The Elite Academy League had over 200 teams competing in cross conference games where every game adds up to the playoff berth to play for EA National Championship 2024 in St. Louis this June. The competition brought out the very best in players, teams and coaches with the EA pushing the standards and raising the level of soccer across the US.

The games were played on prestigious fields in front of top scouts from EA Talent ID, college coaches, and pro scouts from MLS and abroad. The U13 and U14 teams were featured inside the EA East Regional while the U15-U19 teams were inside the EA Winter National Event. The weekend brought together a championship attitude with very competitive games and quality play as clubs and teams showed the strength of the EA nationwide. 

The event attracted over 50 plus college coaches on site which continues to grow in popularity for college coaches. In addition, the EA will be pushing out the video of each match played inside the event to every college program in the country to provide them access to all games played for ease of scouting. 

NEXT UP the EA will be hosting the EA Spring National Showcase April 12-14, 2024.

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