ECNL Preview: Descending on Denver
U14
So Cal Blues are back in action on Sunday, taking on Real So Cal. Through the season so far, the Blues have won all seven of their games, and will look to make it eight in a row through the first two months of the season.
It’s a big weekend for PDA, which hits the road to Pennsylvania for games against FC Bucks and Penn Fusion. Jessica Schildkraut, Amelia Paternoster and Jillian Wachira have been among the more influential players thus far for the New Jersey club.
A strong defense has translated to a quality start to the 2013-14 campaign for Lonestar, with just one goal conceded in five conference games thus far. That mark will be put to the test against FC Dallas on Saturday. Cameron Brooks, Grace Greenly, Lana Hastings and Alison Stallings have played significant roles at the back for Lonestar.
U15
The defending national champions De Anza Force return to action on Sunday with a tricky encounter against the always-quality MVLA, which sit in second place in the conference. Kayla Fong, Luca Deza, Reina Bonta and Samantha Tran have helped generate a good portion of the team’s 33 goals so far this season.
The Southeast Conference race at this age group is sure to be just as competitive as ever. Carolina Elite will look to maintain top spot across a busy weekend, welcoming Concorde Fire and Birmingham United to town.
North Carolina clubs are making the trip north to the D.C. Metro area, as FC Virginia squares off against CASL and the NC Fusion. Strong play from the likes of Gabriella Gordon, Catherine Kwitnieski and Allison Maliska has all contributed to the promising beginning of the season.
U16
It’s a hectic state in the Denver area for youth games, and Real Colorado is one of the teams that will be busy, with a trio of games against Sporting Blue Valley, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro and regular. Mallory Pugh won’t be available for Real, who is on duty with the U17 WNT as they begin qualifying next week.
San Diego Surf continues its season with a conference matchup against Arsenal FC. The Surf currently sits in third place in the Southwest Conference, and can keep up with the pack with the full points.
U17
The Colorado Rush is taking part in the Friday through Sunday slate of games, going up against both St. Louis Scott Gallagher sides and Sporting Blue Valley. TCU commit Kayla Hill tops the Rush’s scoring charts thus far with seven goals from 10 games.
After a three-week break, Mclean Youth Soccer is back in action with visits from NC Fusion and CASL. With 16 goals scored and just two conceded so far – led by Mia Hoen-Beck’s five on the year – it’s been a promising start.
U18
An intriguing Texas matchup is on the docket, as Solar Chelsea takes on first place Dallas Sting on Sunday. The Sting’s success through its first six conference games has been a rock-solid defense, which has conceded just one goal so far in that stretch.
Sporting Blue Valley is on the road in Colorado for a trio of tough games against Real Colorado, Colorado Storm and the Colorado Rush. While Dorian Bailey is with the U17 WNT, Abigail Siperda leads the team with 12 goals from nine games so far this season.
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