Their defense fueled the offense, and when Surf was able to take the 1-0 lead, the team was able to control the pace for the remainder of the match. Boost your college recruiting profile exposure with a LIFETIME player page on SoccerWire.com, the site colleges coaches rely on. SoccerWire's Top 100 Boys Clubs for June 2021. All six Solar teams not only reached the Champions League playoffs, but also advanced to the quarterfinals (U17 and U19) or the semifinals (U13 and U16). 11 LAFC So Cal vs. No. 6 KC Scott Gallagher No. She also created several chances for her team off set pieces. San Diego faced a 1-0 early on in the quarterfinals against the Colorado Rapids. Mikayla was a threat to each defensive line faced in the showcase, netting 7 goals over the weekend. A Mary Long goal turned out to be the decisive strike on Monday, as KC Athletics overcame the concession of an early goal to win the national title. Great 3 days for @stingatx_2008 at the Houston ECNL Showcase-we came away with 3 wins and I contributed an assist in each of our first two games and a goal in our 1-0 win today@PrepSoccer @ImYouthSoccer @TopDrawerSoccer @TheSoccerWire @StingSoccerClub pic.twitter.com/JEC0sah7zU, Mia Wiele (@MiaWiele) February 21, 2023, Shea Krakowski | Midfielder San Diego Surf finished first in five of the Southwest Conference age groups and also won the U13 ECNL Boys National Championship. Stepped up to hit 3 penalties in 3 games. Sixteen teams will contest a knockout tournament at the youngest age group, based off points per game seeding among the qualified teams. A look at the ECNL's top-rated goalkeepers. This year, MVLA had to best two of the nations best club sides in order to triumph. More specifically, FC Stars Blue. NCFC Youth 2008 (NC). The league will welcome new clubs and teams. More highlights to come! The ECNL Board of Directors and staff govern all programs and platforms. "With the unprecedented growth ECNL Boys has seen, it . But with each scoring opportunity, the other side responded, and through the first half, the score was even at 0-0. (Burt Granofsky/NESJ), ECNL Boys announced the 2021-22 Conference Players of the Year and All-Conference First and Second Teams across the leagues 12 conferences. Classic Elite 2008 went undefeated with two ties and a win. A U15 winner was decided Monday morning, as KC Athletics defeated the San Diego Surf. Classics Elite 2008 (TX). That includes talented Pipeline SC and NCFC Academy teams. See below for a look at the brackets for the U14-U17 Champions League Playoffs, along with the U13 and U18/19 National Finals. The ECNL consists of two youth soccer leagues (male and female), each a non-profit, member-based 501(c)(3) organization, with independent governance and leadership structures. One of the highest scoring teams to make the playoffs, Strikers FC Irvine averaged a shade more than three goals per game, an offensive record that certainly makes them a team of note. Texas sides AHFC and Dallas Texans played the most games, getting in 20 and 21 respectively. #TheRoyalWay@ImYouthSoccer @ImCollegeSoccer @SSN_NCAASoccer @TheSoccerWire https://t.co/bunahwavb4 pic.twitter.com/2TBPNscwk1, (JB)JaKeyra Bryant (@JB__2025) February 21, 2023, Kaylee Gibson | Forward The ECNL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer. That could certainly be helpful as the tournament begins. ECNL Girls. More Than A League. Pushing the pace and capitalizing on chances, both teams were able to put one into the back of the net in the first half, putting both teams title hopes on the line in the second half. 1 spot in the Top 25. 6 KC Scott Gallagher, No. Final Day at ECNL Houston and got a goal in the last minutes of the game. She stepped up into a leadership role when her team was down several players over the course of the event. In 2017, the landscape again demanded more and the ECNL Boys was founded, setting the stage for an amazing period of rapid growth, increasing quality and further change in youth soccer. 20 spot, and was the only New England club included in the Top 25 for ECNL Girls or ECNL Boys. Rodriguez was granted permission to play with the 04/05s. 14 Charlotte SA Academy, No. Meanwhile, the U14, U15, U16 and U17 age groups will battle to decide who qualifies for the ECNL Boys National Finals, which will be held July 22-26 in St. Louis, Missouri. Pipeline SC kept its 1-0 lead through the first half and into the second, where midway through the second frame, the Maryland club was able to double its lead. A failed clear led to a long-range shot and Pipeline banged home the rebound to make it a 2-0 game. In the second half, continuing its strong play from the first half, Dallas Texans was able to pull away, adding a second goal to ice the contest and capturing the clubs second national championship in as many years. With so many teams involved, plenty can and will happen in the group stages. KC started the weekend defeating WNY Flash Academy. LAFC Slammers became the first club to win back-to-back Overall Club Championships after they won it all in both the U13 and U16 divisions. National Training Camp; PRE-ECNL. Brackets were revealed across the U13 through U18/19 age groups duringThe Draw on Wednesday. In addition to LAFC Slammers and Solar SC, three other clubs achieved the feat of qualifying for the ECNL Champions League across all six divisions: PDA Blue, Real Colorado and So Cal Blues. The formula is similar within each group the first-place team advances, with a knockout game whittling the field down to eight teams advancing to St. Louis. The ECNLs All-America honors were announced. In their first game against Classics Elite, she had two goals and an assist. a Player Profile, Girls Academy League March Player Journal. Rounding out the group of national champions is California side MVLA SC, which took home the U17 trophy. Colorado Rapids 2007 (CO). Her impact is difficult to quantify, but it was obvious on the field. 1 club featured for first time in SoccerWire Top 100 Boys Rankings, Record 13 ECNL Boys athletes named Gatorade Players of the Year, The St. James To Host NCAA Programs in Spring College Cup, Sign up today! Finally, it was Oklahoma Energy FC who broke through. Awaiting in Sundays final was another California side, as the So Cal Blues scored a late winner to secure a 1-0 win over a tenacious Jacksonville FC side. 16 Houston Dynamo Youth, No. Later on, Surf found that insurance tally and at the final whistle, San Diego Surf added to their trophy case with the U13 ECNL National Championship trophy. Maria Wiele | Midfielder / Defender Played almost the entire match and created several chances for goals against Alabama FC, ultimately breaking through by providing the game-winner as FC Dallas went on to win 3-2. 3 San Diego Surf vs. No. Her ability to break up the opponents play, win the ball out of the air, and regain possession for her team was a big factor in the success of the group, which went undefeated over the weekend. Find out how every champion was crowned below. By continuing to use the site you agree that we can save cookies on your device. League Standings. Nyamma Nelson | Goalkeeper Portland Thorns Academy 2004/2005 (OR). In fact, last years leading scorer, Ioanna Papatheodorou, is from. Top performances from the GA Winter Showcase. 2017-2018 In the ninth season, 2017-18, the ECNL consisted of 80 member clubs, with limited conference re-alignment. Taylor came through with the winning goal in the second half of their last game against Sporting Blue Valley. . In defense, she helped control the midfield for SLSG 07 Green and contributed an assist in their game against Boise Thorns. You dont get this far without fantastic support, and thats something we believe in, said Ray Tomlin, Boys Director of Coaching at NTH-NASA. This honor is awarded to the club that has earned the highest total points from regular-season conference games and performance at the ECNL National Playoffs and Finals. VA Marauders USL2 & WL Tryouts, Mclean Youth Soccer Travel Coach Positions, Official Elite Summer Soccer Camps with Elite Pro Clubs in Europe, Kamila Aguilar, Layla Thompson, Lucy Stenning, Anna Claire Jacobi, Tianna Jones, Lucy Krumwiede, Alex Pfeiffer, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri (SLSG), Olivia Jones, Ella Adams, Inaugural set of ECNL Boys All-Regional League teams unveiled, ECNL Boys All-Conference Teams and Players of the Year honored for 2021-22 season, ECNL Girls Top 25 Clubs revealed as Solar SC wins 2021-22 Overall Club Championship, ECNL Boys Best XI selections announced from 2022 National Training Camp, Award winners honored from 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships (Boys), Click Here to Submit a College Commitment, Kamila Aguilar, Layla Thompson, Anna Claire Jacobi, Lucy Krumwiede. Isabelle Traub | Midfielder 2021 U13 National Champions @slammersfc pic.twitter.com/Tv73ngiSWQ. Dallas Texans Academy and Seattle United met in the U14 National Championship match, and it was a title game to remember. Two powerhouse clubs battled it out under scorching sides, as LAFC Slammers managed a 4-2 win against PDA Blue. Klein had a strong performance at center back, keeping the back line organized, leading her team to a clean sheet with the help of keeper, Aris Lamanna. U13: LAFC Slammers triumph on penalty kicks. The ECNL Boys National Playoffs begin on June 25 in Southern California. The 2020-21 Girls ECNL National Championship were crowned over the weekend in the Richmond, Virginia area. NCAA Womens Soccer Commitment Announcements: February 2023, The St. James To Host NCAA Programs in Spring College Cup, Sign up today! The coaching staff is very good, and thats why the level of talent is really developed inside our club, he continued. Robinson piled up 5 goals and 2 assists at the showcase,capitalizing on scoring chances in an array of different ways. FC Dallas scored a whopping 87 times this season, and are easily one of the contenders. VA Marauders USL2 & WL Tryouts, Mclean Youth Soccer Travel Coach Positions, Official Elite Summer Soccer Camps with Elite Pro Clubs in Europe, Kamila Aguilar, Layla Thompson, Lucy Stenning, Anna Claire Jacobi, Tianna Jones, Lucy Krumwiede, Alex Pfeiffer, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri (SLSG), Olivia Jones, Ella Adams, Top 25 ECNL Girls Goalkeepers in the InStat Index (July 2021 Update), Top 50 ECNL Girls players in the InStat Index: June 2021 Update, Girls Academy 2021 Postseason: Final Club-By-Club Results, ECNL Girls champions and Overall Club Champion decided for 2021, Eclipse Select SC wins ECNL Girls Champions League U18/19 title, Click Here to Submit a College Commitment, Kamila Aguilar, Layla Thompson, Anna Claire Jacobi, Lucy Krumwiede. Anderson was a bright spot on the defensive side for the Northwest Elite FC 2007 squad. Group A: Lonestar SC South, Slammers FC, Charlotte Independence Pro, Concorde Fire Platinum, Group B: Ohio Premier, Washington Premier, Solar SC, Wilmington Hammerheads, Group C: San Juan SC, McLean Youth Soccer, Real So Cal, Penn Fusion, Group D: New Mexico Rush, Richmond United, LA Breakers, Palm Beach United, Group E: Del Mar, Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo Youth, Vardar, Group F: NEFC, Legends FC, Space Coast United, GSA, Group G: Crossfire Premier, Pateadores, FC Dallas, Connecticut FC, Group H: NTH-NASA, Manhattan SC, Heat FC, Crossfire Premier II, Group I: Florida Kraze, Albion Hurricanes, CESA, Maryland United, Group J: Charlotte SA Academy, Sporting Arsenal, Tennessee SC, Minnesota Thunder Academy, Group K: Davis Legacy, Florida Premier, Louisville City, NCFC Youth, Group L: Eclipse Select SC, Pac NW, Miramar, United Futbol Academy, Group M: STA, Florida West, FC Wisconsin, Atlanta Fire, Group N: Pipeline SC, NCFC Academy, Eastside FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Group O: Dallas Texans, WNY Flash, Real Salt Lake-AZ, Virginia Development Academy, Group P: San Diego Surf, La Roca, Tulsa SC, FC Stars of Massachusetts. The team captain and holding MF scored 4 goals and had vital contributions to 3 clean sheets in a perfect 3-0-0 weekend for Tulsa SC. RICHMOND, VA (April 27, 2021) - ECNL Boys announced today the details for its first postseason competition, further expanding the club and player pathway within the ECNL through the introduction of the ECNL Boys National Playoffs and ECNL Boys National Finals. 20 (11) Real Colorado - ECNL. 9 Charlotte Independence Pro, No. Charlotte SA Academy is a team to watch in this age group, and getting the chance to play in their home state is a nice bonus. Find out how every champion was crowned below. Classics Elite 2007 (TX). Three mammoth playoff fields away for the U15, U16 and U17 age groups. For more information and details of how to disable cookies, please read our privacy policy. As a defensive midfielder, Anya worked tirelessly to close gaps, delay the opponent, win 50-50 balls, and assist in attacking play in all three thirds. A steady presence on the attacking side for Oklahoma Energy FC, Johnson contributed to the scoring in two games during her teams perfect 3-0-0 run at ECNL Houston. Theres a long list of quality teams, given the size of the playoff field. Slammers teams also placed 2nd in the U17 age group, while earning a 3rd place finish at the U14 level and reaching the U18/19 quarterfinals. Awards were unveiled in the 13U-19U age groups. It was the extra stanza where the California side made it count, bagging two goals to bring home the clubs second trophy of the day. After stitching together a perfect season in conference play, Lonestar SC South looks to back up the No. Copyright 2023 Seamans Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For the majority of the first half, the two sides played a chess match, attacking and counterattacking, looking for whatever way they could to solve the opposing defense. 2021 U15 National Champions @AthleticsKC pic.twitter.com/FYClJnrwBJ, U16: LAFC Slammers beat PDA in extra time. Husbands made a fantastic individual effort on the play which came late in the second half, in the 79th minute. Oklahoma Energy FC 2007 (OK). This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience but do not collect personal information.