How they got to Nationals

With several players returning from the CUP side that won the National Championship last year, CDA Premier 00 (OH-S) won the Midwest Regional Championship to earn a chance to defend its title. A Midwest Regional League qualifier, CDA won its group in Westfield, Ind., by going 3-0-0. CDA built a two-goal lead in its semifinal match and held on for a 2-1 win to advance to the final, where it met National League Blue Division winner Campton United (IL). CDA scored once in each half to win, 2-0, and move on to Frisco as Midwest Regional Champions.

National Championship Series History

National Champs: 2017

State Champs: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Regional Champs: 2015, 2018

2016-17 National League Black: Champions (6-0-1)

Player Accolades

State ODP Players: Adrianna Brewer, Rebecca Dean

2018 Midwest Regionals Top Scorers: Morgan White (T-3rd – 4 goals)

2017 National Championships Best XI: Megan Oduyoye

College Programs

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How they got to Nationals

After a couple of close matches to start its week at the Southern Regional Championships, Sunrise Sting 2000 (FL) turned it on and finished with four straight dominant performances to win the title. The Florida side began its tournament with a 1-0 win and a 1-1 draw before earning a 3-0 win to finish first in Group B. A 2-0 quarterfinal win and a 4-0 semifinal triumph sent Sunrise to the final, where it built a commanding lead late in the opening half and cruised to a 4-0 victory over Mandeville SC Lakers Elite (LA). The win allowed Sunrise to punch its ticket to Nationals as the Southern Regional Champion after coming up short in the regional final a year earlier.

National Championship Series History

State Champs: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018

Region Champs: 2018

Region Finals: 2017

2015-16 National League Red: Runner-up (4-1-2)

Player Accolades

State ODP: Taylor Dobles, Marlee Fray, Maya Gordon, Chloe Laureano, Madison Grushoff, Elizabeth Matei, Alyssa Vazquez, Lilliana Fernandez, Kayla Fernandez

Region ODP: Maya Gordon, Taylor Dobles, Chloe Laureano, Elizabeth Matei, Lilliana Fernandez, Kayla Fernandez

U-20 National Team: Taylor Dobles (Puerto Rico), Chloe Laureano (Puerto Rico), Alyssa Vazquez (Puerto Rico), Marlee Fray (Jamaica)

2018 Southern Regionals Top Scorers: Cydni Turner (T-1st – 5 goals)

2017-18 National League Top Scorers: Marlee Fray (T-2nd – 8 goals)

2017 Southern Regionals Top Scorers: Marlee Fray (T-2nd – 5 goals)

2015-16 National League Top Scorers: Marlee Fray (T-5th – 5 goals)

College Programs

Coach

Aguinaldo Ferreira
 

 

How they got to Nationals

After outscoring opponents, 15-to-0, to win Group B at the Far West Regional Championships, CDA Slammers FC HB 00 Elite (CA-S) needed some pressure-filled performances to win the title in Hawaii. It took penalties for Slammers to advance past National League winner Scottsdale Blackhawks Taylor (AZ) in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, the Cal South side fell behind by two goals before Lily Slater scored twice — in the final minute and stoppage time — to send the game to overtime, where she completed a hat trick to give her side a place in the final. In the championship game against Greater Seattle Surf 00A (WA), Slammers once again needed penalties to claim the regional title and punch a ticket to the National Championships.

National Championship Series History

Region Champs: 2018

Player Accolades

State ODP: Erika Sosa

2018 Far West Regionals Top Scorers: Lily Slater (1st – 7 goals), Erika Sosa (T-3rd – 5 goals)

College Programs

Coach

Sean Melendez 

 

How they got to Nationals

With a couple of strong showings in the previous National League seasons, Campton United (IL) took the next step in the 2017-18 campaign and won the Black Division with a perfect 7-0-0 record. The Illinois side leaned on its strong defense throughout the season, as it conceded just one goal while earning six shutouts. Campton followed up its National League performance by winning the Illinois State Cup and making a run to the Midwest Regional Championships final, so the team should be well prepared when it arrives in Texas.

National Championship Series History

State Champs: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Region Finals: 2015, 2018

2017-18 National League Black: Champs (7-0-0)

2016-17 National League White: 3rd (5-2-0)

2015-16 National League Red: 3rd (4-2-1)

Player Accolades

2018 Midwest Regionals Top Scorers: Hannah Rittenhouse (T-1st – 5 goals), Saydie Holland (T-5th – 3 goals)

2016-17 National League Top Scorers: Chantel Carranza (2nd – 8 goals)

2015-16 National League Top Scorers: Hannah Rittenhouse (2nd – 7 goals)

2015 National Championships Top Scorers: Saydie Holland (T-3rd – 2 goals)

College Programs

Coach

Scott Keena 

 

National League Blue: Princeton SA (NJ)

 

How they got to Nationals

Princeton SA (NJ) came up one game short of qualifying for the 2017 National Championships, but it took care of business early this season — winning the National League Blue Division to earn a berth to Nationals. The New Jersey side dropped its first game of the National League season but bounced back to win its remaining three games in North Carolina. It kept that momentum going in January, as it went to IMG Academy and strung together three more victories to move to 18 points in the standings. A 2-1 win earlier in the season against Legends FC South (CA-S) proved to be the difference for Princeton, which took the title thanks to the head-to-head win against the Cal South side.

National Championship Series History

State Champs: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Region Finals: 2017, 2018

2017-18 National League Blue: Champs (6-1-0)

2016-17 National League Black: 3rd (5-2-0)

Player Accolades

2018 Eastern Regionals Top Scorers: Leanna Rebimbas (1st – 6 goals), Francesca McDonough (T-3rd – 4 goals)

2017-18 National League Top Scorers: Leanna Rebimbas (T-7th – 6 goals)

2017 Eastern Regionals Top Scorers: Leanna Rebimbas (T-3rd – 5 goals), Mary Clare Langan (T-7th – 3 goals)

College Programs

Isabella Castagnetti	College of the Holy Cross
Cameron Cox	La Salle University
Dominique Cummings	St. Peter's College
Mya Daniels	Rutgers, State Univ of New Jersey, New Brunswick
Gabriella Demilio	Iona College
Julia Eichenbaum	University of Illinois, Champaign
Mary Clare Langan	Villanova University
Julianna Murrill	St. Peter's College
Alyssa Oviedo	University of Vermont
Maddison Perna	Monmouth University
Faith Preziosi	Iona College
Leanna Rebimbas	Purdue University
Samantha Sturno	Marist College
Naya Vialva	La Salle University

Coach Info

Massimo Cedraschi
 

 

How they got to Nationals

For the second straight season, Scottsdale Blackhawks Taylor (AZ) is heading to Nationals after winning the National League Red Division title. The Arizona side found the road to be a little tougher in 2017-18 after it went a perfect 7-0-0 in the previous season. Scottsdale began this season in North Carolina with a loss, win and draw before adding another key three points to wrap up the opening weekend of play. A win and a tie to begin its final weekend in Las Vegas set up a must-win season finale, as Scottsdale needed a victory to take the division title. The Blackhawks took advantage of their opportunity and secured a 4-0 victory to wrap up their season with 14 points — enough to finish on top of the Red Division.

National Championship Series History

State Champs: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

2017-18 National League Red: Champs (4-1-2)

2016-17 National League Red: Champs (7-0-0)

Player Accolades

State ODP: Skye McMillon, Nyah Caruth, Sarah Wintergalen, Hannah Hale, Caitlin Johnston, Sara Wheaton

Region ODP: Emily Chiao

2017 National Championships Top Scorers: Hannah Hale (T-7th – 2 goals)

2017 National Championships Best XI: Emily Chiao

College Programs

Coach

Paul Taylor
 

National League Rep: Legends FC South (CA-S)

How they got to Nationals

Legends FC South (CA-S) is heading to Frisco as a National League representative after it went 6-1-0 and narrowly missed out on winning the Blue Division. A Far West Regional Championships finalist in 2017, Legends FC began its National League season with two wins before a narrow 2-1 defeat to Princeton SA (NJ). The Cal South side rebounded and reeled off four straight wins to finish the season with 18 points — the same as Princeton. In June, Legends FC traveled to Hawaii and finished a semifinalist at the Far West Regional Championships, so it will look to improve on that performance when it heads to Frisco for Nationals.

National Championship Series History

State Champs: 2018

State Finals: 2016

Region Finals: 2017

Region Semis: 2018

2017-18 National League Blue: 2nd (6-1-0)

Player Accolades

2018 Far West Regionals Top Scorers: Mackenzie Vehlow (T-3rd – 5 goals)

2017 Far West Regionals Top Scorers: Alyssa Moore (T-3rd – 6 goals)

Coach