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ECNL: More teams getting season underway

More teams make their Elite Clubs National League debuts this weekend, but a number of others will wait until as late as December to begin conference play.

ECNL executive director Jay Howell discusses changes for 2012-13

ECNL executive director Jay Howell discusses the strengths of the league and its new format for 2012-13 in an exclusive interview with soccerwire.com.

ECNL: Mid-Atlantic Conference teams in action

Head-to-head matchups among Virginia teams mark this weekend's Elite Clubs National League play.

ECNL: Light weekend but notable performances

It was a relatively light week for the ECNL, but there were still several standout performances.

ECNL: Richmond Strikers U-16s hold off Va. Rush for opening day win

ECNL: Va. Rush’s U-14s, U-15s open with wins over Richmond Strikers

While Virginia Rush’s older age groups did not get off to a strong start to the 2012-13 Elite Clubs National League season, their Under-14 and U-15 teams fared better, with both picking up shutout wins Saturday over the Richmond Strikers at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex.

ECNL: Richmond Strikers U-17s start strong with shutout win over Va. Rush

The Richmond Strikers Under-17 and U-18 ECNL teams started the season strong as both posted shutouts over host Virginia Rush in the opening matches of the season for both clubs. Elizabeth Ball scored twice and set up two more goals in the U-17 Strikers 5-0 win, while Megan Fitzsimmons scored twice in the Strikers U-18s' 3-0 win.

ECNL play ramps up after holiday weekend