Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast

About Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast

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.

Publisher

Elite Clubs National League

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2020

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

147 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Why International Competition Matters For Youth Soccer Development | Ep. 146

   Let us know the topics of interest to you! In Episode 146, Breaking the Line - The ECNL Podcast tackles a question raised before, that has been answered many different ways: Does International Competition Matter when it comes to youth development? ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken emphatically answer: yes. In this week's episode, the pair dive into this question and give their opinions why international competition is important to a young playe...

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Does The Transfer Portal Really Begin at 10? | Ep. 145

   Let us know the topics of interest to you! Breaking the Line returns to your airwaves and ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken asks a question that is fundamental to understanding the youth soccer landscape while also examining what is important to players, coaches, clubs and parents when evaluating talent and development: Does The Transfer Portal Begin at 10 Years Old? In this hour-long episode, Lavers and Bracken examine how do clubs prioritize develo...

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   The Youth Soccer Playbook: Advice for Clubs, Coaches and Parents for a New Season | Ep. 144

   Let us know the topics of interest to you! The 2026-27 ECNL season kicks off this weekend, and ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken return to the Breaking the Line airwaves for a fantastic discussion about advice they would give clubs, coaches and parents as everyone gets ready for the new year. What are the best practices for sharing a club's vision with parents? How do clubs build that vision? How can parents support their athlete when things are goin...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,221,382

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.9 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

31

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