ECNL RL is the club-based regional league of the ECNL (ECNL stands for the Elite Club National League) governed by US Club Soccer. TKO ECNL RL teams compete in the Greater Michigan Alliance (GMA) conference with other Michigan ECNL RL teams. ECNL is considered the top league in US Youth Soccer for both girls and boys, with high-skilled competitive conferences all over the US with players that are recruited for college and professional soccer.  

ECNL RL has post-season play, with teams earning post-season spots through conference standings or performance in ECNL or ECNL RL events for the chance to be the ECNL RL season champion.

ECNL RL teams may also have the opportunity to participate in National Events throughout the year. At U16 and younger, the events are experiential - designs to inspire, challenge, and prepare players for the future. At U17 and U18/U19, these events are recruitable - designed to showcase players for college and professional soccer.