The ECNL

Ray Selvadurai from Manhattan SC joined Breaking the Line live to discuss his club’s teams at the ECNL Boys National Playoffs, what it’s like coaching in the Five Burroughs, being a board member for the league and more.

📺: https://youtu.be/0g-Ht0g2OWY

🎧: https://ecnl.info/BTL-ECNLPodcast

Last month, history was made at the inaugural ECNL International Tournament. Now, another group of teams will have the chance to follow in their footsteps.

The road to the 2027 ECNL International Tournament begins this postseason.

▶️ Watch ECNL All-Access: The ECNL International Tournament and see what’s waiting on the other side of qualification.

The newest episode of Breaking the Line is out now! Legendary Rutgers coach, broadcast and author Glenn Crooks join the podcast to talk everything 2026 FIFA World Cup, the USMNT’s matchup vs. Australia, working with parents as a club coach, his two books and more!

Watch now!

📺: https://youtu.be/X7ES9Ac0EFE?si=XB1mRDvmI5sH-ohS

Three ways American soccer can bridge the talent gap between its players and European players:

1. Higher training frequency
2. Playing up for top-performing athletes
3. Additional specialized coaching

📺: https://youtu.be/RNNCRPc5qkA
🎧: https://ecnl.info/BTL-ECNLPodcast

Saying the American youth soccer is broken is lazy and not a productive conversation. Rather, the challenge ahead is what can be done and implemented in a realistic manner to improve the experience for everyone involved.

📺: https://youtu.be/RNNCRPc5qkA
🎧: https://ecnl.info/BTL-ECNLPodcast