

Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast
Elite Clubs National League
The Elite Clubs National League was founded in 2009 and continues to lead by daring to do things differently, embedded with grit, collaboration and tenacity – all things learned from the beautiful game. The ECNL protects and propels the integrity of the game and everyone it impacts by facilitating the perfect symmetry of excellence and humility, exclusivity and accessibility, freedom and community. We believe that challenging everyone to rise to their best creates game-changers that live well, long after cleats are unlaced. Born out of the belief in a better way. Continued in the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence.
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Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 7min
Breaking The Line: Episode 5 (Feat. Madison Hammond, Mario Sanchez, Scott Gibson and Oliver Wyss)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features three coaches who play a major role in creating a youth-to-pro pathway in the ECNL discussing the many elements that contribute to a thriving professional pathway within the United States, and more specifically, within the ECNL! Mario Sanchez (Louisville City Academy), Scott Gibson (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC), and Oliver Wyss (Orange County SC, West Coast FC) join Dean Linke and Jason Kutney to dive deeper into this topic, looking to identify specific lessons that can be extracted and applied to all clubs working in the development space. Additionally, ECNL alum and current NWSL star Madison Hammond (OL Reign) chats about her journey, her youth experience, what it is like to break down barriers as she became the first player of Native American descent to take the field in the NWSL, and more. Her story is one you must hear!

Oct 28, 2020 • 46min
Breaking The Line: Episode 4 (Feat. USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Take a trip down memory lane with current United States Women's National Team HC Vlatko Andonovski, as he sits down with host Dean Linke to discuss his ascension in becoming the leader of the most dominant soccer team to ever set foot on the pitch. From his humble beginnings coaching youth soccer, to being tasked with securing the United States' illustrious fifth World Cup title, this episode is nothing short of amazing.

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 8min
Breaking The Line: Episode 3 (feat. Carlos Bocanegra, Shea Groom, and Nuno Piteira)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Episode 3 of Breaking The Line: The ECNL Podcast hosted by Dean Linke will feature special guests US Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee andAtlanta United VP and Technical Director, Carlos Bocanegra, as well as current Challenge Cup winner, Houston Dash standout and FCKC ECNL alum, Shea Groom! We'll also be featuring GSA Director of Player Development and Boys Director, Nuno Piteira.

Sep 30, 2020 • 49min
Breaking The Line: Episode 2 (feat. Mike Cullina, Amie Bracken, Holly Shoemaker, and John Bradford)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Episode 2 of Breaking The Line: The ECNL Podcast hosted by Dean Linke will feature special guests Executive Director of VDA, President of VPSL, Chairman of US Club Soccer and US Soccer Board Representative, Mike Cullina, Hyperquake Client Director, Amie Bracken, Hyperquake Creative Director, Holly Shoemaker, and NCFC Assistant 1st Team and Director of NCFC Boys Academy, John Bradford.

Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 19min
Breaking The Line: The ECNL Podcast
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking The Line: The ECNL Podcast by Elite Clubs National League

Sep 16, 2020 • 49min
Breaking The Line: Episode 1 (feat. Dr. Drew Watson and Jay Howell)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Episode 1 of Breaking The Line: The ECNL Podcast hosted by Dean Linke will feature special guests ECNL Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Drew Watson, and Executive Director of Richmond United, Jay Howell.


