RICHMOND, Va. (October 21, 2025) - The ECNL and Hudl are proud to announce that the two organizations have renewed their partnership for the 2025-26 season and beyond, including utilizing League Exchange for clubs and continuing to provide access to unparalleled video and data for players, coaches, families and spectators.
"We're thrilled to continue our relationship with Hudl to provide our clubs and players with the very best in the industry," said ECNL President Christian Lavers. "We are excited to expand and grow the content shown on ECNL TV, to give clubs access to incredible amounts of match content through the League Exchange, and to allow more families and scouts to watch games and individual players. The combination of these tools and platforms will provide increased visibility, excitement and opportunities across the board."
"We're proud to continue our work with the ECNL to support their mission to provide the best youth sports experience in the world," said Rachel Krasnow, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Hudl. "Through this partnership, Hudl provides tools the ECNL leverages to deliver meaningful exposure and pathways to the next level for athletes, as well as bring fans closer to the game through ECNL TV. We're excited to build on the years of collaboration with the ECNL to power the future of youth and club soccer."
The continued collaboration between the ECNL and Hudl strengthens a shared vision to elevate and enhance the youth soccer digital experience, and to help showcase and propel ECNL athletes to college, professional, and international soccer. Through the league exchange, capture and livestreaming on ECNL TV, and top-notch analysis solutions, ECNL players and their families have unmatched access, exposure and support.
The league will continue to grow ECNL TV Match Central as its home for live and on-demand broadcasts of games across the league, while Hudl Focus cameras and streaming solutions make it easier than ever for families, fans and recruiters to follow the action. Whether on the sidelines or across the country, viewers can access professional-quality footage from some of the most competitive matches and the top players in the country.
For the 2025–26 season, the League Exchange will continue to serve as a central hub for match film across the ECNL for scouting and identification in both the ECNL and ECNL Regional League.
ECNL is synonymous with elite performance and unmatched exposure. Hudl's industry-leading tools give ECNL athletes, coaches and clubs the technology to showcase talent, analyze performance, and tell compelling stories across every level of the game.
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About Hudl:
Hudl empowers more than 343,000 teams globally to reach their potential. A complete suite of video and data products ensures coaches and teams at every level of sport have the information and insights they need to be their best. Our smart cameras capture every second of the action, and our software makes video easy to access, analyze, share and learn from. That video also enables athletes to get recruited and teams at every level to find their next star. And fans and communities who want to be part of the action can connect to livestreaming, athlete highlights and team profiles. That's why more than 8M users across 40+ sports trust Hudl for every moment that matters to them. Learn more at Hudl.com.
About the ECNL:
The ECNL is the nation's leading youth soccer development platform for America's top soccer players. The ECNL mission to provide the best youth sports experience in the world drives constant innovations in competitions and experiences for players, parents, families, coaches, referees, and partners. The ECNL has questioned convention and challenged the status quo of youth sport since 2009, pushing boundaries and striving for unmatched excellence. Together with its clubs and club leaders, the ECNL creates unforgettable memories and supports the development of youth players into college stars, professionals, world champions, and leaders.
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