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Players to Watch: ECNL Girls Phoenix National Event (Fall 2025)
Top prospects attending ECNL Phoenix.
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Nine teams earn early Jefferson Cup bids at Capital Fall Classic Boys Weekend
The 2014 Capital Fall Classic Boys Weekend marked the end of the fall youth soccer season for many of the 250 participating teams, which proved to be a good motivator on Championship Sunday.
Capital Fall Classic: Patrick Henry CC offers recruits a back door to Division I
Player recruiting is a difficult, labor-intensive process for NCAA coaches. But just how different is it for someone who coaches community college soccer and has to completely reshuffle his or her team almost yearly? SoccerWire.com spoke to Enda Crehan, head coach of the Patrick Henry Community College men’s soccer team, about the process at the Capital Fall Classic in Richmond over the weekend.
Virginia State Cup: How three of four girls’ champions used ECNL players to win
Three teams out of four that won championships in girls divisions at last weekend’s Virginia State Cup hail from clubs that are also members of the Elite Clubs National League, the selective national girls competition which boasts much of the nation's top talent. Were they violating the spirit of the rules, or merely providing their players with the best possible developmental opportunities?
Turfgate: Full text of Senators’ letter to FIFA’s Sepp Blatter
The full text of 13 U.S. Senators' letter to FIFA chief Sepp Blatter urging the use of natural-grass fields in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Women’s World Cup Turfgate: Senators call on FIFA to use grass
A bipartisan group of 13 U.S. Senators led by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) urged international soccer officials on Friday to consider holding 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup on natural grass fields instead of on turf.
River SC showcase team looking to put Eastern Shore players on college recruiting map
River SC coach Terry Underkoffler is looking to put a group of overlooked Eastern Shore players on the college recruiting map with a new U17 showcase team.
Virginia State Cup: Loudoun profit in lottery of PKs over BRYC in Under-16 girls’ final
The tension was palpable at the VYSA Virginia Soccer Training Center, as the first game of finals day between Loudoun Soccer and BRYC in the girls’ Under-16s final of the Virginia State Cup ended 0-0 after normal time, and stayed that way after overtime. It took penalties to separate the two sides, with the lottery of spot kicks used to decide the state champion.
Virginia State Cup: FC Virginia take Under-15 girls’ crown after tough Herndon test
Until the final of the Under-15s girls’ competition in the Virginia State Cup, FC Virginia United Premier had lived up to their No. 1 seed and swept all before them. However, in the last game against Herndon United, they faced their toughest test yet.
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Players That Impressed: ECNL Girls San Diego National Event (Fall 2025)
Top performances from ECNL San Diego.
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