The Southeastern Clubs Champions League (SCCL) is proud to introduce an exciting new competitive platform for the U11 and U12 age groups, launching in Fall 2025. This initiative reinforces SCCL’s mission to provide a high-quality game day environment that nurtures player development and fosters a deeper understanding of the game.

As part of this new structure, teams participating in the Champions League within their respective state leagues will now also compete in SCCL Regional Series events. These additional matches are designed to offer elevated competition and meaningful gameplay experiences crucial for young players’ growth. 

SCCL Board Member Simon Davey states "The SCCL expansion into Tennessee marks an exciting new chapter for the league.  Our goal has always benn to provide high-quality, consistent competition for youth players, and bringing in top clubs from Tennessee strengthens that mission.  This move allows us to continue raising standards across the Southeast while fostering meanignful regional rivalries and development opportunties for all member clubs."

Champions League teams from Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama will come together three to four times per year at neutral locations for inter-state matchups, ensuring a balanced and enriching environment for all participants.  SCCL Board Member Drew Prentice adds "We're thrilled to welcome our neighbors from Tennessess into the SCCL.  Expanding into new regions not only brings fresh energy and talent to the league, but also reinforces our commitment to competitive excellence and continued development for all our clubs."
 

What they are saying:

"We are excited about the new regional footprint we are developing  with Tennessee clubs.  It will expand the level of competition and provide all our clubs a great opportunity to compete against new opponents."

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"We are thrilled to join the SCCL, a league that perfectly aligns with the growing needs of our athletes, coaches, and families. The SCCL will hold a meaningful place within the Chattanooga FC development pathway, serving as the most direct route to our U13-19 Tier 1 Boys and Girls national platforms. As we continue to build and elevate soccer in Chattanooga and across the region, we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this exciting initiative."

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"NUSA is excited to help bring the SCCL to Tennessee.  NUSA's mission is to keep soccer affordable and accessible for all players and the SCCL is a platform that aligns with this mission while providing opportunities for our players to compete against top clubs in the Southeast."

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“TSC is ecstatic to bring the SCCL into TN and create a competitive club format to help our players develop and prepare for the jump at u13. Being able to give a clear structure of play will create the standards we want for our families. We are also excited to compete against the Georgia SCCL clubs in the crossover events to test us even further and provide fresh competition that will again prepare our families for what to expect as these players get older!”

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"We’re excited to officially join the SCCL!
This league offers our 2014 and 2015 boys and girls teams the opportunity to compete against strong opponents across Tennessee and beyond. The SCCL provides exactly what we’re looking for — a platform to challenge ourselves against top-level competition and to take part in exciting cross-state events, including matchups with quality teams from the Atlanta area.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic season of growth, development, and high-level competition!"

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“We are thrilled to be part of the SCCL’s expansion into Tennessee. This platform brings structure, consistency, and a competitive standard that will elevate the experience for our players, families, and coaches. It’s a step forward for soccer in our region, and we’re excited to contribute to its growth.”

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“AFC Huntsville are excited to be included in the new Tennessee SCCL for U11/12 Girls and Boys! This league will provide an excellent platform for our top tier Pre ECNL teams to compete and develop against the best players in our sub region.  It is another exciting opportunity we are able to offer players in North Alabama.”