2017-18 ECNL CONFERENCE PREVIEWS
Established in 2009, the Elite Clubs National League has transformed youth female soccer over the past 8 years, and is the highest level of competition in the United States. With thousands of alumni current playing women’s college soccer, 90% of the league’s graduating classes moving on to college soccer every year, and stars dominating the best conferences in collegiate soccer, the ECNL is the proving ground and development platform for the future. In the 2017-18 season, the collegiate stars of the future will be competing in one of eight conferences across the United States.
While the ECNL National Events Series is the primary destination for scouts and college coaches to recruit elite level players, and are some of the most exciting events in youth soccer, it is ECNL Conference competition that lies at the heart of the ECNL. Conference play is the primary method by which teams qualify for the ECNL Post Season, and conference games feature some of the most heated rivalries in youth soccer. With teams and players that know each other well, and compete against each other every year, winning an ECNL Conference Championship is a matter of huge pride for every player and member club. NORTHWEST CONFERENCE The ECNL’s Northwest Conference is the largest conference in the league, with 14 clubs. The conference is divided into three divisions: Bay Area, Mountain and Pacific, across six states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The primary competition season is the spring.
The 2017-18 ECNL season marks the addition of one new member club in the Northwest Conference and the Bay Area Division, Davis Legacy from the Sacramento area of Northern California.
“The Northwest Conference is comprised of three divisions, and is always very competitive. Every year the level of play increases, and it is exciting to see the development of the game and the league as a whole. It will be an exciting year for the ECNL.” -Pat Uriz
NORTHWEST CONFERENCE BOARD MEMBER Pat Uriz Northwest Representative Director of Coaching for Mustang SC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
Pacific Division 1 - Crossfire Premier 2 - Washington Premier Bay Area Division 3 - Crossfire United 9 - Mustang SC 4 - FC Portland 10 - Davis Legacy 11 - San Juan SC Mountain Division 12 - Pleasanton Rage 5 - FC Nova 13 - MVLA 6 - Utah Avalanche 14 - Santa Rosa United 7 - Real Colorado 8 - Colorado Storm 2016-17 IN REVIEW Pacific Division Bay Area Division CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Champions Champions U14 - Seattle Reign U14 - Seattle Reign U14 - De Anza Force U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 - U15 - Mustang SC U15 - Real Colorado Crossfire Premier U16 - MVLA U16 - MVLA Mountain Division U17 - Pleasanton Rage U17 - Crossfire Premier Champions U18/U19 - Mustang SC U18/U19 - Real Colorado U14, U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 - Real Colorado CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS Real Colorado Crossfire Premier Colorado Storm Crossfire Premier U14 U16 Mustang SC U17 Crossfire Premier U18/ Mustang SC MVLA FC Portland U19 Real Colorado Real Colorado Mustang SC Mustang SC Washington Premier Pleasanton Rage U15 Real Colorado TOP 25 IN ECNL OVERALL CLUB STANDINGS
5th 10th 17th 2017 ECNL/ID2 NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP The 2017 ECNL/id2 National Training Camp is a joint effort between the ECNL, U.S. Club Soccer’s id2 National Player Identification and Development Program, and Nike. The camp is open to all players regardless of U.S. Soccer affiliation, or lack thereof, and is sanctioned as an Olympic Development Program by US Soccer and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
The ECNL held the 2017 ECNL/id2 National Training Camp July 27-30, 2017 at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. Players were elected based on their performances at ECNL competitions, ECNL PDP events and other events throughout the year. The camp was made up of 97 of the top female youth soccer players across the ECNL, staffed by an elite staff of expert coaches, and included many stars from the Northwest Conference. 2016 NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES Angelina Erika Braun Alesia Garcia Anderson Mustang SC Colorado Storm Mustang SC
Kylee Geis Katherine Catherine FC Nova Hottinger Paulson Pleasanton Rage MVLA
Sarah Paulson Michaela Nicole MVLA Rosenbaum Sweeney Santa Rosa United MVLA
Laveni Vaka Eden White Aurrora Utah Avalanche FC Portland Yarnell-Williams San Juan SC COLORADO STORM Mountain Division
ABOUT: For 50 years, Colorado Storm Soccer Association has been a leader in competitive youth soccer and a home to thousands of soccer families in the state of Colorado. Founded in 1967, Colorado Storm has not only been engaged in promoting the game of soccer but in the development of our state’s youth. Storm implements a world class model of player development, under the direction of nationally respected staff and coaches, to provide the best environment possible for each player to develop to their highest potential.
CITY: Centennial, Colorado ESTABLISHED: 1967 HOME FACILITY: Gates Soccer Complex # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 2812
WEBSITE: www.coloradostorm.com TWITTER: @Colorado_Storm
COLORADO STORM COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Mike Haas ECNL Director - Cacho Cordoba U13, U18/U19 & U18/U19 Composite - Cacho Cordoba U14 & U16 - Colin Clark U15 & U17 - Tiffeny Milbrett
2017-18 U18/U19- U18/U19-LINDSI U17-MALLORY U17-MADISON U16-HANNAH ALESIA GARCIA JENNINGS MOONEY RADKE MARES PLAYERS TO WATCH
U16- U15-TAYLOR U15-MADISON U14-MADISON U14-ELENA BELLA OZUNA GENTRY MUFICH ALLSHOUSE ONODERA
“We are looking forward to the upcoming season. The developmental platform that we experience with ECNL is second to none.” -Mike Haas, Colorado Storm Director of Coaching
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U17 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U16 Showcase Cup Runner-Up CROSSFIRE PREMIER Pacific Division
ABOUT: Crossfire Premier is devoted to promoting the game of soccer and serving 7,500 youth. Crossfire Premier provides professional training and player development to qualified players to assist them in advancing to play at the highest levels of play available in the state Our mission is to promote the game of soccer by providing the highest possible levels of technical and tactical training, skill development, competitive team play, and to provide highly skilled and capable players with an opportunity to further excel in the sport
CITY: Redmond, Washington ESTABLISHED: 2000 HOME FACILITY: 60 Acres Soccer Park # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 500 WEBSITE: www.crossfiresoccer.org TWITTER: @CrossfirePrmr CROSSFIRE PREMIER COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Bernie James U13 - Andy Schmetzer U14 & U15 - Pete Hattrup U16 - Justi Baumgardt U17 - Bree Rowe U18/U19 - Steve Crum
2017-18 U18/U19-ELIZABETH U18/U19- U17-LAUREN PLAYERS FRANKLIN OLIVIA LEE JENSEN TO WATCH
U17-KINSEY U16-KIANA U16-BROOKE KOLAR CAMPBELL SCHULTZ
“We are looking forward to the upcoming ECNL season. The league continues to be a great place for our players to get quality games.” -Bernie James, Crossfire Premier Director of Coaching
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U17 Northwest Conference Champions U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Northwest Pacific Division Champions U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition CROSSFIRE UNITED Pacific Division
ABOUT: Crossfire United Oregon ECNL soccer club exists to develop independent, strong and competitive women. With this investment in our players we will prepare and assist our members in finding the best fit in their college selection process and opportunities to play soccer at the next level.
CITY: Portland, Oregon ESTABLISHED: 2009 HOME FACILITY: THPRD Rec Center # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 120 WEBSITE: www.crossfireunitedecnl.com TWITTER: @CrossfireUnited CROSSFIRE UNITED COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Kevin Legg U13 & U15 - Kevin Legg U14 - Rosie Rocha U16 & U17 - Jon Kiester U18/U19 - Mel Langley Assistant Coach - Eric McClellan Goalkeeper Coach - Marshall Reese
2017-18 U18/U19- U17- U16-QUINN PLAYERS ALEXIS FRIESEN ROSIE LARSEN BARRETT TO WATCH
U15-CHLOE U14- FOERSTER TESS FRENCH
“We are looking forward to playing against some great teams and coaches in the Northwest Division.” -Kevin Legg, Crossfire United Director of Coaching
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U15 Showcase Cup Champions U15 & U16 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition DAVIS LEGACY Bay Area Division
ABOUT: Davis Legacy Soccer Club exists to provide the highest levels of quality soccer training for the players and to enhance their social/ emotional and physical health, in a positive and safe environment. Davis Legacy Soccer Club will create an environment where our players develop a love of the game of soccer and continue to participate in the sport throughout their lifetime. To achieve this goal, we must develop an environment where we teach a creative, attacking, and possession-style soccer built on a foundation of strong technical skills.
CITY: Davis, California ESTABLISHED: 1992 HOME FACILITY: Davis Legacy # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 482
WEBSITE: www.davislegacysoccer.org TWITTER: @davislegacy DAVIS LEGACY COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Ashley Yudin ECNL Director - David Robertson U13 & U14 - Nathan Northrup U15 - Jesus Mata U16 - Sara Stone U17 - David Robertson U18/U19 - Mark Torguson GK Coach - Jason Hotaling Training & Agility - Joe Koller
U18/U19- U18/U19-BROOKE U17-JORDAN U17- U17-PAIGE 2017-18 AVA MCCRAY ROBINSTEIN DAVIS MAYA DOMS ROBINSTEIN PLAYERS TO WATCH U16-MAKENNA U15-PEJALYN U15-GIANNA U14-KENNA U13-SOPHOA LUTZKER BALANON HALL DELEMOS VANNUCCI
“We are excited and honored to embark upon our first ECNL campaign. We are looking forward to seeing how our players respond to being challenged at the next level, and welcome all the college exposure the league presents.” -David Robertson, Davis Legacy ECNL Director FC NOVA Pacific Division
ABOUT: Our mission is to create the highest quality soccer programs for youth and adults in the Treasure Valley and beyond. FC Nova seeks to accomplish this mission through a dedicated and experienced staff delivering a diverse set of soccer programs at a dedicated, soccer specific development facility. We seek to provide local athletes a soccer environment that facilitates a joy for the game, life skills development, and access to soccer opportunities within and outside the Treasure Valley. “Opportunity looks a lot like Hard Work” is the foundation for our player development model and serves our members on and off the field.
CITY: Meridian, Idaho ESTABLISHED: 2010 HOME FACILITY: FC Nova Soccer Complex # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 515
WEBSITE: www.fcnova.org TWITTER: @FCNOVAIdaho FC NOVA COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Eric Simmonsen ECNL Director - Jason Vittrup GK Coach - Maite Zabala U13 & U15 - Dan Codina U14 - Jason Vittrup U16 & U18/U19 - Brian Smith U17 - Jim Smith U18/U19 Composite - Tom Fetzer ECNL Coaching Staff - Gavin Kempe
2017-18 PLAYERS
TO WATCH U16-MIA U16-KASEY U14-ALLYSE U14-AVERY CARTWRIGHT WARDLE BERGDOLT MCBRIDE
“We are very excited to continue to compete in the ECNL. We love hosting teams, but enjoy hitting the road as well for the quality competitions.” -Jason Vittrup, FC Nova ECNL Director
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition FC PORTLAND ACADEMY Pacific Division
ABOUT: F.C. Portland Academy was founded in 1987 by Clive Charles, who saw a need for high quality players to get together and train. The Academy’s competitive division program began in 1993 and has grown in every year of its existence. This division forms teams for competitive league USYSA and US Club Soccer play. Competition is an important tool for continuing the progress of excellent individual players. FC Portland provides players with the opportunity to compete against elite clubs in the U.S. while showcasing their talents in front of National Staff and all levels of collegiate programs in the country. The goal is to challenge, improve, and advance the level of every player and prepare them for the future on and off the field.
CITY: Hillsboro, Oregon ESTABLISHED: 1987 HOME FACILITY: Liberty High School # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 450
WEBSITE: www.fcportland.org TWITTER: @FC_Portland FC PORTLAND COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Garrett Smith ECNL Director - Miguel Guante U14 & U15 - Mike Staropoli U16 & U17 - Miguel Guante U18/U19 - Bill Irwin Support Staff - Garrett Smith & Lisa Chambers
2017-18 U18/U19-MAYA U18/U19- U17-GABBY PLAYERS FERNANDEZ-POWELL EDEN WHITE BROWN TO WATCH
U15-STEPHANIE U16-NEDYA U15-SOPHIE NIEBERGALL SAWAN WAND “We are excited to begin another season in the ECNL. Our club, coaches, and players look forward to the daily challenges that come with competing in the most competitive platform for female youth player development. ” -Miguel Guante, FC Portland ECNL Director
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U17 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U15 & U16 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition MUSTANG SC Bay Area Division
ABOUT: The Mustang Soccer Club Elite program places the technical, tactical, physical, and mental development of players as a focal point of the competitive curriculum. Our mission is to provide the most competitive training environment and competitive match conditions to aide our players in development at their highest potential. Our goal is to provide a safe environment, both physically and emotionally, with the product on the field showing our players true enjoyment of the game.
CITY: Danville, California ESTABLISHED: 1972 HOME FACILITY: Muscle Milk Fields # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 2800
WEBSITE: www.mustangsoccer.com TWITTER: @Mustang_Soccer_ MUSTANG SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Pat Uriz ECNL Director - Mike Kelley U13 - Amy Gerace U14 - Pat Uriz U15 - Mike Descombaz U16 - Chad Harper U17 - Mike Kelley U18/U19 - Neil McGuire
2017-18 U18/U19-LILY U18/U19- U17-ANGELINA U17- U17-MEGAN PLAYERS ARBABARAGHI KYLIE KERR ANDERSON ERIKA BRAUN EDELMAN TO WATCH
U16-LEAH U16-JULIA U16-ELLIE U15-KYLIE U15- FREEMAN LEONTINI OSPECK HUMMEL JENNA WEST
“Mustang Soccer is thrilled to be a part of another ECNL Season. The Northwest Conference will be a great challenge for our players and coaches as we strive for Champions League qualification. We want to thank the league for their support, and wish the other clubs the best of luck in their season.” -Mike Kelley, Mustang SC ECNL Director
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U15 & U18/U19 Northwest Pacific Division Champions U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition MVLA Bay Area Division
ABOUT: At MVLA Soccer Club, our passion is nurturing a life-long love of soccer for our players. We strive to do that by creating a culture that is committed to developing players on the field while valuing who they are off the field as well. With a number of teams in each age group at different levels, we believe MVLA can offer a level of competition and development to meet most any soccer player’s personal goals. We want to be viewed as a community for what our players and families contribute to our local area, be that as excellent soccer players, strong students, performers, artists, engaged and compassionate volunteers, well-rounded, good citizens to those in need and more.
CITY: Los Altos, California ESTABLISHED: 1972 HOME FACILITY: Mountain View High School # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 600
WEBSITE: www.mvlasc.org TWITTER: @MVLASC MVLA COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Albertin Montoya U13 - Mykell Bates U14 & U15 -Erin Montoya U16 - Margueritte Aozasa U17 - Rob Baarts U18/U19 & U18/U19 Composite - Seth Alberico
2017-18 U17-ANYSA U17-CATHERINE U16-CAMRYN U15-STEPHANIE U15-AALIYAH GRAY BORG JUNG SCHINAMAN PLAYERS PAULSON TO WATCH
U14-JOELLE U14-ALLISON U14-LEAH U14-CHARIS U13-CHARLOTTE JUNG MONTOYA O’BRIEN TONEY KOHLER
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U16 Northwest Champions U16 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U17 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition U15 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition PLEASANTON RAGE Bay Area Division
ABOUT: Pleasanton Rage is a girls soccer club that makes team and player development its central focus. Programs are offered at all levels and demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of the whole player including the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological areas of our player’s development within the team environment. RAGE: Respect, Attitude, Greatness, Expectations
CITY: Pleasanton, California ESTABLISHED: 1980 HOME FACILITY: Patelco Sports Complex & Val Vista Field # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 1300
WEBSITE: www. pleasantonrage.org TWITTER: @pleasantonrage
PLEASANTON RAGE COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Philippe Blin U13 & U15 - Axel Thibodeau U14 & U18/U19 - Darin Preszler U16 & U17 - Walter Pratte
2017-18 U17-KATHERINE U17-PEYTON U16-KATE U16-ISABELLA PLAYERS HOTTINGER RAUN REEDY ROMERO TO WATCH
U16-TRINITY U15-CHAUCHIE-CHOP U13-KENNEDY SANDBRIDGE LULANIE JOLIE MAYO
“Pleasanton Rage is committed to being the best girls soccer club in America in terms of helping players and teams develop to reach their maximum potential. That is what the ECNL will provide in terms of quality games, events and organization.” -Philippe Blin, Pleasanton Rage Director of Coaching
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U17 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U15 & U16 Qualified for Showcase Post Season Competition REAL COLORADO Mountain Division
ABOUT: Real Colorado sets the standard for the youth soccer experience, offering the most comprehensive program available from the youngest player to the elite athlete at the highest levels of soccer competition in the country. We offer our players more ways to learn and grow their love of the game than any other club in our State. Our programs are sometimes imitated, but the opportunities we can provide to grow each and every player are truly unmatched.
CITY: Highlands Ranch, Colorado ESTABLISHED: 1986 HOME FACILITY: Real Soccer Park # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 2300 WEBSITE: www.realcolorado.net TWITTER: @RealColoSoccer REAL COLORADO COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Lorne Donaldson ECNL Director - Rivers Guthrie U14 - Dina Baruth U15 - Sean Sandoval U16 - Lorne Donaldson U17 - Russ Lentine U18/U19 - Scott Dydycker
2017-18 U18/U19-MAISIE U18/U19-JAMIE U17-MIKA U17- PAULSON FISHER ANNA HART PLAYERS TATUM TO WATCH
U16-JAZLYNN U16-JACE U16-JORDAN U16- ELLIS HOLMES JOHNSON LAUREN REID
“Real Colorado continues to be excited about the national platform the ECNL provides. Our players are offered an environment with elite competition, college showcases and development opportunities.” -River Guthrie, Real Colorado ECNL Director
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U15 & U18/U19 Northwest Champions U14, U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Northwest Mountain Division Champions U14, U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition SAN JUAN SC Bay Area Division
ABOUT: San Juan Soccer Club is proud to have been one of the 40 founding members of the ECNL in 2009. Servicing the greater Sacramento area, our mission is to consistently be competing for national championships, while maintaining a commitment to player development and player placement into collegiate and national team programs. Driven by perseverance, integrity and exceptional character, we foster a family environment in which we are proud to be a part of our student-athletes achieving their dreams both on and off of the field.
CITY: Rancho Cordova, California ESTABLISHED: 1978 HOME FACILITY: Kilgore Fields # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 328 WEBSITE: www.sanjuansoccer.org TWITTER: @SJSCECNL SAN JUAN SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Zeca Neto ECNL Director - Erin Sharpe U13 - Stephen Nichols U14 - Zeca Neto U15 - Iain Fraser U16 & U17 - Erin Sharpe U18/U19 - Tony Perez U18/U19 Composite - Curtis Holmes
2017-18 U18/U19-LESLIE U18/U19-MARLEE U18/U19- U17-JACKIE U17-AURRORA PLAYERS FREGOSO NICOLOS ABBY WOLF KOERWITZ YARNELL-WILLIAMS TO WATCH
U16-KYLIE U15-JACKIE U15-BELLA U14-EMILY U13-ISABELLA GARCIA STANCO TERNERO LIEBER CUELLAR “We are very much looking forward to another great ECNL season and a very exciting year for San Juan Soccer Club. This season we are celebrating our 40th anniversary as well as expansions at both our indoor and outdoor facilities that will be completed. The competition and exposure that the ECNL continues to provide for our student-athletes, coupled with our exciting growth, promises to provide a monumental year for our members!” -Erin Sharpe, San Juan SC ECNL Director
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U15, U16 & U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition SANTA ROSA UNITED Bay Area Division
ABOUT: Santa Rosa United is Sonoma County’s top youth soccer club. We are proud of our strong history of producing teams that compete on the national stage, and players who go on to big things in college soccer, professional soccer and for national teams. But we are also proud of our place in the community - spearheading the growth of soccer in our area, seeing large amounts of our alumni graduate to play college soccer, providing a home for the players, coaches & families who want to work hard and take their soccer seriously, investing heavily into our Financial Aid program to make the club accessible to everyone, hiring the most qualified coaching staff in the North Bay, and sparking a lifelong love of the game in young players.
CITY: Santa Rosa, California ESTABLISHED: 1995 HOME FACILITY: Trione Fields # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 350 WEBSITE: www.srunited.com TWITTER: @SantaRosaUnited SANTA ROSA UNITED COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Andy Farrant U13 - Ralph Montes U14 - Andy Farrant U15 & U17 - Trisha Ziemer U16 - Crystal Howard U18/U19 - Mike Herman
2017-18 U18/U19-CARLY U18/U19-ALIYAH U18/U19-BRIANNA U17-SOPHIE U16- PLAYERS HITTENMILLER SHIELDS VANGIESEN VARGAS O’CALLAGHAN LIU TO WATCH
U16-MICHAELA U15-VICTORIA U14-EMMA U14-BOSTON U13-JAYDEN ROSENBAUM HOLDEN CORCORAN GIRMAN HOLDENRIED
“We are excited to get started with another ECNL season, which continues to offer a high level of competition alongside the best showcasing opportunities for our players.” -Andy Farrant, Santa Rosa Director of Coaching UTAH AVALANCHE Mountain Division
ABOUT: The purpose of Utah Avalanche is to create an environment sensitive to the unique needs of the female athlete, to provide training specific to women’s soccer, and to develop female athletes in preparation for the highest levels of competitive soccer. Our goal is to sustain the improvement of our players, our teams, and the club through providing quality coaching consistent with the growing recognition of women’s soccer nationally. We believe we will gain consistent success at the state, regional and eventually national levels. We will continue to develop and prepare ALL of our athletes to help them reach their highest level of achievement.
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah ESTABLISHED: 2001 HOME FACILITY: Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 700 WEBSITE: www.utahavalanche.com TWITTER: @utahavalanche UTAH AVALANCHE COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Jimmie Powell Goalkeeping Director - Mike Siler U13 - Amy LePeilbet & Marli Martin U14 - Amy LePeilbet U15 - Jimmie Powell U16 - Kelli Smith U17 - Souli Phonsavath U18/U19 - Scott Halasz U18/U19 Composite - Kenan Powell
2017-18 U18/U19- U18/U19- U17-DARCY U16-WILLOW U16-RAGAN PLAYERS DAVIANA VAKA LAVENI VAKA WOODWARD COLLINS FULLER TO WATCH
U15-BIZZY U15-MEGAN U15-TAYGAN U14-SEVEN U13-OLIVIA AREVALO LUSHER SILL CASTAIN LEONARD
“We are very excited to begin our 8th season in the ECNL, and are proud to be a part of the league. We have made a lot of changes, and are excited to see how the results will play out on the field. We have assembled our best coaching staff to date and our player pool is very promising. We are looking forward to a great year.” -Jimmie Powell, Utah Avalanche Director of Coaching
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U15 & U16 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition WASHINGTON PREMIER Pacific Division
ABOUT: Washington Premier F.C. (WPFC) aspires to be a consistent top-tier soccer and educational club providing outstanding training, soccer experiences, and life skills while being recognized as a national leader. WPFC will continue to strive for excellence both on and off the field, we are committed to the development of the entire individual, WPFC emphasizes the importance of every player excelling both on the field and academically while encouraging active community responsibility. We believe long-term success is attained through the development of both technical and tactical ability rather than simple game results.
CITY: Tacoma, Washington ESTABLISHED: 2005 HOME FACILITY: WPFC Field Complex # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 450 WEBSITE: www.washingtonpremierfc.com TWITTER: @WAPremier WASHINGTON PREMIER COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Seth Spidahl U13 - Matt Welling U14 - Scott Ford U15 & U16 - Joe Birklid U17 - Seth Spidahl U18/U19 - Jonas Tanzer
2017-18 U18/U19- U18/U19- U17- U17-KAYLEE U17-MORGAN SAVANNAH FOSTER MEGAN NAIL ELSA BLEY COATNEY MILES PLAYERS TO WATCH
U17-MEREDITH U16-HAILEA U15-ALLY U15-LILY U14-ERIN UDOVICH KOSA BEAVERS PAULSON WILKINS “WPFC is excited to embark on the new challenges the 2017-18 ECNL season will bring to our teams, coaches, and players! We are looking to improve on last year’s performance and outcomes. The ECNL is a top-tier platform that allows our players to compete and grow day in and day out in an elite girls environment. Their personal growth through the vehicle of youth soccer and the ECNL is the most important thing. Person > Player.” -Seth Spidahl, Washington Premier Director of Coaching
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U16 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U15 & U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition