Welcome to Next XI, the youth soccer newsletter spotlighting scores, highlights, and rising players across NYC, Long Island, and the Northeast.
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.
The fall grind is in full swing, and northeast soccer is delivering nonstop energy. From Girls Academy showdowns to ECNL statement wins and futsal season on the horizon, this week was packed with highlight-reel goals and standout performances. Let’s dive into who’s making noise across the pitch.
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Girls Academy Check-In
Girls Academy Northeast U13
The Northeast U13 division remains stacked at the top, with Seacoast United, Rhode Island Surf, and NEFC Red each holding 10 wins and keeping the pressure high. The weekend also brought other strong performances across the division:
Seacoast United 13G 2–0 Long Island SC 13G
DUSC 13G 2–0 NEFC GA Navy
Bayside FC 3–1 Cedar Stars Academy Monmouth
Girls Academy U14
STA 12G continues to lead the charge, but NEFC 12G Red is right on their heels — already netting 52 goals this season. Below are their results from the weekend:
NYSC 12G 0–6 NEFC 12G Red
STA 12G 1–0 RI Surf 12G
ECNL & EDP Spotlights
ECNL U13
World Class FC remains dominant at the top of the New England division, while SUSA FC, Scorpions SC, and others battle in the middle of the pack. East Meadow SC and Connecticut FC are still chasing that first win of the campaign.
Around the EDP
U11: West Side Red Bulls 0–0 Asphalt Green 2015 White
U12: NYCFC 2014 Pre-GA Aspire 4–0 NYSC 2015 Blue
U12: Albertson G15 Red 3–0 Commack Crush G14
Goal of the Week!
During a U14 ECNL-RL match between World Class FC 2012 Girls and Connecticut FC United 2012 RL, WCFC’s defensive center midfielder — Eleanor Caldwell — stepped up and ripped a banger to give her team a 1–0 lead. World Class went on to win 5–2, completing an undefeated fall season in the New England ECNL Regional League with a 5-0-2 record.
NAL U14 Girls — Midseason Check-In
The NAL U14 Girls division is heating up, with FC Somers Leeds and Asphalt Green G2012 locked in a perfect tie at the top — both unbeaten at 6–0–0. Somers leads the league in goals with 35 scored and just 1 conceded, while Asphalt Green’s +18 goal differential keeps them firmly in contention.
Chelsea Piers SC Arsenal (4–1–0) sits within striking distance, and Kearny Thistle United Paisley Athletic rounds out the top four after scoring 27 goals.
Mid-table, FC Westchester and East Coast Surf NY Surf each sit on 6 points, while Gotham Girls Santa Fe, A.C. Connecticut, and NESA Girls Elite look to regroup for the second half.
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🏟️ Futsal Season Incoming!
Get ready — the Northeast Futsal Championship is officially set for February 13–16, 2026, at the Atlantic City Convention Center. One of the biggest futsal events in the country, it brings together top youth teams from across the region for a weekend of fast-paced, high-skill competition. Teams looking to test their winter form and showcase creativity on the court won’t want to miss it!
👉 Visit northeastfutsalchampionship.com for registration info and division details.
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