National 1 League
About National 1 League (N1)
US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer are proud to announce a new competition platform, beginning with the 2026-27 season, that serves as the top team-based league of both organizations. This new league, National 1 League (N1), brings together the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and National League, ushering in a new era of collaboration in the youth soccer ecosystem and serving 10,000 teams and more than 150,000 players.
Applications are now open!
Step 1 (Everyone)
ALL clubs interested in applying for National 1 (N1) must complete the form below.
Step 2 (Non-FCL Members Only)
Non-FCL members must also complete the Club Info Form below in order to be considered for National 1 (N1).
Parents & Families
Players
Clubs
While N1 is the top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, high-performing clubs are eligible for promotion to the ECNL Regional League.
