What is the National 1 League
The National 1 League is the top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, elevating teams across the country into a unified national platform integrated with the ECNL.
This new competition is the result of bringing together US Club Soccer’s National Premier Leagues and US Youth Soccer’s National League, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The new league ushers in an era of collaboration in youth soccer that benefits players and families across the country.
"National 1 aligns with the broader goals of the U.S. Soccer Pathway Strategy. The work to connect pathways into the National 1 League begins now. Our team will partner with selected operators and the respective state associations across the country to develop district-level pathways that are more inclusive and easier for players and parents to understand. The goal is not to disrupt local leagues, but to connect them into a clearer national structure. This work will take time, but we are committed to building it thoughtfully."
Marc Frankland, N1 Commissioner
FUTURE FC N1 TEAMS
For more information, or to request a tryout for an N1 team please contact the following coaches:
