ECNL announces new member clubs for the 2014-2015 season

Interesting reading on why they were selected.

http://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com/home/806785.html

In the crossfire united case, it was through a merger between Crossfire Oregon and Tualatin Hill united soccer club.
http://www.crossfireoregon.com/doclib/Crossfire%20United%20Release%20140423e.pdf
FC Portland's page is up on the FCP page which includes costs. Looks like a lot, but actually in line with what kids have gone through with camps, ODP, showcases, etc.

http://www.fcportland.org/ECNL/index_E.html

This is great for the ECNL and for the two PDX metro teams, but, unless their bank is huge, they may need to launch a trip expense fund.