San Diego Surf is committed to player excellence through our proven, premier pathway designed to foster continuous development across all ages and abilities. From junior academy and recreation programs to the country’s most elite national league, the ECNL, we have a proven pathway to excellence.

ECNL U13-U19

The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is one of the premier youth soccer leagues in the United States with a focus on developing top talent for U.S. Soccer on a national level. San Diego Surf has teams competing from U13 – U19 and has won 21 ECNL National Titles.

ECNL RL U13-U19

The Elite Clubs Regional League (ECNL RL) is a tier within the broader Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) structure, designed to provide high-level competition and development opportunities to youth soccer players at a more regional level.

PRE-ECNL U11-U12

The Pre-ECNL is a developmental soccer league that prepares young players for future Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) participation. It is an introductory platform for younger age groups, ranging from U12 to U11, offering high competition and training to help players develop the skills needed for success in the ECNL.

NPL & SOCAL U8-U19

The SoCal Soccer League is one of Southern California’s premier youth soccer leagues, offering a platform for players to develop at a local league level. The NPL is the highest level of competition within the SoCal League.

JUNIOR ACADEMY U5-U7

Our Junior Academy program creates an environment that allows players to have fun whilst learning the fundamentals of soccer at a young age. Our focus is on individual technical development in a fun and safe environment.

RECREATION U3-U14

As an alternative program to our competitive teams, we host annual spring and fall recreational playing opportunities for our local youth ages 3-14 to develop.