ECNL-RL Florida: Three Texas Teams to Watch
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The ECNL Girls – Regional League is returning to Florida for the second time in two months as the city of Lakewood Ranch is going to host the fourth and second-to-last National Event of the season this weekend, from Friday…
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Continue ReadingThe ECNL Girls – Regional League is returning to Florida for the second time in two months as the city of Lakewood Ranch is going to host the fourth and second-to-last National Event of the season this weekend, from Friday to Sunday.
The Florida Spring Showcase will feature 131 teams in the U16, U17 and U18/19 age groups, which are set to compete at the Premier Sports Campus over the weekend.
Some Texas teams decided to make the trip to Florida to take part in the event and Lone Star State will be represented by nine club teams in the event. Let’s highlight three of them, one in which division, that could do great things this weekend in Florida.
Sting Dallas Black 08
Sting Dallas Black have nine wins, three losses and two ties in the Texas Conference, ranking fight. They are set to face Pipeline SC, Florida West FC and Indiana Fire Academy South this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.
Sienna Ryan Sienna Ryan 5'8" | GK Covenant Christian Academy | 2028 TX is very solid for them between the posts and gives the team a lot of defensive stability. The backline has Greer Crow, who is very good at center back but can also play further up in the field, and Victoria Morales, who offers great quality going forward from her left back position. Left-footed central midfielder Elinor Singler Elinor Singler M Flower Mound | 2027 TX can be dominant in the field with her ability to put pressure on opponents and win the ball and her quality and vision with her passing. Up top, forward Neerali Kapadia is extremely quick and dangerous in the final third.
Challenge SC 07
Challenge SC rank third in the Texas Conference with their campaign of nine wins, five losses and three ties. They’re scheduled to meet PDA White, FC Dayton and International SC over the weekend in Florida.
Sophia Lipari Sophia Lipari 5'7" | GK Lake Creek | 2026 TX is very good between the posts and had a strong showing in the recent ECNL Dallas event. Challenge’s backline counts on the solidness of Victoria Delatorre Victoria Delatorre D Klein | 2026 TX at left back and the reliable protection of defensive midfielders Bailey Fovargue Bailey Fovargue M Kingwood Park | 2025 TX and Lily Owen Lily Owen 5'4" | M Tomball Memorial | 2025 TX , who are both very dynamic players. The team also has loads of offensive talent with Abby Friday being an elite chance creator, Olivia Knight being lethal in open spaces and Maddy Benker operating extremely well inside the penalty box.
Albion Hurricanes FC 06/05
Albion Hurricanes FC have won five, lost eight and drew four matches in the Texas Conference, ranking 17th. Their opponents in the ECNL Florida Spring event will be Maryland United FC, Chargers Soccer Club and NJ Crush.
Mackenzie Smith is a reliable goalkeeper and does very good work for them between the posts. Physical center backs Kaleigh Lazembe and Lindsey Arnold Lindsey Arnold D TX give her an extra layer of protection, while left back Kelsey Vaughn Kelsey Vaughn D Ridge Point | 2025 TX is a constant offensive option out wide. Mary Paul is the team’s main playmaker and she has several versatile and dynamic players to work with offensively, including Chloe Callahan, Hannah Carrier and Kendall Gussert Kendall Gussert M Katy | 2025 TX .