The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a premier youth soccer league in the United States, established in 2009 for girls and expanded to include boys in 2017. It is designed to provide top-tier competition and player development opportunities for athletes aged U13 to U19. The league is divided into regional conferences, and teams compete in regular-season matches within their regions. Top-performing teams advance to national playoffs and finals to vie for the championship. ECNL also hosts national events and selection games, which serve as platforms for players to showcase their skills to college scouts and coaches. It emphasizes raising standards in youth soccer through competition, player identification, club and coach development, and health and education resources.