Dallas Texans and Real Colorado to depart Girls DA, rejoin ECNL for 2020-21 season

RICHMOND, VA – The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) has announced that the Dallas Texans and Real Colorado will be returning to the ECNL Girls in 2020-2021. Both clubs will be “All-In” with the ECNL, making the league the top of their competitive pyramid.

Real Colorado is one of the most successful clubs in the history of American female soccer, and the youth home to current USWNT players Mallory Pugh and Sophia Smith.  The club includes more than 450 teams, competitive and recreational.

Dallas Texans are a nationally recognized power with a long history of developing both national championship teams and national team players.  The club includes more than 140 teams in Dallas, with hundreds more in affiliates across Texas, in Florida, and in Canada.

“The ECNL is committed to providing an environment that supports clubs, coaches, and players in their efforts to constantly get better,” said ECNL President Christian Lavers. “This is a strong statement from two top clubs that we are fulfilling our mission of creating the best platform for youth soccer.”

“Real Colorado have played in both leagues,” said Real Colorado Executive Director of Coaching Lorne Donaldson. “The ECNL is a better environment for the overall development of our student athletes, on and off the field, and we are excited to be back.”

“We are excited once again to compete in ECNL,” said Dallas Texans Director of Coaching Hassan Nazari. “Dallas Texans have always addressed the need of its members.  We respect the platform that ECNL has created for women’s soccer and are proud to be back.”

The Girls ECNL is the one of nation’s top development and competition platform for female soccer players, with conference competition in six age groups (U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U18/19), unmatched collegiate exposure through the largest collegiate showcases in the country, and unique player identification and development opportunities. The league and its clubs will continue to help develop the next generation of collegiate stars and national team players, and support the success of U.S. Soccer’s national teams at all ages.