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. CONFERENCE The ECNL’s Texas Conference is comprised of ten member clubs across Texas and Oklahoma. The conference begins competition in the fall season, when the majority of games are played, and concludes conference competition in the spring after the high school winter break.

The 2017-18 ECNL Season marks the addition of two new member clubs in the Texas Conference: Classics Elite from San Antonio, and Sting Austin from the state’s capital. Classics Elite will add quality and a new geographic market into the ECNL, while Sting Austin looks to build on the incredible history of their sister club Sting – one of the very few clubs in league history to win multiple ECNL National Championships.

“First, I would like to congratulate the National Champions out of the Texas Conference, FC Dallas ECNL U16 and Solar SC ECNL U14. It is a testament to the strength of the Texas Conference to have two teams win at the highest level. I would also like to welcome two new clubs into the Texas Conference and the ECNL, Classics Elite SA and Sting Austin. We are looking forward to the exceptional level of competition the ECNL continues to provide year in and year out as a proven platform for the girls game on the national stage.” -Kenny Medina TEXAS CONFERENCE BOARD MEMBER Kenny Medina Texas Representative Director of Coaching for Sting Dallas TEXAS CONFERENCE

1 - TSC Hurricane 2 - Sting Dallas 3 - Dallas Texans 4 - D’Feeters SC 5 - Solar Soccer Club 6 - FC Dallas 7 - Sting Austin 8 - Classics Elite SA 9 - Challenge SC 10 - Albion Hurricanes FC 2016-2017 IN REVIEW CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS U14 - Solar Soccer Club NATIONAL CHAMPIONS U15 - Solar Soccer Club U16 - FC Dallas U14- SOLAR SOCCER CLUB U17 - Solar Soccer Club U16- FC DALLAS U18/U19 - Solar Soccer Club CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS Dallas Texans FC Dallas FC Dallas U14 Solar Soccer Club U16 Solar Soccer Club U18/ Solar Soccer Club Sting Dallas U19

FC Dallas Albion Hurricanes FC U15 Lonestar SC U17 FC Dallas Solar Soccer Club Solar Soccer Club Sting Dallas TOP 25 IN ECNL OVERALL CLUB STANDINGS 2nd 7th 25th 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 Texas Conference. 2017 NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES Hannah Aina Leah Chancey Anderson Boughton Solar SC Dallas Texans D’Feeters SC id2 *BEST XI* id2

Grace Peyton Olyvia Collins Cutshall Dowell Albion Challenge SC Sting Dallas Hurricanes FC

Olivia Chaylyn Riley Hasler Hubbard Mattingly Sting Dallas Challenge SC Solar SC

Sydney Karlina Courtney Richards Sample Sebazco FC Dallas Solar SC Solar SC

Katie Reagan Smith Swindall TSC Sting Dallas Hurricane ALBION HURRICANES FC (AHFC)

ABOUT: Proud member of the ECNL and Boys ECNL leagues. Our goal is to develop our young players to their full potential as well as competing at the highest level. Consistent training methods are maintained at all levels of the club. Any players who desires to move up to play at a higher level within the club will have the opportunity to advance. Our goal is for all of our players to have a passion and undeniable love for the game whether or not they aspire to play beyond high school. We, as a staff, continually work to embrace this philosophy in order to make AHFC one of the best clubs in the nation.

CITY: Houston, Texas ESTABLISHED: 2000 HOME FACILITY: Campbell Road Sports Park # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 1300

WEBSITE: www.albionhurricanes.org TWITTER: @ahfcsoccer, @ahfcecnl AHFC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Steve Firth ECNL Director - Danny Hill U13 & U16 - TBD U14, U18/U19 & U18/U19 Composite - Danny Hill U15 & U17 - Ben Williams

2017-18 U18/U19- U17-GRACE U17- U16-KELSEY U16-BARBIE ISABEL NELSON ALI RUSSEL HRANICKY OLIVIERI PLAYERS COLLINS TO WATCH

U15-ALY U15- U14- U13- PARDON JORDAN GUY MARGO MATULA LEAH KLENKE U13-ZOE MAIN

“We are once again excited to be part of the most competitive league in the country where we hope to achieve more success this season.” -Danny Hill, AHFC ECNL Director

2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U17 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U15 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition CHALLENGE SOCCER CLUB

ABOUT: Since inception, Challenge Soccer Club, an all-girls soccer club, has sought to focus on the growth and development of our players and teams by always trying to do what is in the best interest of the individual player first. We provide motivated female athletes the opportunity to develop their soccer skills to the fullest extent possible by providing top flight professional instruction in a positive yet challenging environment. We believe soccer should be great fun, and we strive to provide an enjoyable environment for all players, coaches, and families. We know that we can achieve these goals only through the combined efforts of our professional coaches, volunteers, parents, and players.

CITY: Houston, Texas ESTABLISHED: 1987 Pantone 2768 C HOME FACILITY: Borroughs Park # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 900

Pantone 201 C WEBSITE: www.challengesoccer.com TWITTER: @ChallengeSoccer CHALLENGE SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Pat O’Toole ECNL Director - Stuart Self Director of GK - Chris Maravalli U13 & U18/U19 - Pat O’Toole U14, U15 & U16 - Stuart Self U17 & U18/U19 Composite - Chris Maravalli

2017-18 U18/U19-PEYTON U18/U19-CHAYLYN U18/U19-MACKENZIE U18/U19-MEGAN PLAYERS CUTSHALL HUBBARD OSTROM REILLY TO WATCH

U17-PAYTON U16- U15- DOIRON AVERY BARRON MAILE HAYES

“We continue to have a great experience in the league and are looking forward to the 2017-2018 season. The competition, access to top flight showcases, and the professionalism of the league and it’s members make it the premier youth female soccer league in the world.” -Stuart Self, Challenge SC ECNL Director

2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U16 & U17 Qualified for North Post Season Competition U15 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition CLASSICS ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY

ABOUT: Classics Elie SA is committed to providing an environment in which players can learn the necessary technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills in a challenging and fun environment that focuses on development and competition. San Antonio Classics Elite Soccer Academy was established in May of 2004 and works very hard to promote youth sports/fitness/education.

CITY: San Antonio, Texas ESTABLISHED: 2004

HOME FACILITY: CE McAllister & CE Blossom # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 360

WEBSITE: www.classicselite.com TWITTER: @ClassicsEliteSA CLASSICS ELITE SA COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Aaron Metzger Pre-ECNL Director - Dennis Chavarria U13 & U18/U19 Composite - Paul Brown U14 & U15 - Aaron Metzger U16, U17 & U18/U19 - Owen Collie Assistant Coaches - Kevin Rule & Dennis Chavarria

2017-18 U18/U19- U16- U16-ADRIANNA U16-KAMERON U15-CARISSA HUTSON BOECKMANN PLAYERS MARISSA ARIAS KARA HUDSON KLOZA TO WATCH

U15-JENEVIEVE U14-ALEXA U14-TAYLOR U13-GARIELLE U13-TAYLOR JACKSON MURILLO TOMMACK CEBALLOS JERNIGAN

“We are very excited to be a part of the most competitive female youth league in the country. This is a positive step forward for the club and for the San Antonio and South Texas soccer communities as a whole.” -Aaron Metzger, Classics Elite Director of Coaching D’FEETERS SOCCER CLUB

ABOUT: The D’Feeters Soccer Club provides a positive environment for competitive female soccer players. Our mission is to promote the personal development of each girl and help them reach their full potential, both on and off the field with a focus on hard work, discipline, determination, dedication and teamwork, while nurturing a passion for the game of soccer. The D’Feeters Soccer Club strives to attain a national reputation as one of the premier girls’ soccer clubs in the country. “D’Feeters - Where Player Development is our Tradition”

CITY: Farmers Branch, Texas ESTABLISHED: 1978 HOME FACILITY: Dallas Christian College # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 700

WEBSITE: www.dfeeters.com TWITTER: @dfeeterssc D’FEETERS SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ ECNL Director - Hugh Bradford U13 - Juan Martinez U14 - Gerard Voutier U15 - Paul Hason U16 - Steve Nichols U17 - Hugh Bradford & Meagan Wilson U18/U19 - Randy Shaw & Steve Davis U18/U19 Composite - Hugh Bradford & Juan Martinez

2017-18 U18/U19- U18/U19-RACHEL U16-KAILIA U15- U13-TAYLOR PLAYERS SAMANTHA MEZA WASSERMAN O’DONALD AVA RONSKY CHEATHAM TO WATCH

U18/U19- U17-BELERCIA U15-BROOKE U14-SAM U13-ARYANNA TAYLOR MOON OQUENDO HOLYBEE COURTWRIGHT JIMISON

“The D’Feeters Soccer Club is looking forward to another exciting ECNL season. Each year in this league has gotten better and better. Our players really enjoy all the great competition in our conference and at the national events. We would like to welcome the two new members to our conference. we are looking forward to the great challenges each season brings. Good luck to all!” -Hugh Bradford, D’Feeters Director of Coaching DALLAS TEXANS SOCCER CLUB

ABOUT: The Dallas Texans Soccer Club was established in 1993 for the specific purpose of developing a competitive youth soccer program whose goals are to achieve state, regional, and national championship titles, as well as developing players capable of receiving college scholarships based on their playing ability and academic achievement.

CITY: Plano, Texas ESTABLISHED: 1993 HOME FACILITY: Ross Stewart & Dallas Texans Soccer Complexes # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 700

WEBSITE: www.dallastexans.com TWITTER: @DallasTexansSC DALLAS TEXANS COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Hassan Nazari ECNL Director - Kioumars Rezaie U13 & U14 - Gabe Adames U15 & U16 - Kioumars Rezaie U17 & U18/U19 - Ian Farley U18/U19 Composite - Jon Patterson Other Coaches - Angelina Pane, Jay Fitzgerland & Sal Adames

2017-18 U18/U19-MELEYAH U16-SARAH U16-ADDISON PLAYERS MENDOZA HORNYAK MARTIN TO WATCH

U14-MELENI U14-SYDNE LORENZO STOKER

“Our club, players, coaches and parents have enjoyed being a part of ECNL. The ECNL organizers have worked very hard to providea very competitive and safe environment for the development of our young soccer players. I am sure the upcoming season will be a great experience for all of the players.” -Hassan Nazari, Dallas Texans Director of Coaching 2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U14 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U16 North American Cup Runner-Up U15 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition FC DALLAS

ABOUT: The FCDY Soccer Curriculum provides each player the opportunity to play soccer in a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes player development in a challenging, yet enjoyable way. It offers Girls age U7-U19 the opportunity for advanced team development in soccer through a detailed progressive curriculum. The FCDY Soccer is committed to bringing more technical expertise into each specific age-group program, creating a curriculum of instruction specific to developmental needs at each age group level. The FCDY Soccer Curriculum has the focused objective of developing players of all skill levels and preparing those players for the game at the competitive level.

CITY: Dallas, Texas ESTABLISHED: 1996 HOME FACILITY: Toyota Soccer Center # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 1400

WEBSITE: www.fcdallas.com/youth TWITTER: @fcdallasyouth FC DALLAS COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Chris Ring ECNL Director - Matt Veasey U13 - Chris Clarke U14 - Lee Weddall U15 - Chris Ring U16 & U18/U19 Composite -Matt Veasey U17 - Dan Mariscal U18/U19 - Ben Waldrum GK Coach & Strength & Conditioning - Mike Oldham

2017-18 U17-CAYLAH U16-MACKENZIE U16-JAZZY PLAYERS GRIFFIN DAVIS ILJANA TO WATCH

U16- U15-BRYNN U15-HADLEY ALLY WHITE BROWN MURRELL

“FC Dallas is incredibly excited for the start of the 2017-18 season. Coming off the back of a U16 ECNL National Championship , we’re looking forward to the start of the new campaign.” -Chris Ring, FC Dallas Director of Coaching

2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U14 Texas Conference Champions U14, U15, U16 & U17 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition SOLAR SOCCER CLUB

ABOUT: The Solar Soccer Club is the second oldest active club in the Dallas area and is one of the top clubs in the nation for both the boys and girls division. Solar currently has over 70 squads playing in various divisions and leagues in . The purpose of the Solar Soccer Academy is to introduce the concepts of sound technical skills coupled with team tactical execution. Skills such as receiving, controlling, passing, tactical movement, dribbling and defending are taught. The ability to move to open spaces and working together towards a common goal are emphasized as this is a team sport.

CITY: Allen, Texas ESTABLISHED: 1976 HOME FACILITY: Fairview Sports Park # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 1000

WEBSITE: www.solarsoccerclub.com TWITTER: @solarecnl SOLAR SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Adrian Solca ECNL Director - Chris Pulpaneck U13 & U14 - Chris Pulpaneck U15 - Joey Kennington U16 - Charles Grado U17 - Jason Bates U18/U19 - Serek Missimo U18/U19 Composite - Giovan Claros

2017-18 U18/U19-ABIGIAL U18/U19-KENDALL U18/U19-MADISON U17-BRITTANY PLAYERS BANCROFT GILPIN MARTIN JONES TO WATCH

U17-CAYLEN U15-MCKENNA U15-KELLY WRIGHT JENKINS VAN GUNDY

2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U14 ECNL National Champions U15 ECNL National Runner-Up U14, U15, U17 & U18/U19 Texas Conference Champions U14, U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition STING AUSTIN

ABOUT: The Sting Soccer Club has been dedicated to Women’s Soccer since 1973. As the longest running and one of the strongest female clubs in the nation, the legacy of The Sting Soccer Club is built on the following mission To provide all players the opportunity to meet their fullest potential. Teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, technique, skills, athleticism, and tactics in a way that is specific to every player’s developmental needs. Our focused goal of creating a strong, complete soccer player, coupled with the instillation of high moral value and character is paramount to Sting realizing success for each young female athlete to excel well beyond their soccer years.

CITY: Austin, Texas ESTABLISHED: 2014 HOME FACILITY: Sting Austin North Soccer Park # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 200 WEBSITE: www.stingaustin.com TWITTER: @sting_austin STING AUSTIN COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Oscar Draguicevich U13, U15 & U16 - Jessica Kim U14, U17 & U18/U19 - Oscar Draguicevich

2017-18 U18/U19-AFRAH U18/U19-MARISSA U18/U19-OLIVIA U17-GABRIELA KHAN PORRAS DRAGUCIEVICH MARCUS PLAYERS TO WATCH

U16-CARLYN U15- U15-ALYCIA PRESLEY MIA GOMEZ BUENAVENTURA

“Sting Austin is excited to join the ECNL for the upcoming year and looks forward to competing in the Texas Conference. We welcome the opportunity for our players to play in the highest level of competition in the country and look forward to watching our players develop throughout the year.” -Oscar Draguicevich, Sting Austin Director of Coaching STING DALLAS

ABOUT: The Sting Soccer Organization is the largest and most successful all-female soccer club in the country. With 12 USYSA Championships, 2 ECNL National Championships, over 30 regional championships, and numerous state cup championships, the club has ranked among the nation’s best year after year. The mission of the Sting Soccer Organization is to support through their coaching, administration, and player policies the idea of The Education of Life through Soccer. The Sting Soccer Club has the focused goal to create a strong, complete soccer player. This, coupled with the instillation of high moral value and character is paramount to Sting realizing success for each young female athlete to excel well beyond their soccer years.

CITY: Dallas, Texas ESTABLISHED: 1973 HOME FACILITY: The Sting Complex # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 900

WEBSITE: www.stingsoccer.com TWITTER: @stingsoccerclub STING DALLAS COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Kenneth Medina ECNL Director - Beau Brown U13 & U14 - Audrey Gutierrez U15, U16 & U18/U19 Composite - Beau Brown U17 & U18/U19 - Tatu Pecorari Techinal Director - Stuart Hilton GK Coach - Edilson ‘Sagu’ Xavier

2017-18 U18/U19-OLYVIA U18/U19- U17-BRILEY U16-GRACE U16-HANNAH PLAYERS DOWELL MCKENNA SAUL WEATHERFORD DENNIS GOTT TO WATCH

U16-BROOKE U15-HARLEY U15-ASHLEIGH U14-KENNEDY U14- ROBERTS HARBOUR WILLIAMS CLOUNTZ LEAH DIAZ

“I’m excited about the upcoming year. We, as a club, decided to forego our participation in the U.S. Development Academy to concentrate our resources into the ECNL. The ECNL has proven to be an exceptional pathway for female athletes to transition to higher levels of play collegiately and beyond. We are looking forward to seeing our Sting teams compete in the ECNL platform this year.” -Kenneth Medina, Sting Dallas Director of Coaching

2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U16 & U17 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U15 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition TSC HURRICANE

ABOUT: TSC Hurricane is the largest club in the state of Oklahoma. We currently have 29 ECNL alumni playing Division I College Soccer in the state. Over 70% of our seniors play college soccer. Our players have been awarded $50 million in college scholarships since 2011. We are the only ECNL club in the state of Oklahoma.

CITY: Tulsa, Oklahoma ESTABLISHED: 2011 HOME FACILITY: Indian Spring Soccer Complex # OF FEMALE PLAYERS: 750 WEBSITE: www.tschurricane.com TWITTER: @tschurricane TSC HURRICANE COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Mark McIntosh ECNL Director - Kerry Shubert U13 - Richard Beattle U14 & U16 - Donivan Bradshaw U15 - Russell Ragland U17 & U18/U19 Composite - David Critchley U18/U19 - Kerry Shubert

2017-18 U18/U19- U17-KENZIE U17-ASHTON U16- U16- KATIE SMITH APPLEGATE GORDON JAYDN CHEE KATE DREYER PLAYERS TO WATCH

U15-SOPHIE U14-PIPER U14-CAROLINE U13- U13- SIMMONS SZAFRANSKI O’CONNOR ALISA BUNN KHARI PRYOR

“We are excited for the challenging schedule in the Texas Conference. Despite our conference being one of the toughest in the country, we truly enjoy the sportsmanship and support that remains constant between all of the clubs.” -Kerry Shubert, TSC Hurricane ECNL Director

2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS: U16 Qualified for Champion’s League Post Season Competition U15 North American Cup Runner-Up