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.
Episodes
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Aug 16, 2023 • 1h
Breaking the Line: Episode 75 (feat: Kameron Simmonds and Nick Simmonds)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Kameron Simmonds of the Jamaica Women’s National Team and the University of Tennessee, as well as 2023 ECNL National Champion Nick Simmonds, also a recent signee of the Richmond Kickers. ECNL Boys Commisioner Jason Kutney talks with both about their incredible accomplishments over the summer and more on this week’s episode.
Aug 2, 2023 • 54min
Breaking the Line: Episode 74 (feat. Jessica McDonald)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features 2019 US Women's World Cup Champion Jessica McDonald. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with McDonald about this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, the NWSL, and more.
Jul 19, 2023 • 39min
Breaking the Line: Episode 73 (feat: Karse Klijian and Charlie Kosakoff)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Karse Klijian and Charlie Kosakoff of this year’s U18/19 National Champion San Diego Surf team. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Klijian and Kosakoff about winning the National Championship, their time in the ECNL, and more.
Jul 5, 2023 • 42min
Breaking the Line: Episode 72 (feat. Faith George and Savy King)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Faith George and Savi King, who just won the ECNL Girls U18/19 National Championship with Slammers FC HB Køge. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with George and King about the National Championship Game, both players' upcoming college careers, and more.
Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Breaking the Line: Episode 71 (feat. Dr. Kim Quigley and Dr. Brenda McBride)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL podcast features Dr. Kim Quigley, CEO of OnRise, and Dr. Brenda McBride, Chief Medical Officer for OnRise. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke speaks with both Dr. Quigley and Dr. McBride about the importance of mental health, care athletes need from a mental health perspective, and more.
Jun 7, 2023 • 33min
Breaking the Line: Episode 70 (feat. Dr. Missy Price)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with VP of Education and Development for US Club Soccer, Dr. Missy Price. Dr. Price reflects on her first four months at US Club Soccer and the relationship with the ECNL.
May 24, 2023 • 26min
Breaking the Line: Episode 69 (feat. Dean Koski)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Lehigh Men's Soccer Head Coach Dean Koski. Dean speaks about his 32 years at Lehigh and the influence The ECNL has had on his own youth club, Lehigh Valley United.
May 10, 2023 • 37min
Breaking the Line: Episode 68 (feat. Albertin Montoya & Durwood Williams)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Albertin Montoya & Durwood Williams. Albertin is the Director of Coaching/Technical Director at MVLA and has spent time leading US Youth National Teams, WPS, and NWSL. Later, Durwood Williams, Director of Business Development at Soccer.com, joins Dean Linke and discuss the relationship with The ECNL and the genesis of Soccer.com.
Apr 25, 2023 • 30min
Episode 67 of Breaking the Line (feat: Ruairi McGuinness)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features ECNL National Selection Program Director & East Meadow Soccer Club Director of Coaching, Ruairi McGuinness. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Ruairi about the crux of the the National Selection Game and what it has become to identify talent across the league.
Apr 12, 2023 • 26min
Breaking the Line: Episode 66 (feat. Mike Cullina and Vince Ganzberg)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features US Club Soccer CEO Mike Cullina and US Club Soccer Director of Coaching Education Vince Ganzberg. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Cullina and Ganzberg about the partnership between the ECNL and US Club Soccer, what the Coaching Education Department brings to US Club Soccer, and more.
