FRANKLIN, TN - The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) has announced several changes over the past couple of weeks across the landscape of both ECNL and ECNL RL competition.  A summary of those changes, along with any changes to TSC's structure, are detailed below.

Change of “TSC Nike” Team Name

Starting with the 2024-25 season, all “TSC Nike” level teams will now be “TSC ECNL RL.” As you know, we created the “Nike” team name prior to the implementation of the ECNL RL league. We believe it is a logical step to change the names so that they align with their ECNL RL league play, just as we have historically with our “TSC ECNL” teams. 

ECNL Girls Conference Information (new format)

TSC ECNL girls will remain in the Ohio Valley for the 2024-25 season. There is no change in the teams from the 2023-24 season, however there is a change in format with the removal of the North and South Divisions. There will now be one league table of the 12 teams in the conference. Every team will play each other once.

ECNL RL Girls Conference Information (new alignment)

TSC ECNL RL girls will play in the newly formed Mid-America conference. Clubs represented in the Mid-America are:

FC Alliance

Germantown Legends

Indiana Fire

Lobos Rush

Mississippi Rush

Tennessee SC

Tennessee United

Tupelo FC

Introduction of The ECNL Super Cup (new for TSC ECNL Girls in 2024-25)

In addition to the conference realignment, there are also changes being made to the season’s format with the introduction of the ECNL Super Cup. 

The Super Cup is a conference-based, mid-season high level tournament. Teams that win the Super Cup will receive a direct bid to the ECNL Playoffs. Only TSC’s U13-U19 ECNL girls and U15-U19 ECNL RL girls will participate in the Super Cup in 2024-25. 

Super Cup Format

Teams in TSC’s bracket, where group matches will occur:

• FC Alliance
• FC Pride
• Indy Eleven

Winners of the each group will then compete in knockout match for a berth to ECNL Playoffs. 

ECNL U13/U14 Competition

The U13 and U14 age groups will keep the North and South Divisions as currently formatted in the 2023-24 season. 

ECNL RL U13/U14 Competition

The U13 and U14 ECNL RL age groups will follow same format as ECNL RL in the Mid-America Conference. 

ECNL and ECNL RL Boys Conference Information (new alignment)

TSC ECNL and ECNL RL boys teams will compete in the newly formed Mid-America conference. Clubs represented in the Mid-America are:

Alabama FC

Chattanooga Red Wolves

FC Alliance

Germantown Legends

Lobos Rush

Tennessee SC

Mississippi Rush (ECNL Only)

TSC will continue to have a strong relationship with the Atlanta ECNL clubs and will plan some ECNL matchups to ensure a competitive and healthy schedule.

ECNL U13/U14 Competition Format Enhancements (Mid America Conference)

The U13 and U14 age groups are enhancing their competition format starting with the 2024-25 season. Teams will now play opponents on a “home and away, plus home or away” basis. 

ECNL & ECNL RL Town Hall Planned for Early May

We will host a town hall meeting for ECNL and ECNL RL families where we will discuss all-things TSC ECNL and ECNL RL. We will cover all of the topics mentioned in this email, along with other important details pertaining to your TSC ECNL and ECNL RL experience.