Founded in 1996, Eclipse has teams in local, regional, and national competitions, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), US Club Soccer, and the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA).
[3] On November 22, 2021, The Washington Post published an article with allegations from players, both previous and current, of abuse by Eclipse founder Rory Dames.
The allegations went further, including multiple players claiming to have had a sexual relationship with Dames with they played for him at Eclipse.
The verbal abuse also included constant name-calling, such as pussies, fucking idiots, fat ass, and retards.
Players and parents were afraid Dames "could ruin the chance at a scholarship or a spot in the professional league," if they spoke up.