REDMOND, Wash. – A light mist fell as the ECNL Girls National Playoffs kicked off at Sixty Acres Park in the suburbs of Seattle on Wednesday morning.
Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 squads began play, with the former two opening group matches, and the oldest age groups kicking off a knockout tournament.
A pair of teams required shootouts to advance in the U19 Champions League matches, as Concorde Fire Platinum advanced on spot kicks after an entertaining 2-2 draw against Eclipse Select. DKSC advanced on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie against Real Colorado National.
Internationals SC, Solar SC, Slammers FC HB Koge, Michigan Hawks, MVLA and Beach FC advanced to Thursday’s quarterfinals.
Check out some of the top performances from Wednesday’s opening day of games.
