PCU Joins ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West
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We are thrilled to announce we are a founding member of the ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West, set to kick off in the 2026-27 season!
The ECNL Regional League is proud to announce the launch of the ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West for the 2026-27 season, with six new clubs joining the ECNL Regional League (Capital FC, Eugene Metro, FC Portland, Oregon Premier, Portland City, and United PDX), as well as the move of Eastside Timbers from the ECNL Regional League Girls - Northwest.
The ECNL Regional League - Far West will serve clubs and players throughout the state of Oregon, improve the league competition structure for the top teams in these clubs, and continue to enhance the depth and quality of the ECNL Regional League around the country.
"We’re excited to join the ECNL Regional League with both our boys and girls teams as it aligns with our commitment to player development, meaningful competition, and long-term growth,” said Portland City United Director of Coaching Ashton Betts. “This platform provides our players with the opportunity to compete at a higher level while staying connected to our club values and community. It’s an important step forward as we continue to create the best possible environment for our players and families to thrive.”
“The creation of the ECNL Regional League - Far West is a great addition to the ECNL RL, and a step forward for these clubs and their players,” said ECNL Regional League Girls Commissioner Mikayla Hampton. “The league will provide a great level of competition over the full season with limited travel, the opportunity to compete in incredible showcases and events, and fantastic postseason structure. We are excited to work with these club leaders to create a better soccer environment for growth, development, and exposure for their players, in the country’s true proving ground!”
About the ECNL
The ECNL is the nation’s leading youth soccer development platform for America’s top soccer players. The ECNL mission to provide the best youth sports experience in the world drives constant innovations in competitions and experiences for players, parents, families, coaches, referees, and partners. The ECNL has questioned convention and challenged the status quo of youth sport since 2009, pushing boundaries and striving for unmatched excellence. Together with its clubs and club leaders, the ECNL creates unforgettable memories and supports the development of youth players into college stars, professionals, world champions, and leaders.
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ECNL Regional League - Far West Participating Clubs
Below is more information about the other clubs joining the ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West.
Capital FC | Salem, OR
“We’re excited to be a founding member of the inaugural ECNL Regional League Girls - Far
West,” said Capital FC Technical Director Joe Wentworth. “This moment reflects years of
collaboration across clubs to build a shared vision—one that creates a clear, unified platform for
both our girls and boys to develop, compete, and thrive at the highest levels.”
Eugene Metro | Eugene, OR
“EMFC is excited to continue its collaboration with Oregon clubs and the ECNL to build a strong
ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West, in which female players can compete and have access
to a nationally recognized platform for competition and development,” said Eugene Metro
Executive Director Jurgen Ruckaberle.
FC Portland Academy | Hillsboro, OR
“FC Portland is incredibly excited to join the ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West and to
return to the ECNL Girls pathway as part of this new chapter for girls soccer in our region,” said
FC Portland General Manager Louis Tanguy. “Having been part of the original ECNL Girls
Northwest Conference, this moment feels especially meaningful for our club. It is a major step
forward for our girls program and one that will have a real impact on the experience we can
provide our players and families. This opportunity strengthens the pathway for our girls, aligns
our girls side with the boys side who are already competing in ECNL, and creates a more
meaningful, competitive, and development-focused environment for our players. We are also
proud to stand alongside the other clubs in the conference in helping create a stronger platform
for girls soccer in our region and state. We believe this will have a lasting positive impact on the
player experience and on the future of our girls program.”
Oregon Premier FC | Portland, OR
"Oregon Premier FC is proud to be a founding member club in the new ECNL Regional League
Girls - Far West,” said Oregon Premier FC Girls ECNL Director Corri Cairns. “This is an exciting
step forward and a significant milestone not only for OPFC, but for the continued growth and
visibility of the female game in our region. The level of competition, the standards of the elite
performance environment, and the opportunities this platform provides, align perfectly with our
club’s mission to develop complete players - both on and off the field. We can’t wait to raise the
game, together, for the next generation of female players in the Far West."
United PDX | Portland, OR
“The addition of the ECNL Regional League Girls - Far West further strengthens our ECNL
alignment and fuels what’s ahead,” said COO Brandon McNeil. “We’re excited to lead the
charge with aspirational clubs—raising the game and redefining what’s possible for the future of
the game in our collective community.”
