ECNL WELCOMES NEW CLUBS INTO THE NORTH ATLANTIC FOR 2025-26 SEASON
Four promoted clubs expand conference to 12 teams.
RICHMOND, Va. (March 12, 2025) - The ECNL is proud to announce Delaware FC,Philadelphia Ukrainians, PSA Monmouth, and SJEB FC will all be promoted into the ECNL Boys North Atlantic Conference for the 2025-26 season. With these additions, the North Atlantic will now sit at 12 teams, improving the schedule and game structure of the conference as well as adding depth and quality through performance-based promotions from the ECNL Regional League.
“When the ECNL speaks about a proven pathway for clubs and players, these four clubs are a perfect example,” said ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney. “Each of these clubs embraced the process, competing to demonstrate their quality over multiple seasons in the ECNL Regional
League. As a continuation of our announcements over the past several weeks, this growth in the North Atlantic Conference is concrete evidence of the merit-based opportunities in the ECNL. This is the basis of strong, stable leagues and clubs for the long-term.
Players interested in joining South Jerseys only ECNL Boys club can sign up for our upcoming tryouts:
SJEB FC BOYS ECNL, ECRL & PRE-ECNL TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORM
SJEB FC
Location: Pitman, NJ
Founded: 1996
In 2024, SJEB FC had three teams qualify for the ECNL Boys Regional League Playoffs - East, two of which advanced all the way to the ECNL Boys Regional League Finals. This season, SJEB’s U14s and U18/19s currently lead the South Division of the ECNL Boys Regional League - Northeast, with others right in the thick of a playoff race. With the ECNL Boys North Atlantic on deck, SJEB is ready to finish the season strong and bring that momentum into next season.
“SJEB FC is honored and excited to be joining the top tier of the ECNL Boys,” said Executive Director Don D’Ambra.
“Our selection is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, staff and board and a very beneficial move for everyone at our club. We fully trust in ECNL Boys to provide the platform and competitive structure to aid us in developing top players who are given maximum opportunities and exposure. We thank the ECNL for the invitation and look forward to the challenges ahead.
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potential.
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