id2 National Selection girls team excels at ECNL/id2 National Training Camp

These girls competed alongside about 90 other players born in 2004-06 from the ECNL portion of the training camp. At the conclusion of the camp, the ECNL named its Best XI, of which three id2 standouts made the list: Caiya Hanks (Kona Crush SA), Alexandra Klos (San Juan SC) and Melina Rebimbas (PDA).

Tricia Taliaferro, id2 Girls Program Director, led the id2 team through the camp, and a dozen other talented coaches assisted: Aaron Brunner (Richmond United), Jason Dewhurst (FC Stars), Audrey Gutierrez (Sting Dallas), Mike Kelly (Mustang SC), Doug Landefeld (Michigan Hawks), Andy Lee (FC Wisconsin), Ruairi McGuiness (East Meadow SC), Katie Meyer (Stanford University), Nadir Moumen (McLean Youth Soccer), Hideki Nakada (Stanford University), Zeca Neto (San Juan SC) and Clyde Watson (McLean Youth Soccer).

The camp was sanctioned as an Olympic Development Program by U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Players from all over the country were considered for invitations, regardless of U.S. Soccer affiliation. All costs – including airfare, lodging, meals and training gear – are covered by US Club Soccer and Nike for the id2 competitors.

This camp officially concluded the id2 age group cycle targeting 2004 girls. Next year, the id2 girls National Selection team will begin embarking on annual international trips.