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ECNL Playoffs 2026
Houston, Texas — Four HTX ECNL boys teams (ECNL 13B, 12B, 10B, 09B) traveled to Surf Sports Park, San Diego, CA to compete in the ECNL Playoffs held June 25 - July 2. The event brought together top U13 through U18/19 teams from across the country, all competing for the opportunity to extend their season and earn a place at the ECNL National Finals in Virginia on July 17-19.
The ECNL Regional League Playoffs serve as a critical pathway to postseason success, bringing together qualifying teams that have earned their place through strong performances during the regular season. The atmosphere at Surf Sports Park Complex reflected the significance of the event, with hundreds of players competing for the chance to continue their journey on the national stage in front of college coaching staff and scouts
Reflecting on the club's performance, HTX Boys Director Dave Dengerink and the coaching staff praised the collective effort that led to one of the program's strongest postseason showings.
"Having four teams qualify for the ECNL National Playoffs is a fantastic achievement for our boys program and a testament to the hard work that has gone in throughout the entire season," said Dave Dengerink, Boys Director. "The program has had a tremendous year. We’ve set a new standard with the number of teams that qualified for playoffs and will be diligently preparing to compete again next year!"
"The success of our four ECNL National Playoff qualifiers is a reflection of the commitment, hard work, and excellence that define our boys program," said Alex Cardenas, Boys Academy Director. "Congratulations to our players for their incredible effort and commitment, our coaching staff for their outstanding leadership and dedication, and our parents and families for the unwavering support they provide throughout the year. This has been an outstanding season for our program, setting a new benchmark with a record number of teams qualifying for the playoffs. We're proud of everything our program has accomplished and are excited to continue building on this success next season."
Coaching Staff Present: Dave Dengerink (Boys Director), Alex Cardenas (Boys Academy Director), Miguel Becerra (Head Coach), Mauricio Leon (GK Coach), Jorge Escobar (ECNL-RL South Director), Alan Cuevas (Catalyst Director).
| ECNL | OPPONENT | RESULT |
| ECNL 13B | Columbia United | Lost 1-2 |
| ECNL 13B | Colorado Rush | Won 7-0 |
| ECNL 13B | Placer United | Tied 0-0 |
| ECNL 12B | Ohio Premier | Won 3-0 |
| ECNL 12B | Rockford Raptors | Lost 3-4 |
| ECNL 12B | Sporting SA | Tied 1-1 |
| ECNL 10B | LAFC | Won 3-0 |
| ECNL 10B | Fairfax VA | Won 3-0 |
| ECNL 10B | Concorde Fire | Lost 0-2 |
| ECNL 09B | Rockford Raptors | Lost 1-2 |
| ECNL 09B | New Mexico Rapids | Won 1-0 |
| ECNL 09B | Beach FC | Won 1-0 |
| TOTAL RECORD | W6-L4-T2 |