Tallahassee, FL – Florida Elite Tallahassee is proud to announce that its competitive girls program has been promoted from the National Premier League (NPL) to the Elite Club National League - Regional League (ECNL RL) for the 2025-2026 season. This prestigious promotion marks a historic achievement for the club, establishing the ECNL RL as the highest level of competitive youth soccer available for girls in Tallahassee. As part of an exciting new chapter, Florida Elite Tallahassee will now be known as Sporting Tallahassee, reflecting its partnership with the Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX) and providing a full pathway for talented players to pursue soccer at the professional level.

This promotion is an extraordinary honor for Sporting Tallahassee, showcasing the dedication, talent, and hard work of its players, coaches, and staff. It represents the best possible advancement for girls soccer in Tallahassee, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, competition, and exposure on a regional stage.

“This promotion to the ECNL RL is a tremendous honor for our club and a testament to the relentless effort of our players, coaches, and families.” says Lee Blenman, Sporting Tallahassee’s Director of Coaching. “Rebranding as Sporting Tallahassee alongside this milestone elevates girls soccer in our community to new heights, and we’re excited to compete at this elite level while giving our athletes the best opportunities to succeed.”

Nellie Flury, 2009 Girl says: "I’m so proud of our team for achieving this. Advancing to ECNL RL and becoming Sporting Tallahassee is huge for us, allowing us to play a much higher level of competition! I also want to thank our coaches for preparing us to be better players and a more complete team.  I’m so excited for the opportunity to play with my teammates against the best teams and to keep pushing myself to be the best player I can be."

Join the Journey

Registration for tryouts for the Sporting Tallahassee girls program opens this week, offering aspiring players the chance to join this elite team as it embarks on its ECNL RL journey. Additionally, an information session for the girls program on the ECNL RL will be held soon, providing families with details about this exciting new chapter. Stay tuned for dates, times, and registration details on our website.

For more information about Sporting Tallahassee and its programs, please visit www.tallahasseesoccer.com or contact lee@floridaelitesa.com