Breaking the Line: Live at ECNL Girls National Playoffs and Finals | Ep. 141

Breaking the Line: Live at ECNL Girls National Playoffs and Finals | Ep. 141

Let us know the topics of interest to you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2325804/fan_mail/new] Breaking the Line is once again live in Seattle, this time at the ECNL Girls National Playoffs and Finals.  ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken are joined by esteemed guests Erin Montoya, MVLA Girls Technical Director, Ronnie Woodard, ECNL Girls Director for Tennessee SC, and Chris Leahey, ECNL Girls Commissioner.  Following the great live episode in San Diego, Lavers and Bracken chat with the guests about how the girls' game has grown over the years, how to continue to grow the sport following an important World Cup run by the USMNT, the anticipation for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and more.  As always, make sure to submit any questions to https://ecnl.info/BTL-Questions, to subscribe to Breaking the Line on Youtube, and to follow the ECNL on all social channels.

Breaking the Line: Live at ECNL Boys National Playoffs | Ep. 140

Let us know the topics of interest to you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2325804/fan_mail/new] Breaking the Line returns for Episode 140, where ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken sit down with guests on the sidelines of the ECNL Boys National Playoffs at Surf Sports Park in San Diego, California.  Lavers and Bracken open with ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney as the episode’s first guests, then bring on Ray Selvadurai, Director of Coaching at Manhattan SC, and Novi Maric, CEO of Florida Premier FC.  The entire episode is filled with incredible conversations about the ECNL, the ECNL Boys National Playoffs, the state of youth soccer, World Cup aspirations, and more.  As always, make sure to submit any questions to https://ecnl.info/BTL-Questions, to subscribe to Breaking the Line on Youtube, and to follow the ECNL on all social channels.

Pitch Talk: Lessons from the 2026 World Cup and Some of Sport’s Sharpest Minds | Ep. 139

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Pitch-Proven Results: How US Soccer Compares to the European Game | Ep. 138

Let us know the topics of interest to you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2325804/fan_mail/new] Fresh off the heels of the ECNL International Tournament, powered by Coaches' Voice and in association with Everton International Academy, Oklahoma Energy Director of Coaching Mark Howard joins Breaking the Line to discuss everything about the European event and more.  Conversing with ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken, Howard begins with his upbringing in Manchester, England, joining Manchester United's academy and playing professionally in Europe before coming to the US.  Armed with his experiences, BTL dives into what it was like for him to be back in England for the ECNL International Tournament, what the perception was about the American teams before and after the event, and what are the differences between the youth systems in the US and Europe and why are they that way?  Along the way, the team lays out a better path forward, while also giving their thoughts about the upcoming World Cup and a few predictions. As always, make sure to submit any questions to https://ecnl.info/BTL-Questions, to subscribe to Breaking the Line on YouTube, and to follow the ECNL on all social channels.

Connecting ECNL Players to the Pros with Data and Video feat. Hudl | Ep. 137

Let us know the topics of interest to you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2325804/fan_mail/new] ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken welcomed Matt Mueller, President of Hudl, to Breaking the Line this week to dive into everything about the video streaming platform and the partnership between Hudl and the ECNL.  The Breaking the Line crew dives into Hudl’s start with Nebraska football, how the company has expanded into nearly every amateur sport, how Hudl and the ECNL continue to expand and grow video capabilities and access and what the future holds for both organizations.  It’s a great discussion about the power of video and data in sports, and how both are leaders in their respective fields.  As always, make sure to submit any questions to https://ecnl.info/BTL-Questions, to subscribe to Breaking the Line on YouTube, and to follow the ECNL on all social channels.