Effective June 1, 2026 for ECNL, ECNL RL & Pre-ECNL

Overview: How the Systems Work Together
Starting June 1, 2026, your ECNL registration process will use both GotSport and Athlete One. To keep your club running smoothly, here is exactly how the two platforms divide the workload:  
  • GotSport (The Compliance Gateway):
    You will use GotSport to handle official US Club requirements, including initial player/staff entry and US Club payments.
  • Athlete One (Your Command Center):
    Athlete One remains the core engine for running your club. You will continue to rely on Athlete One for all daily operations, including ECNL League Registration, club-wide billing, rostering, scheduling, and game day management.

Step-by-Step Carding Workflows

Player Registration Flow (US Club Soccer & ECNL)

  1. Initiate US Club Soccer Compliance (GotSport): Register all players into the ECNL event through GotSport and submit them for their US Club Soccer card, including the US Club Soccer fee.
  2. Automatic Status Sync: Once players are approved by US Club Soccer, their status in the Associations section of Athlete One will automatically update to Completed. Once both US Club Soccer and ECNL requirements are completed the player will show as Eligible under ECNL Status.
  3. Finalize ECNL Approval (Athlete One): Submit your ECNL Eligible players in Association for their ECNL registration and complete the $36 ECNL card payment. Their status will instantly change to Approved, and their ECNL card will be officially issued.
  4. Game Day Rostering (Athlete One): Once a player shows as Approved, they are cleared and ready to be added to your active ECNL match rosters through the ECNL mobile app.
Staff Registration Flow (US Club Soccer & ECNL)
  1. Initiate US Club Soccer Compliance (GotSport): Register all staff into the ECNL event through GotSport and submit them for their US Club Soccer card, including the US Club Soccer fee.
  2. Automatic Status Sync: Once the staff member is approved by US Club Soccer, their status in the Associations section of Athlete One will automatically update to Approved.
    1. Note: All ECNL and ECNL RL coaches are required to complete their hours of CPD coursework in the ECNL Coach Education Center, powered by The Coaches’ Voice before ECNL competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the specific changes to registration and fees?
    The registration process is now split based on the requirement:
    - US Club Soccer Carding:
           Completed and paid in GotSport (US Club Soccer Player and Staff fee)
    - ECNL League Registration:
           Completed and paid in Athlete One (ECNL Player fee)

  2. Will my club admin have to enter data twice?
    No — we’ve built an automatic link between the platforms. New ECNL player accounts should be created in GotSport. Athlete One will then automatically receive the necessary data and create a corresponding player account. If a player or staff account already exists in Athlete One, the GotSport account will be linked to it. If not, the new account will be available in Athlete One for the club administrator to review and approve.

  3. What happens to the players we already have in Athlete One?
    All players registered in the ECNL 25/26 season will automatically have their data populated in GotSport.

  4. Will we need to re-upload existing player documents?
    Existing player records and completed requirements will be marked as completed in GotSport and you will not be required to resubmit previously approved artifacts.

    New players that are registered after June 1st will need to follow US Club requirements through GotSport to start the registration process for ECNL player carding (this will include appropriate documentation).
  5. Where should we go to update player information?
    - GotSport     (US Club Soccer Requirements): Name, DOB, gender and address updates made in GotSport will sync automatically to the player profile in Athlete One.
    - Athlete One (ECNL Requirements): Photo and Email
    Note: Any updates made in Athlete One will not change the player profile in GotSport

  6. Why Athlete One Matters for Your Club?
    While GotSport supports US Club Soccer compliance, Athlete One is required for ECNL league card approvals. In addition, Athlete One is specifically designed to support ECNL operations—providing tools for club billing, advanced scheduling, and digital game day management to help streamline your club’s day-to-day processes.

  7. How do we handle upcoming tryouts and fall registration?
    Tryouts and registration can still be completed in Athlete One - only required US Club Soccer documents will need to be uploaded into GotSport.

  8. Which data fields sync between GotSport and Athlete One?
    Player or staff name, DOB, gender and address will update to the Athlete One database profiles if matched with an existing player.  However, any updates made in the Athlete One platform will not transfer to GotSport.

  9. What is the process for Transfer Players for this season?
    For the 2025–2026 season, the transfer process will remain fully within the Athlete One platform, with no changes to the current process. Minor updates to the transfer flow may be introduced for the 2026–2027 season, and any changes will be communicated prior to the start of that season.

  10. Who do we contact if we need help getting set up?
    Our team is here to make sure your club doesn't miss a beat. If you have questions about this integration or how to manage your upcoming season, please contact us at club@athleteone.com.