- August 5, 2026
The Ormond Beach Soccer Club is taking its first step toward joining the Elite Club National League (ECNL), one of the premier competitive club soccer organizations in the country.
“In my opinion the ECNL is the highest level of youth soccer in the nation,” said Dylan Reed, Ormond Beach Soccer Club’s director.
The Ormond Beach club has been accepted for this season in the pre-ECNL age groups of boys U11 and U12. This sets the stage for the older age groups to join ECNL regional leagues.
This is the first time a Volusia or Flagler youth soccer club has had the chance to compete on this level, Reed said.
“It opens up doors for players in the area that we haven’t ever had before,” he said. “So, it’s a pretty big step for us.”
The Ormond Beach Soccer Club has been around since 1979. It used to primarily be a feeder program for Seabreeze High School, but it has expanded over the years.
Now, it has 395 players on 30 competitive teams for boys and girls U8 to U18, a junior academy program for players age 5-7 and recreational leagues with 500 to 600 players participating each season. The club hosts two recreational seasons a year.
The high school age competitive teams have players who attend high schools throughout east Volusia and Flagler County. The club currently belongs to four leagues. The U13 boys team competed in the National Premier League’s national finals in Denver, Colorado, last month.
The Ormond Beach Soccer Club’s goal is to join the ECNL’s regional leagues as a club, Reed said. Through that, clubs can be promoted into the ECNL national league, based on ranking, results and other prerequisites, he said.
Currently, Volusia and Flagler soccer players have to join clubs in Jacksonville or Central Florida to play in ECNL leagues.
“It’s a monumental step for kids to play in these leagues without having to drive over an hour,” Reed said. “We’re just super excited to offer the opportunities this year and going into future seasons for youth players in this area.”
