ECNL Boys Playoffs: U17 Players to Know

ECNL Boys Playoffs: U17 Players to Know
by Travis Clark
June 22, 2026
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F | Penn Fusion
D | Solar SC
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F | Washington Premier FC
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F | VDA
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MF | United PDX
MF | Beach FC (CA)
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The ECNL Boys National Playoffs kick off on June 25 from Surf Sports Park in the San Diego area.

For teams in the Under-17 age group, 66 teams are making the trip for group games. Every team will get at least three games, with the Round of 16 the sending squads on for the ECNL Finals on July 17-19 in Richmond, Va.

Here are some of the players to know from the U17 teams who are expected to compete.

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