A national girls' soccer tournament is expected to bring 7,400 visitors and $2.52 million in economic impact to the Rockford area starting today.
The Elite Clubs National League Tournament will feature 224 all-girl soccer teams from across the country in three groups up to 19 years of age through June 27 at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two in Loves Park.
ECNL is the largest female youth soccer league in the country. Around 70% of the participants are expected to earn scholarships from college and professional scouts at the tournament.