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ECNL NATIONAL league
The Elite Club National League (ECNL) is a national competition platform with teams for boys and girls ages 13-19, and is used for in all levels of recruiting, such as college and US Youth National team. Within the boys programming at Kansas Rush, our ECNL is at the highest level and is the most demanding. Players not participating in high school soccer can expect a 10-month programming cycle and an 8-month programming cycle for those who are.
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elite club national league
The ECNL was founded in 2009 as a challenge to the status quo of youth soccer, with a vision to be better. In its first years, the league supported only girls programming, but that was to change.
As a result of grassroots collaboration and innovation driven by youth soccer leaders all around the country, the ECNL quickly rose to national prominence – and ultimately to be the top level of competition and player development in the country. Each step was fueled by a shared commitment to elevating the youth soccer experience.
From inception, the ECNL consistently developed in alignment with the needs of its member clubs, always seeking opportunities to lead and provide more, no matter the challenge or adversity. The four letters “ECNL” have become the embodiment of collaborative innovation, opportunity, respect, development, and excellence in youth soccer, as the once-radical idea of clubs having a voice to determine their future proved to produce results never before seen in youth soccer. Unrivaled numbers of female players, of constantly improving quality, began moving on to the collegiate, professional, and national team levels as the ECNL impact changed youth soccer.
In 2017, the landscape again demanded more and the ECNL Boys was founded, setting the stage for an amazing period of rapid growth, increasing quality and further change in youth soccer. Starting with 57 of the top boys clubs in the country, the creation of the Boys ECNL once again demonstrated how a total commitment to improving the experience of players, coaches, clubs, and the environment in which they develop, can change everything.
Today, the ECNL represents the epitome of excellence in youth soccer, for boys and girls, as the league and its clubs, players, coaches, and everyone involved seeks to constantly “Raise the Game” for the future.
Kansas Rush will field six ECNL teams, including U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19 teams that train three times a week and play a nationwide schedule in the Heartland South Conference.
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Kansas Rush ecNl Programming
- The ECNL season lasts for 10 months, except for high school level teams which lasts 8 months.
- ECRL teams play 16-22 league games each season, plus national showcase events.
- Teams practice 3 times per week at locations throughout Johnson County and the Kansas Rush Indoor Facility.
- ECNL teams utilize Trace iD for game and practice session recording, with each player having their own profile.
- Individual Player Development Meetings.
- Opportunities to play at ECNL National Events.
- Exposure to college coaches at Regional and National Showcase events.
- Exposure to US Youth National Team scouts/coaches.
- College Advisory Program (CAP).
- Community service and engagement opportunities.
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ECNL National overview and pricing
Kansas Rush fees are broken out into two types of fees: Club Fees and Team Fees. Please note that each family pays both Club Fees and Team Fees that are associated with their individual teams. Club Fees are fixed and cover coach's pay, league registration, fields and referees, administrative duties, etc. Team Fees are estimated and can change throughout the season and those details will be communicated by the team manager.
| U13-U14 | U15 8th Grade | U15-U19 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Fee | $3,165.00 | $3,165.00 | $2,940.00 |
| League Play | Aug-May | Aug-May | Nov-May |
| *Fall Trainings/Week | 3/week | 3/week | X |
| *Winter Trainings/Week | 3/week | 3/week | 3/week |
| *Spring Trainings/Week | 3/week | 3/week | 3/week |
| Pre-Season Event | Additional | Additional | Additional |
| ECNL Showcases or Events | Included | Included | Included |
| **ECNL Playoffs and Finals | Additional | Additional | Additional |
| Rush Winter Indoor League | Additional | X | X |
| Trace | Included | Included | Included |
| Mental Performance Training | Additional | Additional | Additional |
| Sports Performance | Additional | Additional | Additional |
CLUB FEES
Each player is charged the amount above to cover all associated costs of the ECNL National season. Associated costs include the following: coaching fees, goalkeeper training, league carding (player, coach, and staff), practice field rental, Trace iD, ECNL (league fees, referee & game field rental), ECNL showcases and events. High school age players will pay less due to participation with their high schools.
*Number of practice sessions are contingent on weather and coach availability.
** These events require qualification and be additional costs to each team who has qualified.
Upon acceptance of the player contract, payment can be made in one lump sum or installments with deadlines as follows:
Upon acceptance (by June 15, 2025)(first installment)
August 1, 2025 (installment #2)
November 1, 2025 (installment #3)
February 1, 2026 (final installment)
*Additional payment options are available upon request.
ADDITIONAL TEAM FEES
Additional Team Fees for the 2025-2026 season will be estimated according to any additional tournaments or events that individual teams choose to play. Team Fees will vary per team based on any additional events or requirements. These fees will be paid directly to the respective team, with a portion being paid at the beginning of the season and the rest being paid throughout the remainder of the season.
KANSAS RUSH ECNL BOYS and TRACE iD
The Kansas Rush Elite Platform teams use Trace iD to record all games. Trace captures all the action the way you want to watch it – focused on your player. After the game, the video AI within the system delivers captivating content you’ll love to rewatch and share. Create custom highlights and share those highlights with family, friends, and coaches.
To access "How To" instructional videos, player profile examples, and other additional Trace resources, please CLICK HERE.
KANSAS RUSH ECNL NATIONAL UNIFORM PACKAGE FROM CAPELLI
Click HERE to see 2025-2027 Uniform Line
We are fortunate to have Capelli Sports as the uniform sponsor for Kansas Rush. Uniform sizing opportunities will be available during each team’s informational meeting and instructions will be provided on the process.
The Kansas Rush ECNL Boys mandatory uniform packages consist of the following:
- Two game jerseys - Home and Away
- Two pairs of game shorts - Home and Away
- Two pairs of game socks - Home and Away
- One training top
- One pair of training shorts
- One pair of training socks
- Warm up jacket
In addition to the mandatory uniform package, optional items such as balls, pants and backpacks are also available for purchase. For budgeting purposes, players can expect a price range between $300.00 - $320.00 for the package depending on age (youth / adult).
