August 3rd, 2026 - As the final post-season events wrap up, the 2025/2026 youth soccer season has officially come to a close. The Surf Nation community has been at the forefront of player development, coach education and on-field success. It’s been another historic year for the Surf brand which has seen our clubs qualify for post-season in every domestic league across the country, a record number of players represent their country, and over 600 players commit their future to play collegiate soccer. Turning our attention to the coaching staff, we have seen record numbers of coaches committing to further their education both internally and externally.
“I want to start by congratulating the full Surf Nation community for an incredible year, along with a big thank you to the Class of 26 for their efforts, commitment and dedication during their time with Surf." Says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. "We are excited to follow their journey as the students take the next step in their soccer and academic career. The numbers and achievements deserve to be celebrated. Success drives our community to get stronger everyday, keeps us motivated and ambitious. Thank you for an incredible 25/26 season and again congratulations to the Players, Parents and Coaches!"
“Whether it is sending a child to continue their career in college, helping a player represent their country, or competing for a national title, these achievements are a true testament to the quality of our clubs and the power of collaboration across Surf Nation.” Says Surf Nation’s Club Development Manager, Brennan Williams. “While these numbers are certainly impressive, what stands out the most is the impact our clubs continue to have on the individual player.”
Post-Season Success
Surf Nation is proud to have eight teams win national championships as well as twelve finalists in their respective leagues and divisions:
National champions:
Folsom Lake Surf Boys 2011: ECNL-RL
Houston Surf Girls 2010: GA-Aspire
Philadelphia Surf Girls 2011: USYS Presidents Cup
San Diego Surf Girls 2012: ECNL
Utah Surf Girls 2009: USYS
Ventura Surf Girls 2013: NPL
Ventura Surf Girls 2011: NPL
Washington East Surf Boys 2009: NPL
National finalists
Carshield Surf 2012 Girls: USYS
Empire Surf Girls 2011: US Club National Cup
Empire Surf Girls 2012: US Club National Cup
FC Dutchmen Surf 2008 Boys: EA
FC Dutchmen Surf 2010 Girls; DPL
Houston Surf Girls 2010: USYS
Inland Surf Boys 2010: EA
Kansas City Surf Boys 2013: ECNL-RL
Match Fit Surf Girls 2009: ECNL
North Surf Soccer Boys 2012: US Club National Cup
SDSC Surf Boys 2011: ECNL
SDSC Surf Boys 2013: ECNL
Along with our National Champions and National Finalists, we had several other Surf Nation teams win titles or make notable runs in the post-season:
Honorable Mentions
Bay Area Surf 2010 Boys: MLS-Next Quarter Finals
Las Vegas Heat Surf 2007/2008 Boys: ECNL North American Cup Champions
Los Angeles Surf 2007/2008 Girls: DPL Semi-Finals
Match Fit Surf 2014 Girls: Pre-ECNL Champions Cup - Phantom Division
Rhode Island Surf 2013 Girls: GA Semi-Finals
San Diego Surf 2013 Boys: ECNL Semi-Final
South Valley 2011 Boy: NPL Semi Final
Utah Surf 2014 Girls: Pre-ECNL Champions Cup - Tiempo Division
A massive congratulations to all clubs, teams, players, and families for capping off a great season!
International Call-Ups
From youth national team camps, to World Cup qualifiers, Surf Nation players have been making their mark on the international stage. In the 2025/2026 season, over 140 Surf Nation players representing eighteen different nations were called up to play for their national team.
Countries represented:
Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Korea, & USA
College Commits
During the 2025/2026 season, over 600 Surf Nation players committed to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level! See breakdown below for where these players will be playing:
NCAA D1: 169
NCAA D2: 113
NCAA D3: 181
NAIA: 31
JuCo: 103
International: 3
A huge congratulations to our players, families and coaches; this community is built on setting the standard, breaking records, and allowing our players to chase their dreams!
About Surf Nation:
For over 49 years, Surf has proudly stood as a pioneer in youth soccer with a proven track record of developing players into international youth training centers, professional academies, the collegiate ranks, and professional teams around the world.
With a legacy rooted in excellence, we’ve contributed over $18 million in charitable donations, claimed more than 30+ national championships, and helped launch the careers of countless professional, collegiate, and international players. At Surf, we are driven by one goal: to be the Best of the Best both on and off the field.
