The ECNL becomes the first American youth soccer league to deliver Hudl Wyscout scouting data to its clubs — giving players a permanent, searchable presence to be discovered by pro and college coaches.
Lincoln, Neb. — May 20, 2026 — Every year, American players join the ECNL, driven by love of the game and the league’s unmatched path to the next level. The college and professional coaches who scout these players and control that path search for talent in Hudl Wyscout — the world's largest soccer database, used by collegiate programs and professional clubs globally. Until now, American youth club players were not in it.
Today, Hudl and the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) announced that ECNL is the first youth soccer league in the United States to change that.
Beginning this fall, ECNL league games in the ECNL League Video Exchange will be broken down in Hudl Wyscout — putting these athletes’ game video and data into a permanent, searchable record that clubs can use to enhance player development, and college and pro scouts can find on their own terms. ECNL members with Hudl club packages will get access to Wyscout’s advanced video, data and scouting tools at no extra cost when the program launches this fall.
"This incredible new service to provide Hudl Wyscout data and analytics for the players in our league is part of fulfilling our mission to provide the best youth sports experience in the world," said ECNL President Christian Lavers. "Bringing Hudl Wyscout to our clubs isn't a feature update. It's a declaration that ECNL players deserve the same scouting infrastructure that college and professional players have had for years. If you're good enough to compete in the ECNL, you're good enough to be on the radar of every college and pro team using Hudl Wyscout."
What makes this possible is Hudl’s integration throughout every aspect of ECNL competition: game capture and livestreaming with Hudl Focus cameras, hosting game film on the league exchange, stat breakdowns through Hudl Assist+, and now, player breakdowns and recruiting visibility in Hudl Wyscout. Coverage spans ECNL Boys and Girls competitions for the four age groups with a centralized league video exchange — U15, U16, U17 and U18/U19 — so that all clubs have equal access to game film.
"The digital gap between where the best American youth players compete and where college coaches actually discover talent for recruits has been closed,” shared Hudl President Matt Mueller. "ECNL players on Hudl Wyscout are part of that critical conversation now.”
The announcement arrives as the world gears up for North America’s biggest year in the sport since 1994 — a marker of how far American soccer has traveled and a reminder of how much still depends on building the right infrastructure beneath the game's ambitions. For families evaluating clubs, and for players with next-level aspirations, the question is no longer just who the competition is. It is: who can find you?
About 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. Learn more at TheECNL.com.
About Hudl:
Hudl empowers hundreds of thousands of teams globally to reach their potential, working with coaches, athletes and administrators at every level of sport. We equip teams with tools and insights to elevate performance, streamline operations, drive recruitment and deepen fan engagement. Our smart cameras capture every second of practices and games, powering the industry's ecosystem of film review, recruiting, scouting and more. Our trusted software layers data and analytics onto video to help athletes and teams reach their potential. And our platform helps every team create a stronger connection to their fans through livestreaming, athlete highlights, tickets and updates on all the information fans care about. Learn more at Hudl.com.
Press Contact:
Rachel Krasnow
Hudl Director of Strategic Partnerships
Rachel.Krasnow@hudl.com
