ECNL
The ECNL is an independent, non-profit, member-based 501(c)(3) organization with an independent governance and leadership structure. The ECNL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer. The Elite Clubs National League, Inc. (“ECNL”) was founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of female youth soccer players in the United States through:
- Improving the competitive environment through the creation of a true national competitive league with multiple flights;
- Improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competitions and
- Improving the daily training environment at top female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices, training, and organizational guidelines for its member clubs.
Director Contact
Older Boys Director (U15-U19)
Kevin Layton - klayton@bethesdasoccer.org
Girls EDP
Elite Development Program (EDP) is one of the most prominent organizers of youth soccer leagues and tournaments in the U.S. EDP operates youth leagues for boys and girls ages 8-19, conducts a Futures program for players ages 7-10, and operates U20/23 men’s and women’s leagues.
Director Contact
Youth Director (U8-U11)
Eric Tin - etin@bethesdasoccer.org
Middle Age Director (U12-U14)
Nancy Rohrman - rrohrman@bethesdasoccer.org
Older Boys Director (U15-U19)
Kevin Layton - klayton@bethesdasoccer.org
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) is the DC Metro area's premier promotion-relegation soccer league, serving approximately 30,000 travel soccer players every year, and representing many of the most successful clubs in the nation. It is a club-based league, which requires clubs to meet league standards to be considered for entry and must be voted in by other member clubs.
Director Contact
Youth Director (U8-U11)
Eric Tin - etin@bethesdasoccer.org
Middle Age Director (U12-U14)
Nancy Rohrman - rrohrman@bethesdasoccer.org
Older Boys Director (U15-U19)
Kevin Layton - klayton@bethesdasoccer.org