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ECNL Quote Sheet

 

Christian Lavers, ECNL President & FC Milwaukee Director of USSDA Programs

"The ECNL is a great step for elite girls youth players in this country. The ECNL is founded on the concept that elite female player development in the United States needs a structure that will reduce the total number of games on the schedule and increase the number of meaningful, quality games. The ECNL sets forth a vision that gives us a clear path to that goal –a national competition schedule and a national identification program linked to that competition."

Doug Bracken, ECNL Vice President & Ohio Elite Soccer Academy Director of Coaching

"A great deal of work has gone into making this league a reality. That coupled with the commitment of the clubs involved provide very exciting prospects for us all moving forward. This league is going to be something very special."

Rory Dames, Eclipse Select Director of Coaching

"The creation of the ECNL shows both the vision and dedication of the elite girls' clubs in this country to enhance the growth and development of the women's game. The Eclipse Select Soccer Club is thrilled to be at the forefront of this movement and to be able to offer its membership this incredible opportunity."

Kenny Medina, Dallas Sting Director of Coaching

"The ECNL represents a tremendous opportunity for Sting players and coaches. The league facilitates a highly competitive environment where Sting players face off against the best teams and players in the country. The showcase events selected for the ECNL provides an unmatched opportunity for the players to gain valuable recruiting exposure and make an impression on college coaches nationwide. Furthermore, to have the Sting coaching staff involved in a highly competitive league such as the ECNL provides them the unique opportunity to consistently play against the best teams, and gain an understanding of the different aspects of top quality teams nationwide. The Sting Soccer Club is committed to providing it’s players and coaches every opportunity to grow in the game of soccer. The ECNL breeds the exciting ‘big game’ atmosphere that fosters development and challenges both the coaches and players to perform at the highest level."

Mike O’Neill, PDA Director of Coaching

"With the birth of the ECNL the landscape of elite girls soccer in this country will be forever changed. PDA players will have the opportunity to compete against the best while showcasing their talents in front of our national staff and the top collegiate programs in the country"

Leighton Walters, FC Delco Director of Coaching

"FC DELCO is excited and honored to be a founding club in the ECNL. The ECNL will provide the highest level of elite girl’s soccer in the country affording consistent opportunities for the best to play against the best in the critical years of a players development."

Dick McCormick, Crossfire Premier Director of Coaching

"I am extremely excited to be a part of the ECNL. Our girls will benefit from the increased competition at the national events and the amount of exposure they will receive for colleges and potential national team opportunities."

Jay Howell, CASL Director of Coaching

"The ECNL is a fantastic step forward for club and player development. The ECNL provides each member club the opportunity to consistently challenge their players against top competition, at the best events, with an audience of the highest level of coaches in the US."

Jason Dewhurst, Stars of Mass Director of Coaching

"We feel the ECNL is the next step in improving elite girls soccer in the US. FC Stars are very proud to be part of such a talented group of clubs. This league will give the players the opportunity to play and develop against some of the best teams in the nation."