ECNL Girls All-Conference Teams Shine in 2025-26
The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) has revealed its All-Conference teams for the 2025-26 season, honoring the standout girls from the Mid-Atlantic region across the U15 through U18/19 age brackets. The announcement underscores the competitive depth of the conference and highlights the players who have distinguished themselves through skill, leadership and consistent performance.
Among the celebrated talents, Giavanna Mizzo of Arlington Soccer earned the distinction of U15 Mid-Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, a testament to her dominant performances on the field. Her recognition reflects not only individual brilliance but also the strong developmental environment fostered by her club.
The accolade was shared with three VDA teammates — Ryder White, Taylor Morrell and Audrey McKeen — who were also named to the U15 Mid-Atlantic All-Conference First Team. Their inclusion illustrates the club’s depth and the conference’s appreciation for collective excellence.
In the 2025-26 U16 division, the First Team roster draws talent from a mix of clubs including the Wilmington Hammerheads, Charlotte Soccer Academy and Richmond United, reflecting the competitive spread across the Mid-Atlantic. Each of these programs contributed standout athletes who earned their place through rigorous selection criteria.
The U17 cohort’s First Team features athletes from Wilmington Hammerheads, NC Fusion and Arlington Soccer, highlighting the league’s ability to nurture talent from diverse locales. Their achievements demonstrate the broad reach of the conference’s developmental pathways.
At the older U18/19 level, the First Team showcases standout players from Wilmington Hammerheads, Richmond United and Fairfax VA Union, illustrating the sustained excellence of these programs. Their performances signal a promising pipeline of talent ready for higher levels of competition.
Across all age groups, clubs such as Arlington Soccer, Richmond United, VDA and NC Courage continue to shape the conference’s narrative, providing a steady stream of skilled athletes who embody the spirit of youth soccer in the United States.