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The Portland Thorns FC Academy players in the U13-U19 level play in the ECNL. They play up to 20 games against teams in the ECNL Northwest Conference.
In addition to League Games, teams will participate in select ECNL National Events, based on their age group. The National Events will draw college and national team coaches/scouts, increasing the opportunities for players to be identified for National Camps as well as College Scholarship offers.
For more information on all Academy events including tryouts information:
Contact Academy Staff at portlandthornsacademy@gmail.com
Launched in the 2020/21 season, the Portland Thorns Pre-ECNL, part of the Portland Thorns FC Academy Program, initially served U-11 & U-12 players. From 2024, it expands to include a U-10 team for the 2024/25 season, offering year-round development and training for players aiming to join the Portland Thorns FC Academy.
- Summer months will consist of team training and local tournaments
- Fall OYSA league with games on Sunday and team training 2x per week
- Winter Futsal league with games on Saturday and Sunday and team training 2x per week
- Spring OYSA league with games on Sunday and team training 2x per week
The ECNL Regional League compliments the ECNL as a key developmental platform for elite youth soccer in the United States, offering competitive opportunities for talented players to grow regionally. Prioritizing player development and providing a pathway for advancement within the sport.
In collaboration with our exclusive partner club of the Portland Thorns Academy, ECNL - Regional League (ECRL) players will be participating in the OYSA league portion of the calendar season with ALBION SC Portland.
- ECNL-RL 9 game season (U13-U17)
- June-August: Training 2-3x a week 1 summer tournament
- July: Crossfire Challenge Cup (U13-U17)
- August: ECNL-RL Event (U13-U17) August: ALBION CUP Portland (U11-U15)
- Aug-Nov: OSAA HS Season (U15-U19)
- Sept-Nov: Training 2-3x a week OYSA Fall League (U11-U15) Presidents & Founders Cup (U11-U15)
- Nov-Jan: Training 2x a week outdoor/indoor Play in winter futsal league
- Nov-March: 1 ECNL-RL Showcase (U15-U17)
- Feb-March: Training 2-3x a week OYSA Winter League (U15-U17) Presidents & Founders Cup (15-U17) OYSA Spring League (U11-U14) State Cup (U11-U17)
- May: Tryouts
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