For the 2025-2026 season, Cap City Athletic 1847 will offer Elite level Boys and Girls teams into the Pre ECNL - Greater Michigan Alliance (Pre ECNL-GMA).

We will have teams playing in the Pre ECNL-GMA at the following birth year age groups:

2015 Boys and Girls

2014 Boys and Girls

The Pre ECNL (Pre ECNL) will provide our players and our teams the opportunity to compete at the highest regional and national levels, while gaining invaluable experience in their youth development.

This elite platform challenges players increase their ability and elevate their game.

Pre ECNL Player ID Sessions

Tuesday, May 20 - Spartan Greens Turf Complex

• 2015 Boys: 5:30pm – 6:45pm - West Field
• 2014 Boys: 6:45pm – 8:00pm - West Field

• 2015 Girls: 5:30pm – 6:45pm - East Field
• 2014 Girls: 6:45pm – 8:00pm - East Field

Pre ECNL - TRYOUT #1

All interested players must attend.

Wednesday, May 28 - Spartan Greens Turf Complex

• 2015 Boys: 5:30pm – 6:45pm - West Field
• 2014 Boys: 6:45pm – 8:00pm - West Field

• 2015 Girls:  5:30pm – 6:45pm - East Field
• 2014 Girls:  6:45pm – 8:00pm - East Field

Pre ECNL - TRYOUT #2

Tuesday, June 3 - East Lansing Soccer Complex

• 2015 Boys: 6:45pm – 8:00pm - N6
• 2014 Boys: 5:30pm – 6:45pm - N6

• 2015 Girls: 6:45pm – 8:00pm - N5
• 2014 Girls: 5:30pm – 6:45pm - N5

What is the Pre ECNL - Greater Michigan Alliance (Pre ECNL - GMA)?

The Pre ECNL delivers a high-level, professionally run environment for the U11 and U12 age groups in the Greater Michigan Alliance division. It promotes consistent club development and provides a clear pathway for players to grow within their club, advancing toward their highest potential. It also strengthens collaboration between teams of varying levels within ECNL RL clubs and offers a valuable competitive outlet for top players.

How does Pre ECNL support player development at the youth level?

“The ECNL RL – Greater Michigan Alliance will support the great development work done by the best clubs in Michigan, and will deepen the impact of the ECNL RL in one of the talent hotbeds of the country,” said ECNL Regional League Commissioner Chris Leahey. 

“Clubs in Michigan are constantly competing for championships nationally in both genders, and this league will provide pathways and opportunities for more players, teams, and clubs from the state moving forward. These additions continue to strengthen the ECNL Regional Leagues and elevate the play of the platform across the country.”   

What is the season timeline for Pre ECNL?
Cap City Athletic will compete in Pre ECNL - Greater Michigan Alliance (GMA).

• U11-U12 Boys and Girls will compete with other clubs in the GMA.
• There will be three events over the course of the 2025-2026 season
• One in the Early Fall
• One in Winter
• One in the early Spring