ECNL Clubs in Kansas

Kansas City Athletics (KCA) is a prominent youth soccer organization operating in the Kansas City area, including locations like Merriam, KS, and Tonganoxie. The club was originally established in 2013 as FCKC, later rebranding to Kansas City Athletic Club in 2018, and expanding significantly through a merger with SDB Academy in 2020. KCA serves a wide range of age groups, from Pre-K through 3rd grade with programs like Mini FC and Futures/Pre-comp, extending to U-19 for competitive teams. A unique aspect of KCA is its holistic approach to developing both the player and the person, aiming to inspire passion, competitiveness, integrity, and respect. The club strives to be a "destination club" that caters to players of all ability levels, providing a seamless training system from recreational to high-level youth soccer. Kansas City Athletics is recognized for its strong competitive programs, notably being the only full ECNL program in the Kansas City area. The Academy Elite Girls teams joined the ECNL in 2018, followed by the Academy Elite Boys teams joining the ECNL Boys competition level in 2022. The club's Boys' Premier Programs are set to join the ECNL Regional League for the 2025-2026 season.

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL Boys

FC Wichita is a youth soccer organization based in Wichita, Kansas, providing comprehensive soccer options for players across all skill levels. The club offers a pathway for players from beginners to those aspiring for academy, high school, college, and professional levels. FC Wichita emphasizes player development through a structured curriculum, focusing on foundational skills, passion for the game, and ball mastery. They are distinguished by their commitment to uniting the local soccer community, evidenced by mergers and partnerships with other clubs to foster growth. The club's competitive programs include participation in the ECNL National League Boys and Regional League Girls (Heartland Conference), and the National Premier League (NPL) for both boys and girls starting in Fall 2024. Additionally, FC Wichita fields teams in the UPSL U21 Academy for men and the WPSL for women, providing a robust college pathway for its athletes. Players benefit from access to state-of-the-art training facilities at Stryker Soccer Complex.

Leagues: ECNL RL Girls, ECNL Boys