FOUNDATION ACADEMY – U7-U8 Boys & Girls

The Foundation Academy is designed to provide consistent, high-quality training and game experiences for U7 and U8 players in a fun, developmental environment. Players build technical skills, game understanding, and confidence through structured weekly sessions and competitive opportunities. Foundation Academy training sessions and games are led by Boise Timbers | Thorns Pre-ECNL and ECNL Coaches and Directors.

Foundation Academy players will still be eligible and are highly encouraged to participate/play on their teams in the BTT Recreational Program.

ELITE PROGRAM – U9-U10 Boys & Girls

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON

PRE ECNL – U11-U12 Boys & Girls

The Pre-ECNL is a developmental competition for male and female players in the U12 and younger age groups. The Pre-ECNL is a developmental soccer program for young players (typically U10–U12) designed to prepare them for the elite level of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). It focuses on technical foundation, game understanding, and high-level competition. It serves as a bridge between youth academy programs and competitive ECNL, emphasizing development over immediate winning

ECNL RL – U13-U19 Boys & Girls

The ECNL Regional League is the second level of competition in American soccer, with approximately 300 clubs in the ECNL RL Girls and 400 clubs in the ECNL RL Boys participating each year in the U13 – U18/19 age groups. The ECNL Regional League (RL) is designed to offer a high-level, competitive environment with reduced travel compared to the top-tier ECNL. It serves as a bridge for development, allowing teams to compete for regional championships and gain entry into national playoffs, acting as a direct pathway to promotion to the top ECNL level.

ECNL – U13-U19 Boys & Girls

The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is the top-level youth soccer platform in the United States for boys and girls, founded in 2009 to elevate standards in competition, player identification, and coaching. It features regionalized regular-season league play and national showcases designed to maximize development and college/professional recruitment opportunities.