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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."