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 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. NORTHEAST CONFERENCE The ECNL s Northeast Conference is comprised of 13 clubs across six states: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The primary competition season is the spring. The Northeast Conference faces a slight realigment for the ECNL Season with the additions of Maryland teams, Bethesda Soccer Club and Maryland United, who will add to the rich tradition of competitveness in the Northeast. The Northeast ECNL conference is one of the most competitive in the country, made up of clubs with huge tradition in player development. Every week each club needs to be at their best to compete. This competitive environment will improve each club and its members. -Jason Dewhurst NORTHEAST CONFERENCE BOARD MEMBER Jason Dewhurst ECNL Secretary and Treasurer Mike O Neill Northeast Representative Director of Coaching for FC Stars Director of Coaching for PDA
NORTHEAST CONFERENCE 1 - World Class 2 - FC Boston 3 - FC Stars 4 - East Meadow 5 - FSA FC 6 - Albertson Fury 7 - Connecticut FC 8 - FC Bucks 9 - PDA 10 - Continental FC 11 - Match Fit Academy 12 - Bethesda SC 13 - Maryland United PDA PDA 2016-2017 IN REVIEW CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS Connecticut FC FC Stars PDA World Class Bethesda SC Connecticut FC FC Bucks FC Stars PDA U14 U15 U16 U17 U18/ U19 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS U14 - PDA U15 - PDA U16 - FC Stars U17 - PDA U18/U19 - PDA Bethesda SC FC Stars Match Fit Academy PDA TOP 25 IN ECNL OVERALL CLUB STANDINGS 9th 12th
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 Northeast Conference. 2017 NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES Samantha Agresti FC Stars Lauren Bruno FC Bucks id2 Abby Burdette Maryland United Giovanna DeMarco Match Fit Academy Giovanna Dionicio FSA FC Kayla Duran FC Stars Brianna Jablonowski Alberston SC Julietta Thron Match Fit Academy Maddy Vergura FC Stars Grace Walsh Bethesda SC
ALBERTSON FURY ABOUT: Albertson Fury s vision is to develop the best players possible who are capable of competing at the highest level of youth soccer, college and professionally by creating the right environment providing player support and offering players a passionate, competitive process. We believe our training methods will enable our club to meet short and long term development goals. With a proactive approach to scouting, our reputation for top training methods, our aim is to produce well rounded, complete young people with a hunger for the game and an outlook to general life which is happy, successful, competitive and team based. CITY: Albertson, New York ESTABLISHED: 1989 HOME FACILITY: Hofstra University # OF FEMALE : 350 WEBSITE: www.albertsonsoccer.com TWITTER: @socceralbertson ALBERTSON FURY COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Paul Riley ECNL Director - Ismael Cotto U14, U15, U16,U17 & U18/U19 - Ismael Cotto REBECCA ROSEN U17-LINDSEY SMITH U16-KENAR GELMAN U16- KILEY HAMOU U16-ASHLEY LADNER U16-ALEXA VEGODA This is a tremendously exciting time at our club and for soccer in general. Women s soccer has built a strong foundation in this country and its brilliant to offer our young players all the sports science, best practices, and technological advancements (including activation protocols, GPS monitors, match analysis) that the modern game now offers. -Paul Riley, Alberston SC Director of Coaching U15, U16 & U17 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition
BETHESDA SOCCER CLUB ABOUT: The Bethesda Soccer Club (BSC) is committed to creating a competitive, supportive, challenging, and fun environment for all our players to reach their potential through the beautiful game of soccer. With commitment to our goals and appreciation for the opportunity, we accept the responsibility to develop every player to their highest level of skill, athleticism, teamwork, and leadership in soccer. We strive to use all of our faculties - strength, spirit, courage, compassion, and intelligence - to achieve positive results on and off the pitch for our players and families. BSC s passionate leadership and detailed, holistic approach to long-term elite development at every age group support our uncompromising resolve to be the best youth soccer club in the country. CITY: Gaithersburg, Maryland ESTABLISHED: 1979 HOME FACILITY: Walter Johnson High School, Richard Montgomery High School & Wootton High School # OF FEMALE : 120 WEBSITE: www.bethesdasoccer.org TWITTER: @besthesdasc.news BETHESDA SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Shannon Cirovski U13 - Dave Greene U14 & U18/U19 - Michelle Rodriguez-Smith U15 - Ashly Kennedy U16 - Emily Janss Payton U17 - Trey Livingston Goalkeeper Coach - Laurie Pells-George MALIAH MORRIS MCKENNA MORRIS JANE OLCOTT GRACE SHERMAN U17-JAMEESE JOSEPH U15-MORGAN TILLEY U15-ZOE VIDAURRE U14-AVA MORALES U14-TRINITY DORSEY U14-CARLI SULLENGER Bethesda is looking forward to the new challenges in the Northeast Conference. We feel all of our teams have made significant strides on the quest to be better every day. - Shannon Cirovski, Bethesda SC Director of Coaching U16 & U17 Qualified for Champion s League Post Season Competition
CONNECTICUT FC ABOUT: The mission of the Connecticut Football Club is to be able to produce or form Premier-Developmental teams (U9-U12) and Premier teams (U13-U23) that can compete favorably with other top organizations both in and out-of-state. The ECNL is the perfect platform that allows our young ladies the ability to play both high school and club as well as playing the top teams in the country. CITY: Bethany, Connecticut ESTABLISHED: 1999 HOME FACILITY: CFC Park # OF FEMALE : 1100 WEBSITE: www.connecticutfootballclub.com TWITTER: @connecticutfc CONNECTICUT FC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Todd Plourde ECNL Director - Matt Micros U13 - Magnus Nilerud U14 - Jim O Brien U15 - Scott McBride U16 - Matt Micros U17 - Todd Plourde U18/U19 - Joe Mingachos U18/U19 Composite - Kelly Boudreau EMILY CLORITE EMILY DENUNZIO CAROLINE MONOHAN GRACE MOORE LAUREN TANGNEY U17- ALLIE AUGUR U16-CHLOE LANDERS U16-KACEY LAWRENCE U16-PEYTON MCNAMARA U16-REESE SUTTER We are looking forward to another great ECNL season. The competition in the ECNL is second to none, and the showcase events give our players the perfect platform to play in front of college coaches from across the country. -Todd Plourde, Connecticut FC Director of Coaching U15 & U16 Qualified for Champion s League Post Season Competition
CONTINENTAL FC ABOUT: Continental FC was established in 2013 as a Merger of two high successful clubs; FC DELCO and Spirit United Soccer Club. Continental FC s vision is to create a nationally recognized, community centered, youth soccer club that addresses all levels of soccer. Our mission is to maximize the development of every soccer player consistent with their commitment. CITY: Downingtown, Pennsylvania ESTABLISHED: 2013 HOME FACILITY: Proving Grounds # OF FEMALE : 400 WEBSITE: www.continentalfc.org TWITTER: @ContinentalFC1 CONTINENTAL FC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Skip Thorp ECNL Director - Blake Hornbuckle U13 & U14 - Chris McLain U15 - Blake Hornbuckle U16 & U18/U19 - Jed Fischer U17 - Juan Lazares U18/U19 Composite - Paul Stinson GRACE RORKE U17-MACKENZIE EDWARDS U16-HAILIE YODER U15- LAUREN HATT U15-MARTINE ROYDS U15-PEYTON WEBER U14-AVA RIGHTMIRE U13-NAOMI GLASSBERG U13-ELLYSON SLENSKY U13-MADISON SHUMATE Continental FC is proud to be a member of the ECNL since the inception of the league. The Northeast Conference has been highly competitive throughout the years and the Season should prove to be even more competitive. We look forward to getting underway. -Blake Hornbuckle, Continental FC ECNL Director U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition
EAST MEADOW SC ABOUT: East Meadow SC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of youth soccer for all ages and levels of play in Long Island, New York. The mission of the East Meadow SC is to provide opportunities to all levels of soccer players, from the recreational player, to the mid-level travel player, and up to the players who aspire to be challenged at the elite levels of youth soccer. The goal of the East Meadow SC is to provide individual player and team development, foster creativity and a love for the game of soccer, teach good sportsmanship, and build confidence in players of all skill levels so that youth players will have a positive experience relative to the game of Soccer. CITY: Long Island, New York ESTABLISHED: 1971 HOME FACILITY: East Meadow Field of Dreams # OF FEMALE : 600 WEBSITE: www.eastmeadowsoccer.com TWITTER: @sc_eastmeadow EAST MEADOW SC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Ruairi McGuinness ECNL Director - Akeem Ayinde U13 - Herve Corda U14 - Jaime Gonzalez U15 - Ruairi McGuinness U16 & U17 - Tobias Bischof U18/U19 - Akeem Ayinde U18/U19 Composite - Mark Dawson Head GK Coach - Scott Leamey U17-KAYLA LEARY U17-KERRY PEARSON U17-STEPHANIE SPARKOWSKI U16-ALYSSA ANTON U16-LEAH IGELSIAS U16-ALLISON KIERNAN U15-MIA ANSENJO U15-BRIANA SAYOC East Meadow SC is privileged to continue as a member of the Girls ECNL program. This is a fantastic achievement for our membership and coaching staff who have remained committed to our club synergy model and culture. We are excited to further our longstanding relationship with the ECNL as they continue to develop fantastic pathways and platforms for elite player development throughout the country. -Ruairi McGuinness, East Meadow SC Director of Coaching U15 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition U16 & U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition U14-ALEXANDRA OFSIE U13-DANIELA MONZON
FC BOSTON SCORPIONS ABOUT: FC Boston was created as a result of a 2015 merger combining the complementary strengths of Scorpions SC and FC Greater Boston Bolts. FC Boston Mission Statement is to empower and develop young players to reach their ultimate potential on and off the field through premium coaching and the highest quality competition. FC Boston Vision Statement is to inspire and educate elite youth soccer players and teams so that they are prepared for opportunities to compete in regional, national and international contests, as well as being equipped for Inter-collegiate athletics. CITY: Boston, Massachusetts ESTABLISHED: 1998 HOME FACILITY: Taunton Forekicks # OF FEMALE : 700 WEBSITE: www.fcboston.org TWITTER: @ScorpionsSoccer FC BOSTON COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Fred Marks ECNL Director - Nick Rugnetta U13 - Nick Rugnetta U14 & U15 - Evan Burokas U16- Tim Mason U17 - Mo Keita U18/U19 - Fred Marks U18/U19 Composite - Bob Meals GK Director - Darren Burke BRITTANY RAPHINO LILY SYKES U17-AMANDA CALDARELLI U17-ALIVIA KELLY U17- CHLOE LAYNE U17-EMMA TUCKER U17-SOPHIA WOODLAND U16-NICOLETTE SCOLA U15- ELISA DILETIZIA U15- OLIVIA RODMAN FC Boston is looking forward to competing in the ECNL for the Season. The competition is always challenging, providing a fantastic environment for developing players. -Fred Marks, FC Boston Director of Coaching U17 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition
FC BUCKS ABOUT: The mission of the FC Bucks program is to provide age appropriate skill development and a competitive youth soccer experience for motivated players in the Bucks County area. At FC Bucks we want to emphasizes high level of individual skill, team play and sportsmanship. Age appropriate training with quality coaching is fundamental to developing a quality experience for all participants. The Program s philosophy is to achieve success in each area of player and team development. CITY: Richboro, Pennsylvania ESTABLISHED: 1977 HOME FACILITY: Council Rock North High School # OF FEMALE : 304 WEBSITE: www.crusa.net/fcbucks TWITTER: @CRUSA_FCB FC BUCKS COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Dan Manella U13 - Chris Fehrle & Kevin Petzold U14 & U18/U19 Composite - Chris Fehrle U15 - Rick Brownell U16 - Audrey Anderson U17 - Mike Poller U18/U19 - James Berry 2016-17 KATE HENESEY U17-JAYDIN AVERY U17-LAUREN BRUNO U16-MADISON NIEBISH U15-DANA DEDOMINICIS U15-LINDSEY DEHAVEN U14-ASHLEIGH ADAMS U14-MAYA MCDERMOTT U14-LAUREN BLANCH U13-OLIVIA GRENDA With the addition of several new coaches and a ton of new players, we are extremely excited to get the 2017-2018 season started! We are hoping this will be our best year yet. -Dan Manella, FC Bucks Director of Coaching U16 Qualified for Champion s League Post Season Competition
FC STARS ABOUT: FC Stars is an elite-level premier soccer club for girls and boys. The club has fashioned a soccer training development program that meets the technical, tactical, physical and psychological needs of girls and boys who have dedicated themselves to becoming premier soccer players. The Stars coaching staff, curriculum, philosophy, and the overall competitive experience provide a compelling soccer environment for premier-caliber players. The mission of FC Stars is, quite simply, to provide the optimal training and competition that will best prepare our young athletes to play at the High School, Collegiate, Regional and National representative levels. CITY: Lancaster, Massachusetts ESTABLISHED: 2000 HOME FACILITY: FC Stars Soccer Complex # OF FEMALE : 800 WEBSITE: www.starsofma.org TWITTER: @starsofma FC STARS COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Jason Dewhurst ECNL Director - Kevin Mascary U13 & U14 - David Baker U15, U16 & U18/U19 - Kevin Mascary U17 - Jason Dewhurst U18/U19 Composite - Brendan Boates Assistants - Graeme Blackman, Matt Davidson & Alan Goggs KAYLA DURAN ELAYNA GRILLAKIS MADDY MURPHY U17-ALEXIS LEGOWSKI U17- AVA LUNG U17-ALLIE WINSTANLEY U16- KILEY BERTOS U16-LILY BRYANT U16- ELLA MIDURA U15- ANNA HURLEY We are delighted to be starting the 2017-2018 season. The ECNL provides our players a great platform to develop on and off the field. -Jason Dewhurst, FC Stars Director of Coaching U16 ECNL National Finalists U16 Northeast Conference Champions U15, U16 & U17 Qualified for Champion s League Post Season Competition
FSA FC ABOUT: FSA FC is here to develop youth players on and off the pitch. FSA FC is committed to providing athletes the opportunity to develop skills essential to positive growth in the sport of soccer and to inspire each player to a lifelong enjoyment of the game. Coaches not only will develop players in the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components of the game, they will also teach the importance of commitment, good sportsmanship, teamwork, respect for self and others, and an ability to learn from both winning and losing. Our FSA FC coaches partner with parents and players to achieve these goals, realizing that only through commitment, hard work, and execution will we win both on and off the playing field. CITY: Farmington, Connecticut ESTABLISHED: 2009 HOME FACILITY: FSA Park # OF FEMALE : 800 WEBSITE: www.fsafcunited.com TWITTER: @FSAFCUnited FSA FC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Mick D Arcy U13 & U14 - Rich Michaud U15 - Avi Dubnov U16 - Mick D Arcy U17 - Erin Fisher U18/U19 - Ciara Crinion U18/U19 Composite - Michael Smith OLIVIA FERRERA OLIVIA FIORI U17-GIOVANNA DIONICIO U17-ALEXIS LEGOWSKI U16- CHARLOTTE CYR U16-GRACE FERRERA U16-LAURA GOUVIN U15-NATALIE GODOY U13- ADI BOTET U13- ABBY MILLS We are excited about the new season. We have expanded our facility, added some great new players and instituted a new strength & injury prevention program. We are All-In with the ECNL and delighted that our boys are now on board too. -Mick D Arcy, FSA FC Director of Coaching U16 Showcase Cup Champions U15 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition
MARYLAND UNITED FC ABOUT: Maryland United FC is a not-for-profit organization and enjoys a 501 (c)(3) designation under the IRS Not-For Profit Structure through Freestate Soccer Alliance. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the more committed soccer players by providing the highest level of education and instruction available thereby preparing the players to be a proud representative of the Club at local, state, regional and national competitions. Maryland United FC strives to develop confident players who have not only reached their full athletic potential but are also prepared to become active and productive members of the community. CITY: Bowie, Maryland ESTABLISHED: 1979 HOME FACILITY: Indian Creek Upper School # OF FEMALE : 300 WEBSITE: www.mdunitedfc.org TWITTER: @Maryland_United MARYLAND UNITED COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Harry Canellakis U13 & U14 -Scotty Villagran U15 & U17 - Harry Canellakis U16 & U18/U19 - Dave Stockum Goalkeeper Coach - Yewande Balogun Assistant Coaches - Win Puffer & Steve Campbell ABBEY BURDETTE MICHELE MONEY U17-JULIANA BONNER U17- MIA ISSAC U17-KAITLYN PARKS U16-RACHEL DERESKY U16-LILLY MCCARTHY U15-ALAYNA LYNCHARD U14-OLIVIA OZBOLT U13-LAUREN STEER We are excited about where we are as a club. Not only has our player pool improved, but we are also moving forward with plans on the technical side. We are establishing a playing style age 9-19, with an emphasis on sports science and video analysis for our high school age groups. The 2017-2018 ECNL Season is going to be an exciting year for our teams. -Harry Canellakis, Maryland United Director of Coaching U15, U16 & U17 Qualified for North American Cup Post Season Competition
MATCH FIT ACADEMY ABOUT: The purpose of The Match Fit Academy Football Club is to adopt a new approach towards the development of U.S. soccer. We will do this by providing a positive and professional learning environment to help players meet their individual goals and to help area teams compete at the regional and national level and helping our coaches reach higher levels by creating a coaching environment that is conducive to new ideas and approaches. We believe that Match Fit Academy provides a holistic approach to developing the player s technical, tactical, physical and psychological needs. CITY: Morris Plains, New Jersey ESTABLISHED: 200 HOME FACILITY: Morris Catholic High School # OF FEMALE : 290 WEBSITE: www.matchfitacademy.net TWITTER: @mfagirlsacademy MATCH FIT COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Dominick Bucci ECNL Director - Jordan Raper U13 - Rob Leather U14, U15 & U18/U19 - Dominick Bucci U16 & U17 - Jordan Raper U18/U19 Composite - Rob Mcomish GIOVANNA DEMARCO JULIETTA THRON U17-CLAUDIA DIPISUPAL U17- ALLY SEARING U16-REBECCA GROSBEIL U16-ALEXIS RILEY U15-JULIA CONFORTI U15-CLAIRE MANNING We are excited to start the ECNL season. With all of the changes in the youth soccer landscape, Match Fit Academy remains #All-In with the ECNL. We are fully committed to be a part of of the best league in the country. -Dominick Bucci, Match Fit Academy Director of Coaching U17 Qualified for Champion s League Season Competition U16 Qualified for North American Cup Season Competition U15 Qualified for Showcase Cup Season Competition U14-HENNA ANDICAN U13-BETHIE MORGAN
DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY (PDA) ABOUT: The objective of the PDA Soccer Club is to provide a year-round soccer training program that will develop players to their greatest potential, focusing on top-quality instruction and exposure to the highest levels of competition. The PDA believes in the development of each player and team to play at the highest levels possible. The ECNL is a tremendous league that provides this for our players. CITY: Zaraphath, New Jersey ESTABLISHED: 1998 HOME FACILITY: PDA Soccer Complex # OF FEMALE : 450 WEBSITE: www.pdasoccer.org TWITTER: @PDASoccer, @PDAGirlsSoccer PDA COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching - Mike O Neill ECNL Director - Larry Hart U13 & U17 - Ash Nesbit U14 - Jeremy Beardsly U15 & U18/U19 - Larry Hart U16 - Josh Osit U18/U19 Composite - Kevin Davies Assistant Coaches - Trish Dipaulo & Tom Anderson ALLIE CLARK COLETTE MARCIANO U16-ALLISON LOWREY U16-GIANA ROMANO U15- MARCIA OJO U15- TORI SARF U13- LILY CAMACHO U13-CASSIDY CORCIONE U13-MELINA REBIMBAS We are really excited to continue to be a part of a tremendous league for the development of girls soccer. The PDA is a proud member of the ECNL and we are thrilled about the future of the league! The ECNL is a wonderful format for development of the game and opportunities for players. -Mike O Neill, PDA Director of Coaching U14, U15, U17 & U18/U19 Northeast Conference Champions U14, U15, U16, U17 & U18/U19 Qualified for Champion s League Post Season Competition
WORLD CLASS FC ABOUT: World Class FC is a premier level, professional youth soccer development academy sponsored by the Orangetown Mighty Midgets Soccer program ( OMM ). The program started with the 2009-2010 season. Today, WCFC has more than 70 teams operating in two locations (New York and New Jersey) with over 1,000 players. World Class FC provides professional training and player development to qualified players to assist them in advancing to play at the highest levels of competition. CITY: Orangeburg, New York ESTABLISHED: 2009 HOME FACILITY: Orangetown Soccer Club # OF FEMALE : 650 WEBSITE: www.wcsocceracademy.org TWITTER: @WorldClassFC1 WORLD CLASS FC COACHING STAFF Director of Coaching/ECNL Director - Chris Kelly U13 - Marc Mathelier U14 - Lule Dysai U15 - Sean McCarthy U16 - Jeff Eisele U17 & U18/U19 - Phil Casella BRITT CUNNINGHAM U17-EMILY CUCCIO U17-SARAH DONOVAN U16-BRIDGET DUDZIEC U16-SAMANTHA KROEGER U15- AMY DIAZ U15-KYLIE MCNALLY U14-JOSIE CAVALLO U14-MEGAN MACMILLAN U13-ABIGAIL DALY World Class FC is excited to begin the ECNL Season. We believe that ECNL is the most competitive and challenging competition for our players, and the proven pathway for our athletes. - Chris Kelly, World Class FC Director of Coaching U15 Qualified for Champion s League Post Season Competition U16 & U17 Qualified for Showcase Cup Post Season Competition