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Players to Watch: ECNL Girls San Diego Event (October 2025)
Top players heading to ECNL San Diego.
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ECNL clubs headline National Elite Soccer Showcase early acceptances
After a major winter storm wiped out the first edition of the National Elite Soccer Showcase (NESS) in 2014, the spring kickoff event held on Long Island is back for 2015 with top ECNL clubs such as Connecticut FC, Minnesota Thunder and host Albertson Fury already committed to sending teams. National powerhouse Quickstrike FC has also registered several elite level sides.
Potomac ECNL Florida review: Richmond United impress at Sanford event
The D.C., Maryland and Virginia area had several representatives from the Elite Clubs National League at the ECNL Florida showcase event in Sanford, Fla. For all the teams from the Potomac region, it represents their final games until at least February, with everyone having the month of January off from league play.
ECNL Florida: Notable games from an action-packed showcase
The Elite Clubs National League took over 100 teams to Sanford, Fla. for the ECNL Florida showcase event, watched by over 100 college coaches as players from across the country were brought together for the three-day tournament. There were plenty of highlights amidst the games, with a number of individuals also impressing at just the right time for their clubs with the vast majority of their teams on hiatus from league play until at least February.
Tri-State ECNL Florida review: PDA go unbeaten in Sanford
Teams from the Tri State area in the Elite Clubs National League headed south to Sanford, Fla. for the ECNL Florida showcase event to test themselves against other elite girls teams from across the country. With league play now on hiatus until at least February, it was a good opportunity for some morale-boosting performances and results before a break from competitive action.
Potomac DA-ECNL Review: Bethesda-Olney go unbeaten at home to Richmond United
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, competition continued apace in the United States Soccer Development Academy and the Elite Clubs National League for teams in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. On the boys’ side, Bethesda-Olney won all three games over Potomac rivals Richmond United, while in the ECNL, FC Virginia and Richmond United’s girls sides looked strong against the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy and the Indiana Fire Juniors.
Tri-State DA-ECNL Review: NJCSA keep improving, Connecticut FC climb
Many of the U-13/14s had off this weekend after the U.S. Development Academy's regional event in North Carolina, but there was still plenty of action across the USSDA and Elite Clubs National League for teams from the Tri-State area.
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?
Potomac DA-ECNL roundup: Bethesda-Olney sweep local rivals Baltimore Bays Chelsea
The second weekend of action in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and the Elite Clubs National League saw a number of teams from our area impress, with some even battling each other in local showdowns. Chris Teale runs down the latest results.
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NCAA Women’s Soccer Commitment Announcements: October 2025
College commitments from the month of October.
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