Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club proudly competes in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and Elite Clubs National League Regional League (ECNL RL) with their top boys and girls teams.  It is one of the highest levels of youth soccer in the United States, designed for elite players seeking top-tier competition, development, and college exposure.

What makes ECNL unique
Elite competition – Features the top clubs and players in the country.
National platform – League games, conferences, and national events across the U.S.
College exposure – ECNL showcases and events are heavily attended by college coaches (DI, DII, DIII).
High standards – Clubs are vetted on coaching quality, player development model, facilities, and professionalism.

Age groups
U13–U19, with the strongest emphasis on long-term player development and readiness for the next level (college, semi-pro, pro pathways).

Why players pursue ECNL
Faster, more demanding game environment
Consistent exposure to top competition
Clear pathway to college soccer and beyond
Development-first culture (training, sports science, performance standards)

ECNL is a destination league for serious players and clubs committed to competing and developing at the highest level of youth soccer in the U.S.

FREE TO ATTEND:
No release forms needed for MLS Next, GA, or ASA carded players
Players registered for ECNL and ECNL RL clubs need to wait until April 27 to attend without a release or a loan form

The below ECNL and ECNL RL ID Sessions are for the 2026-2027 Season and the new age eligibility

CLICK HERE TO SEE 2026-2027 AGE ELIGIBILITY

Monday, March 2nd
Boys and Girls: U12 and U13 Age Groups
Boys and Girls: U12 6:00-7:15 pm
Boys and Girls: U13 7:30-8:45 pm

Wednesday, March 4th
Boys and Girls: U14-U19 Age Groups
Boys and Girls: U14, U16, U19  6:00-7:15 pm
Boys and Girls: U15 and U17 7:30-8:45 pm

All sessions held at AZ Athletic Grounds

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING ECNL & ECNL RL ID SESSIONS

Questions regarding ECNL & ECNL RL Boys- Casey Tate: caseytate@azarsenalsc.org | Questions regarding ECNL & ECNL RL Girls- Lindsey Johnson: lindseyjohnson@azarsenalsc.org