New competition brings together NPL & National League
PLANO, Texas (March 13, 2026) – US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer are proud to announce all league operators of its new competition, beginning with the 2026-27 season, that serves as the top team-based league of both organizations. This new league, temporarily referred to as “NewComp,” brings together the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and National League, ushering in a new era of collaboration in the youth soccer ecosystem and serving 10,000 teams and more than 150,000 players.
The competition’s inaugural season will be capped in summer 2027, as part of a postseason structure operated by the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). The recently announced ECNL Conference League Playoffs will welcome the top-performing teams from this competition, along with selected ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL) teams.
Eight conferences comprise the new competition with multiple districts in each conference and those districts advancing teams to the ECNL Conference League Playoffs. The first round of league operators was announced last week. The complete list is now available below with the newest announced leagues noted with asterisks.
- Alaska Youth Soccer Association* (Northwest District 4)
- Arizona Soccer Association (West Districts 2, 3)
- Carolina Premier Soccer League (Mid-Atlantic District 3)
- Chesapeake Premier Soccer League* (Mid-Atlantic District 1)
- Colorado Soccer Association (West District 1)
- El Paso Premier League (South District 4)
- Elite Development Program (Northeast Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 & Mid-Atlantic District 1)
- Florida Club Leagues (Southeast District 2)
- Frontier Premier League* (South District 1)
- Great Lakes Alliance (Midwest District 1)
- Idaho Premier League* (Northwest District 1)
- Las Vegas Club Soccer League* (West District 5)
- Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (Midwest District 5)
- Mid-Atlantic Premier League (Northeast District 3)
- MISO Junior League* (Northwest District 5)
- Missouri Youth Soccer Association* (Central District 2)
- NorCal Premier Soccer (West District 4)
- Northern Illinois Soccer League (Midwest Districts 3, 4)
- Ohio River League & Indiana Soccer Association/Ohio Soccer Association/Kentucky Youth Soccer Association* (co-operated; Midwest District 2)
- Oregon Youth Soccer Association* (Northwest District 2)
- Regional Club League* (Northwest District 3)
- Snap Soccer* (Southeast Districts 3, 4)
- SOCAL Soccer League (West District 3)
- South Texas Champions League* (South District 3)
- Southeastern Clubs Champions League (Southeast District 1)
- Tennessee State Soccer Association* (Mid-Atlantic District 4)
- Texas Club Soccer League (South District 2)
- Twin Cities Soccer Leagues (Central District 1)
- Utah Youth Soccer Association* (West District 6)
- Virginia Premier Soccer League & National Capital Soccer League (co-operated; Mid-Atlantic District 2)
- Washington Premier League (Northwest District 3)
“NewComp aligns with the broader goals of the U.S. Soccer Pathway Strategy. The work to connect pathways into NewComp begins now,” said commissioner Marc Frankland. “Our team will partner with selected operators and the respective state associations across the country to develop district-level pathways that are more inclusive and easier for players and parents to understand. The goal is not to disrupt local leagues, but to connect them into a clearer national structure. This work will take time, but we are committed to building it thoughtfully. Access to NewComp will not be tied to whether leagues, teams or players are registered with US Youth Soccer or US Club Soccer.”
League operators were selected based on their commitment to access and inclusivity, quality competition and player-first decision-making across all districts. A breakdown of the conferences, league operators and districts is available here. By layering districts into each conference, the new competition reaches more players and reduces travel burdens for families. League operators will meet at the end of the month in Atlanta to collaborate further. Team registration opens next month.
More information about the league, including FAQs, is available here.