Welcome to Next XI, the youth soccer newsletter spotlighting scores, highlights, and rising players across NYC, Long Island, and the Tri-State.
Each week you’ll find recaps, standout performances, and updates from local tournaments and league play. Our goal is simple: to give youth athletes, clubs, and families the recognition they deserve.
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Week 2 of Fall League Play is Here!
The season is just getting rolling, and the energy is already high across EDP, ECNL, and ECRL. These are the biggest highlights and storylines from around the Tri-State — not every result, but the moments making waves so far.
EDP League Highlights
U10 Girls – Southeast Bracket A
East Meadow SC (2–0–0, +8 GD) — sharp start at the top.
SUSA FC Blue (1–0–1, 19 goals scored ).
📅 Game to Watch: NYCFC Girls vs. SUSA (Sept 20, Queens College).
U11 Girls – Eastern Bracket A
Albertson White & SUSA G16 both unbeaten.
Five teams level on 3 pts — it’s wide open.
📅 Game to Watch: East Coast Surf vs. LISC (Sept 20, Cedar Creek).
U12 Girls – Gold Bracket A
NYCFC Aspire (2–0–0) — perfect so far.
Commack Crush & NYSC Blue chasing with games in hand.
📅 Game to Watch: Commack Crush vs. Albertson Red (Sept 20, Burr).
U13 Girls – Regional Academy League
Atlantic United Aspire & Commack Stingrays (both 2–0–0) setting the pace.
SUSA Pre-ECNL & EC Surf 2014G right behind on 4 pts.
📅 Game to Watch: Huntington Stars vs. Dix Hills Aces (Sept 20, Breezy Park).
Photo Credit: @bethesda2012ecnl1 (Instagram)
ECNL Conference Snapshots
North Atlantic (G2012)
Bethesda SC & Match Fit Surf lighting it up early — Bethesda with a 6–0 win, Match Fit Surf with a 6–0 result of their own.
Maryland United & PDA White both started strong, keeping pace near the top.
📅 Games to Watch (Sept 20–21): PDA Blue vs. Ukrainian Nationals, Bethesda vs. FC DELCO, Penn Fusion vs. Bethesda.
New England (G2013)
World Class FC (2–0–0) with statement wins, including a 5–0 over CFC United.
FSA FC (2–0–0) also unbeaten, outscoring opponents 6–1.
Scorpions & FC Stars both grinding through tight early draws.
📅 Games to Watch (Sept 20–21): SUSA vs. FSA, FC Stars Blue vs. Scorpions, East Meadow vs. CFC United.
Photo Credit: @bethesda2012ecnl1 (Instagram)
ECRL Snapshots
North Division (G2013)
New England Surf (2–0–0, +9 GD) — dominant start.
CFC Legacy & Select North right in the chase.
East Division (G2013)
Quickstrike FC (2–0–0, +8 GD) rolling early.
LI Slammers (2–1–0) already stacking wins.
SUSA Northeast & NY Surf perfect in their openers.
South Division (G2013)
PDA South Blue (2–0–1, 16 GF) — biggest attack so far.
PSA Monmouth & Match Fit White unbeaten in one each.
West Division (G2013)
Four perfect 1–0–0 starts: Reading Rage Surf, WNY Flash, Match Fit Blue, HEX FC Keystone — early parity across the board.
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