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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.

United States under-20s win 2012 Women’s World Cup

The United States defeated defending champion Germany 1-0 on Saturday to win the 2012 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Tokyo, Japan.

FASA’s U-15 girls to make repeat trip to Super-Y finals

Despite bad weather, Md.’s August Cup still enjoys one of its “best ever” years

Ask any soccer tournament director in the mid-Atlantic region about their biggest fears during a late-summer event, and they’ll probably tell you it’s the threat of foul weather. Maryland's August Cup tournament saw its luck run out over the past two editions after years of mostly fine weather in its early years of existence.

ECNL play ramps up after holiday weekend