ECNL Girls Finals 2025: National Champions crowned across U13-U17 age groups

It was a historic day at the ECNL Girls National Finals Championship day, as five new champions were crowned. One club secured back-to-back championships, while others earned their first title of their respective age groups. Get caught up on all the action below and celebrate the new national champions.

U17 National Champions: Real Colorado National

In the 9th minute, Real Colorado opened the scoring when Isla Eaton’s shot deflected in to quickly put Real Colorado up 1-0.

In the 38th minute, Sting looked to answer back just before the half on a shot from the top of the box, but Real Colorado goalkeeper Elli Johnson was up for the task and made a key save to keep the game 1-0.

A minute before halftime though, Sting found their equalizer when Danielle Chaump got a rebound in the box and put it home to knot things up at 1-1 going into the halftime break.

In the second half, Real Colorado came out pushing to regain their advantage. In the 54th minute, the Real Colorado press forced a turnover, but the resulting shot was saved by goalkeeper Kenlea Swadener and then deflected off the post to keep the game knotted at 1-1.

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Real Colorado continued their push in the 64th minute, but Swadener tipped another chance over the crossbar to again keep the game tied.

Off the resulting corner, Real Colorado found the winner, as Alexa Douglass rose up in the box and headed home what would end up being the title clinching goal, helping Real Colorado claim the U17 ECNL Girls National Championship.

U16 National Champions: MVLA

After a pair of 1-0 wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals to book their place in the championship game, MVLA came out flying in the title game against Kansas City Athletics.

MVLA nearly opened the scoring 20 minutes in on a shot that rang off the crossbar, but was able to find the opening goal minutes later when Chloe Miller fired a missile into the upper corner from a set piece just outside the box to make it 1-0.

MVLA took their 1-0 lead into the halftime break, but quickly doubled it in the second half when Sophie McCarthy found herself open in the box on a corner kick and hammered in a half-volley to put MVLA up 2-0.

KC Athletics had some opportunities to battle their way back into the game, but in the 56th minute MVLA tacked on a third, as Isabella Bertolucci took on two defenders and fired home a shot to make it 3-0.

In the 66th minute, KC Athletics cut into the MVLA lead when Jacy Hackler forced a turnover inside the MVLA box and converted the chance to give KC a chance to rally in the final 15 minutes of the game.

Minutes later, Hackler had a chance for her second of the game, but Anneliese Braun made a massive kick save to keep the MVLA lead at two goals and ultimately secure the U16 ECNL Girls National Championship.

U15 National Champions: Michigan Hawks

Michigan Hawks came into the U15 National Championship game looking for their second title in three seasons in the age group, while Legends FC was looking to earn their first girls’ championship in club history.

From the opening whistle, the two sides played an even affair, but Hawks gained more and more possession as the first half wore on. But in a matter of minutes, Michigan flipped the game in their favor.

In the 35th minute, Hawks was rewarded for their efforts, as pristine ball movement allowed a Mighican forward to rip a shot from the top corner of the 18-yard box into the net to give her squad a 1-0 lead.

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After a quick water break, the game resumed and just a few ticks of the clock later, Michigan Hawks made it a 2-0 game. Forward Nyashadzashe Chinyadza pressured a Legends defender immediately after a goal kick and blocked her clearing attempt, allowing a prime scoring chance. Chinyadza made a quick flick of her right foot and buried a shot into the bottom right corner to double Michigan Hawks’ lead.

The Hawks closed out the first half, and as Legends attempted to mount a comeback and spent more resources into the attack, Michigan Hawks stood strong. It was a nervy second half, but the Hawks persevered and kept their sheet clean, winning their championship with a shutout.

U14 National Champions: San Diego Surf

San Diego Surf entered the U14 National Championship match against Michigan Hawks as the only reigning champion standing in either ECNL Boys or ECNL Girls, and were determined to become the only team to go back-to-back this season.

Surf and Hawks opened the game going up and down the pitch, playing an intense first half with multiple scoring chances. It was Surf who broke through first, scoring a goal midway through the first to take a 1-0 lead.

San Diego Surf carried that lead throughout the rest of the first half and into the second, then doubled their lead with 20 minutes to go. No. 3 had the ball at the top of the box and slipped a pass to No. 7, who had a clear look on net. Her shot beat the diving goalkeeper low to the right post, doubling Surf’s lead to 2-0.

Michigan Hawks finally got on the board with five minutes remaining, cutting Surf’s lead to 2-1. Hawks earned a free kick well outside the box, and No. 13 rifled a shot into the top left corner for the goal.

Sensing a chance to send the game to extra time, Michigan Hawks sent everyone forward, looking for the equalizer, but San Diego Surf stood tall and held on to the 2-1 lead to the final whistle. With the win, San Diego Surf became back-to-back champions.

U13 National Champions: San Diego Surf

In the youngest age group at the ECNL Girls National Finals, two So Cal squads in Slammers FC HB Køge battled San Diego Surf for the U13 title.

In the first half, the two sides each had their own scoring chances, with Slammers FC HB Køge earning the majority of opportunities in the first half. But late in the first frame, it was San Diego Surf who got on the board first. A cross from the left side made its way into the box, and the Slammers goalkeeper came out to challenge the pass, but the ball still found its way to a Surf attacker. With a wide-open net, Surf made sure they did not miss, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime.

That score held until midway through the second half, when Surf found the back of the net once again. Forcing a turnover near the center circle, Surf immediately sent a counterattack forward. Kensington McGrath raced onto the throughball with plenty of open field ahead of them, and slipped a shot past the goalkeeper to make it a 2-0 game.

With 10 minutes remaining, Slammers FC HB Køge started their comeback attempt with a beautiful strike just outside of the box. Slammers FC HB Køge put a pass into the box, but Surf attempted to clear it. After a mishit, Slammers corralled the loose ball and launched a volley over the goalkeeper’s head to cut the score to 2-1.

However, less than a minute later, McGrath added her second of the game to restore Surf’s two-goal lead. McGrath brought the ball into the box and, fighting off multiple defenders, put a shot on net. Her attempt was blocked, but she grabbed the ball again and with a shot against the grain, found the open net to make it a 3-1 game.

For the final nine minutes, San Diego Surf locked down their defense and on the final whistle, earned the clubs’ second-consecutive U13 national championship.