2017-2018 National Event Schedule Dates

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ECNL NE dates and locations are set for the upcoming season:

ECNL NATIONAL EVENTS
ECNL Phoenix (Fall) | Phoenix, AZ | November 10-12, 2017 | U15-U18
ECNL Florida | Sanford, FL | January 6-8, 2018 | U15-U18
ECNL Texas | Houston, TX | February 17-19, 2018 | U15-U18
ECNL Phoenix (Spring) | Phoenix, AZ | April 6-8, 2018 | U15-U18
ECNL New Jersey | Zarephath, NJ | May 26-28, 2018 | U15-U17

In addition to the events generally being an all-around fun time, it will be interesting to monitor college coach #'s / participation along the sidelines.

I think the playoffs are set for Washington state with NC finals for u15-u17 TBD. I think GDA finals are already set for San Diego over pretty much the same week or so (at least historically) as previous ECNL playoffs. Should be interesting to watch unfold.
 
I didn't drill this down past the u17's but a look at results from SilverLakes and Surf gives a HAZY look at some of teams placement based upon play:

u18/19
Leaders: Blues, Surf, West Coast
Middle of the Pack: Arsenal, Heat, Slammers
Bottom feeder: DMC

u17
Leaders: Blues, Strikers
Middle of the Pack: DMC, Heat, Slammers, WC
Bottom feeder: Surf

Roster movement still on the table? Players moving between ECNL, NPL, GDA? Still some work to be done before league play begins.
 
I feel like it's just a complete mess. And maybe by second half of ecnl we will know what's what.
 
is there a fall league schedule out yet? do the different conferences only attend certain NE events?
No published schedule as of this entry.

As far as ECNL NE's....u14 & u18 only required to do one NE, I think. The 'tweeners (u15-u17) must do three NE's, if I'm not scrambled up.

Anyone else have a better understanding?
 
So the DA national event schedule is out. It seems like they are intentionally trying to make college coaches choose between one set of girls or the other. I know that US Soccer in general doesn't care about the little guy, but what a way to show that they truly are out to undermine the rest of our kids by scheduling their events the exact same weekends. Assholes.
 
So the DA national event schedule is out. It seems like they are intentionally trying to make college coaches choose between one set of girls or the other. I know that US Soccer in general doesn't care about the little guy, but what a way to show that they truly are out to undermine the rest of our kids by scheduling their events the exact same weekends. Assholes.

I only saw one conflict with Spring ECNL showcase in Phoenix. Am I missing something? But I do agree that USSF is on a power trip. Not sure they understand that there are teams and clubs out there that are not playing by their rules/mandates. This will take a while to shake out. In the meantime, it would be great to see adults play nicely, these kids have a lot at stake, 1999-2002. Chest pounding is ridiculous. I would think ECNL would be very smart to hold their playoff dates off. Just till they can be sure to have NO conflicts. As for Phoenix, most clubs in So Cal only do one of the two they hold. My money would say that So Cal teams will be scrambling to register for the showcase that is not conflicting with DA.
 
The DA is pulling out the stops with all the images with WNT players holding the "DA scarf," DA player / club team intros @ major league games, etc.

Schedule wise....I agree and only saw one scheduled conflict. However the end of June (DA June 25-July 1) may be another conflict looking because I think ECNL generally holds national playoffs around that time?

@pooka ... Agree with you that US Soccer shows no regard for "the little guy."
 
The DA is pulling out the stops with all the images with WNT players holding the "DA scarf," DA player / club team intros @ major league games, etc.

Schedule wise....I agree and only saw one scheduled conflict. However the end of June (DA June 25-July 1) may be another conflict looking because I think ECNL generally holds national playoffs around that time?

@pooka ... Agree with you that US Soccer shows no regard for "the little guy."
Spring Phoenix typically is the larger of the two Phoenix showcases in terms of participation. Last years ECNL playoffs were held June 22-27. Will be interesting to say the least.
 
So the DA national event schedule is out. It seems like they are intentionally trying to make college coaches choose between one set of girls or the other. I know that US Soccer in general doesn't care about the little guy, but what a way to show that they truly are out to undermine the rest of our kids by scheduling their events the exact same weekends. Assholes.

DA schedule has been out for 3 months - just not on the site.
 
Any ideas when the schedule and hotel information will be out for ECNL Phoenix (Fall). Website says mid Sep, so should have been up by now.
 
Looks like DA is having their inaugural girls showcase in North Carolina April 6-10, 2018. Same time as ECNL Phoenix Spring Showcase...what a coincidence! Sucks for the '02 ECNL girls as gonna make the scouts job very difficult to see them.
 
Looks like DA is having their inaugural girls showcase in North Carolina April 6-10, 2018. Same time as ECNL Phoenix Spring Showcase...what a coincidence! Sucks for the '02 ECNL girls as gonna make the scouts job very difficult to see them.


You are under the assumption that the scouts have abandoned ECNL,a proven platform form, for recruiting. I don't see it as difficult. Coaches will divide and conquer and be at both events.
 
don't just blame US Soccer - ECNL can also choose to work out their schedule around the DA schedule so there is no conflict. Neither is thinking about what is best for the player this year.
 
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