Game1 National Youth Soccer Club Database¶
Purpose: Business development prospect list for Game1 outreach. Competitive clubs (MLS Next, ECNL, GA, NPL) with programs in the U10-U16 age range. Pipeline clubs are tracked separately in game1/pipeline/clubs.md.
Last Updated: 2026-02-13 Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15S-qWy4lGVci8I44bKSmXsPQQn3UI5IP8LlGUHwOzkw/edit Sheet ID: 15S-qWy4lGVci8I44bKSmXsPQQn3UI5IP8LlGUHwOzkw
League Verification Notes (2026-02-13)¶
MLS Next Homegrown Division (2025-26): 152 clubs including all MLS academies + 123 Elite Academies MLS Next Academy Division (2025-26): 220+ clubs (new tier) ECNL Boys: 15 conferences for 2025-26. New Far West conference (OR clubs). Promotions: Los Gatos United (NorCal), Doral SC (FL), Capital FC/FC Portland/United PDX (Far West), and others. Girls Academy: 120+ member clubs across 12 conferences for 2025-26.
Email Verification Summary (Hunter.io, 30/100 used)¶
- Deliverable: adriansolca@icloud.com, AB@Realsocal.org, dhill@albionhurricanes.org, patotoole@challengesoccer.com, bmonaghan@lonestar-sc.com, Luis.Mendoza@westonfc.org, ttaliaferro@tbusc.com, pcannon@jfcsoccer.com, adonnery@elkgrovesoccer.com, chayden@fcdallas.net, josh@houstonrangers.com, adriano@gfiacademy.com, tim.reynolds@eastsidefc.org, simon.collins@imgacademy.com, bwright@wearelasc.com, matt@cityscsouthwest.com, steve@ourcitysc.com, kevin.watson@albionscriverside.org, dru.wright@bvbia.com, cody@dallashornets.com, bryan.hallums@capcitysc.com, dfahey@floridawestfc.com, Gavin@NapaUnited.org, gavincarvalho@almadenfc.org, bdavid.socalreds@gmail.com, eduardo.lopez@albionscmerced.org
- Undeliverable: mike@sfglensacademy.com, sbubb@floridaelitesa.com
- Risky: hassan1@prodigy.net, eichmann88@yahoo.com
Summary¶
- Total Prospect Clubs: 100
- Warm Intros: 5
- Cold Outreach: 95
- States Covered: California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Washington, Oregon
- Regions: 13 (Bay Area, Sacramento/Central Valley, LA/Orange County, San Diego/Inland Empire, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin/San Antonio, South Florida, Central Florida/Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Washington, Oregon)
California¶
Bay Area¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes Academy | San Jose, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Luchi Gonzalez (Academy Dir) | WARM - Shane plays for SJ Earthquakes |
| San Francisco Glens | San Francisco, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Mike McNeill (Exec Dir of Coaching) | WARM - via Quakes II teammates Nonso Adimabua & Diogo Baptista |
| Lamorinda SC | Moraga, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Mohamed Mohamed (TD) | COLD |
| Silicon Valley SA (SVSA) | Palo Alto, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 220+ | Savio Carrijo (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| Los Gatos United | Los Gatos, CA | ECNL, ECNL-RL, NPL | 200+ | Phil Gibson (Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Burlingame SC | Burlingame, CA | MLS Next Academy, ECNL RL | 150+ | Dusko Rosic (Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Diablo Valley FC | Concord, CA | MLS Next Academy | 150+ | Richard Weiszmann (DOC) | COLD |
| Total Futbol Academy | various, CA (LA-based) | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | P. Walker (Club Dir) | COLD |
| Napa United | Napa, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | Gavin Taylor (Head of Soccer Ops) | COLD |
| The Towne FC Academy | Bay Area, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 150+ | Richard Weiszmann (Academy TD) | COLD |
| Almaden FC | San Jose, CA | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | Gavin Carvalho (Admin Staff) | COLD |
Contact Details
- San Jose Earthquakes Academy: MLS affiliate, top-tier academy. Direct access through Shane's roster.
- San Francisco Glens: mike@sfglensacademy.com | Also: Jakob Kirschenbaum (Youth Tech Dir) jakob@sfglensacademy.com; Waldemar Roldan (Academy Dir) waldy@sfglensacademy.com; Jason Brown (Tech Dir U13-U19). Strong MLS Next presence across tiers.
- Lamorinda SC: admin@lamorindasc.com (needs direct contact) | lamorindasc.com | TD confirmed via Capelli Sport partnership article. Staff page under construction. Age groups: U5-U8, U9-U12, U13-U19.
- Silicon Valley SA (SVSA): admin@svsa.org (needs direct contact) | svsa.org | Natasha Parrett (Board President). 12 teams, 220+ members. Partner clubs: Palo Alto SC, Stanislaus United, Audax SC. Based at Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto.
- Los Gatos United: losgatosunited.com | Shaun Tsakiris (Technical Dir, also US U-20 MNT Head Coach 2026); Shawn Blakeman (Sporting Dir, USSF "A"). 50+ competitive teams. Newly promoted to ECNL Boys NorCal. Via contact form.
- Burlingame SC: burlingamesoccerclub.org | Leonard Griffin (MLS Next Dir) -- former MLS player (Chicago Fire, Portland Timbers, LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew), UC Berkeley Men's Head Coach. Jasko Begovic (7v7/9v9 Dir). Via contact form.
- Diablo Valley FC: diablovalleyfc.com | Weiszmann also serves as MLS Next Director. USSF A License. Via contact form.
- Total Futbol Academy: admin@totalfutbolacademy.com (needs direct contact) | totalfutbolacademy.com | M. Gonzalez (Academy Dir / MLS Next Dir) mgonzalez729@yahoo.com. FC Barcelona Penya since 1999. Chapters across LA, Ventura, SCV, SGV. T. Walker (Alumni Dir) travisrwalker1@gmail.com. 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Napa United: Gavin@NapaUnited.org | napaunited.org | First North Bay club in MLS Next. Dane Denkers (Grassroots Soccer Dir).
- The Towne FC Academy: thetownfc.com | Richard Weiszmann appointed Academy Technical Director (April 2025). Also Santiago Lopez on coaching staff. Weiszmann previously DOC at Diablo Valley FC. Note: Same person listed at DVFC, may have moved to The Town FC.
- Almaden FC: almadenfc.org | gavincarvalho@almadenfc.org | Community club with MLS Next Academy, Girls Academy, USL2, Rec programs. No clear DOC/TD listed on website, Gavin Carvalho handles admin. Michael Aspinall is Head Coach (USL2 men's team). 24+ coaches on staff.
Sacramento / Central Valley¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento United | Sacramento, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Juan Fresquez (Elite Programs TD) | COLD |
| Elk Grove Soccer | Elk Grove, CA | MLS Next Academy, ECNL RL | 200+ | Andrew Donnery (CEO) | COLD |
| Placer United SC | Roseville, CA | ECNL | 250+ | Kevin Unsworth (DOC) | COLD |
| San Juan SC | Citrus Heights, CA | ECNL | 250+ | Zeca Neto (DOC) | COLD |
| Modesto Ajax United | Modesto, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 150+ | Marcus Raposas (Interim DOC) | COLD |
| Atletico Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | Tote Castañeda (TD) | COLD |
| ALBION SC Merced | Merced, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | Eduardo Lopez (TD) | COLD |
Contact Details
- Sacramento United: sacunited.com | r.harris@sacunited.com (Reymond Harris, NorCal TD) | Juan Fresquez (Elite Programs TD, MLS HG, AD, GA teams); Juanca Fresquez (Girls Academy Dir); Luis Gomez (MLS Next Academy Dir); Alberto Regaldo (Discovery Phase Dir). Strong MLS Next presence since 22/23.
- Elk Grove Soccer: elkgrovesoccer.com | adonnery@elkgrovesoccer.com | Andrew Donnery (CEO); Greg Rubendall (U13-U19 Boys Dir, grubendall@elkgrovesoccer.com); Ben Ormsby (U13-U19 Girls Dir, bormsby@elkgrovesoccer.com); Dan James (U4-U12 Dir, djames@elkgrovesoccer.com); Humza Rehmane (Asst DOC). Est. 1983.
- Placer United SC: placerunited.org | Kevin Unsworth (DOC, USSF A License). Bashar Abduljalil (FIFA Licensed, AFC B). 5 USSF A Licensed coaches. ECNL club.
- San Juan SC: sanjuansc.org | Zeca Neto (DOC); Matt Bernard (TD); Bernardo Silva (ECNL Dir); Frazer Pringle (Boys ECNL Dir). Nathan Gargiulo (Youth Dir, U6-U11).
- Modesto Ajax United: mysa-ajax.org | Marcus Raposas (Interim DOC); Shanon Gallant (Admin Dir, sgallant@modestoajax.com). Office: 416 N. 9th St Suite I, Modesto. (209) 236-1800.
- Atletico Santa Rosa: atleticosr.org | Tote Castañeda (TD/Head of Methodology). Omar Coronel (Dir of Goalkeeping). MLS Next member. First NorCal North Bay club pathway.
- ALBION SC Merced: albionscmerced.org | eduardo.lopez@albionscmerced.org | Eduardo Lopez (TD). Fernando Aguilera (Board President). Part of ALBION SC network.
Los Angeles / Orange County¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real So Cal | San Fernando Valley, CA | ECNL, MLS Next | 300+ | Alberto "AB" Bru (Program Dir) | WARM - via Quakes II teammate Keegan Walwyn-Bent |
| LA Galaxy Academy | Carson, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Tyson Wahl (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| LAFC | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Toni Hernandez (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| Pateadores | Costa Mesa, CA | ECNL, ECNL-RL, Pre-ECNL | 500+ | Marcos Ruiz Janer (TD) | COLD |
| Legends FC | Inland Empire / SoCal, CA | ECNL, GA | 500+ | Josh Hodges (Exec Dir / Founder) | COLD |
| Slammers FC | various, CA | ECNL, SoCal League | 400+ | Alex & Walter Camargo (Co-Exec Dirs) | COLD |
| Arsenal FC (Sporting California) | Ontario, CA | ECNL, ECNL-RL, NPL | 300+ | Steve Lucey (Founder) | COLD |
| ALBION SC Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Noah Gins (TD) | COLD |
| Los Angeles Surf | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 300+ | Barry Ritson (CEO) | COLD |
| Los Angeles Bulls SC | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Kelly Parker (Co-Founder/TD) | COLD |
| Los Angeles Soccer Club (LASC) | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Brian Wright (MLS Next Dir) | COLD |
| SoCal Reds FC | various, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Benoit David (Boys Academy Dir) | COLD |
| Santa Barbara SC | Santa Barbara, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Greg Wilson (Dir of Soccer) | COLD |
| Ventura County Fusion | Ventura, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Keith Costigan (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| City SC Southwest | SoCal, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 150+ | Matt Hocking (MLS Next Dir) | COLD |
| LA Youth | Los Angeles, CA | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD - needs research |
| Laguna United FC | Laguna, CA | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | Andy Thomas (DOC) | COLD |
Contact Details
- Real So Cal: AB@Realsocal.org | absoccer2001@yahoo.com | Phone: 805-341-9354 | realsocal.org | USSF "A" License. Now branded as LAFC SoCal Youth in some regions. SCV chapter has separate staff. Conversation starter: Keegan Walwyn-Bent played club soccer at Real So Cal.
- LA Galaxy Academy: lagalaxy.com/academy | MLS affiliate. Mike Munoz (Dir of Methodology & Development / U-16 HC). Former MLS Academy Dir. Teams: U-15, U-16, U-18. Long sales cycle (MLS structure).
- LAFC: lafc.com/academy/staff | Jake DeClute (Dir of Coaching, UEFA-A). Danny Califf (Player Dev Coach, former USMNT). Staff: Alejandro Guido (U-18 HC), Abraham Jacinto (U-16 HC, USSF A), Marius Rus (U-15 HC), Andy Bru (U-14 HC). Hernandez prev. Barcelona La Masia Academy Mgr.
- Pateadores: admin@pateadores.org (needs direct contact) | pateadores.org | 714-486-2811 | Brian Riggs (Board Chair). Lisa Brosnan & Ivan Romero (Club Staff). Chapters: Irvine, HB, Long Beach, Newport Beach, SCV, South OC, Nashville. Heritage club with top college/pro/intl pipeline.
- Legends FC: legendsfc.net | Kevin Boyd (Academy Dir / Technical Dir). Multiple regions: IE, OC, Temecula Valley, Riverside, SGV, SFV, SCV, SD. Also Legends Arizona affiliate (Phoenix).
- Slammers FC: slammersfc.org | Multiple licensee chapters: CDA Slammers (Cerritos, HB, Long Beach), Sporting Slammers (led by Jon Szczuka & Andy Winn), Newport Mesa. Large network structure.
- Arsenal FC (Sporting California): board@arsenalfc.us (needs direct contact) | arsenalfc.us / sportingca.us | Founded 1987 by Steve Lucey & Betty Williams. Rebranding as Sporting California USA. Lisa Looney (Registrar) llooney@arsenalfc.us. Kelly Henry (Office Admin) admin@arsenalfc.us.
- ALBION SC Los Angeles: albionsclosangeles.org | Part of ALBION SC network. Noah Gins (TD), with ALBION since 1998, professionalized the club. Wayne Crowe (ALBION SC Dir of Soccer, national).
- Los Angeles Surf: Barry Ritson (CEO, also President of DPL); Robert Gallo (DOC). Sean Cameron (Dir, La Canada/Pasadena region). Part of Surf Nation network. Multiple regional chapters.
- Los Angeles Bulls SC: labulls.org | mfrench@labulls.org | Mele French (Founder/Club Dir); Kelly Parker (Co-Founder/TD, DOC MLS Next/EA); Steve Olivarez (Dir of Operations); Kyle McLeod (DOC SFV Branch); Jacob Ramer (Dir of Goalkeeping). Pacific Palisades based. 501(c)(3).
- Los Angeles Soccer Club (LASC): wearelasc.com / lasoccerclub.com | bwright@wearelasc.com | Brian Wright (MLS Next Dir). Est. 1951 (oldest club in LA). 75+ boys/girls teams. MLS Next, EAL, National League. Multiple National Championships. Hubs: Downtown LA, Pasadena, Duarte, Covina, Pomona. USL men's and UWS women's teams. Historic club, US Soccer Hall of Famer Albert Zerhusen was former Sporting Dir.
- SoCal Reds FC: socalredsfc.com | bdavid.socalreds@gmail.com | Benoit David (Boys Academy Dir); Glen Gamble (EAL Coordinator); Sean Swaby (Dir of Goalkeepers). Based in Irvine, CA. MLS Next + Girls Academy.
- Santa Barbara SC: santabarbarasc.org | info@santabarbarasc.org | 805-452-0083 | Greg Wilson (Dir of Soccer, UCSB Assoc Head Men's Coach, USSF A); Andrew Montenegro (DOC, USSF A, US Soccer Coach Educator); Willie Sims (Girls Academy Dir/Zone 3 DOC, former Guatemala NT/NE Revolution). Tim Vom Steeg (Coaching Advisory Board, UCSB Men's HC). 6 MLS Next teams U13-U19.
- Ventura County Fusion: vcfusion.com | info@vcfusion.com | Keith Costigan (Academy Dir). USL2 + MLS Next + USL Academy. "Pride of the 805." 2009 & 2022 USL2 Champions.
- City SC Southwest: cityscsouthwest.com | matt@cityscsouthwest.com | Matt Hocking (MLS Next Dir & Academy Div Dir); Roberto Garcia (TD & Girls Program Dir, roberto@cityscsouthwest.com); Julio Gomez (DOC Temecula); Liam Meghen (DOC Lake Elsinore/Menifee). Part of City SC national network. Temecula/Murrieta/Lake Elsinore/Menifee.
- Laguna United FC: lagunaunited.org | Andy Thomas (DOC); Sam Nicholson (DOC, per LinkedIn/Capelli partnership). Community-based nonprofit serving Laguna Niguel YSA. MLS Next Academy, EAL, SoCal League. 450+ kids, 35+ teams.
San Diego / Inland Empire¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego FC | San Diego, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | John McGuigan (Head of Academy Football) | COLD |
| Chula Vista FC | Chula Vista, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Jose Hector Diaz (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| City SC San Diego | San Diego, CA | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Steve Cowell (TD) | COLD |
| FC Golden State Force | Inland Empire, CA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Bob Friedland (Owner/GM) | COLD |
| Sporting San Diego | San Diego, CA | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD - needs research |
| ALBION SC Riverside | Riverside, CA | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | Kevin Watson (Exec Dir/TD) | COLD |
Contact Details
- San Diego FC: sandiegofc.com | Academy@sandiegofc.com | Bill Miles (Exec Dir, Right To Dream San Diego); John McGuigan (Head of Academy Football); Carsten Dohm (Head of Academy Coaching); Alberto Vega (Head of Pathways). Right to Dream Academy, residential model. Owned by Mohamed Mansour (also FC Nordsjælland). Launched U-13 MLS Next 2025-26. Players from SD, Tijuana, and open MLS territories.
- Chula Vista FC: chulavistafc.com | Jose Hector Diaz (Academy Dir). Part of DV7 Academy network. MLS Next member. Strong SD/Baja talent pipeline.
- City SC San Diego: ourcitysc.com | glenn@ourcitysc.com (Dir of Boys Program); steve@ourcitysc.com (Steve Cowell, TD); carl@ourcitysc.com (Dir of Girls Program); michael@ourcitysc.com (Michael Duggan, Dir of Operations). Based in Carlsbad/North County SD. Founding MLS Next member. Army & Navy Academy stadium. Part of City SC national network.
- FC Golden State Force: fcgoldenstateforce.com | Bob Friedland (Owner/GM); Jon Spencer (Head Coach). Based in Whittier, CA. USL League Two + MLS Next. Rio Hondo College home field.
- Sporting San Diego: sportingsd.com | Part of Sporting network. Website minimal, unable to confirm current staff.
- ALBION SC Riverside: albionscriverside.org | kevin.watson@albionscriverside.org | Kevin Watson (Exec Dir/TD); Mike Ditolla (DOC U7-U19, mike.ditolla@albionscriverside.org). Part of ALBION SC network. $62M+ in college scholarships placed across ALBION network.
Arizona¶
Phoenix¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC del Sol | Phoenix, AZ | ECNL, MLS Next, GA | 400+ | Pete Leebrook (Boys DOC) | COLD |
Contact Details
- SC del Sol: boysacademy@scdelsol.com (needs direct contact) | scdelsol.com | Andy Ward (Asst Exec Dir) 480.310.3554. Alan Lamb (Dir MLS Next Boys) 602.517.7839. Les Armstrong (Girls DOC) 602.725.1851. Tommy McNaughton (Dir GA Girls) 480.825.5091. Coach-led club, all full-time professional staff. 50 teams, U7-U18.
Texas¶
Dallas / Fort Worth¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Dallas Youth | Frisco, TX | MLS Next Homegrown, ECNL | 300+ | Chris Hayden (VP) | COLD |
| Solar SC | Allen, TX | ECNL | 600+ | Adrian Solca (Exec Dir of Coaching) | COLD |
| Dallas Texans | Farmers Branch, TX | ECNL | 500+ | Hassan Nazari (Founder & Exec Dir) | COLD |
| DKSC (Dallas Kicks SC) | Dallas, TX | ECNL | 300+ | Juan Martinez (President/Exec Dir) | COLD |
| BVB International Academy | Dallas, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Dru Wright (College Program Dir) | COLD |
| NTX Celtic FC | Dallas, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Carrie Langford (CEO/Founder) | COLD |
| FC Westlake | Westlake, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Wayne Bartlett (DOC) | COLD |
| Dallas Hornets | Dallas, TX | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Brent Erwin (Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Capital City SC | Dallas/Austin, TX | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Kai Gockell (TD) | COLD |
| IDEA Toros Futbol Academy | TX | MLS Next Homegrown | 100+ | -- | COLD |
Contact Details
- FC Dallas Youth: chayden@fcdallas.net / cring@fcdallas.com | fcdallas.com/youth | Chris Ring (Director of Coaching). Matt Grubb (Girls Academy Dir): mgrubb@fcdallas.net. MLS affiliate. 48 academy players signed pro contracts. Homegrown pipeline.
- Solar SC: adriansolca@icloud.com / admin@solarsoccerclub.net | solarsoccerclub.net | 972-649-4215 | Grant Sawyer (Boys Director); Charles Grado (Girls Director); David Hudgell (Boys Academy Director). Adrian Solca: 2019 United Soccer Coaches Youth Coach of the Year.
- Dallas Texans: hassan1@prodigy.net | dallastexans.com | 972-741-6452 | Historic club, strong ECNL presence. Hassan Nazari: former Iran World Cup '78 player.
- DKSC: dksclub.com | Juan Martinez (President/Exec Dir, (214) 926-6370); Edvaldo Pedro (ECNL Boys Dir, (469) 203-3797); Hugh Bradford (DOC, (214) 675-5564); Albert Herrera (Boys Academy Dir, (972) 697-6819); Jay Vielma (ECNL-RL Girls Dir); Mario Carillo (Boys Dir); Pablo Esquibel (Girls National League Dir). Email pattern: {f}{last}@dksclub.com. Merger of D'Feeters + Kicks SC. Strong ECNL presence.
- BVB International Academy: bvbia-northamerica.com / bvbia.com | info@bvbia.com | Dru Wright (College Program Dir, dru.wright@bvbia.com); Jason Brewer (jason.brewer@bvbia.com); Douglas Payne (douglas.payne@bvbia.com). Borussia Dortmund official youth partner. Operated by Youth Soccer International Academy, Dallas TX. ECNL Boys, Girls Academy, NPL. Multiple chapters across North America.
- NTX Celtic FC: ntxcelticfc.com | Carrie Langford (CEO & Founder, 817-403-4011); Brandon McCallum (DOC, 254-231-1183); Stephen Shirley (DOC - Denton, 214-636-9231); Thad Goodling (DOC - Crowley, 806-930-1686); David Monk (DOC - Weatherford, 940-390-4270); DJ Hammonds (DOC - Mansfield/Grand Prairie, 972-965-9302). Multiple campus locations across North Texas.
- FC Westlake: fcwestlake.com | Wayne Bartlett (DOC); Chris Shuley (Board President). Austin-based ECNL club. Via contact form.
- Dallas Hornets: dallashornets.com | Brent Erwin (Exec Dir); Cody Worden (Academy Dir, cody@dallashornets.com, prev. Real Salt Lake); Jeff Cassar (MLS Next, jeff@dallashornets.com, former RSL HC, MLS Cup winner 2009); Skyler Simmonds (DOC, ssimmonds@dallashornets.com). One of two MLS Next clubs in DFW (with FC Dallas).
- Capital City SC: capcitysc.com | Kai Gockell (TD); Bryan Hallums (Dir of Soccer Ops, bryan.hallums@capcitysc.com); Kyle McDonald (HC, kyle.mcdonald@capcitysc.com); Tatenda Chieza (Asst Dir, t.chieza@capcitysc.com). Austin-based. 9600 Escarpment Blvd Ste 745-186, Austin TX 78749. 7 employees.
Houston¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Dynamo Youth | Houston, TX | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Tony Vigil (Academy GM) | COLD |
| Challenge SC | Spring, TX | ECNL | 400+ | Pat O'Toole (Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Albion Hurricanes FC | Houston, TX | ECNL | 400+ | Dan Hill (Elite Program Dir/TD) | COLD |
| HTX Soccer | Houston, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Randy Evans (TD) | COLD |
| RISE SC | Houston, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Colin Chesters (Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Houston Rangers | Houston, TX | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Josh Gardner (TD/Academy Dir) | COLD |
| GFI Academy | Houston, TX | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Adriano Versari (MLS Next Dir) | COLD |
| A.C. River | Houston, TX | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Houston Futsal Club | Houston, TX | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
Contact Details
- Houston Dynamo Youth: academy@houstondynamo.com (needs direct contact) | houstondynamofc.com | 713-433-3952 | Daniel Roberts (Head of Individual Development). MLS affiliate. Leads MLS NEXT Pro in academy minutes played. U10-U12 Catalyst Foundation Program + U13-U20 academy teams.
- Challenge SC: patotoole@challengesoccer.com / stuartself@challengesoccer.com / chrismaravalli@challengesoccer.com | challengesoccer.com | Stuart Self (ECNL Director); Chris Maravalli (ECNL Asst Director/GK Director). Est. ~1987. Primarily girls club. Spans Greater Houston & Bryan/College Station. 100+ state championships, 17 regional championships.
- Albion Hurricanes FC: albionhurricanes.org | Dan Hill (Elite Program Dir/TD, dhill@albionhurricanes.org, conf:98); Michael Terrell (Boys ECNL Dir); Davy Zwaard (DOC, dzwaard@albionhurricanes.org); Mark Rufo (Program Dir, mrufo@albionhurricanes.org); Sébastien Mignotte (HC, smignotte@albionhurricanes.org); Eric Johnson (College Placement, ejohnson@albionhurricanes.org). Email pattern: {f}{last}@albionhurricanes.org. Campuses: Houston, Katy, Cypress (gmunslow@albionhurricanes.org), Sugar Land, Beaumont. 3601 Campbell Rd, Houston TX. admin@albionhurricanes.org. 400+ players, ECNL Boys & Girls.
- HTX Soccer: htxsoccer.com | Randy Evans (TD, USSF A); Simon Boddison (Dir of Soccer Ops, USSF A); Dave Dengerink (Boys Dir, USSF A); Andrew Squire (Girls Dir, USSF A); Alex Cardenas (Boys Academy Dir, acardenas@htxsoccer.com, USSF A); Stuart Fitzsimons (DOC - Competitive); Jamie Bell (North & East Regional Dir); Phil Ebner (Grassroots Dir). Email pattern: {f}{last}@htxsoccer.com. Houston Dynamo/Dash Youth affiliation. 785+ college players since 2006, 67 national team call-ups, 17 pro players. More USSF A Licensed coaches than any club in Houston.
- RISE SC: risesc.org | Vedad Hadzajlic (Technical Director). Merger of Houston Express SC (est. 1978), Eclipse SC, and Texans SC (joined 2019). 2617 W Holcombe Blvd Ste C, Houston TX 77025.
- Houston Rangers: houstonrangers.com | Josh Gardner (TD/Academy Dir, josh@houstonrangers.com, former MLS player, Katy native). Founded 2022. MLS Next expansion club. Also: dane@houstonrangers.com (staff coach).
- GFI Academy: gfiacademy.com | Adriano Versari (MLS Next Dir, adriano@gfiacademy.com); Luis Población (Dir, luis@gfiacademy.com); Vicente Suanno (Talent Dir, vicente@gfiacademy.com). Vanessa Bastien-Joseph (Finance Mgr). Locations: The Woodlands, Spring, Grand Oaks, Sugar Land, Spring Branch. Expanding to Austin (Leander). MLS Next Homegrown + Academy, Girls GA Aspire/DPL.
Austin / San Antonio¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonestar SC | Austin, TX | ECNL | 500+ | Brian Monaghan (Exec Dir of Soccer) | COLD |
| Austin FC Academy | Austin, TX | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Yago Aguilar Azon (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| Classics Elite Soccer Academy | San Antonio, TX | ECNL, ECNL RL | 200+ | Marco Barros (President) | COLD |
| San Antonio FC | San Antonio, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Juan Lamadrid (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| San Antonio City SC | San Antonio, TX | ECNL | 200+ | Alex Denning (DOC) | COLD |
| 956 United | South TX/RGV | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
Contact Details
- Lonestar SC: bmonaghan@lonestar-sc.com | lonestar-sc.com | 512-336-5425 | Allen Fincher (Exec Dir of Business). Large club spanning Austin and San Antonio. Also has USL, USL League Two, USL W pro teams. Alliance with Classics Elite & SAFC. 77 employees. 12325 Hymeadow Dr #1-200, Austin TX 78750.
- Austin FC Academy: austinfc.com/academy | MLS affiliate. Staff page: austinfc.com/academy/staff.
- Classics Elite Soccer Academy: mauricio.ramirez@classicselite.com | classicselite.com | Mauricio Ramirez (DOC); Kike Ribalta (Head of National Platforms); Brian Monaghan (Exec Dir, shared with Lonestar). Dennis Chavarria (Dir of Operations). Full pathway from Rec to Pro (USL W). Alliance with Lonestar SC & SAFC.
- San Antonio FC: sanantoniofc.com/proacademy | USL Championship affiliate. Ricos SAFC Pro Academy. Part of Lonestar/Classics Elite/SAFC Alliance.
- San Antonio City SC: adenning@sacitysc.com | sacitysc.com
- 956 United: Rio Grande Valley area. MLS Next Academy member. Limited info available online, needs direct outreach.
Florida¶
South Florida (Miami / Fort Lauderdale / Palm Beach)¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami CF Academy | Fort Lauderdale, FL | MLS Next Homegrown | 250+ | Craig Dalrymple (Academy Dir) | COLD |
| Weston FC | Weston, FL | MLS Next Homegrown | 2,000+ | Luis Mendoza (Boys TD) | COLD |
| South Florida Football Academy | Boca Raton, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | Eric Eichmann (Academy Dir/DOC) | COLD |
| FC Prime | Coral Springs/Sunrise, FL | -- | 200+ | C. Yibirin (Dir) | COLD |
| Doral SC | Doral, FL | ECNL (promoted 2025-26) | 200+ | Kevin Piraquive (TD) | COLD |
| Miami Futbol Academy Rush | Miami, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 200+ | DJ Suarez (Dir) | COLD |
| IdeaSport SA | FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Plantation FC Rush | Plantation, FL | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Strikers Miami FC | Miami, FL | ECNL RL | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| FC America | FL | ECNL RL | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Davie United SC | Davie, FL | ECNL RL | 100+ | -- | COLD |
Contact Details
- Inter Miami CF Academy: intermiamicf.com/academy | MLS affiliate. Massive brand recognition. Previous Academy Dir: Victor Pastora (now at Weston FC as Technical Dir).
- Weston FC: Luis.Mendoza@westonfc.org / Mirco.gubellini@westonfc.org / pino@westonfc.org (Pino Cineas, Dir of Operations) | westonfc.org | Mirco Gubellini (Dir of Player Development U13-U19); Enrique "Kike" Guijarro (Premier Program Director). Steve (Founder/President, founded 1998). Started AYSO with 100 kids, built to 2,000+. Home fields: Vista Park & Weston Regional Park. USL League Two team. Luis Mendoza: former Venezuela NT player.
- South Florida Football Academy: eichmann88@yahoo.com | sffada.com | Asaf Lubezky (Affiliate Academy Dir); Jason Sardis (Technical Dir). USSF Academy Director License, USSF A License.
- FC Prime: fc-prime.com | admin@fc-prime.com | C. Yibirin (Dir, cyibirin@fc-prime.com). Formerly Sunrise SC + FC Prime + Coral Springs United. Merged entities. Strong college placement track record.
- Doral SC: doralsoccerclub.com | Kevin Piraquive (TD, also ECNL RL Coach); Beymar Piraquive (Dir of Sports, beymar@doralsoccerclub.com). doc@doralsoccerclub.com. Newly promoted to ECNL Boys for 2025-26 Florida Conference. Doral, FL 33178.
- Miami Futbol Academy Rush: miamifutbolacademyrush.com | DJ Suarez (Dir, djmsuarez@miamifutbolacademyrush.com); info@miamifutbolacademyrush.com. MLS Next Homegrown + Academy. Rising Stars grassroots program. Part of Rush Soccer network.
Central Florida / Tampa Bay¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando City SC Academy | Orlando, FL | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Ricardo Moreira (GM & Sporting Dir) | COLD |
| Tampa Bay United | Tampa, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Tricia Taliaferro (Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Orlando City Youth SC | Orlando, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Tom (Dir) / Lewis (Boys TD) | COLD |
| Chargers Soccer Club | Clearwater, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Kyle Clinton (Interim Dir MLS NEXT) | COLD |
| West Florida Flames | Tampa, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Jorge Zavala (Dir of Soccer/MLS Next Dir) | COLD |
| IMG Academy | Bradenton, FL | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Simon Collins (Soccer Dir) | COLD |
| Florida West FC | SW Florida, FL | ECNL | 200+ | Danny Fahey (DOC) | COLD |
| Orlando City Soccer School South | FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| NONA Soccer Academy | Orlando, FL | MLS Next Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Sol SC Florida | FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Athletum FC Academy | FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Space Coast United | Brevard County, FL | ECNL RL | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Florida Hawks FC | FL | ECNL RL | 100+ | -- | COLD |
| Tropical SC | FL | ECNL RL | 100+ | -- | COLD |
Contact Details
- Orlando City SC Academy: orlandocitysc.com/academy | MLS affiliate. Jose Campos (Academy Dir); Javier Carrillo (Head of Player Development). 13 academy products signed First Team contracts incl. Alex Freeman (2025 MLS All-Star). Won inaugural MLS NEXT Cup 2021 (U17) and 2025 Gen adidas Cup (U18).
- Tampa Bay United: ttaliaferro@tbusc.com / bjohnson@tbusc.com | tbusc.com | Brian Johnson (Sporting Dir). Hosts 30th Annual Gasparilla Cup (Jan 2026). ~$3M annual revenue.
- Orlando City Youth SC: orlandoyouthsoccernetwork.com | Separate from MLS academy. Includes City Soccer Schools and Pride Soccer Schools.
- Chargers Soccer Club: coaching@chargerssoccer.com (generic) | chargerssoccer.com | Ed Lynch (Campus Dir, Clearwater/Girls TD); Mauricio Pesaresi (Campus Dir, Tampa); Juan De Brigard (Campus Dir, Lakewood Ranch). Peter Mannino (DOC, 34 yrs) retired June 2025. Kristie Miller (Business Mgr). P.O. Box 7963, Clearwater FL 33758. 3 campuses.
- Orlando City Youth SC: orlandoyouthsoccernetwork.com / oss-seminole.com | Separate from MLS academy. Includes City Soccer Schools and Pride Soccer Schools. Tom (Dir of Youth Dev & Expansion, OSS Seminole); Lewis (Boys TD, OSS Seminole, sets coaching philosophy, player dev pathways). Multiple regional affiliates.
- West Florida Flames: fcflames.com | Jorge Zavala (Dir of Soccer/MLS Next Dir, LinkedIn confirmed); Evan Sutherland (Academy Dir MLS Next 1, esutherland@fcflames.com); Eric Sims (Academy Dir MLS Next 2, esims@fcflames.com); Rocco Pecora (TD, rpecora@fcflames.com); Melissa Howard (Exec Dir, mhoward@fcflames.com); Sergio Rapuano (GK Dir/College Recruitment, srapuano@fcflames.com); Fred Dikranian (College Recruitment). 50 years old (est. ~1976). 12,000+ members, 5,000 players. Tampa Bay area.
- IMG Academy: imgacademy.com | Simon Collins (Soccer Dir, simon.collins@imgacademy.com, appointed June 2024, 30+ yrs experience). Kyle Lessig (Boys Staff Coach, joined from Stafford Soccer). Elite residential academy. Email pattern: first.last@imgacademy.com.
- Florida West FC: floridawestfc.com | Danny Fahey (DOC, dfahey@floridawestfc.com); Rogers (Dir of Player Dev, returned to expanded role); Robert Peltram (President & CEO); Davy Hendriks (Campus Dir, dhendriks@floridawestfc.com); David Pearson (Campus Dir, dpearson@floridawestfc.com). Only ECNL member in SWFL. Email pattern: {f}{last}@floridawestfc.com.
Jacksonville¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville FC | Jacksonville, FL | MLS Next Homegrown + Academy | 300+ | Pat Cannon (Exec Dir & MLS NEXT Dir) | COLD |
| Florida Elite SA (Sporting JAX Academy) | Jacksonville/St. Johns, FL | ECNL, ECNL RL, NPL | 300+ | Sean Bubb (Exec Dir) | COLD |
Contact Details
- Jacksonville FC: pcannon@jfcsoccer.com / tommyk@jfcsoccer.com / mchurch@jfcsoccer.com | jfcsoccer.com | Tommy Krizanovic (Boys MLS NEXT Dir); Morgan Church (Girls Technical & ECNL Dir). John Wolfel (Board President). Daryl Sattler (Dir of GK): dsattler@jfcsoccer.com.
- Florida Elite SA (Sporting JAX Academy): sbubb@floridaelitesa.com / cbrunner@floridaelitesa.com / info@floridaelitesa.com | floridaelitesa.com / sportingjaxacademy.com | Steven Mail (President); Chris Brunner (COO). Florida's largest youth soccer org. Combined with Sporting JAX (USL) in Nov 2024. Locations: Jacksonville, St. Johns, Palm Coast, Oakleaf. ECNL Admin: Lindsey Rice (lrice@floridaelitesa.com).
Pacific Northwest¶
Washington¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders FC Academy | Seattle, WA | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Henry Brauner (Technical Dir) | COLD |
| Crossfire Premier | Redmond, WA | ECNL, NPSL | 400+ | Bernie James (DOC) | WARM - via Stanford teammate Eric Frintu (U19 ECNL captain, National Champ) |
| Washington Premier FC (WPFC) | Federal Way, WA | ECNL, ECNL RL | 300+ | John Yorke (Boys DOC / ECNL TD) | COLD |
| Washington Rush | Everett, WA | NPL, RCL | 300+ | Sean Connors (Dir of Soccer) | COLD |
| Eastside FC | Issaquah, WA | MLS Next Academy | 200+ | Tim Reynolds (TD) | COLD |
| Pacific NW Soccer Club | Tukwila, WA | MLS Next Academy | 150+ | Leighton O'Brien (TD) | COLD |
Contact Details
- Seattle Sounders FC Academy: soundersfc.com/academy | MLS affiliate. Henry Brauner (Technical Dir), previously Head of Recruitment (2015-18), then US Youth National Team scout/coach (2018-20), returned as Dir of Player Development (2020), VP Player Development (2022), now TD. Wade Webber (Dir of Development), former Tacoma Defiance HC, USSF Pro License. Long sales cycle (MLS structure).
- Crossfire Premier: crossfiresoccer.org | Bernie James (DOC since 2000), 24-year professional playing career incl. Seattle Sounders (NASL), US Olympic/National Team. Leo Maric (Sporting Dir), former player at Eintracht Braunschweig, Union Berlin, KRC Genk. Eddie Henderson (ECNL Dir, joined 2025), USSF A License, DOC License, VP US Club Soccer Board. Steve Crum (RCL Coordinator), USSF A License. Affiliated with LWYSA, 7,500+ youth members across association. Conversation starter: Eric Frintu captained Crossfire U19 ECNL, won 2022 ECNL National Championship. Ask Eric for direct intro to Bernie James.
- Washington Premier FC (WPFC): washingtonpremierfc.com | John Yorke (Boys DOC & ECNL TD); Seth Spidahl (DOC, 22+ yrs coaching, 3 National Championships); Tracy Ford (Girls ECNL Dir, also Asst Women's Coach at Pacific Lutheran). ECNL Boys and Girls programs. Strong college placement track record.
- Washington Rush: washingtonrush.com | Ben Somoza (Exec Dir, Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame inductee); Sean Connors (Dir of Soccer, also Rush Global Goalkeeping Dir). Part of Rush Soccer national network. Chartered Premier club in NCYSA.
- Eastside FC: eastsidefc.org | Tim Reynolds (TD, tim.reynolds@eastsidefc.org, conf:99); Claire Knock (DOC, claire.knock@eastsidefc.org); Shaun Spencer (Coach, UEFA A, USSF Coach Educator, joined 2025, 15+ yrs pro/collegiate/youth experience); Rob Taylor (HC, rob.taylor@eastsidefc.org). Founded 1970. 90+ teams. ECNL + MLS Next Academy. Issaquah-based. Email pattern: first.last@eastsidefc.org.
- Pacific NW Soccer Club: pacificnorthwestsoccerclub.org | Leighton O'Brien (TD, former Seattle Sounders USL, Tacoma native); Todd Johnson (Exec Dir); Pedro Eduardo Millan (Outreach Dir). Starfire Complex, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila WA 98188. MLS Next Academy member.
Oregon¶
| Club | City | League | Players | Key Contact | Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Timbers Academy | Portland, OR | MLS Next Homegrown | 200+ | Darren Back (U18 HC) | WARM - via Stanford teammates Rowan Schnebly & Connor Evans |
| United PDX | Portland, OR | ECNL | 400+ | David Cabán (Premier Dir) | COLD |
| FC Portland | Hillsboro, OR | ECNL (promoted 2025-26) | 200+ | Paul Gouldsbrough (DOC) | COLD |
| Eastside Timbers | Portland, OR | ECNL | 300+ | Corey D. Johnson (DOC) | COLD |
| Oregon Surf | Portland, OR | ECNL, MLS Next | 300+ | Linus Rhode (Sporting Exec Dir) | COLD |
| Capital FC | Salem, OR | ECNL, Timbers affiliate | 200+ | Box (Exec Dir) | COLD |
Contact Details
- Portland Timbers Academy: timbers.com/academy | MLS affiliate. Darren Back (U18 HC); Fernando Pessoa (U16 HC); Jodel Wright (U15 HC); Kyle Steinbaugh (Scouting Dir); Michael Jamieson (Discovery Program Mgr); Danny Mwanga (Asst Discovery Program Mgr, former MLS player). Jordan Keegan (Ops Mgr). Residency program. Conversation starter: Rowan Schnebly (GK, Stanford '26) played for Timbers Academy 2017-22. Connor Evans (Stanford '23) was club captain at U-14, U-17, U-19. Two strong alumni references. Ask Rowan or Connor for intro to academy leadership.
- United PDX: unitedpdx.com | David Cabán (Premier Dir); CEO has been with club since founding (BSC Oregon → United PDX). Largest club in Portland metro area. ECNL Boys and Girls. Strong youth development pathway from rec through elite. 10831 SW Cascade Ave, Portland, OR 97223.
- FC Portland: fcportland.org | Paul Gouldsbrough (DOC, USSF A License, former Univ. of Portland Asst Coach); Alex Ponce (Asst DOC & College Recruiting Coordinator); Louis Tanguy (General Mgr). Newly promoted to ECNL Boys for 2025-26 (Far West Conference). Based in Hillsboro. Phone: 503-439-8364.
- Eastside Timbers: eastsidetimbers.com | Corey D. Johnson (DOC, USSF B License); Greg Pfleger & Carly Copplestone (Directors). Own their training complex. Programs from rec to ECNL. Phone: (503) 667-8312. Email: info@eastsidetimbers.com.
- Oregon Surf: oregonsurf.org | Linus Rhode (Sporting Exec Dir, USSF A License, former pro player, former OSU coach); Scot Thompson (COO, USSF A License, former pro & US Youth NT). Jill Arzie (Dir of Operations). Part of Surf Nation network. ECNL and MLS Next programs.
- Capital FC: cfcsalem.com | Box (Exec Dir since 2011); Tim Kagey (Boys Academy coach, former Corban Univ. & Western Oregon coaching staff). Portland Timbers development affiliate. Salem-based, largest club in mid-Willamette Valley. Programs U11-U19.
Data Enrichment Priorities¶
Tier 1 -- Large clubs, strong programs¶
- Solar SC (Dallas) -- solarsoccerclub.net
- Dallas Texans -- dallastexans.com
- Lonestar SC (Austin) -- lonestar-sc.com
- Weston FC (South FL) -- westonfc.com
- San Francisco Glens -- sfglensacademy.com
- Lamorinda SC -- lamorindasc.com
- Albion Hurricanes FC (Houston) -- albionhurricanesfc.com
- Challenge SC (Houston) -- challengesc.com
- Tampa Bay United -- tampabayunited.com
- Los Gatos United -- losgatosunited.com
Tier 2 -- MLS Academies (longer sales cycle, high visibility)¶
- FC Dallas Youth
- Houston Dynamo Youth
- Austin FC Academy
- LA Galaxy Academy
- LAFC Academy
- Inter Miami CF Academy
- Orlando City SC Academy
- San Jose Earthquakes Academy
- Seattle Sounders FC Academy
- Portland Timbers Academy
Tier 3 -- Mid-size competitive clubs¶
- Sacramento United
- Placer United SC
- DKSC (Dallas)
- HTX Soccer (Houston)
- RISE SC (Houston)
- Orlando City Youth SC
- West Florida Flames
- Jacksonville FC
- Chargers Soccer Club (FL)
- IMG Academy
Notes on League Landscape¶
- MLS Next restructured for 2025-26 into two tiers: Homegrown Division (top tier, ~150 clubs) and Academy Division (new tier, 220+ clubs). Both participate in national events.
- ECNL Boys continues to expand, adding new conferences and promoting clubs from Regional League. NorCal and SoCal both have active ECNL RL feeder systems.
- ECNL Regional League expanded significantly in 2025-26, particularly in Florida and Southern California.
- Many top clubs compete in both MLS Next and ECNL (e.g., FC Dallas). Dual-platform approach is increasingly common.
- Player counts are estimates based on club size and number of teams. Verify via club websites or direct contact.