ECNL celebrates 65 alumni who competed in 2021 College Cup Final Four

RICHMOND, Va. – On Monday night, Florida State captured the school’s third NCAA Division I Women’s College Cup Championship in penalty kicks, doing so with a roster filled with ECNL alumni.

Nine ECNL alumni saw their NCAA college soccer dreams come true with the 0-0 (4-3) FSU victory against BYU, and with the win, marked the 10th consecutive season the trophy-raising team featured ECNL alums.

With no score in 120 minutes of gameplay, the match was decided by penalty kicks, where former ECNL stars shined. Florida State’s Cristina Roque (Florida Krush) made two saves in the penalty shootout, while Jaelin Howell (Real Colorado), a Hermann Trophy favorite, netted a goal for the Seminoles to help secure the win. For her incredible play both in the National Championship and throughout the Women’s College Cup, Roque was named the Defensive Most Outstanding Player for the tournament.

In total, more than 65 ECNL alumni competed across the College Cup Final Four teams– Florida State, BYU, Rutgers and Santa Clara.

“Congratulations to Florida State for their national title and to all the incredible ECNL alumni who continue to lead their team to the pinnacle of collegiate soccer,” said Jen Winnagle, ECNL Chief Operations Officer and Girls Commissioner. “The accomplishment of reaching the Final Four is something these players will remember forever. We are proud to have been a part of their soccer journey.”

Below is the list of alumni who played for ECNL clubs and suited up in the Women’s College Cup.

BYU

Florida State

Rutgers

Santa Clara