ECNL 2

I see a lot of 2007 “Pre-ECNL” or “Pre-Acedemy” teams. I think it’s time for a scavenger hunt.

First person to find a “Pre-ECNL 2” team is the grand prize winner!
 
Surf Zombie said:
I’m curious if ECNL 2 will have kids at the same showcases, stuff like that, or if they will be run as completely separate leagues.
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That's the big selling point of ECNL 2 is that's it's fully ran, sanctioned and organized by ECNL. Unlike other secondary leagues who are run by different folks. ECNL 2 is supposed to exactly mimic ENCL with the same schedule, showcases, events and also be able to player pass between teams.
 
Are there any timelines on when and if this is moving forward. Many of us are being pressed to commit to contracts even before National Cup. Seems that the Discovery League is asking for teams to commit before the ECNL2 would be announced?
 
timbuck said:
Will ECNL restrict players either from playing in other leagues / state tournaments?
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It's difficult to play in other leagues / tournaments due to the scheduling. The younger ECNL teams have a bit more flexibility due to schedules for Youngers / Olders being different for CRL or State / National Cups.
 
Primetime said:
That's the big selling point of ECNL 2 is that's it's fully ran, sanctioned and organized by ECNL. Unlike other secondary leagues who are run by different folks. ECNL 2 is supposed to exactly mimic ENCL with the same schedule, showcases, events and also be able to player pass between teams.
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Well that's kind of doubled edged and would be $$expensive$$$ to run.

Not sure the manadtory showcases would be worth it besides maybe the one in the West.

When there are plenty of good local comp already why spend the time and use so much extra resources? If the parents want to foot the $$ guess it might happen but knowing how teams & families struggle to support the travel, rosters and scheduling for first teams can't imagine that working well for 2nd teams in the long run.
 
Gu8 Dad said:
Are there any timelines on when and if this is moving forward. Many of us are being pressed to commit to contracts even before National Cup. Seems that the Discovery League is asking for teams to commit before the ECNL2 would be announced?
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ECNL is still wrapping up it’s season which ends in May I believe. So this would be for next season starting whenever ECNL does again. Which is Late August I believe. Far as what teams will be ECNL 2 all the clubs know already so you should be able to know as well or at least figure out which teams will get it.
 
jpeter said:
Well that's kind of doubled edged and would be $$expensive$$$ to run.

Not sure the manadtory showcases would be worth it besides maybe the one in the West.

When there are plenty of good local comp already why spend the time and use so much extra resources? If the parents want to foot the $$ guess it might happen but knowing how teams & families struggle to support the travel, rosters and scheduling for first teams can't imagine that working well for 2nd teams in the long run.
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Depends on the club. There’s clubs now that can barely support the first ECNL team as it is. So the 2nd one will be tough. But I’m pretty sure you can bank on them still fielding a team in that spot. There’s other clubs who’s first teams are thriving so a 2nd team or in slammers case a 4th team is plenty doable.
 
Whomever posted about the Slammers situation is spot on except that they are not seen as "A" or "B" teams. They will all play in the same league against each other...
 
JuliVeee said:
Whomever posted about the Slammers situation is spot on except that they are not seen as "A" or "B" teams. They will all play in the same league against each other...
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what do you mean? wouldn't one team play in the ECNL and the other be in the ECNL 2?
I don't know anything really about ECNL...
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Speed said:
what do you mean? wouldn't one team play in the ECNL and the other be in the ECNL 2?
I don't know anything really about ECNL...
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No, the Slammers teams will all play in the same league. Not an "A" and a "B" team. This also means that the different ECNL Slammers teams will play each other as well.
 
I see an Instagram post from Blues advertising for ECNL 2 tryouts for 2004. With Coach Alex.
Will Blues be the next club to go “all in”?
 
Pats and OC Surf are going to be taking a lot of trips to Vegas and Arizona for league games next year. (If Eagles and Blues jump ship).
 
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