Kings Hammer ECNL Teams Shine on the National Stage

This month, three Kings Hammer ECNL teams proudly represented the club at the ECNL National Playoffs, with the boys competing in Seattle and the girls competing in San Diego.

In Seattle, the KH ECNL B09 team made history, securing themselves a perfect 3-0-0 record in group play without conceding a single goal. Their impressive run led them to the Sweet 16, the furthest any Kings Hammer team has advanced at a ECNL National Championship. In a tense knockout match, the boys found themselves trailing 1-0 in the final minutes. With everything to play for, they pushed numbers forward in search of an equalizer but were caught on the counter, resulting in a narrow 2-0 defeat. It was an inspiring run from the B09 team that we’ll remember for years to come.

On the girls’ side, the KH ECNL G11 team also went undefeated in group play, punctuating their performance with a spectacular 3-0 win in their final match. Despite their unbeaten record, they narrowly missed advancing to the Sweet 16, needing just one more goal to progress. Still, their performance was commanding, and they left San Diego with heads held high.

The KH ECNL G09 team competed in the Showcase Cup A, starting strong with a 1-0 win in their opening match. A tightly contested 2-1 loss in game two ended their tournament hopes, but their effort, intensity, and quality of play stood out across all three matches.

Congratulations to each of these teams on all they have accomplished this season. All three teams showed their grit and skill on the national stage and helped close out Kings Hammer’s final chapter in the ECNL on a high note. As we now look ahead to the next exciting chapter with MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy, the foundation is set—and the future is bright!