2017-2018 Girls ECNL/United Soccer Coaches All-Conference Teams Announced
RICHMOND, VA (July 2, 2018) – Based on their performances throughout the Girls ECNL conference season, the inaugural Girls ECNL/United Soccer Coaches All-Conference Teams and Conference Players of the Year have been selected for the 2017-2018 season.
Players were chosen through a recommendation and voting process involving representatives from every club in every conference. Each All-Conference team is comprised of 11 players at each age group from U15 through U18/U19. In addition, a Conference Player of the Year was chosen at each age group. All players selected to the Girls ECNL / United Soccer Coaches All-Conference teams will be eligible for the Girls ECNL / United Soccer Coaches All-American Team to be announced later this summer.
“Players that distinguish themselves at the highest level of club soccer deserve to be recognized for their efforts and performances, and we are excited to award these honors to them,” said Girls ECNL President Christian Lavers. “These exceptional players will continue to make their mark in the Girls ECNL and college soccer for years to come.”
Congratulations to the following players for being selected to the 2017-2018 Girls ECNL/United Soccer Coaches All-Conference teams:
MID-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Shay Montgomery, Midfielder (BRYC Elite)
ECNL U16 – Eliza Turner – Midfielder (McLean YSA)
ECNL U17 – Angela Caloia, Forward (McLean YSA)
ECNL U18/U19 – Claire Constant, Defender (McLean YSA)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Mid-Atlantic All-Conference teams
MIDWEST CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Gracie Bindbeutel, MF/F (SLSG-MO)
ECNL U16 – Khyah Harper, F (Minnesota Thunder)
ECNL U17 – Emma Jaskaniec, F (FC Wisconsin)
ECNL U18/U19 – Anna Lawler, D/MF (SLSG-MO)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Midwest All-Conference teams
NORTHEAST CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Mia Asenjo, F (East Meadow FC)
ECNL U16 – Peyton McNamara, MF (Connecticut FC)
ECNL U17 – Allie Winstanley, F (FC Stars)
ECNL U18/U19 – Brittany Raphino, F (FC Boston)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Northeast All-Conference teams
NORTHWEST CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Cally Togiai , F (Crossfire United)
ECNL U16 – Julia Leontini, D/MF (Mustang SC)
ECNL U17 – Hannah Deljkic, F (Mustang SC)
ECNL U18/U19 – Natalie Beckman, MF (Colorado Storm)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Northwest All-Conference teams
OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Brigid Molloy, MF (WNY Flash)
ECNL U16 – Marcella Cash, F (Ohio Elite SA)
ECNL U17 – Anna Haddock, MF (Tennessee SC)
ECNL U18/U19 – Charlemagne Kern, D (Ohio Premier)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Ohio Valley All-Conference teams
SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Jazmin Ferguson, F (GSA)
ECNL U16 – Olivia Candelino, F (Armada WFC)
ECNL U17 – Avery Paterson, MF (Florida Elite)
ECNL U18/U19 – Syndi Nasello (Tampa Bay United Rowdies)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Southeast All-Conference teams
SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Colby Barnett, F (Strikers FC)
ECNL U16 – Reilyn Turner, F (So Cal Blues)
ECNL U17 – Ryan Campbell, GK (So Cal Blues)
ECNL U18/U19 – Carlee Giammona, MF (Heat FC)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Southwest All-Conference teams
TEXAS CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Player of the Year:
ECNL U15 – Maile Hayes, F (Challenge SC)
ECNL U16 – Barbara Oliveiri, MF (Albion Hurricanes FC)
ECNL U17 – Briley Weatherford, D (Sting Dallas)
ECNL U18/U19 – Taylor Moon, F (D’Feeters SC)
CLICK HERE to view the complete list of the Texas All-Conference teams
The Girls ECNL / United Soccer Coaches All-America selections will be announced following the 2018 ECNL National Finals, which take place July 6-7 in Richmond, VA. Thirty players will be named to the Girls ECNL/United Soccer Coaches All-America team, along with a Girls ECNL Player of the Year.
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About Girls Elite Clubs National League: The Girls Elite Clubs National League (Girls ECNL) was founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of female youth soccer players in the United States through: (i) improving the competitive environment through creation of a true national competitive league; (ii) improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competitions; and (iii) improving the daily training environment at top female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for its member clubs. The ECNL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and is sponsored by Nike Soccer.
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