National 1 League (N1)
National 1 (N1) is the top team-based competition platform within US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, bringing together US Club Soccer’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) and US Youth Soccer’s National League into one unified national structure. Designed to reduce fragmentation in the youth soccer landscape, N1 creates a clearer and more connected pathway for competitive teams while emphasizing high-level regional competition, long-term player development, and meaningful advancement opportunities. Featuring teams in the U13 through U19 age groups, National 1 provides players with access to a competitive environment connected to the broader ECNL pathway.
OVERVIEW
Competitive Program participants ages U11 - U19 will have the opportunity to compete in the Frontier Premier League, which serves as South District 1 of the National 1 League (N1). The league is built around team-based competition, allowing individual teams to earn their place through performance, standards, and evaluation. National 1 is designed to provide more balanced competition, reduce unnecessary travel, and connect local and regional leagues to a clearer national pathway.
The National 1 postseason is integrated with the ECNL Conference League Playoffs. Qualifying National 1 teams will compete alongside qualifying ECNL Regional League teams through regional playoff events, culminating in the ECNL Conference League Finals. This postseason structure provides top-performing teams with a meaningful national championship pathway and expanded exposure opportunities. National 1 also creates an advancement pathway within the broader youth soccer structure. While promotion is not automatic, high-performing clubs may be considered for promotion into the ECNL Regional League based on performance, standards, and evaluation within the connected pathway.
TRAINING FORMAT
Competitive Program participants ages U13-U19 competing in the N1 will attend two training sessions per week.
FEE STRUCTURE
The Annual Player Fee below includes participation in the
Sporting Oklahoma Competitive Program (U11-U19)
and
Goalkeeping Program (U11-U19). The Annual Player Fee covers monthly training dues and other administrative expenses such as player registration and insurance. The Annual Player Fee
does not include each player’s proportionate share of team-specific expenses such as tournament and league fees, field maintenance and usage fees, and coach travel expenses for matches outside of the Oklahoma City Metro Area, nor does it include player-specific expenses such as kits, equipment, and travel.
The Annual Player Fee for U15-U19 players will be paid in seven installments from August 1 to February 1, but the season will run from August to May.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In an effort to fully realize its Mission as a benefit corporation, Sporting Oklahoma has created a scholarship program for families in need of financial assistance. For additional information, please visit the
Scholarship Information & Application page located under the Registration menu tab.
