club of the Boys ECNL
(Elite Clubs National League). Official Press Release
Adopted from the league in which our girls program has now participated since the
inception of the girls ECNL platform, the Boys ECNL will provide a National level
platform for select top clubs across the country without players having to forgo
playing High School soccer. Just as stated in our recent girls program release, we at
Alabama FC feel that all players should have the choice regarding High School soccer
& athletics while still pursuing the highest level of play possible at their respective
club.
Alabama FC has always been believers in the club vs club model of competition with
meaningful games each week against like minded top level clubs.
"Alabama FC couldn’t be more excited for the launch of Boy’s ECNL. As a
founding member club of the ECNL, AFC has seen countless benefits, such as,
college placements, higher level of competition, and overall access for
players, parents, and coaches regarding the overall soccer experience. the
league structure, organization, other member clubs, and marketability
provides a platform unique to this part of the region. AFC staff looks forward
to the future and all the benefits Boy’s ECNL will bring.”
Ben Parks, BUSA Director of Coaching
The newly adopted Boys ECNL will mirror the structure which has seen the Girls ECNL
thrive as arguably the top youth league in the world providing a pathway for player &
coach development, exclusivity at key college showcase events, talent identification
programs & national level competition again all while allowing players to make their
own choices regarding high school play.
The initial members of the Boys ECNL Southeast Conference include many of the top
boys programs across the region:
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Alabama FC (AL)
Atlanta Fire United (GA)
Concorde Fire (GA)
GSA (GA)
CESA (GA)
NASA Tophat SC (GA)
Florida Elite (FL)
Florida Kraze Krush (FL)
Jacksonville Armada (FL)
Tampa Bay United (FL)
Tennessee SC (TN)
The Southeast Conference will feature competition in 6 age groups: U13, U14, U15,
U16, U17, & U18/19. Teams will be placed in geographical divisions, playing
approximately 14-16 conference games, with an additional 3-6 games in crossconference regular season events depending on age group. Scheduling will allow for
players to participate in high school soccer, and clubs will be empowered to play the
style and system of play they deem best for their players.