Matchups set for U13-U17 title matches at 2024 ECNL Girls National Finals
The second day of action from the ECNL Girls National Finals meant 10 teams punched their tickets to ECNL National Championship Games, while in the ECNL Girls Regional League Finals, 20 teams advanced into Friday’s semifinal matches following an exciting slate of quarterfinal games.
ECNL Girls Champions League
In the U17 Champions League, it took penalty kicks for the second day in a row for Legends FC to book their spot in the ECNL National Championship Game over Penn Fusion SA, after the two sides finished regulation tied at 1-1. Legends will take on Southwest Conference rival Beach FC (CA) in the title game, following their 1-0 semifinal victory over Indy Eleven Pro Academy.
The U16 National Championship Game will be a battle between Crossfire Premier and Penn Fusion SA, following both sides semifinal victories on Thursday. Crossfire advanced past FC Stars Blue 3-2 to make it to the championship game, while Penn Fusion defeated De Anza Force 4-1 to punch their ticket to the title game.
(+READ: Semifinal berths clinched at ECNL Girls Regional League Finals)
In the U15 age group, Kansas City Athletics and San Diego Surf are the final two teams standing, after they each picked up one goal victories in their semifinal games. Surf advanced past Solar SC by a 2-1 score to move into the championship game, while Kansas City Athletics defeated Eclipse Select SC 3-2 to book their spot in the final.
Slammers FC HB Køge have so far kept their hopes alive for a repeat ECNL National Championship at the G10 age group, after they advanced to the U14 Championship Game following a thrilling 4-3 win over San Diego Surf in their semifinal matchup. Legends FC will stand in their way in the title game though, after their 2-1 win over Michigan Hawks in the semifinals.
In the U13 age group, it’s an all California showdown for the championship, as San Diego Surf defeated Slammers FC HB Køge 2-1 to reach the championship game, where they will face off against So Cal Blues, who defeated FC Stars Blue 2-0 to book their spot in the title game.
All ten ECNL National Championship Finalists will be off on Friday and the five ECNL National Champions will be crowned when the teams are back in action on Saturday.
ECNL Champions League Finals Matchups
- U13: San Diego Surf vs. So Cal Blues
- U14: Slammers FC HB Køge vs. Legends FC
- U15: Kansas City Athletics vs. San Diego Surf
- U16: Crossfire Academy vs. Penn Fusion
- U17: Legends FC vs Beach FC (CA)
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