ECNL Boys Regional Leagues are operated and managed so as to ensure a consistent environment and level of professionalism across all leagues, facilitating more club connectivity between levels of play and providing a path for more players within each Member Club to reach their fullest potential. Each league allows for coordination and collaboration between the teams of different levels within ECNL clubs, or opportunity for teams and players in other clubs to develop through regular high-level competition.
The ECNL Boys Regional Leagues will offer a pathway to the ECNL Boys Regional League Finals, held in conjunction with the ECNL Boys Playoffs in San Diego, CA.
ECNL Boys Regional Leagues are operated and managed so as to ensure a consistent environment and level of professionalism across all leagues, facilitating more club connectivity between levels of play and providing a path for more players within each Member Club to reach their fullest potential. Each league allows for coordination and collaboration between the teams of different levels within ECNL clubs, or opportunity for teams and players in other clubs to develop through regular high-level competition.
The ECNL Boys Regional Leagues will offer a pathway to the ECNL Boys Regional League Finals, held in conjunction with the ECNL Boys Playoffs in San Diego, CA.
The Season
The season will begin in August and commence with playoffs in June. High School aged players will break from league play for High School sports participation from August – November.
The Northeast Conference
Northeast Conference which is split into North and South Divisions.
Our U15-U18/19 (High School age players) teams will play each team in the South Division both home and away, and each team in the North Division either home OR away. The fixture versus the North Division opponent will alternate each season. The total number of league games played is 16
Our U13-U14 (non- High School age players) teams will play each team in the South Division and each team in the North Division home and away across the Fall and Spring season for 22 league games
Reaching Goals
ECNL Regional League clubs compete against other ECNL Regional League clubs in national tournaments, college showcases, and special cross-conference events. Competing against some of the biggest and best clubs and players in the country, our players will see high quality opponents each week and also have the opportunity to showcase their talents on the national stage.
The Process
Baltimore Celtic utilizes a passport system that provides training and game opportunities for our players on our second and third tier teams based on performance, attitude and commitment. Constant dialogue between age group coaches and periodic age group training allow these players to be under constant evaluation and when deserved get opportunities to play up.
Commitment Level
Travel
With the restructuring of the ECNL Northeast into North and South Divisions it makes travel much easier for our older teams. You can expect to travel out of state 3-4 weekends November-June for U15-U18/19 league games. For the U13/14 league games, you can expect to travel 5-6 weekends September-June.
Playing Other Sports
YES, Participation in school sports will be allowed. We are focused on the players, their development and health so we will continue to monitor during the High School break as some players may elect to not participate in school sports. Players suffer more injuries due to overuse and we want to support players with proper periodization.
The Cost
2024/2025 Tuition is $3,200. This is paid in 8 installments, with the first installment of $450 upon your selection post tryouts.
What’s Covered
- Club Dues
- Field Rental
- Tournaments
- Coaching Comp
- League Fees
- Ref Fees
- Carding
- Platforms- (VEO, Playmetrics, Communication services)
- Trainers
- Equipment
- Scholarships
Showcases
ECNL Regional League hosts numerous showcase events each year. These events are not required but are suggested by the league. Our teams will likely attend 1-2 ECNL Regional League events per year, with our older (U15-U18/19) teams possibly attending two for college recruiting purposes. Other tournaments/showcases will be chosen from the list below.
U13 – U14
- Copa Rayados
- Bethesda
- Wake FC
- Maryland United
- Jefferson Cup
- Memorial Day Event
U15 and U16
- Bethesda
- Arlington Showcase
- Wake FC
- Maryland United
- Jefferson Cup
- Memorial Day Event
U17 – U18/19
- Bethesda
- Arlington Showcase
- Wake FC
- Maryland United
- Jefferson Cup
- Memorial Day Event