Youth clubs by state · Maryland
ECNL, Girls Academy and MLS NEXT clubs in Maryland
10 youth soccer clubs in Maryland play in the national leagues we track, holding 28 league places between them: 3 in ECNL Girls, 3 in Girls Academy, 6 in GA Aspire, 3 in ECNL Regional League Girls, 2 in MLS NEXT, 4 in ECNL Boys, 3 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
- 10
- League places
- 28
- 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 Maryland: 10 clubs listed, read Oct 5, 2026.
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Which leagues have clubs in Maryland?
| Clubs | 10 |
|---|---|
| ECNL Girls (girls, level 1) | 3 |
| Girls Academy (girls, level 1) | 3 |
| GA Aspire (girls, level 2) | 6 |
| ECNL Regional League Girls (girls, level 2) | 3 |
| MLS NEXT (boys, level 1) | 2 |
| ECNL Boys (boys, level 1) | 4 |
| MLS NEXT Academy Division (boys, level 2) | 3 |
| 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 Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda SCBethesda | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Maryland United FCUpper Marlboro | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Pipeline SCBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Girls Academy
3 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore ArmourBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| Baltimore CelticBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Coppermine SCBaltimore | — | — |
GA Aspire
6 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore ArmourEllicott City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Baltimore Celtic SCBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Coppermine SCBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| FC Frederick | — | — |
| Maryland RushMontgomery Village | — | — |
| Potomac SAGermantown | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
ECNL Regional League Girls
3 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda SCBethesda | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Maryland United FCUpper Marlboro | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Pipeline SCBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Which boys’ clubs in Maryland 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
2 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore ArmourEllicott City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| Bethesda SCBethesda | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
ECNL Boys
4 clubs · level 1| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore CelticBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Maryland United FCCrofton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Pipeline SCBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Potomac SAPotomac | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
MLS NEXT Academy Division
3 clubs · level 2| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore ArmourEllicott City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Bethesda SCGaithersburg | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Coppermine SCBaltimore | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore CelticOwings Mills | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Maryland United FCUpper Marlboro | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Pipeline SCBaldwin | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Potomac SAGermantown | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (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 Maryland?
3 in ECNL Girls and 4 in ECNL Boys, plus 7 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 Maryland?
2 in MLS NEXT’s top tier, and 3 in the MLS NEXT Academy Division.
Does Maryland have Girls Academy clubs?
Yes: 3 in the Girls Academy and 6 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
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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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