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The ECNL and Hudl Partner to Livestream National Playoffs

Jun 20, 2023

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LINCOLN, NE, (June 20, 2023) - For the first time ever, every game from the 2023 ECNL Girls’ and Boys’ playoffs will be livestreamed to a national audience. Hudl is providing The ECNL with Hudl Focus Flex devices—the portable smart camera solution—as well as broadcast software to deliver the best possible viewing experience for a top club and youth soccer organization.

“The ability to have every game live-streamed at the 2023 ECNL Playoffs is a fantastic benefit for all of the family and friends at home,” said Christian Lavers, President of The ECNL. “Now, even those who can’t make the trip to see the special environment of the ECNL and the fantastic quality of play can still support their teams and be a part of the excitement. Thank you to Hudl for providing such a great service and for further elevating the ECNL players, teams, and clubs.”

The ECNL playoffs will be livestreamed on Team1Sports powered by Hudl TV. Hudl Focus Flex cameras will record matches and livestream them for free using Hudl ProductionTruck broadcast software. Hudl representatives alongside Nutmeg Sports Media will be on-site to ensure all matches are recorded, uploaded to Hudl and available for every team to use in their analysis as they compete for a championship.

"Our partnership with The ECNL has always focused on a commitment to innovating and elevating the game of soccer. We are thrilled to use our cutting-edge smart cameras in Focus Flex and Hudl TV to livestream the playoffs for one of the premier soccer leagues in the country to a national audience," said Rachel Krasnow, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Hudl. "The ECNL is a great partner with some of the strongest viewership at this level. The games are sure to be a pivotal recruiting opportunity, and we're excited to play a part in making these games available to everyone who wants to watch: families, fans, scouts, and beyond."

All livestreamed events and where to watch will be released soon. Check out the ECNL page for more information.

About The 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 a total 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.

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.

Press Contact:

Tyler Thomas
Senior Director of Content + PR
Hudl
Tyler.Thomas@hudl.com