Elite International Teams Confirmed For Youth Tournament At Finch Farm

Everton International Academy and Everton Academy are pleased to confirm the participating teams for the ECNL & Coaches’ Voice International Tournament, set to take place at the Club’s Finch Farm training facility in May 2026.

The landmark tournament, delivered in association with Everton International Academy, will bring together 16 elite youth teams from four countries - England, Scotland, Wales and the United States - for a truly international football experience, hosted within one of the Premier League’s most respected high-performance environments.

Designed to reflect the standards, professionalism and intensity of elite youth football, the tournament will see teams from the USA’s Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) compete against leading professional academies and national programme representatives from across the UK.

Confirmed Tournament Line-Up

U13 Boys | 26-27 May 2026

UK Teams

• Chelsea
• Everton
• Leeds United
• Wrexham

US (ECNL) Teams

• North Carolina FC (NCFC)
• Eastside FC
• Oklahoma Energy FC
• XF Academy

U16 Girls | 28-29 May 2026

UK Teams

• Chelsea
• Everton
• Rangers
• Wales National Team

US (ECNL) Teams

• Bay Area Surf
• Solar SC
• Legends SC
• Michigan Hawks SC

With matches hosted at Finch Farm, the home of Everton’s First Team and Academy operations, players will compete in a world-class setting, featuring elite pitches, performance facilities and a professional club environment, offering a genuine Premier League academy experience.

The tournament represents an important step in the ECNL’s international pathway, providing elite youth players with exposure to international competition while promoting cultural exchange, development and connection across the global game.

Further tournament information and full team details are available by clicking here.