NAL clubs in New England
The National Academy League (NAL) is a national youth league, mostly for boys, with conferences around the country and a June championship. Many top New England clubs use it as their second team level, below MLS NEXT or ECNL.
12clubs listed
Clubs with NAL teams
Boston Bolts FCNewton, MA +9
Cedar Stars AcademySouth Hackensack, NJ +5
Connecticut Football ClubBethany, CT +3
FC StarsLancaster, MA +11
Intercontinental Football Academy of New EnglandGranby, MA
LFC International Academy MABridgewater, MA +9
New England Futbol Club (NEFC)Northborough, MA +1
New England Surf Soccer ClubBoston, MA +5
Seacoast United Soccer ClubBedford, NH +9
SFC New EnglandWinchester, MA +1
Sporting CTMiddletown, CT +3
Vale Rush UnitedMiddletown, CT +1
Questions parents ask
Is NAL the same as MLS NEXT?
No. It's a separate league, though its operator also helps run the MLS NEXT Academy Division.
Are there girls teams?
Yes, but fewer. The 2026 championship had girls U13-U19 divisions.
How do teams reach the championship?
Each conference winner qualifies automatically, plus a wildcard (the best second-place team by points per game).
Where is the championship?
In 2026 it was at Classics Soccer Park in Manheim, PA, in mid-June.