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2018-2019BOYS ECNL

CONFERENCEPREVIEW

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Letter from the President............................................................................3Southwest Conference Map......................................................................42017-18 In Review..............................................................................................52017-18 Boys ECNL All-America & All Conference......................62018 Boys ECNL National Training Camp Attendees...................72018-2019 Calendar of Events..................................................................8Alabama FC..........................................................................................................9Armada FC Youth Academy....................................................................10Atlanta Fire United........................................................................................11Concorde Fire...................................................................................................12Florida Elite SA...............................................................................................13Florida Kraze....................................................................................................14GSA...................................................................................................................15Miramar United Elite FC...........................................................................16NTH-NASA.................................................................................................17Orlando City......................................................................................................18Tampa Bay United Rowdies....................................................................19Tennessee SC..................................................................................................20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTWelcome to the 2nd season of the Boys ECNL!

The inaugural season of the Boys ECNL last year was a fantastic success, and we look forward to making the second season even better. Thank you to all of the clubs, coaches, players, and families that made the first year so positive, and who are building a unique and powerful platform for so many players for the future.

In 2018-19, the Boys ECNL will include 71 clubs competing in five age groups from U14 to U18/19. Many of the nation’s best teams and players will face off in one of seven different conferences, at four different regular season ECNL National Events, and ultimately at the ENPL Playoffs and Finals to determine national champions. The 2018 ENPL Finals saw Boys ECNL teams claim 8 of the 16 Final Four berths, and four ENPL National Championships, and we look forward to seeing more fantastic success this season.

This season will also see growth and expansion of the Boys ECNL National TrainingCamp, building on the incredible experience this August where the best of the league trained and competed in the Bahamas and against the Bahamas National Teams. The 2019 ECNL Coaching Symposium will bring some of the leading minds in sport and performance in front of directors and coaches from across the league as we seek to constantly raise standards in coaching and development.

The Boys ECNL is your league, created by coaches to serve the needs of the aspiring American male player. The inaugural season was a fantastic beginning, and we look forward to more success, more opportunity, and more player, team and club growth as we work with you to constantly raise standards in our game.

Christian LaversECNL President

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SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE

The Boys ECNL Southeast Conference is comprised of 12 clubs that span across four states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia

and Tennessee.

1 - Tennessee SC2 - Alabama FC3 - Atlanta Fire United4 - GSA5 - NTH-NASA6 - Concorde Fire7 - Armada FC Youth8 - Florida Elite9 - Tampa Bay United Rowdies10 - Florida Kraze11 - Orlando City12 - Miramar United Elite FC

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2017-2018 IN REVIEW

ENPL QUALIFIERS

2017-18 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

U14 U15 U16

U17 U18/U19

U14

CESA

Atlanta Fire

U15

Florida Elite

Tennessee SC

U16

Concorde Fire

Orlando City

U17

Tampa Bay

Tennessee SC

U18/U19

Concorde Fire

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2017-18 ECNL ALL SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE TEAMS

2017-18 ECNL ALL-AMERICA

U15

B. Agudelo (CESA)J. Araiza (Florida Kraze)

J. Gonzalez (Atlanta Fire)D. Kutsch (Alabama FC)A. Mesic (Florida Elite)N. Oddi (Orlando City)

M.Ponieros (Florida Elite)*K. Ramos (Concorde Fire)R. Sarieh (Tennessee SC)E. Stein (Tennessee SC)

A. Zavala (GSA)

U16

E. Aleckovic (CESA)S. Bauder (Alabama FC)J. Dearie (Florida Elite)

R. Degen (Concorde Fire)*C. Field (Concorde Fire)

A.Gonzalez(Tennessee SC)J. Jimenez (Atlanta Fire)J. Omana (Florida Kraze)

M. Penkak (Orlando City)J. Restrepo (Orlando City)S. Worton (Tennessee SC)

U17

R.Bolaji (Alabama FC)B. Breuer (Tampa Bay) *

J. Casey (Tampa Bay)M. Gonzalez (GSA)

J. Masser (Tampa Bay)A. Miner (CESA)

A. Morales (Tennessee SC)Z. Perry (Orlando City)P. Price (Tennessee SC)

Stephenson (Atlanta Fire)N.Thompson(Florida Elite)

U18/U19

B. Rice (Alabama FC)B. Cruz (Concorde Fire)B. Cruz (Concorde Fire)C. Dilan (Florida Kraze)

T. Foster (Tampa Bay)A. Halloran (CESA) *

R. Harris (Tennessee SC)A. Jimenez (Atlanta Fire)

J. Martin (CESA)M. Navoric (Florida Elite)M. Torres (Orlando City)

* Denotes the Southeast Player of the Year in each age group

REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE

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2018 NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES

The 2018 Boys ECNL National Training Camp took place from August 2nd-6th, 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas in collaboration with the

Bahamas Football Association (BFA) at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. A total of 33 players and five coaches made the trip down to The Bahamas, participating in training sessions and playing

friendly games against Bahamas Football Association’s national teams.

ELKIN BARBOSAFLORIDA KRAZE

ANGEL GONZALESNTH-NASA

BRADY JOHNSONFLORIDA ELITE

DANIEL KUTSCHALABAMA FC

AMAR MESICFLORIDA ELITE

JOEY MUELLERFLORIDA ELITE

PATRICK NWEGBOALABAMA FC

MARTIN PINIEROSFLORIDA ELITE

MARLEY STEPHENSONATLANTA FIRE

RYAN ZUPAFLORIDA KRAZE

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2018-2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Southeast Conference Regular SeasonU13-U18/U19 play 14 games

Boys ECNL Oklahoma National EventNovember 16-18, 2018 | Tulsa, OK

Boys ECNL Florida National EventDecember 29-31, 2018 | Sanford, FL

Boys ECNL San Diego National EventApril 26-28, 2019 | San Diego, CA

Boys ECNL PennsylvaniaMay 25-27, 2019 | Downington, PA

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ALABAMA FC

COACHING STAFFExecutive Director

Andrew Brower

Director of Coaching & ECNL Director

Ben Parks

U13 & U14 Tommy Cochran

U15 - Manny Sanchez

U16 & U17 - Matt Bellamy

U18/U19Ben Parks

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ARGENT

ABOUTAlabama FC is a founding member of the Boys ECNL, and its purpose is to serve all high level

soccer players within the state of Alabama.

CITYBirmingham, Alabama

ESTABLISHED2006

HOME FACILITYSportsblast Soccer Park

birminghamunited.com

CARLSON COLVIN HOSHINO

GUFFEY KUTSCH STEELY THOMASON

WELLS WILSON

“Alabama FC is excited for the Boys ECNL second year of play. The Boys ECNL has been a great platform for top players in our region

in both competition and exposure.”

Ben Parks , Director of Coaching

@Bham_United

/Birmingham United

@busasoccer

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ARMADA FC YOUTH ACADEMY

COACHING STAFF

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTArmada FC Youth Academy’s mission is to provide

the top soccer program in Jacksonville and the state of Florida, where players who have demonstrated the

ability and commitment to play at the highest level can receive the advanced training and competitive playing required to compete successfully statewide, regionally

and potentially at a national level.

CITYJacksonville, Florida

ESTABLISHED1977

HOME FACILITYPatton Park

armadafcyouth.com

@ArmadaFCYouth

“We are are extremely excited about going into year two of the Boys ECNL. Last year

was a great experience for our teams and we are looking forward to another great

season.”

Pat Cannon, Director of Coaching

Director of Coaching & ECNL Director

Pat Cannon

U13 & U15 Rob Holstein

U14 & U17Terry Peak

U16 & U18/U19 Joey Barrett

AHMET BLANDIN ERVANIAN

FORDHAM HATTEN NICHOLSON

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ATLANTA FIRE UNITED

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching &

ECNL Director Mirza Mustafic

U13 & U18/U19Brad Mitchum

U14 & U17Mirza Mutafic

U15Stephen George

U16Alex Pineda

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUT

At Atlanta Fire winning isn’t everything but the commitment to be successful is uncompromising. The core values we strive to teach and instill are:

Integrity, Discipline, Respect, Sportsmanship, Excellence and Leadership.

CITYDuluth, Georgia

ESTABLISHED1985

HOME FACILITYScott Hudgen Park

atlantaunitedsoccer.com

@atlantaunitedsa

/atlantaunitedsoccer COXHEAD FORRAND GARIBAY LEACH

ONWUMERE PEREZ PETTUS SHONGO

STEPHENSON TORRES

“Our coaches are determined to instill their knowledge, passion and love for the game into our players. We are excited to see our

players grow in skill and as human beings on and off the field. We are super excited about the upcoming season in Boys ECNL and look

forward to achieving great results.”

Mirza Mustafic, Director of Coaching

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CONCORDE FIRE

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching &

ECNL Director

Ken Kurilec

U13 - Everett Webb

U14 - Sukhi Webb

U15 - Ryan Pollard

U16 - Ken Kurilec

U17 - Ricardo Montoya

U18/U19 - Gregg

Blasingame

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTCITY

Atlanta, Georgia

ESTABLISHED1982

HOME FACILITYGeorgia Soccer Park

confordefire.com

@concordesoccer

“Concorde Fire is thrilled to be a part of the second season of the boys ECNL. The league

exposed the players to great competition in the inaugural season in a environment where the

players come first and we look forward to a higher level of play in year two.”

Ken Kurilec, Director of Coaching

Concorde Fire Soccer Association founded in 1982 is organized in a way to encourage and

teach young people in our community to play soccer at the very highest level of their abilities

and at the highest level of competition.

BRUNER CLOUGH BALMORE CRUZ BRYAN CRUZ

HART LEDBAOUI RAMOS RENDLE

SHARP SPERAU

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FLORIDA ELITE SA

COACHING STAFF

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUT

“Our goal is to provide a clear development pathway that ensures all our players reach their maximum potential in

the sport.”

Hubert Busby Jr, Boys ECNL Director

Florida Elite provides development opportunities for players starting at a young age. A player-centric

approach fosters individual confidence along with team success. These goals will be achieved through

hard work, dedication and the complete commitment to every level of player from Recreational to Elite.

Florida Elite Soccer Academy teaches players a style of soccer emphasizing passing and possession of the ball.

The philosophy is consistent throughout the club so every team and individual learns a similar style of play.

This leads to team success while promoting the continual growth and development of our players.

DEARIER JOHNSON KOSTER MESIC

MUELLER PALUSHI PINEIROS PLATTS

THOMPSON WILLIAMS

Executive Director Sean Bubb

Boys ECNL Director Hubert Busby Jr.

U13 & U17Hubert Busby Jr.

U14 - Sean Bubb

U15 & U16John McIleland

U18/U19Michael Johnson

CITYJacksonville, Florida

ESTABLISHED2014

HOME FACILITYVeteran’s Park

www.floridaelitesa.com

@floridaelitesa

/Florida Elite SoccerAcademy

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FLORIDA KRAZE

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching

Joe Avallone

ECNL Director Fabio Tamayo

U13 & U16Fabio Tamayo

U14 - Ray Sandidge

U15 - Joe Avallone

U17 & U18/U19 Derron Cornwall

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTFlorida Kraze Krush Soccer (FKK) is the premier

youth soccer organization in Central Florida, providing unparalleled soccer training and playing

opportunities. We emphasize full player development. It’s not just about winning – it’s about developing a lifelong set of skills to help

players succeed both on and off the field.

CITYOviedo, Florida

ESTABLISHED2013

HOME FACILITYCentral Winds Park

floridakrazekrush.com

AVALLONE EVANS FIGUEROA HUDSON

HUET LOPEZ MATSCHNER O’CONNOR

OMANA WRIGHT

“Boys ECNL has definitely raised the standards among club members across the country. As a

club, we are committed to provide our members with the required training, competition, coaching

and club organization to compete through this unique platform of Boys ECNL. We are looking

forward to our participation in this year’s regular season play as well as national events.”

Joe Avallone, Director of Coaching

@flkrazekrush

/Florida Kraze Krush Soccer

@floridakrazekrush

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GWINNETT SOCCER ACADEMY

COACHING STAFFExecutive Director

Drew Prentice

Director of Coaching

Nuno Piteira

Boys ECNL Director

Jason P. Smith

U13 - Karl Hedley

U14 & U16

Jason P. Smith

U15 - Jimmy Carrion

U17 & U18/U19

Nuno Piteira

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTGwinnett Soccer Academy is nationally recognized as an elite club that competes at the highest levels

both in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series and the Elite Club National League (ECNL). GSA is a founding member of the

ECNL. Following the success of the Girls ECNL, GSA is now a founding member of the Boys ECNL

as well. This new, comprehensive pathway will give players the opportunity to play at the highest level of club centered programming available in North

America.

CITYLilburn, Georgia

ESTABLISHED1977

HOME FACILITYGSA-South

www.gsasoccer.com

“The Boys ECNL got off to a great start last year. We look forward to building on that success and

being part of the continued growth of such an innovative program.”

Jason Smith, Director of Coaching

@GSAsoccer

@gsasoccer1

ALEC ANDERSON BEAM BELEIU

COPPOLA ISAZA LARA MAIR

MORAN SKOGLUND

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MIRAMAR UNITEDELITE FC

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching

Alvin James

Boys ECNL Director

Richard Jobson

U13 - Willy Cruz

U14 & U18/U19

Thiago Oliveira

U15 - Ramiro Viale

U16 - Richard Jobson

U17 - Richie Pelaez

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTMiramar United Elite F.C. is an elite level

soccer development program for talented and dedicated youth soccer players. The program

is committed to providing quality coaching and the highest level of competition. Our ultimate goal is the development of competitive soccer players with superior soccer skills, teamwork and sportsmanship to compete at the highest

levels of the beautiful game and life.

CITYMiramir, Florida

ESTABLISHED2012

HOME FACILITYVizcaya Park

www.muefc.com

“South Florida deserves an alternative for talented young players who want to play at a high

level, without having to compromise their high school soccer experience. We look forward to the

opportunity of working and competing with the nation’s top youth soccer clubs in the Boys ECNL

and the ENPL.”

Richard Jobson, Boys ECNL Director

/MUEFC

@miramarunited elitefc

BAPTISTE BERNAL BOBADILLA GOMEZ

GONZALEZ MARIN NICHOLSON SHAW

TREASURE VALLES

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NTH-NASA

COACHING STAFFDirector of Coaching

Ray Tomlin

ECNL Director Phil Thomas

U13 & U16Phil Thomas

U14 & U15Bruce Wade

U17 & U18/U19Todd Gispert

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTNTH-NASA is a community-based organization that

provides soccer for all levels of play from recreational to nationally competitive teams. Based on our core belief that youth soccer is about the journey,

NTH-NASA is set up to give all players the opportunity to reach their full potential on the soccer field. This journey has taken our players to the collegiate level

and beyond and we have an outstanding track record with players at the next level playing in college, MLS as

well as US national teams at different age levels.

CITYMarietta, Georgia

ESTABLISHED2004

HOME FACILITYMetro North Park

www.nth-tophat.com

@NTH_NASA

@NASATopHatSoccer

@nasa-tophat

ATALLAH FENCH GEORGE GONZALEZ

HILL JAMES KIM MEIGS

PAINTIN ROSS

“NTH-NASA is once again excited and thrilled to participate in the 2018-2019 ECNL Southeast

Conference. We as a club know that ECNL provides a first class experience for our players, coaches and parents as well as exceptional competition week in

and week out. The overall quality of facilities, affiliated clubs and total league organization is second to none and we look forward to the new season.”

Ray Tomlin, Director of Coaching

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ORLANDO CITY

COACHING STAFF

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTThe mission for Orlando City is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children to play soccer at all levels and to provide an educational

learning environment for kids of all ages up to the U19 age group.

CITYSanford, Florida

ESTABLISHED2012

HOME FACILITYSeminole Soccer

Complex

www.orlandocitysc.com

@ocyouthsoccerAHL COSTA DRUMMOND IRELAND

LEE PENCAK PEREZ PERRY

TORO ZINK

“We are really looking forward to a full program this year with Boys ECNL. The

league at all age groups was really competitive last year and we are excited about playing high level teams again this

year. “

Phil Gordon, Boys ECNL Director

Director of CoachingPaul Shaw

ECNL Director Phil Gordon

U13 - Seb Hines

U14 & U17 - Phil Gordon

U15 & U16 - Eric Sellick

U18/U19 - Greg Brick

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TAMPA BAY UNITED ROWDIES

COACHING STAFF

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTMission Statement: TBU Rowdies, being the official youth club of the Tampa Bay Rowdies Professional Club, offers a

comprehensive environment pursuing excellence in player development, individual welfare and community

involvement, while instilling a love of the game for players at all levels. Vision: To be nationally recognized as a leader in

player development at all levels while providing the opportunity for all to participate. Core Values: Respect.

Development, Passion, Commitment to Excellence, Community, Preparation, Innovation

CITYTampa, Florida

ESTABLISHED2000

HOME FACILITYEd Radice Park

www.tbusc.com

@tbusoccer

@tbunews

“Tampa Bay United Rowdies feel fortunate to have experienced the inaugural season within the Boys ECNL. Our

players, coaches and membership have reaped the rewards of a successful and rewarding season. Our club is dedicated

to promoting an environment of hard work and a commitment to excellence. Boys ECNL fits right in with our club philosophy. TBU ROWDIES are looking forward to year

two, as we strive to bring high level opportunities to our membership. We are extremely happy with the league and

what it has built over the past year. We will continue to grow with the league as Boys ECNL develops into one

of the top youth soccer leagues in the country.”

Maurice Loregnard, Director of Coaching

Director of CoachingMaurice Loregnard

Boys ECNL Director

Kelvin Jones

U13 & U14 Chris Charles

U15 & U16Eddie Ababio

U17 - Jeremy Hurdle

U18/U19 - Kelvin Jones

BOARD CAMPBELL HABIB MALDONADO

NICACIO STANLEY TRAIL VICANCO

VORASANE WINTERMEIER

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TENNESSEE SC

COACHING STAFF

2018-19 PLAYERS TO WATCH

ABOUTThe goal of Tennessee SC is to promote a love

for soccer by developing excellence in the game for our players and coaches to positively

impact our member families and communities.

CITYFranklin, Tennessee

ESTABLISHED2012

HOME FACILITYWilliamson County

Soccer Complex

tennesseesoccerclub.org

@tnsoccerclub

/Tennesse Soccer Club

“We are very excited for our second year in the Boys ECNL. The program was

extrememly competitive and challenging last year and it looks that this year will be even stronger. It’s a fantastic platform to

showcase our teams.”

Dean Blain, Boys ECNL Director

Director of CoachingStuart Brown

Boys ECNL Director Dean Blain

U13 - Mike OttoU14 - Jason MazukU15 - Andy StoneU16 - Dean Blain

U17 - Eric BossmanU18/U19 - James

LandhamS&C Coach - Santiago

AllariaGK Coach - Eric

Vaughter

AYLWARD BYASIIMA CLOTHIER HYLBERT

MORALES RAMIREZ ROBBINS SHEETS

SOUVANNARAJ WORTON