New Mexico Rapids Soccer Club announces that its top girls teams will be joining the Elite Clubs National League – Regional League competitive platform starting during the 2026/27 season.

Jason Moran, Executive Director for New Mexico Rapids

“This is a very exciting opportunity for our girls program. Being part of the ECNL RL has been a goal of the club for a long time. ECNL/ECNL RL and Pre-ECNL have grown a lot in both the girls and boys sides in the neighboring states over the recent years. This is a great opportunity for our players.”

The club has made the decision as they continue to challenge the soccer landscape here in New Mexico and strive to compete at the highest level at all times. By joining ECNL/ECNL RL, the girls and boys programs will now be aligned in the top league within the country. This move will offer New Mexico girls soccer players the best opportunity to compete and grow on the soccer field as teams and players.

Chris Brennan, ECNL RL Girls Director for New Mexico Rapids

“We are thrilled to join the ECNL RL platform for the 2026/27 season! It has always been a goal of the club to be a part of the strongest, most recognizable league in the country and I cannot wait to lead our players, families and staff into what will be the most exciting chapter in NM girls soccer history! The exposure and level of competition the league will provide will push our players to greater successes on and off the field and we cannot wait to get started.”

NM Rapids SC looks forward to its partnership with ECNL RL Girls and the growth opportunities that the league will provide. As a club, NM Rapids has always been at the forefront of challenging itself in new ventures and this is just another occasion where the club looks forward to distinguishing itself within the state of New Mexico.