Youth clubs by state · Arizona
ECNL, Girls Academy and MLS NEXT clubs in Arizona
17 youth soccer clubs in Arizona play in the national leagues we track, holding 31 league places between them: 3 in ECNL Girls, 2 in Girls Academy, 2 in GA Aspire, 5 in ECNL Regional League Girls, 5 in MLS NEXT, 2 in ECNL Boys, 8 in MLS NEXT Academy Division, 4 in ECNL Regional League Boys. Each is listed below by league, with its town, website and tryout page.
- Clubs
- 17
- League places
- 31
- Leagues
- 8
A club with a girls’ and a boys’ side, or in two leagues, is one club with several places. Last checked October 5, 2026.
ECNL, Girls Academy and MLS NEXT clubs in Arizona: 17 clubs listed, read Oct 5, 2026.
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Which leagues have clubs in Arizona?
| Clubs | 17 |
|---|---|
| ECNL Girls (girls, level 1) | 3 |
| Girls Academy (girls, level 1) | 2 |
| GA Aspire (girls, level 2) | 2 |
| ECNL Regional League Girls (girls, level 2) | 5 |
| MLS NEXT (boys, level 1) | 5 |
| ECNL Boys (boys, level 1) | 2 |
| MLS NEXT Academy Division (boys, level 2) | 8 |
| ECNL Regional League Boys (boys, level 2) | 4 |
Level 1 is the national top level for that side; level 2 is the tier under it.
Which girls’ clubs in Arizona play ECNL or Girls Academy?
Top level first, then the tier under it. A league’s name opens its clubs in every state.
ECNL Girls
3 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona ArsenalGilbert | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix RisingScottsdale | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Utah Royals FC-AZMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
Girls Academy
2 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| FC TucsonTucson | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| SC del SolPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
GA Aspire
2 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Premier FCPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| SC del SolPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
ECNL Regional League Girls
5 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona ArsenalMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Arizona SCGilbert | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| CCV Stars SCPeoria | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix RisingScottsdale | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Utah Royals FC-AZMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
Which boys’ clubs in Arizona play MLS NEXT or ECNL?
Top level first, then the tier under it. A league’s name opens its clubs in every state.
MLS NEXT
5 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Barca Residency AcademyCasa Grande | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix Rising FCPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| RSL ArizonaScottsdale | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| RSL Arizona Mesa | — | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| SC Del Sol | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
ECNL Boys
2 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona ArsenalMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| CCV StarsPeoria | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
MLS NEXT Academy Division
8 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Barca Residency AcademyCasa Grande | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| FC Tucson Youth Soccer ClubTucson | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Monarchs AZTucson | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix Premier FCPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix Rising FCPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| RSL ArizonaPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| RSL Arizona MesaMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| SC Del SolPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
ECNL Regional League Boys
4 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona ArsenalMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Arizona Soccer ClubGilbert | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| CCV StarsPeoria | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Playmaker Futbol AcademyScottsdale | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
How this was counted
A club is listed under a league when that league’s own published directory names it for the current season. Town, website and tryout page are the club’s own; a blank means we do not hold one. No coach, director or contact is printed here.
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Quick answers
How many ECNL clubs are in Arizona?
3 in ECNL Girls and 2 in ECNL Boys, plus 9 places in the ECNL Regional League (girls and boys together). A club with both a girls’ and a boys’ side counts once in each.
How many MLS NEXT clubs are in Arizona?
5 in MLS NEXT’s top tier, and 8 in the MLS NEXT Academy Division.
Does Arizona have Girls Academy clubs?
Yes: 2 in the Girls Academy and 2 in GA Aspire.
Does my player need to be at one of these clubs to play in college?
No. What a national league gives a player is regular games against strong teams and showcase events that college coaches attend. A coach still recruits the player, not the badge, and a player at any club can email a coach, send video and go to that school’s ID camp.
Where do these lists come from?
From each league’s own published club directory, read and dated October 5, 2026. The league’s site is the authority; if a club has moved since, this page is behind.
Where to go next
Your player, your list
From club soccer to which colleges?
The free list scores which college programs fit your player’s level, position, grad year and grades, wherever they play now.
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