LINCOLN, NE, (August 15, 2023) - In an exciting expansion of their partnership, the ECNL and Hudl have agreed to launch a league video exchange platform for all ECNL teams U15 - U18/19. The ECNL League Video Exchange is a new free video library allowing teams to share game footage, making it easier than ever to access and use video content for player development and recruitment. Coaches and athletes will now have greater access to video on any device to better prepare for gameday, and college and professional scouts will be able to more easily watch prospects.

As part of the ECNL League Video Exchange, Hudl will also capture all matches at ECNL national events so teams don’t have to do so themselves.  Last season, Hudl Focus Flex cameras captured the ECNL Girls’ and ECNL Boys’ National Playoffs and Finals. Over 11 days in June and July, Focus Flex cameras captured more than 1,200 games, with each match uploaded and broken down by Hudl Assist for all teams. In total, this service saved ECNL clubs nearly 5,000 total hours of manual work, while providing every team a comprehensive analytics breakdown of every game.  

Hudl, ECNL and Nutmeg Sports Media—a sports videography company—are excited to continue this service for the upcoming season, capturing games and uploading film directly to the league exchange immediately after games. Teams will no longer need to travel with their cameras when attending an ECNL National Event, the ECNL Playoffs, or the ECNL Finals, as Hudl and Nutmeg Sports will coordinate the recording and uploading of film for all competing teams.   

“We are thrilled to expand upon our current relationship with ECNL by rolling out a league video exchange. This will provide equal access to game footage for scouting and game analysis, helping to provide exposure that gives every athlete the shot they deserve,” said Rachel Krasnow, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Hudl. “ECNL is a leader in the competitive youth soccer space and we are excited to help contribute to their continued success.”   

For regular season games, only the home teams need to record the match and upload it to the ECNL League Video Exchange — saving the inconvenience and cost of traveling with equipment.  

“The ECNL League Video Exchange will allow every club to have film for every minute of play from U15 – U18 and will be a game-changer for player development and exposure.  Players and coaches will grow by being able to review and learn from video far more easily, college and professional scouts will be able to better see the growth and maturation of players over time, and teams will be able to scout and prepare for each other tactically in a new way,” said Christian Lavers, ECNL President.

For ECNL teams wanting to learn more about the league-wide exchange platform, contact your Hudl Representative.

About ECNL:

The ECNL is the nation’s leading youth soccer development platform. The ECNL respects and celebrates the unique individuality of every youth soccer player and club, supporting and enabling them to unleash their unfettered passion and fierce tenacity in striving to achieve their potential.  

The ECNL mission to Raise the Game is the commitment to create the best possible environment for players, coaches, referees and administrators, with a determination to constantly question convention and challenge the status quo in youth sports. 

The ECNL Commitment: 

We will lead, set our eyes on new horizons, and pursue them relentlessly. Born out of the belief in a better way. Continued in the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence. 

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About Hudl:

As a global leader in performance analysis technology, Hudl helps more than 200K sports teams—from grassroots to the pros—prepare for and stay ahead of the competition. A complete suite of video and data products ensures coaches have the insights they need and athletes get the shot they deserve. 6M users across 40+ sports use Hudl's best-in-class software, hardware and services, including online coaching tools, mobile and desktop apps, smart cameras, livestreaming, wearables, analytics, professional consultation and more. Learn more at www.hudl.com.

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Tyler Thomas 
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Hudl 
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