TEXAS CONFERENCE the ECNL’S Texas Conference Is Comprised of Ten Member Clubs Across Texas and Oklahoma
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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. TEXAS 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 Dallas – 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 American Cup 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