Eastside FC U11 & U12 Teams to Join Pre-ECNL Northwest
- Apr 27
- 1 min read
Eastside FC is proud to announce an exciting next step in the club’s player pathway: beginning in the 2026–27 season, our top U11 and U12 teams will compete in the Elite Clubs National League Pre-ECNL Northwest.
This newly launched conference within the Pre-ECNL brings together leading clubs across Washington to create a more aligned and competitive development environment at the youngest ages of the ECNL pathway. The Pre-ECNL Northwest will feature many of the region’s top clubs—including Eastside FC, PACNW, Seattle United, and others—creating consistent, high-level competition close to home.
For Eastside FC, this is a natural evolution of our commitment to long-term player development. The introduction of Pre-ECNL strengthens the connection between our foundational years and our ECNL and ECNL Regional League teams, ensuring that players are prepared earlier for the demands of elite competition. It allows us to further align our curriculum, standards, and style of play across all age groups.
Most importantly, this move provides our youngest top teams with meaningful games, a clear pathway, and an environment that challenges them to grow—on and off the field. It’s another step forward in our mission of Building Champions in Life.
We’re excited for what’s ahead.