ECNL Regional League - NorCal
The ECNL Regional League – NorCal provides a clear pathway for any team in NorCal Premier Soccer to earn their way into the ECNL Regional League competition. Each fall, the top teams in each of NorCal Premier Soccer’s geographically-based NPL divisions, from U14 – U18/19, compete to qualify for the spring ECNL Regional League – NorCal. Based on these results, each spring, the top teams in each age group competes in the ECNL Regional League – NorCal for the league championship and for qualification into the postseason ECNL Regional League Championship Event – California. At U15, U16 and U17 age levels, they will also ultimately compete for participation in the Open Cup at the ECNL National Playoffs.
In recent years, the number of high school aged soccer players has reached an all-time high, fueling the pool of talent. The ECNL Regional Leagues are designed to support exceptional player and team development.
The ECNL Girls Regional League includes 14 leagues, with more than 1,000 teams across the United States in the 2021-2022 season. Teams in the ECNL Girls Regional League platform are eligible to participate in regular season ECNL Regional League National Showcase events, and have a postseason pathway to the ECNL Open Cup at core recruiting age groups. The ECNL Regional Leagues provide players and teams the opportunity to develop, compete, and be showcased every year, and provide clubs a proving ground for consideration for participation in ECNL Club Competition in the future.
