Richmond United is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) athletes who have been named to prestigious All-American and All-Conference teams for the 2024-25 season. This year’s accolades come alongside another major milestone — Richmond United was ranked the #25 ECNL Girls Club overall in the nation, underscoring the program’s consistent excellence and development success.
Highlighting the individual honors, Lexi Newman (U16) was named an ECNL All-American, a testament to her exceptional talent, commitment, and impact on the field. This recognition places her among the top players in the nation.
In addition, Richmond United had an impressive showing in ECNL All-Conference selections, with 20 players earning First Team or Second Team honors across multiple age groups:
U19 Boys
- First Team: Andrew Richman, Nick Sarantakos
- Second Team: Nico Zeballos, Ryan Lewis
U17 Girls
- First Team: Emerson Moore, Abby Myers, London Serafim
- Second Team: Mackenzie Gathers
U17 Boys
- First Team: Axel Aldana Gallegos, Grafton Kahl
- Second Team: Joey Colaiacovo
U16 Girls
- First Team: Ava “AJ” Martin, Lexi Newman, Audra Scholtz
- Second Team: Meghan Patten
U16 Boys
- First Team: Jhoan Giraldo
- Second Team: Jesus Lupo
U15 Girls
- Second Team: Evie Goodwin
U15 Boys
- First Team: Mathias Espinoza
- Second Team: Greyson Codjoe
“These honors reflect the relentless drive and talent of our players — and the unwavering support of our coaches, staff, and entire organization.” said Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond United Director of Soccer. “Being named the #25 ECNL Girls Club in the nation, in addition to these individual awards, speaks volumes about the talent in our program and the commitment of our coaches, staff, and entire organization. We are incredibly proud of each athlete’s commitment to excellence both on and off the field.”
The ECNL All-American recognition is one of the league’s highest individual accolades, awarded to players who consistently perform at the top level nationwide. All-Conference selections honor the most impactful players in each region, highlighting the depth of talent within Richmond United’s ECNL program.
Richmond United congratulates all honorees and looks forward to building on this success in the upcoming season.
