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North Puget Sound League (NPSL)

NPSL North Puget Sound League logo with orca, mountains, sunset, and soccer ball shield

A volunteer-based organization, the NPSL offers a great access point for competitive and locally-based soccer for a variety of levels. Often utilized by the MIFC Select teams, NPSL play provides competition within the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area, as well as access to the highly-valued Founders' Cup.


The NPSL is overseen by US Youth Soccer and operates alongside Washington Youth Soccer.


Washington Premier League (WPL)

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Offering a greater range of travel and play opportunities compared to NPSL, the WPL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer, and represents the next stage in competitive play. With slightly enhanced travel and a broader range of clubs, WPL provides a different variation in the competitive soccer landscape.


MIFC XL teams are frequently found participating in the WPL, which culminates in the annual WA Cup.


Elite Academy League (EA)

Blue-and-red shield logo with stylized EA letters and stars

EA is a national-level, standalone entity which encourage top-tier competition across the US. Offering league play with the highest caliber teams. Play is segmented into regional conferences, with success leading to future competition across the national landscape.


MIFC XL teams begin play in EA at the U10 age group.

Elite 64 National League (E64)

USYS National League E64 soccer logo in navy, white, and red shield design

E64 is another of the national-level competitions available to MIFC players. With significant travel obligations, E64 brings MIFC teams into the national spotlight, playing against teams from across the US, with the opportunity to qualify for National Finals.


E64 is aimed at the most motivated and highest-performing teams and players within the MIFC/XL ecosystem, beginning at the U13 age group.

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North Puget Sound League (NPSL)

NPSL North Puget Sound League logo with orca, mountains, sunset, and soccer ball shield

A volunteer-based organization, the NPSL offers a great access point for competitive and locally-based soccer for a variety of levels. Often utilized by the MIFC Select teams, NPSL play provides competition within the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area, as well as access to the highly-valued Founders' Cup.


The NPSL is overseen by US Youth Soccer and operates alongside Washington Youth Soccer.


 Regional Club League (RCL)

Washington RCL soccer club shield logo in green, white, and yellow with a soccer ball.

Offering a greater range of local travel and play opportunities compared to the NPSL, the RCL is sanctioned by US Youth Soccer, and represents the next stage in competitive play. With slightly enhanced travel and a broader range of clubs, RCL provides a different variation in the competitive soccer landscape.


Eastside FC West teams will participate in the RCL, competing against some of the region's top clubs.


 Elite Clubs National League(ECNL)

ECNL shield logo in teal and dark gray with stylized letters and soccer lines

ECNL is a national-level, US Youth entity which encourages top-tier competition across the US. Offering league play with the highest caliber teams. Play is segmented into regional conferences, with success leading to future competition across the national landscape.


ECNL play for boys and girls begins at U13