Scorpions Soccer Club is honored to announce that it has been accepted into the Boys ECNL Regional League for the 2024/2025 Season ! This marks a monumental day for our club as we welcome the opportunity and platforms provided to continue to provide a unique experience for our boys players.

About the ECNL

The ECNL represents the epitome of excellence in youth soccer, for both boys and girls. The league and its clubs, players, coaches, and everyone involved constantly strive to “Raise the Game” for the future. The ECNL provides a structured and organized platform for youth players to develop their soccer skills. The league’s commitment to player development is evident in its comprehensive programs and resources.

Club vs Club Competition

Joining the ECNL means that Scorpions Soccer Club will be competing against top teams in the Northeast. This level of competition will challenge and inspire the players, fostering their growth and development.

Established Showcases

The ECNL is known for its established showcases that attract unmatched attendance of NCAA college scouts at national events. These events provide a unique opportunity for players to showcase their skills and get noticed by college recruiters.

Proven Pathway

The ECNL has a proven pathway for improving player development by increasing player demands on game day. In fact, 90% of ECNL / ECNL Regional League players go on to play in college. In 2023 alone, over 1600 NCAA college coaches attended ECNL Regional League events.

Internal Features for Members

Scorpions Soccer Club offers a range of internal features for its members. These include professional licensed coaches, all team trainings and games, league and referee fees, player registration and insurance, and a PlayMetrics platform. The club also organizes a college informational night and college workshops, and provides a collegiate coordinator/liaison.

Player Performance Packages

To further support player development, Scorpions Soccer Club offers Player Performance Packages. These include:

• VEO | Game Day Video: VEO is a player activity tracker that integrates performance monitoring, recovery insights, and workload management all into one wearable belt.
• TECHNE | At Home Training App: TECHNE is a soccer training app designed by pros for the motivated player looking to improve on their own.
• BEYOND PULSE | On-field GPS Tracker: Beyond Pulse is a player activity tracker that integrates heart rate data, performance monitoring, recovery insights, and workload management all into one wearable belt.
• SPORTS RECRUITS | College Recruitment Platform: This platform helps players navigate the college recruitment process.
• PLAY-METRICS | Player Recruitment Profiles: This platform provides a comprehensive guide to everything a player can do to improve on their own.

This acceptance into the Boys ECNL Regional League is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Scorpions Soccer Club’s players, coaches, and staff. It promises to bring new opportunities and challenges that will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of the club and its members.

Correy Couch, Scorpions SC Boys Director stated "I am thrilled to announce that Scorpions SC has been granted access to the prestigious ECNL platform! This achievement marks a significant milestone for our club and demonstrates our commitment to providing our players with the best possible opportunities for growth and exposure. Being part of the ECNL platform means that our players will have the chance to showcase their talents at the highest level, furthering their development and opening doors to new opportunities. This accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our staff. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of them for their tireless efforts in making this happen. Thank you for your unwavering support, and here's to a bright future ahead for Scorpions SC."

Matt Mones, Scorpions SC Rhode Island DOC, said of the move, “The ECNL pathway will provide our boys teams with a tremendous opportunity to regularly compete against some of the top clubs in the country and in front of coaches from the best college programs in the United States. We have been looking for a structure and league that is focused on player development at all levels, as well as, increasing college opportunities for our high school age players. Scorpions SC Rhode Island will be the only soccer club in the state that offers this player pathway for boys. As members in the ECNL Boys Regional League-Northeast, our teams will be eligible to compete for a national championship as well as in college showcases, where players are identified as potential recruits by college coaches in attendance.

"This is what the club and players have always aimed at", said Scorpions Director of Coaching Evan Burokas. "We have a vision, and we took a very important step forward towards that with the addition of the Boys ECNL platform. This opportunity for our players is simply not possible without the leadership and dedication by the incredible staff we have within the club who have drove this vision into reality. This player pathway will not only increase our ability to showcase our college bound players to more schools, but to also test and develop our youngest players alongside the best in the region / country."

The League also stated that "The ECNL is thrilled to announce a wave of promotions and additions across the country to the ECNL Regional League for the 2024-25 season, as well as the creation and rebranding of a number of ECNL Regional Leagues.

This growth further solidifies the national footprint of the ECNL RL with more quality clubs across the country that increase the competitive quality and depth of the RL and a presence in multiple new markets to provide opportunity for more players. Overall, the ECNL RL offers all clubs fantastic local and regional competition, access to ECNL Regional League Events, a tremendous post-season pathway, and the opportunity to earn promotion to the ECNL over time.

“These new clubs and leagues reflect a larger and more mobile pathway for clubs all over the country,” said ECNL Associate Commissioner Chris Leahey. “Clubs are being promoted from several of US Club Soccer’s National Premier Leagues based on their performances, and clubs are being added to the ECNL Regional League platform from other leagues. Overall, these changes demonstrate the ECNL’s commitment to operating and servicing the top two levels of youth boys and girls soccer in America.” Full story here.

This move marks a major step forward for the club’s boys members and the Scorpions community.