Youth Girls
ECNL Girls Phoenix Event Preview + National Selection Game Rosters (Spring 2026)
Preview of the ECNL Phoenix National Event.
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ECNL College Impact: Big 12 Conference
A total of 177 ECNL alums are currently playing in the Big 12 Conference – 63 percent of the total players in the Conference.
ECNL College Impact: Big Ten Conference
The Elite Clubs National League College Impact series catalogs the impact the ECNL has had on college women’s soccer since its founding in 2009, which has increased every year. A total of 233 ECNL Alums are currently playing in the Big Ten Conference, and nearly 58 percent of the players in the Big Ten Conference are ECNL alums.
About face? Heinrichs says Girls DA will allow high-school play
U.S. Soccer emphasizes the importance of a full-time, professional-inspired academy model for elite youth players – one that does not include participation in high-school soccer. Abstaining from high-school play was presented as a founding principle of the federation's new Girls Development Academy. But USSF's women's technical director April Heinrichs opened the door to a substantial loophole in that policy this week.
NJ Youth Soccer Presidents Cup, Commissioners Cup champions crowned
The 2016 NJ Youth Soccer Presidents Cup and Commissioners Cup tournaments were decided at Bordentown Friendship Field this past Sunday. This event concluded the statewide competition that included teams representing the U11-U14 age groups. Winners of the NJYS Presidents Cup will now represent New Jersey in regional competition against other state champions.
Nine Arlington teams advance to VYSA State Cup, Presidents Cup finals
This past Saturday, four Arlington teams won their VYSA State Cup semifinal game and advanced to the State Cup finals. Sunday was just as successful as five Arlington teams advanced to the VYSA Presidents Cup finals.
San Antonio club Classics Elite to join ECNL in 2017
The Elite Clubs National League has announced that Classics Elite will be joining the ECNL beginning in the 2017-2018 season. The ECNL will be the only national league in which the club will compete, and the focal point of its competitive efforts.
Eastern Regional League, Elite Tournaments announce partnership
The US Youth Soccer Region I Eastern Regional League and Elite Tournaments have announced a partnership for 2017 that will provide new showcase and group play opportunities. The joint effort will see teams from the Mid-Atlantic and New England states battle in league play within the structure of Elite Tournaments’ current event schedule.
USA TODAY/NSCAA Super 25 Fall High School Rankings released (Girls)
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America and USA TODAY High School Sports released today the ninth week of USA TODAY/NSCAA Super 25 Fall High School Rankings.
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Players that Impressed: Jefferson Cup 2026 Girls Showcase Weekend
Top performers from the 2026 Jefferson Cup.
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