South Valley United Soccer Club Joins ECNL Regional League Boys – NorCal
SACRAMENTO, CA (April 23, 2025) – NorCal Premier Soccer is proud to announce the addition of South Valley United Soccer Club into the ECNL Regional League Boys – NorCal Division, effective beginning in the 2025/26 season.
South Valley United was selected to join on the boys side based on their performance in the NorCal ECNL RL and NPL divisions. For the past 3 years, South Valley has been one of the top-performing boys clubs in ECNL RL and NPL, with 2 teams in the current ECNL RL, 2 teams in NPL 1, and 2 teams in NPL 2.
“South Valley United has been a top-performing club in the NorCal NPL and ECNL RL over the past 3 years, and their admission into the ECNL RL is further proof of our pathway for serious clubs to advance themselves,” said NorCal Director of Competitions Daniel Chamberlain. “South Valley has demonstrated top-tier talent in their region, and we’re confident they’ll elevate the league’s level of competition.”
“We are incredibly proud and excited that South Valley United has been selected as an ECNL Regional League – NorCal club on the boys’ side. We are thrilled to see their hard work and dedication recognized at such a prestigious level,” said South Valley United President Jeremy Schultz. “This marks the beginning of an exciting new journey for South Valley United that opens new doors for college exposure, elite competition, and national recognition. We look forward to this next chapter of growth for our players, families, staff, and the entire SVU community.”
South Valley United will join the 27 other clubs that NorCal Premier Soccer previously selected to become founding members of a recently expanded and realigned ECNL Regional League.
The clubs selected to be members of the updated ECNL RL – NorCal division are top-performing boys and girls programs within NorCal Premier Soccer. Clubs were evaluated based on the quality of the teams and their performance in NorCal competitions over the past three years, a review of their technical standards, and their adherence to NorCal administrative standards.
“The addition of South Valley United into ECNL RL – NorCal shows how strong, robust, and impactful this league is for players, teams, and clubs,” said ECNL RL Commissioner Chris Leahey. “South Valley United will add significant quality to the league, will compete for championships, and their players will be challenged and showcased in the nation’s top competition pathway.”
About NorCal Premier Soccer:
Founded in 2004, NorCal Premier Soccer is the leading developmental soccer organization in Northern California. With a membership of over 270 diverse clubs and over 120,000 total competitive and recreational players, NorCal continues to be a driving force behind youth soccer’s development in the region. NorCal is committed to elevating the game of soccer through its comprehensive programs—including year-round competitions, NorCal State Cup, a no-cost Player Development Program, and heavily subsidized coach, referee, and club education programs. NorCal Premier Soccer is a California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation.
About South Valley United Soccer Club:
At South Valley United our Badge narrative starts with building our culture. Each of the five stripes represents one of our core values: Creativity, Character, Commitment, Consistency, and Courage. The colors red, black, and blue remind us of the previous clubs that came together to form South Valley United. The 02 is for 2002, the year in which the Club was founded. The mountains are the backdrop to our fertile valley lands and the gateway to the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. The lines beneath the mountains represent the diverse agriculture of the south valley where together we feed the world. www.southvalleyunited.com
