SF UNITED FC SELECTED FOR TOP DIVISION OF NORCAL’S REALIGNED ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON

San Francisco, CA. (February 27, 2025) –SF UNITED FC is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a founding member of the top division of the recently announced expanded and realigned NorCal ECNL Regional League. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the ECNL Regional League in Northern California will expand and realign to include two divisions. Administered by NorCal Premier Soccer, the ECNL RL - NorCal will be a first-team league primarily serving as a proving ground for clubs seeking promotion into the ECNL on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. 

Following a rigorous application process, SF UNITED FC is one of the 25 top-performing clubs within NorCal Premier Soccer chosen as members for this updated ECNL RL - NorCal  division. Clubs were evaluated based on the quality of the teams and their performance in NorCal competitions over the past three years, a review of their technical standards–including their technical staff and club curriculum–and their adherence to NorCal administrative standards.

“This is an extremely proud day for our club. This is a true testament of what we always preach to our players, hard work pays off. We are so proud of our players, coaches, and administration for the tremendous effort put towards our growth these past 24 years of existence. We feel honored to be placed amongst the top 25 clubs in NorCal. We also want to thank our parents for their continued support and trust in our organization year after year believing in our vision and goals.” said Mike Rivas Director Of Coaching for SF UNITED FC

“The expansion of the NorCal Premier ECNL RL to include club-based membership provides a clear pathway for ambitious clubs seeking membership in the full ECNL, while still providing a pathway for top-performing teams to earn their way into the highest division of NorCal competition,” said NorCal Director of Competitions, Dan Chamberlain. “This hybrid between club-based and team-based will be the first of its kind in the country, but we believe that it will provide serious clubs with the stability to focus on player development, while also bringing in top-performing teams who will add to the competitiveness of the league.” 

How ECNL RL - NorCal is Structured

The ECNL RL - NorCal will feature approximately 24 teams per age group. Most teams will come from the ECNL RL - NorCal Members Clubs, who have guaranteed access to the league for all of their U13-U19 first teams. Each age group will also feature several ‘wildcard’ teams who have earned their spot in NorCal’s highest level of competition based on their performance in the current NorCal ECNL RL or NPL divisions. This hybrid approach will allow NorCal to offer a club-based league while still providing a pathway for top teams in NorCal Premier to earn their way into the highest level of competition.

For the Member Clubs, the ECNL RL - NorCal will be the proving ground for clubs to earn their way into the ECNL. Additionally, the ECNL RL - NorCal will have the highest level of competition within NorCal Premier Soccer, offering the best competition for the best teams in NorCal.

Founding Clubs of ECNL RL - NorCal

• Selected Girls Clubs—Association Football Club, Burlingame Soccer Club, California Magic Soccer Club, California Odyssey Soccer Club, Diablo Valley Futbol Club, Eastshore Alliance FC, Folsom Lake Surf, Livermore Fusion FC, North Coast Futbol Club, Revolution FC, San Ramon FC, SF United FC, Solano Surf, Stanford Strikers FC, Stanislaus United, Valley Surf, Walnut Creek Surf Soccer Club 

• Selected Boys Clubs–Clovis Crossfire, East Bay United, Eastshore Alliance FC, Elk Grove Soccer, Folsom Lake Surf, Livermore Fusion SC, Los Gatos United Soccer Club, Revolution FC, San Ramon FC, SF United FC, Sheriffs FC, Solano Surf, South Valley Chivas Academy, Stanford Strikers FC, Union Sacramento FC, Walnut Creek Surf Soccer Club

About SF UNITED FC:

Over 20 years ago, we at SF United set out to build a club and a community that recognized and realized the potential in every child in San Francisco through soccer and teamwork. SF United FC was built on the most humble of origins, where its mission, vision, objective and goal were to create a place where children could feel like a part of a team/family bigger than themselves.. Without a doubt, we feel that this has given us our unique identity that separates us from most clubs. Community and belonging are everything when it comes to a child’s development on & off the field. After having thousands of children come through our programs, who have grown into teens and young adults, they have maintained the morals and values that we instilled in them through the club. These include discipline, sportsmanship, respect for others, and teamwork. We remain true to our standards of an environment where players can grow, improve, mature, gain confidence, and overcome adversity. Above all feel that we can compete and have fun simultaneously. We are happy, pleased, and at ease to say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

About NorCal Premier Soccer:

Founded in 2004, NorCal Premier Soccer is the leading developmental soccer organization in Northern California. With a membership of over 270 diverse clubs and over 120,000 total competitive and recreational players, NorCal continues to be a driving force behind youth soccer's development in the region. NorCal is committed to elevating the game of soccer through its comprehensive programs—including year-round competitions, NorCal State Cup,  a no-cost Player Development Program, and heavily subsidized coach, referee, and club education programs. NorCal Premier Soccer is a California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation.

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