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US Youth Soccer National League and US Club Soccer NPL set to integrate
Two national platforms are unifying for next season.
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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.
Tri-State DA-ECNL roundup: Albertson leaks goals, Red Bulls strong again
TSW: Recaps and top performers from every Tri-State area Development Academy and ECNL game from the past week.
Tri-State DA-ECNL roundup: New York Red Bulls dominant, East Meadow U-14s shine
Many of the Tri-State area's U.S. Soccer Development Academy and Elite Clubs National League teams donned their match kits over the weekend for the first league games of the new season. Matthew Levine has a rundown of the action.
Potomac DA-ECNL roundup: Weekend sweeps for Bethesda-Olney, FC Virginia
Most of our region's U.S. Soccer Development Academy and Elite Clubs National League teams kicked off their new seasons with matches over the weekend. Chris Teale has a rundown of the action.
Grassroots change: De Anza Force building Development Academy, ECNL programs from bottom up
De Anza Force, one of the premier youth soccer clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, hasn't always had to worry about identifying young talent. According to Jeff Baicher, the Force's Director of Coaching, the club is now trying to change the old system from the bottom up.
ECNL Finals conclude with close battles all around in title matches
The 2014 ECNL Finals came to a thrilling conclusion on Thursday at West Creek, with four of the six championship matches coming down to a one-goal margin, and the other two being decided by two goals.
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Players That Impressed: ECNL Girls Florida National Event (Winter 2026)
Top performances from ECNL Florida.
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