ECNL Boys announce promotion of Folsom Lake Surf and Select MA to national league

RICHMOND, VA – ECNL Boys announced that Folsom Lake Surf and Select MA will join the league, beginning play in the 2026-27 season. Folsom Lake Surf will join the Northern Cal Conference, while Select MA will compete in the New England Conference.

Folsom Lake joins ECNL Boys following a strong showing in its first few seasons in the ECNL Regional League Boys. In 2025, Folsom Lake Surf earned the U14 ECNL Regional League Boys National Championship, the clubs’ first national title in the ECNL RL, along with several other strong age group performances. Fueled by their impressive showing last year in the ECNL RL, Folsom Lake Surf has competed in a few ECNL Boys National Events this year, further proving their readiness to step into the ECNL this fall. The club currently sits in first or second place in a nearly 20 club Regional League at four out of six age groups and currently has five of its six age groups in qualification spots for the ECNL Regional League Boys Playoffs – West.

Competing in the ECNL Regional League Boys – Northeast, Select MA will join the New England Conference in the fall of 2026. The club has multiple programs competing well in the ECNL RL this year, and will align its top player pool for the new ECNL Boys berth. Showing the club’s strong player base, currently its U13 and U14 age groups are both in playoff qualification positions, the Select MA Pre-ECNL U12 team sits atop the Pre-ECNL Boys Northeast standings, and expectations are high for the U15 – U18/19 teams when spring play begins. The addition of Select MA will further fortify the ECNL Boys presence in the greater Boston area, providing more opportunities for high-performing players in the region.

Folsom Lake Surf
League: ECNL Boys
Location: Folsom, CA
Founded: 1981

Folsom Lake Surf focuses on providing as high a level playing experiences to its players, while providing unparalleled service to its athletes and families. Folsom Lake Surf is uniquely positioned as a community club, with more than 4,000 playing members from youth/adult recreation to competitive, a special needs program and futsal. With exclusive partnerships with its local government, the club is the only local one in Folsom, one of the fastest growing markets in California.

“We are incredibly excited about joining the ECNL,” said Executive Director Fritz Libby. “This represents a major milestone for our club and an important setup toward fulfilling our commitment to provide our players with the very best playing opportunities in the country. Competing in the ECNL will allow our players and coaches to test themselves against top-level competition, gain greater exposure, and continue their development in the most respected league in American youth soccer.”

Select MA
League: ECNL Boys
Location: Hingham, MA
Founded: 1996

Founded in 1996 on Massachusetts’ South Shore, Select Soccer Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary during the 2026–27 season. What began as a small local club has grown into one of the region’s premier soccer organizations, now serving more than 2,200 players from the South Shore, Greater Boston area, North Shore, and New Hampshire.

The club has assembled an experienced leadership group on the boys’ side with more than 20 years of involvement with elite pathways within the United States.  With strong leadership and a commitment to player development, Select has experienced rapid growth and competitive success across the ECNL Regional League and Pre-ECNL platforms. The club is dedicated to providing an elite environment where players can train and compete at the highest levels of the game while also developing into confident young leaders who positively impact their communities.

“We are honored to join the ECNL Boys and grateful to the league for recognizing the work of our players, coaches, and families,” said Dan Colwell, ECNL Director – Boys Program. “The ECNL platform represents the highest standard of competition and development in youth soccer, and we are excited to provide our players with the opportunity to train and compete in that environment. Our goal has always been to build a club that develops elite players while shaping strong leaders and teammates. We look forward to competing with and learning from the best clubs in the country as we continue to grow the Select pathway.”