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Elite Competition

ECNL Regional League

The Elite Clubs National League is the top development platform in American youth soccer.
Utah Surf is proud to field teams in the ECNL Regional League for both boys and girls — putting our players on that pathway right here in Utah.

What Is ECNL Regional League?

ECNL Regional League sits just below the full ECNL national platform and serves as the primary feeder into it. Teams in ECNL RL play a conference schedule against other elite clubs across the Intermountain region, attend ECNL showcases, and gain direct access to the ECNL’s college recruiting tools and platform.

It’s a level of competition you won’t find in standard state league play. The opponents are stronger, the games are faster, and the player development jumps accordingly.

Our ECNL RL Teams

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Boys

  • B07/08Coach Chuy Acevedo
  • B09Coach Chuy Acevedo
  • B11Coach Sergio Smith
  • B13  Coach Micheal Floyd

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Girls

  • G07/08Coach Blaine Hale
  • G09Coach Brad Silvey
  • G10Coach Brad Silvey
  • G11Coach Seth Swenson
  • G12Coach Brady Wycherly
  • G13 Coach Branosn Wilbur

The Development Pathway

Every level builds on the one before it. Players don't skip steps — they earn their way up.

1

Jr. Surfer Academy

Ages 4-8. Technical fundamentals, love of the game.

2

Development / IRL

Early introduction to competitive play and team concepts.

3

Competition / SCL

Higher-level state competition with increased training demands.

4

Pre-ECNL RL

Bridging the gap to elite regional competition.

5

ECNL Regional League

Top-tier regional competition and college exposure.

Conference Competition

Our ECNL RL teams compete against some of the best clubs in the region. It's a travel commitment, but the level of play makes it worth every mile.

Boise Thorns Idaho Rush La Roca FC NUU Utah Avalanche City SC Utah Colorado-based clubs

One of the biggest advantages of the ECNL platform is recruiting visibility. ECNL showcase events draw hundreds of college coaches every season. Players get profile pages on the ECNL platform, access to recruiting workshops, and the kind of competitive results that colleges actually pay attention to.

For families thinking about the college path, ECNL RL is one of the most direct routes to get your child in front of the right people.

Program Leadership

Bailey Bailey

ECNL RL Program Director

Seth Swenson

Seth Swenson

Director of Coaching

Both are deeply involved in player evaluation, team formation, and competition strategy. The head coaches assigned to each team bring additional expertise specific to their age groups.

How to Try Out

ECNL RL tryouts happen alongside our main tryout sessions each spring. Players interested
in ECNL RL placement attend the same tryouts and are evaluated for all levels. The coaching staff makes placement decisions
based on technical ability, tactical understanding, physical readiness, and attitude.