BOYS & GIRLS · U13–U19
National League (N1)
The top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer — a unified national platform integrated with the ECNL pathway, launching for the 2026–27 season.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A NEW NATIONAL PLATFORM
Beginning with the 2026–27 season, the National 1 League (N1) brings together US Club Soccer's National Premier Leagues and US Youth Soccer's National League into a single top team-based competition — serving roughly 10,000 teams and more than 150,000 players nationwide.
N1 is built around a district-based conference structure designed to reduce travel for families while raising the level of competition. It sits above local and state play and connects directly into the ECNL pathway, with a postseason culminating at the ECNL Conference League Playoffs.
For Springs SC players, N1 offers meaningful, high-level matches closer to home, greater clarity in the competitive pathway, and increased access to college coaches through ECNL integration.
WHY N1 MATTERS
● Top team-based US Club / USYS competition
● District-based structure — less travel
● Integrated with the ECNL pathway
● Postseason via ECNL Conference League Playoffs
● Promotion opportunity to ECNL Regional League
● Increased college-coach access
SQUADS
AGE GROUPS
U13
Boys & Girls
2013 birth year
U16
Boys & Girls
2010 birth year
U14
Boys & Girls
2012 birth year
U17
Boys & Girls
2009 birth year
U15
Boys & Girls
2011 birth year
U18/19
Boys & Girls
2007-08 birth years
LEADERSHIP
COACHING STAFF
N1 PROGRAM LEAD
Coach Name
Licensed coach. Add bio, playing background, and coaching history here.
BOYS AGE-GROUP COACH
Coach Name
Licensed coach. Add bio, playing background, and coaching history here.
GIRLS AGE-GROUP COACH
Coach Name
Licensed coach. Add bio, playing background, and coaching history here.
INVESTMENT
CLUB & TEAM FEES
CLUB FEE
$X,XXX
per season · placeholder
✓3–4 training sessions per week
✓Professional coaching staff
✓Shared SSC curriculum
✓Club administration & fields
TEAM FEE (ADDITIONAL)
$XXX
per season · placeholder
✓N1 league registration
✓US Club Soccer player cards
✓Referee fees
✓Team travel and events
Replace placeholder figures with current NATIONAL 1 pricing. Financial aid is available — see the Financial Aid page. Payment plans handled through PlayMetrics at registration.
QUESTIONS
NATIONAL LEAGUE (N1) FAQS
What is the National 1 League?
N1 is the new top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, launching in 2026–27. It
merges the former NPL and National League into one unified national platform integrated with the ECNL pathway.
How is N1 different from MLS NEXT or GA?
MLS NEXT and Girls Academy are club-based elite academy platforms. N1 is a team-based league that sits above
state competition and below the ECNL club structures, with promotion opportunities into ECNL Regional League.
Does N1 reduce travel?
Yes — N1 uses a district-based conference structure specifically designed to provide high-level competition while
minimizing travel for families. Add Springs SC's district details here once confirmed.
How do tryouts and placement work?
Tryouts are posted on the Tryouts page and registered through PlayMetrics. N1 team placement is based on merit
and league acceptance. Add specific dates and details here.
Are payment plans available?
Yes — payment plans and financial aid are available and processed through PlayMetrics at registration. Note that
participating clubs must be US Club Soccer members.
COMPETE ON THE NEW NATIONAL STAGE
Register for National League (N1) tryouts for the 2026–27 season.