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2018-2019GIRLS ECNL

CONFERENCEPREVIEW

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Letter from the President............................................................................................3Midwest Conference Map............................................................................................42017-18 In Review...............................................................................................................52017-18 ECNL All-America & All Conference.....................................................62018 ECNL National Training Camp Attendees...............................................72018-2019 Calendar of Events.....................................................................................8Eclipse Select SC Lunar.................................................................................................9Eclipse Select SC Solar.................................................................................................10Elite Girls Academy.........................................................................................................11FC Wisconsin.....................................................................................................................12Kansas City Athletics.....................................................................................................13Michigan Hawks..............................................................................................................14Michigan Hawks Black................................................................................................15Minnesota Thunder Academy................................................................................16SLSG-IL..............................................................................................................................17SLSG-MO...........................................................................................................................18Vardar SC.............................................................................................................................19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTWelcome to the 10th season of the Girls ECNL!

The 2018-19 season will be the best year of competition in the Girls ECNL since our founding in 2009, with the highest quality of play, most exciting playoff races, and more opportunities for coach, player and club development than ever before.

This season, the Girls ECNL will see 94 teams competing in each of six different age groups, from U13 to U18/19. Nearly 12,000 of the nation’s top female players will face off in conference competition, at six different regular season ECNL National Events, and ultimately at the ECNL Playoffs and Final Four to determine the top youth female soccer team in the United States. With more than 4,000 ECNL alums continuing to show their quality in college soccer this season, the impact of the ECNL player has never been more evident in the American game.

Beyond the incredible team competition in the league, including the country’s biggest collegiate showcases, the best players in the ECNL will be matched up against each other in conference based ECNL Training Centers and at the ECNL National Training Camp, where in 2018 the best of the league trained with and against the pros of Paris St. Germain and Manchester City.

The ECNL is a league that belongs to clubs and players. It is a league created by coaches to serve the needs of the aspiring American female player. ECNL alums are stars with the US Women’s National Team, are leading teams throughout the NWSL, and are dominating collegiate soccer at all levels. The next generation is playing in the ECNL today. Good luck to everyone as they begin another journey in the best development platform for female youth soccer players in the world.

Christian LaversECNL President

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MIDWEST CONFERENCE

1 - Elite Girls Academy

2 - Kansas City Athletics

3 - Minnesota Thunder Academy

4 - SLSG-MO

5 - FC Wisconsin

6 - Eclipse Select SC

7 - SLSG-IL

8 - Michigan Hawks

9 - Vardar

The ECNL’s Midwest Conference is comprised of eight clubs that span seven states:Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

The 2018-19 ECNL Season marks the addition of one new member club in the Midwest Conference: Kansas City Athletics.

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2017-2018 IN REVIEW

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS

2017-18 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

U14

SLSG-IL

SLSG-MO

Vardar SC

U15

Eclipse SC

MN Thunder

SLSG-MO

U16Eclipse SC

Michigan Hawks

MN Thunder

SLSG-MO

U17EGA

MN Thunder

SLSG-MO

Vardar SC

U18/U19

SLSG-IL

SLSG-MO

U14 U15 U16

U17 U18/U19

SLSG-MO SLSG-MO

SLSG-MO SLSG-MO

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2017-18 ECNL ALL MIDWESTCONFERENCE TEAMS

2017-18 ECNL ALL-AMERICA

U15

G. Bindbeutel (SLSG-MO)*K. Brandon (Mich Hawks)

K. Brown (SLSG-MO)O. DeConinck (Vardar)

G. Grundhofer (Eclipse)A. Kalitta (Mich Hawks)

J. Larson (SLSG-MO)P. Nolan (Eclipse)

K. Rust (MN Thunder)M. Teater (SLSG-MO)

M. Voss (SLSG-IL)

U16

J. Aulicino (Mich Hawks)M. Cooper (Mich Hawks)E. Gaetino (Mich Hawks)

K. Harper (MN Thunder) *G. Holtrop (SLSG-IL)N. Lombardi (Eclipse)

A. Mahrt (FC Wisconsin)M. Prazich (MN Thunder)A. Tankersley (SLSG-MO)

J. Tillotson (Vardar)M. Turner (MN Thunder)

U17

M. Boeve (EGA)L. DeBeau (Vardar)E. Dutko (SLSG-IL)

J. Eichenlaub (Vardar)E. Hartje (Vardar)

Jaskaniec (FC Wisconsin)*P. List (EGA)

K.MacBean (MN Thunder)E. Puricelli (SLSG-MO)

G. Skoglund (SLSG-MO)S. Stephens (SLSG-MO)

U18/U19

A. Barnett (SLSG-IL)G. Brauer (SLSG-IL)

H. Cytron (SLSG-MO)Z. Gaffney (Vardar)

E. Groark (SLSG-MO)Haakeson (MN Thunder)

A. Lawler (SLSG-MO) *J. Marra (Vardar)

D. Schultz (SLSG-MO)D. Stekr (EGA)

L. Weiss (FC Wisconsin)

* Denotes the Midwest Player of the Year in each age group

REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE

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2018 ECNL INTEGRATED NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES

EVA GAETINOMICHIGAN HAWKS

KYHAH HARPERMINNESOTA THUNDER

EMMA JASKANIECFC WISCONSIN

2018 ECNL/ID2 NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES

GRACIE BINDEUTELSLSG-MO

LILLIAH BLUM *FC WISCONSIN

KINLEY BROWNSLSG-MO

SOPHIE HOMANVARDAR SC

AVERY KALITTA *MICHIGAN HAWKS

KATIE LANDWEHRSLSG-MO

EMMA PROSOSKIEGA

ELLA SANCHEZSLSG-IL

MADDIE ISHAUGMN THUNDER

OLIVIA THOMASMICHIGAN HAWKS

* Denotes an id2 2003-04 National Girls Selection

The 2018 ECNL Integrated National Training Camp, and the ECNL/id2 National Training Camp, each took place at the University of Portland in Oregon from July 21-28. Combined, the two camps brought 120 of the country’s best players together to train and compete under the guidance of some of the best coaches in youth soccer, in one of the most professional environments in all of youth sports.

The ECNL Integrated Training Camp featured the first two ECNL National Selection Teams, consisting of 34 players born in 2001 and 2002. The ECNL/id2 National Training Camp included an additional 95 players born in 2003, 2004 and 2005, representing some of the best young talent in the country.

KEEGAN SCHMEISERECLIPSE SELECT

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2018-2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Midwest Conference Regular SeasonU13-U18/U19 play 10 games

U13/U14 Showcase Event - Davis, CAOctober 6-8, 2018

ECNL Phoenix (Fall)November 9-11, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ

ECNL South CarolinaNovember 30-December 2, 2018 | Greer, SC

ECNL FloridaJanuary 11-13, 2019 | Sanford, FL

ECNL TexasFebruary 16-18, 2019 | Houston, TX

ECNL Phoenix (Spring)April 5-7, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ

U13/U14 Showcase Event - Greer, SCMay 10-12, 2019

ECNL New JerseyMay 25-27, 2019 | Zarephath, NJ

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ECLIPSE SELECT SC LUNAR

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching

Rory Dames

ECNL Director Mike Nesci

U13 & U14Nick Kolliniatis

U15 & U17Marc McElligott

U16 & U18/U19Mike Nesci

Goalkeeper CoachJordi King

Assistant CoachMolli Beard

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

AHMADIAN

ABOUTThe Eclipse Select Soccer Club fosters a tradition of developing talent and experiencing success on and off the soccer field. The club strives to create

a physically and mentally challenging environ-ment that stimulates the athletes to reach their highest potential. Eclipse Select will provide an

atmosphere like none other, which instills a sense of pride and belonging to our players, teams, and

families.

Dedicated to Family. Built On Tradition. Committed to Excellence.

CITYOak Brook, Illinois

ESTABLISHED1995

HOME FACILITYOak Brook Polo Fields

www.eclipseselect.org

@eclipseselectsc

ALBERT BAKER BEBAR

COOK NICOSIA PHILLIPS PINEDA

SCHMEISER STAYART

“We are very excited about the upcoming season and to be an “All In” ECNL Club. The

opportunities for all of our players in the club are outstanding.”

Mike Nesci, ECNL Director

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ECLIPSE SELECT SC SOLAR


Rory Dames

ECNL Director Mike Nesci

U13 & U14Nick Kolliniatis

U15 & U17Marc McElligott

U16 & U18/U19Mike Nesci

Goalkeeper CoachJordi King

Assistant CoachMolli Beard


CHIERO

ABOUTThe Eclipse Select Soccer Club fosters a tradition of developing talent and experiencing success on and off the soccer field. The club strives to create

a physically and mentally challenging environ-ment that stimulates the athletes to reach their highest potential. Eclipse Select will provide an

atmosphere like none other, which instills a sense of pride and belonging to our players, teams, and

families.

Dedicated to Family. Built On Tradition. Committed to Excellence.

CITYOak Brook, Illinois

ESTABLISHED1995

HOME FACILITYOak Brook Polo Fields

www.eclipseselect.org

@eclipseselectsc

CORLUKA GRUNDHOFER JOHNSTONE

LARSEN MALAGA MUNAR RIMER

SASSOWER STANLEY

“We are very excited about the upcoming season and to be an “All In” ECNL Club. The

opportunities for all of our players in the club are outstanding.”

Mike Nesci, ECNL Director

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ELITE GIRLS ACADEMY

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching &

ECNL Director Marcus Kelcher

U13 - Luke Baxter

U14 - Chad Gleckler

U15 - Kyle Droege

U17 & U18/U19Marcus Kelcher

U18/U19 CompositeKyle Marek

Goalkeeper CoachGrant Johannes

Performance CoachLuke Baxter


ANGLIM

ABOUTElite Academy is Nebraska’s premier soccer

club. Elite Academy was founded with the goal of providing the opportunity for female/male athletes to train, play, and compete at the very

highest skill level, ultimately leading to the award of collegiate scholarships at some of the

nation’s top schools.

CITYOmaha, Nebraska

ESTABLISHED2011

HOME FACILITYCaniglia Field

elitegirlsacademy.com

@EliteAcademyNE

/Elite Academy

BOEVE GOHR GONZALEZ

GUEVARA LIST PROSOSKI RAABE

SMITH STONEBURNER

“We are incredibly excited to start our second season as a member of the ECNL. As an

organization we feel the ECNL is the best league platform in the country! We are looking

forward to the developmental opportunities the league provides for our players, coaches and

club as a whole.”

Marcus Kelcher, Director of Coaching

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FC WISCONSIN


ECNL Director Christian Lavers

U13, U14 & U16Andy Lee

U15, U17 & U18/U19Christian Lavers

Goalkeeper CoachMonica Gonyo

Executive DirectorHayley Lavers


ARNOLD

ABOUTFC Wisconsin was founded in 2012 to

transform the youth soccer environment in Wisconsin, and develop mature and confident

players for collegiate soccer and beyond.

CITYMilwaukee, Wisconsin

ESTABLISHED2012

HOME FACILITYFC Wisconsin Soccer

Park

fcwisconsingirlssoccer.com

@FCW_ECNL

/FCWisconsinECNL

@FC_WI_ECNLBLUM EHLERT JASKANIEC

MAHRT NORFOLK RUPNOW STEFFEN

“Our teams in 2018-19 will be deeper and better than any year of the club, and we are excited to see the players take steps

forward in representing Wisconsin nationally.”

Christian Lavers, Director of Coaching

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KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS


Huw Williams

ECNL Director

Kenda Childers

U13 - Huw Williams

U14 - Lucas Rodriguez

U15 - Stefan Stocic

U16 - Brad Childers

U17 - Vasil Risov

U18/U19 - Goran

Karadjov


ABOUTThe club’s goal is to establish a strategic

structure and player experience that will help establish a “destination club” which serves players of ALL ability ranges. The club will provide a seamless training system to help

players transition from recreational soccer to high level youth soccer.

CITYOverland Park, Kansas

ESTABLISHED2018

HOME FACILITYOlathe Soccer Complex

www.athleticskc.com

@AthleticsKC

“Our club is very excited to represent Kansas City in the ECNL and to compete against some of the country’s top players

and clubs.”

Huw Williams, Director of Coaching

BRAUNER CABANTAC CHILDERS

FARKAS GRUBB SEVERNS

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MICHIGAN HAWKS


Doug Landefeld

ECNL Director

Adil Salmoni

U13 & U17

Doug Landefeld

U14, U16 & U18/U19

Michele Krzsinik

U15 - Adil Salmoni


ABOUTOur youth development program is a vital factor in our

club’s growing success. As coaches and educators, we are well aware of the importance of providing a solid foundation

for young players. The future development and success of a young player depend on receiving correct and relevant

information at an early age. We have designed a curriculum that emphasizes age-specific technical skills combined with tactical decision-making to ensure the right information is

received at the appropriate age level. We have strengthened our coaching staff to make certain our club leads the state in this essential area of player development. In addition to

team practices, the club runs weekly technical training sessions and goalkeeping practices.

CITYLivonia, Michigan

ESTABLISHED1974

HOME FACILITYSchoolcraft College

michiganwolveshawks.com

@Hawks_Wolves

/mihawks1974

“The Michigan Hawks look forward to the upcoming 2018-19 season. The ECNL platform has always provided our club with great competition and

terrific opportunities for all our players who are looking to continue on in college. The league’s

holistic approach to the youth player is aligned with our families’ expectations and our club’s desire to

develop the whole person. Good luck to all this year.”

Doug Landefeld, Director of Coaching

AULICINO BELLAMO CARTER COOPER

CRAIG GRIMALDO MCCONNELL THOMAS

VERDUGO ZUGUAY

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MICHIGAN HAWKS BLACK


Doug Landefeld

ECNL Director

Adil Salmoni

U13 - Holly Peters

U14 - Adil Salmoni

U15 - Derek Williford

U16 - Nate Stovall

U17 - Gene Pulice

U18/U19 - Dan Mellors


ABOUTOur youth development program is a vital factor in our

club’s growing success. As coaches and educators, we are well aware of the importance of providing a solid foundation

for young players. The future development and success of a young player depend on receiving correct and relevant

information at an early age. We have designed a curriculum that emphasizes age-specific technical skills combined with tactical decision-making to ensure the right information is

received at the appropriate age level. We have strengthened our coaching staff to make certain our club leads the state in this essential area of player development. In addition to

team practices, the club runs weekly technical training sessions and goalkeeping practices.

CITYLivonia, Michigan

ESTABLISHED1974

HOME FACILITYSchoolcraft College

michiganwolveshawks.com

@Hawks_Wolves

/mihawks1974

“The Michigan Hawks look forward to the upcoming 2018-19 season. The ECNL platform has always provided our club with great competition and

terrific opportunities for all our players who are looking to continue on in college. The league’s

holistic approach to the youth player is aligned with our families’ expectations and our club’s desire to

develop the whole person. Good luck to all this year.”

Doug Landefeld, Director of Coaching

BRANDON DANCER DOLKOWSKI MCNAMMARA

MILLIS PARANA SEECH RUSH

WOLFE

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MINNESOTA THUNDER


ECNL Director Danny Storlien

U13 - Megan Schoeberl

U14 - Nels Dokken

U15 - Balut Ozturk

U16 - Mark Yueill

U17 - Danny Storlien

U18/U19 - Dave Alberti

GK Director Terry Leindecker


ABOUTThe purpose of MTA is to develop successful people, not just great soccer players. Behind

every successful person is a great support structure. That structure includes guidance

from within the family as well as positive external influences at school and beyond. MTA provides an environment that challenges and

supports each player as they are nurtured along a path towards becoming a successful

person.

CITYMinneapolis,

Minnesota

ESTABLISHED1985

HOME FACILITYAcademy of Holy

Angels

minnesotathunderacademy.com

@MNTHUNDER ACADEMY

/Minnesota Thunder

“MTA is looking forward to competing in the best youth women’s soccer league in

the world.”

Danny Storlien, Director of Coaching

BEATON BOMAN HAGMAN HARPER

HECHT ISHAUG LINDAMAN MACBEAN

POOR

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ST. LOUIS SCOTTGALLAGHER - ILLINOIS


Shawn HewittECNL DirectorLaura Ridolfi

U13 - Shawn Hewitt & Morgan Betscher

U14, U16 & U17Laura Ridolfi

U15 - Shawn HewittU18/U19 - Kelsey Dinges

& Shawn HewittGoalkeeper Coach

Terry Dutko


ABOUTSLSG-IL’s mission is to build the best club in

the country. A club that positively impacts the development of our players on and off the field

and positively impacts our community.

CITYCollinsville, Illinois

ESTABLISHED2008

HOME FACILITYSLSG-IL - Collinsville

Facility

www.slsgsoccer.com

@SLSGILECNL

/SLSG Metro Soccer Club

@slsg_il_girls

“We are extremely grateful and thankful to be a part of the ECNL as it enters its 10th year. The ECNL has provided an unrivaled experience for our country’s top female athletes. Being part of this environment has challenged not only our

players, but also our staff, to raise their game in all aspects. As the landscape in the league and

our conference continues to evolve, we are looking forward to new opportunities and

challenges ahead.”

Shawn Hewitt, Director of Coaching

BAKER BIELICKE CHRISTOPHER FEDERMANN

GARY MCMINN MISTER SANCHEZ

VOSS WHITENER

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ST. LOUIS SCOTTGALLAGHER - MISSOURI


Scott McDoniel

ECNL DirectorRalph Richards

U13, U14 & U15Scott McDoniel

U16, U17 & U18/U19Ralph Richards

Goalkeeper CoachDavid Comens

Assistant CoachBrian Woodward


ABOUTSLSG-MO’s mission is to build the best club in the country. A club that positively impacts the

development of our players on and off the field and positively impacts our community.

CITYSt. Louis, Missouri

ESTABLISHED2008

HOME FACILITYWWT Soccer Park

www.slsgsoccer.com

@SLSGMOECNL

/SLSGsoccer

@slsg_mo_girls

“The players and staff are very excited for the upcoming 2018-19 ECNL season. On the field,

the players are especially looking forward to the Midwest Conference games. With the

addition of the new or returning clubs to the league structure and the value placed

conference qualification; it will no doubtably bring out the best in every team and make for an

extremely competitive season.Off the field, the staff and I are eager to see how the class of 2019

continues to build on the MTAG experiences both within the program and in serving our

community.”

Scott McDoniel, Director of Coaching

BINDBEUTEL BROWN CYTRON DIZDAREVIC

HOWARD LANDWEHR PURICELLI STEPHENS

TANKERSLEY TEATER

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VARDAR SOCCER CLUB


Morris Lupenec

ECNL DirectorDemir Muftari

U13 - Morris Lupenec

U14 & U16Jim Stachura

U15, U17 & U18/U19Demir Muftari


ABOUTVardar Soccer Club’s mission is to provide a

soccer environment that maximizes individual talent within a team concept and at the same

time assist parents in developing the tools necessary for their child to succeed in life.

CITYRochester, Michigan

ESTABLISHED1982

HOME FACILITYOakland University &

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

www.vardarsoccer.com

@vardarmichigan

/vardarsoccermichigan

@vardarsoccer

“Vardar Soccer Club is looking forward to another great year of strong competition

that the ECNL offers. Our highly competitive conference schedule allows us to assess in-dividual and team development across all of

our age groups. We continue to build and see progress among our teams, and look towards

continued growth in the 2018-2019 ECNL season.”

Demir Muftari, ECNL Director

BOSLEY DEBEAU DECONINCK EICHENLAUB

GEMELLI HARTJE HOMAN IACONA

MARRA TILLOTSON

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