2024-2025 VSA Rush
ECNL Info

Learn more about all we have in store for the upcoming season & register for tryouts today so you can join in!

13U-14U Tryout Presentation

15U-16U Tryout Presentation

17U-19U Tryout Presentation

VSA Rush x ECNL Boys

VSA Rush Boys will field teams in the 13U - 18/19U age groups that will compete in the Heartland Conference of the ECNL. Playing in this league will provide our players with the opportunity to play against regional and national competition, while also competing in the CDL within the state of Iowa. Built-in Showcase Events will provide players with exposure to college coaches as well as professional scouts.

ECNL Coaching Staff

Fred Frimpong
2008 ECNL Boys Head Coach
2006/07 ECNL Boys Head Coach

Armin Mujdzic
2012 ECNL Boys Head Coach

Justin Vorster
2009 ECNL Boys Head Coach
2010 ECNL Boys Head Coach

Matty Smith
2011 ECNL Boys Head Coach
2012 ECNL Boys Asst. Coach

Kason Crall
ECNL Boys Sports Performance Coach

Andrew Blalock
ECNL Boys Goalkeeper Coach

ECNL Schedules

Training Facilities & Training Hubs

With top notch facilities at our disposal in across central Iowa, our teams have the ability to train on turf, natural grass, & indoor during the winter months to ensure that their on-field development is always prioritized. Players will training in both Ankeny & Waukee each week throughout the fall & spring seasons with sessions centralized at RecPlex during the winter.

For players outside of the Des Moines area, we’ve established training hubs where travel time is minimized, but training quality is still maintained.

ECNL Boys Heartland Conference

  • VSA Rush

  • FC Wichita (Bel Aire, Kansas) - 386 Miles | ~6 hours

  • Gretna Elite Academy (Gretna, NE) - 152 Miles | ~2 hours 20 minutes

  • Kansas City Athletics (Merriam, KS) - 202 Miles | ~3 hours

  • KC Scott Gallagher (Kansas City, MO) - 193 Miles | ~3 hours

  • SLSG Illinois (Collinsville, IL) - 363 Miles | ~5 hours 45 minutes

  • SLSG MO (Fenton, MO) - 346 Miles | ~5 hours 28 minutes

  • Sporting Iowa (Des Moines, IA)

  • Sporting Nebraska FC (Omaha, NE) - 134 Miles | ~ 2hours

  • Sporting Springfield (Springfield, MO) - 357 Miles | ~5 hours 30 minutes

ECNL Boys National Showcase

With access to national events held around the country, our teams have the chance to compete some of the best teams at the best facilities. Not only is the level of competition high, but the exposure to college coaches, MLS scouts, & US Soccer scouts is also at a premium at these events. For players looking to extended their playing career at the college level and beyond, there’s no better place to be seen!

2024-2025 Showcase Schedules

  • 2006/07 Boys

  • 2008 Boys

  • 2009 Boys

  • 2010 Boys

  • 2011 Boys

  • 2012 Boys

ECNL Resources

College Advisory Program

Our players are supported in their college process by the entirety of our GA & ECNL coaching staffs. Together, our coaching network spans the country and we take great pride in helping our players find the best fit for them both on and off the field and recognize that playing in college is a massive achievement for any player.

HUDL Focus Flex Cameras

Real-time uploading means your game film is ready as soon as you're done & Hudl Assist breakdowns can be processed even faster. With 4G connectivity in all of our Hudl Focus Flex camera, your games are available in real-time.

Playmetrics

Benefits to You:

  • Allows you to register & communicate with your teams all in one place whether at home or on the go.

  • Helps us communicate with all of our families more clearly and effectively, including updates to practice schedules and field closures as they happen.

  • Ensures that you are always in sync with your team and never out of the loop.