Wenatchee FAPrograms

Player Development and Competition Pathways

From first touch to elite competition, Wenatchee FA offers programs for every stage of a player's development.

Wenatchee FAECNL-RLRCLNational 1 LeagueWPL
Wenatchee FAECNL-RL

ECNL-RL

U13–U19 Boys

The Elite Clubs National League - Regional League (ECNL-RL) is the second tier of the ECNL, providing a competitive platform for clubs and players at a regional level. It offers a pathway to potentially reach national ECNL competitions, allowing teams to compete at a high level within their geographic area while still being part of the broader ECNL structure.

  • Regional-level ECNL competition
  • Pathway to national ECNL
  • College recruitment exposure
  • Elite tactical development
  • 2-3 training sessions per week
  • ~20 league games per season
  • 3-5 tournaments per year
Wenatchee FARCLNational 1 League

RCL and RCL/N1

U13–U19

Washington's Regional Club League (RCL) is a premier competitive soccer league designed for top-tier youth players across the state and region. Part of the Washington Youth Soccer Association, the league serves as a high-level platform for players to develop their skills and compete against the best teams. RCL/N1 emphasize not only skill development but also sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline — with a pathway to collegiate and higher-level opportunities.

  • Washington State premier league
  • Pathway to collegiate play
  • Sportsmanship & teamwork focus
  • 2-3 training sessions per week
  • 16-22 league games per season
  • 3-5 tournaments per year
Wenatchee FAWPL

WPL

WPL Classic/Copa U11–U19

The Washington Premier League offers competitive match play for players developing their game at the club level. WPL teams compete across Washington State, building game experience and competitive fitness in a well-organized league structure.

  • Washington State league
  • Consistent match play
  • Club-level competition
  • Team development
  • 2 training sessions per week
  • 8-16 league games per season
  • Fall & spring league play (high school is one season)
  • 2-3 tournaments per year
Wenatchee FAPre-Academy League

PAL

PAL U10–U12

The Pre-Academy League (PAL) is a regional development platform designed to prepare younger players for the demands of ECNL-RL and RCL competition. PAL provides a structured, high-quality match environment that bridges the gap between foundational youth soccer and premier league play, emphasizing technical execution, tactical awareness, and competitive readiness.

  • Club Based Competition
  • Pathway to premier leagues
  • Technical & tactical development
  • Competitive readiness
  • 2-3 training sessions per week
  • 8-14 league games per season
  • 2-3 tournaments per year
Wenatchee FAWPL

Development

WPL U9–U10 (U8)

Our Development program bridges the gap between recreational play and competitive soccer. Players receive focused coaching on technique, positioning, and game understanding, competing locally and regionally to prepare them for the next step in their soccer journey.

  • Technical foundation
  • Position training
  • Game understanding
  • Transition to competitive
  • 2 trainings typical for summer/fall & spring
  • 6-8 games typical per fall & spring season
  • 1-3 tournaments per year
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Youth Academy

U6–U8

The Youth Academy is where the journey begins. Through fun, age-appropriate training sessions, young players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer — dribbling, passing, and teamwork — in a positive and encouraging environment.

  • First touch fundamentals
  • Small-sided games
  • Fun & positive culture
  • Age-appropriate coaching
  • 1-2 trainings per week (summer/fall & spring)
  • Scrimmaging