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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Penn State women’s soccer head coach Erica Dambach announced the signing of California standout defender Brooklyn Antonucci to the Nittany Lions’ 2026 roster. “Our Penn State women’s soccer family is thrilled to welcome Brooklyn to Happy Valley,” Dambach said. “Brooklyn has established herself as a relentless competitor whose athleticism, versatility and defensive instincts have allowed her to excel at every level of the game.

After a grueling season, months of competition have culminated to this moment, as the ECNL Boys Regional League is down to just two teams in each age bracket. Now, just one win separates one of these teams from a national championship. (RESULTS) Get caught up on all the action below. The U17 final features a Texas showdown as Houstonians FC and FC Dallas both advanced after close-fought games.

Get Recruited Faster with a Player Profile on SoccerWire.com LEARN MORE HERRIMAN, Utah – Real Salt Lake Academy announced the entirety of its staff ahead of the 2026-27 MLS NEXT season.

The 2026 ECNL Girls Playoffs and Finals have showcased 1,000s of talented players from all over the country, competing on the biggest stage in youth soccer. National Champions are being crowned across the U13-U17 age groups, as the 7-day tournament comes to a close in Redmond, WA. (RESULTS) College coaches, professional scouts and international scouts in attendance have gotten the opportunity to watch the nation’s top players going head-to-head in a high-stakes environment.

Day one of the ECNL Regional League Boys National Finals is finished, and four teams in each age group booked their spot in the semifinals. It was competitive across the board, with three of the four age groups featuring a penalty shootout. Get caught up on all the action below. (Event Homepage) The U17 bracket was filled with thrills, as multiple games came down to the wire. Northwest United beat Strikers Miami FC by one goal, advancing to play Houstonians FC in the semis.

ATLANTA – U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team head coach Gonzalo Segares has selected the 21 players that will represent the United States at the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship, set for July 24-August 9 in Mexico. The tournament serves as the confederation’s qualifying competition for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru and 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, a tournament the U.S. has already qualified for as host country.

Get Recruited Faster with a Player Profile on SoccerWire.com LEARN MORE graduation: 2029 I am a class of 2029 winger and attacking midfielder for the GSA ECNL U17 2010 team in Georgia. I am a fast/explosive, creative and dynamic attacking player who thrives on creating scoring opportunities for my team. I use my pace and technical ability to take on defenders, create chances and make an impact in the final third. I track back to support my defense, doing whatever it takes to help my team succeed.

It’s down to the Final Four in all age groups at the ECNL Girls Playoffs in both the Champions League and Champions League Cup brackets, following an exciting day of quarterfinal action all over the complex at 60 Acres Park in Seattle. In the U17 Champions League, FC Dallas continued their impressive run with their second clean sheet at this year’s playoffs, defeating Concorde Fire Platinum 2-0 to set up an all Texas semifinal showdown against Solar SC, who knocked off San Diego Surf 4-0.

The 2026 Girls Academy National Finals took place from July 9-12 in Richmond, VA featuring top teams across the U13-U17 age groups. Southern California’s City SC took home a pair of GA National Championships, winning it all at both the U13 and U14 levels. NEFC won the U15 championship, Galaxy took home the U16 trophy and Tophat Gold captured the U17 title.

The ECNL Boys and ECNL Regional League Boys head to Richmond, Virginia for the culmination of the 2025-26 season, where the U13-U17 teams will compete to be crowned National Champions. The 20 ECNL Boys teams who advanced from ECNL Boys Playoffs in San Diego will be in action, while the 40 ECNL Regional League Boys teams who advanced from playoff sites around the country last month will also be in action. Check out all the information below to learn everything you need to know about this event.