Why Marin FC?

Marin FC offers a complete youth-to-pre-professional pathway and is rooted in strong community values. From Kinder FC to ECNL and USL, MFC emphasizes the importance of player development at all stages of a player's soccer journey. We participate in the top leagues throughout NorCal and nationally with merit-based opportunities for advancement.

What is ECNL?

Marin FC is proud to be part of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), the nation’s leading youth soccer development platform. What sets ECNL apart from other soccer leagues is the level of competition, player exposure and the development model it provides:

• • • • Emphasis on growth over wins
      • Focus on individual talents and cultivating a competitive mindset
      • Employs the best skill development and coaching practices
      • Unmatched exposure to college scouts
      • Playing at the highest level competition

New for 2025-2026: ECNL - RL

This season marks an exciting new chapter as the ECNL Regional League expands to include ECNL RL – Golden State, a second-team league built for top ECNL clubs like Marin FC. As a founding member of ECNL RL – Golden State, Marin FC is helping lead this important expansion—designed to deepen player pools and strengthen development pathways for more athletes on both the boys and girls side.

What is Marin FC’s track record with college recruitment?

Marin FC has facilitated over 200 college commitments in the past decade, leveraging participation in major ECNL events to enhance player development and exposure. The new ECNL-RL expansion offers additional competitive opportunities for both boys and girls teams looking to advance to the next level. At Marin FC, College Recruiting Coordinators guide players well ahead of the recruiting process, starting 3-4 years in advance.

What are Marin FC’s Fees for 2025/26?

Each player has an annual Registration Fee of $1,350 (*est.); a Referee and Volunteer Program (RVP) fee of $350 (refundable); and five Team Fee installments ranging from $400-$900 (fee based on division, schedule, req. travel and roster size). Team Fees will be billed over five payments due on June 1 (20%), August 1 (20%), September 1 (20%), October 1 (20%), and November 1 (20%). Each team will have a budget available based on the teams calendar of events before a player commits to the team.

Does Marin FC Provide Financial Aid?

Yes. Marin FC provides on average $250,000 in annual financial aid grants to about 160 players each year. Financial Aid is entirely need based and recipients are highly encouraged to apply online prior to tryouts. See the website for additional information - Marin FC Financial Aid Program. Applications are due 1 week after rosters posted (U8-U14 = May 20; U15-U19 = May 31). There is a Registration fee of $300 (*est.), followed by a 7 payment Team Fee Schedule (Initial payment: June 1 - 16%; 6 Monthly payments July - Dec - 14% each).

Does Marin FC provide cancellation insurance in case of injuries or other season ending events?

Registration fees and initial team fees are non-refundable.  In case of injuries or season ending events BYGA includes insurance options for Registration Protection and Accident Gap Medical provided by Vertical Insure.  Separate charges will be made for the registration fees and each of the insurance options selected. The charges for insurance will be made directly to the insurance provider. Any payment questions or issues will be the responsibility of the insurance provider. Please see these links for more information:
BYGA insurance for Families
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What is BYGA?

BYGA is our new club management app, replacing TeamSnap. We will now have one simple app for all of your club needs—schedules, communication, and more. BYGA will help teams stay organized with real-time updates on practices, games, and events; allow you to message coaches and team families easily; register and make payments right from your phone; manage all your players in one place; and save time and reduce stress for busy families.

Can you describe how the uniforms work?

In partnership with Capelli, Marin FC has negotiated a three-year cycle for uniform purchases, based on four age group tiers. Once a player purchases a new kit at the start of a tier, they will not have to buy a new uniform for three years. If they grow or need replacements in between cycles, that can be facilitated through our uniform coordinator. Please see our website for additional details about the Tiers and Uniform Cycle.

Who are Marin FC’s Community Partners?

Strong community partnerships are essential to the operations of Marin FC, especially when it comes to field access. We are excited to share that Marin FC and Dominican University are launching a multi-year partnership providing approximately 25% more field space to our Club. We are grateful to our corporate sponsors Fairview Capital, California Pacific Orthopaedics and MarinHealth for their commitment to our Club and supporting our mission over the next three years. Strong community relationships such as these continue to enhance training opportunities and prioritize quality field space for our Club across Marin County.

Are current or former Marin FC players given an advantage at tryouts?

Absolutely not. All players are given an equal chance to earn any roster spot. However, playing previously for Marin FC does offer the advantage of our coaching, exceptional training and competition, and playing methodology

How many sessions should I attend?

As many as possible. While our coaches are skilled at observing and assessing all players at each session, the simple probability of playing your best increases by attending more sessions giving you a better chance to demonstrate your skills, talent and determination.

What are the Blue, Red, Steel Team Structures?

The club hosts several types and levels of teams including Blue (ECNL), Red, Steel and Titanium squads in addition to WPSL, USL2, USL Academy, as detailed here: Marin FC team structure.

Additional Questions?

For additional questions, please contact: admin@marinfc.com.