ECNL-RL 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

KC Fusion Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization operating in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including locations in Kansas City, KS, and Shawnee, Kansas. The club offers comprehensive programs for various age groups, ranging from U5/U6 (XTRA Littles) through U19. KC Fusion is dedicated to promoting and teaching the game of soccer, developing players at all levels, and fostering an environment of good sportsmanship and fair play. The club emphasizes core values of integrity, accountability, and respect. KC Fusion provides distinct pathways for players through its Recreational, Premier, and Fusion Juniors programs. Their competitive teams participate in prominent leagues and events, including the ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL) for both boys and girls, the GA Aspire League, NL Premier 2, Heartland Soccer Association, and the United Indoor Soccer League. The club also competes in US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships and State Cup competitions. KC Fusion utilizes the Coerver Curriculum for player development and supports its community through initiatives like its scholarship program, funded by events such as "Golfing for Goals." The club has a history of developing players who advance to collegiate and professional levels.

Leagues: ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys

Sporting Blue Valley (SBV) is a prominent youth soccer club based in Overland Park, Kansas, operating within the Kansas City metropolitan area. The club's origins trace back to 1977 as the Blue Valley Soccer Club, later re-branding to Sporting Blue Valley in 2012 following a merger and affiliation with Sporting Kansas City, the MLS team. This affiliation is a key distinguishing feature, establishing SBV as a feeder club for boys into the Sporting KC Academy, providing a direct pathway to professional opportunities. SBV trains at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex, recognized as a premier turf field facility. The club emphasizes a player-first philosophy, focusing on holistic development and offering a unique tiered system within its competitive Premier program. Sporting Blue Valley competes in top-tier leagues including MLS NEXT, USYS Elite 64 League, and National Academy League for boys, and the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and ECNL-RL for girls. The club boasts a strong record of player development, including a US Youth Soccer U19 National Championship in 2022 and a significant number of players advancing to collegiate programs.

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL RL Girls, MLS Next 2

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