There is a national event in the ECNL this weekend - and it is in California. After relocating all of the events scheduled to be held in California during the 2020/2021 club season, the league returns to the Golden State on Saturday with a three-day event for teams in the U12-U14 age groups. This younger showcase includes both ECNL and Boys ECNL. 

TopDrawerSoccer will be on hand for the event. Check back next week for exclusive coverage from the ECNL event. 

ECNL U14 Preview 

Slammers FC HB Koge is averaging more than six goals scored per game so far this season. The formerly named LAFC Slammers sits at 6-0 on the campaign and in the top spot in the Sonoran bracket. Olivia Young, Delilah Woods, Zoie Fontenot, Laina Harder, and Vanessa Pastrana were among the standouts for Slammers during the summer tournaments. The league leaders take on FC Dallas, Portland Thorns, and Crossfire Premier during the weekend in San Diego. 

Solar Soccer Club 08 is another one of the top teams at the event. Solar is scheduled to play Washington Premier, Strikers FC, and Sporting California Arsenal. Solar is 7-0 on the season with a dynamic attack and shutdown defense. Evan O’Steen is putting together a strong campaign in both goal and attack. Jordan Hill has also been a standout for Solar. 

San Juan SC is off to a hot start this season with a 3-0 record and 15 goals for with only two goals against. That early season success will get a big test this weekend with games against Strikers FC, Eagles SC, and Slammers FC. 

Boys ECNL U14 Preview 

The game of the weekend might be Monday morning when San Diego Soccer Club Surf takes on Crossfire Premier. Both teams are undefeated entering the event. Crossfire sits in the top spot in the Champions League standings at this point of the season with a 4-0 record and 30 goals for and only one against. SDSC Surf is 5-0 with 20 goals scored and only three conceded. Crossfire’s Zachariah Hume is the leading scorer in the league with 12 goals in four games. Crossfire also takes on San Diego Surf and FC Golden State West.  

San Diego Soccer Club tends to attract the interest of MLS scouts in attendance considering the club has a reputation for developing players capable of starring at that level. SDSC takes on Tulsa SC and MVLA during the weekend event. Cole Coughlin and Evan Youngflesh are the leading scorers for the squad. 

 

ECNL U13 Preview 

FC Dallas is 6-0 on the campaign and heads to San Diego as one of the top teams in the Champions League standings. FC Dallas takes on Utah Avalanche, Utah Royals - AZ, and Match Fit Academy. Susan Kariger scored a hat trick for FC Dallas in their last game before the event. Catelyn de Moor and Hannah Holland have also been standouts in the attack for FC Dallas this season. 

San Diego Surf (2-0-2) hosts San Juan SC, Crossfire Premier, and Sting Dallas Royal during the three-day event. San Juan is a perfect 3-0 on the campaign with only two goals conceded. Crossfire is getting their first taste of ECNL play this season. The Washington club is always strong and could be one to watch at this event. 

Boys ECNL U13 Preview 

San Diego Surf (4-0) is off to a strong start to kick off the season and sits in one of the top spots in the Champions League standings. San Diego Surf will be tested during the event with games against Mustang SC, Seattle United, and Crossfire Premier. 

Del Mar Sharks (3-0) takes on Eastside FC, Davis Legacy, and Santa Rosa United during the three-day event. Sharks hold the distinction of a three-game shutout streak heading into the event. EastSide’s offense has been clicking with 12 goals in the last two games.