Coastal Rush Boys Earn Promotion to ECNL Mid-America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 2025 | Pensacola, FL

Coastal Rush Soccer Club is proud to announce that its Boys program has officially been accepted into the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Mid-America for the upcoming season. The promotion marks a defining milestone in the club's continued ascent as one of the Gulf Coast region's premier youth soccer organizations.

"Promotion to the ECNL Mid-America League is a major step in strengthening the pathway for our players at Coastal Rush. It has been a fun and rewarding project over the last four years, built through real collaboration and buy in from our coaches, players, and families who believed in the long term vision. This move raises the level of daily competition, expands college exposure, and reinforces our commitment to raising standards and preparing our players to compete at the highest levels."

— Kyle Sealy, ECNL Director, Coastal Rush

PENSACOLA, FL — Coastal Rush Soccer Club is proud to announce that its Boys program has officially been accepted into the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Mid-America for the upcoming season. The promotion marks a defining milestone in the club's continued ascent as one of the Gulf Coast region's premier youth soccer organizations.

Coastal Rush was officially founded in 2021, bringing together a leadership team with more than 20 years of combined experience serving the Gulf Coast soccer community. While the club itself is young, the experience behind it is deep. Once aligned under one unified structure, Coastal Rush immediately saw on-field success and accelerated growth — both competitively and in player advancement to the collegiate level.

Since joining the ECNL Regional League, the Coastal Rush Boys program has earned multiple regular season titles, a National ECNL RL Finals berth, and accumulated more than 200 league wins. Beyond the results on the field, the club has achieved a record number of college placements — a testament to its development-first philosophy and commitment to the complete player.

The club's focus remains clear: develop complete players, compete at the highest level available, and provide a defined player pathway from youth development through collegiate and beyond.

"It is an honor to be welcomed into the ECNL Boys program. All of the credit goes to the consistent effort of our players, coaches, and families, who have worked so hard to make this possible. ECNL raises the standards for our entire program, and we look forward to new challenges ahead. We appreciate the trust placed in our club and are excited to represent our community on the national stage."

— Coach John, Executive Director, Coastal Rush

About Coastal Rush Soccer Club

Coastal Rush Soccer Club, based in Pensacola, FL, is a competitive youth soccer organization operating under the ECNL platform. Founded in 2021, the club is dedicated to developing elite players through expert coaching, high-level competition, and a culture of excellence. Coastal Rush competes across multiple age groups in both Boys and Girls programs.

About the ECNL

The ECNL is the nation's leading youth soccer development platform for America's top players. Driven by a mission to provide the best youth sports experience in the world, 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 leaders, the ECNL creates unforgettable memories and supports the development of youth players into college stars, professionals, world champions, and leaders.