LA Galaxy to remove alliance program

LAG OC sent out a letter also according to a parent I know at the club but no word on if they are joining another club or what
 
Whether Galaxy SB gets merged with Beach SB or not, I would think the majority of players would gravitate to beach anyway. Beach is an established club with stability with DA Teams for Girls and ECNL for Boys. Smaller clubs in the area don't have that. Why put your kid in a situation where field space and organization could become another issue with a smaller club? If you got a son or daughter at Galaxy SB come to Beach SB, lets stack the teams and compete against the top 5 in every age group. :D Training and competing against the best will only make them stronger. ;)
 
How about LA Galaxy OC? Are they merging or going to partner with another club?
This will be the very interesting one. They have a ton of teams. And are pretty competitive across the age groups in scdsl. They don’t have DA or ECNL- so it will be interesting to see if they try to go that route somehow.
They also have access to lots of prime fields throughout Irvine.

Could they form some sort of deal with whatever Galaxy San Diego becomes and leverage their DA arrangement ?
 
Friend sent me this

LA GALAXY ORANGE COUN'TY

[)car LAGOC mt tubers and famt]]es:

As you may have heard. MLS has rcuntly launched .I new MLS Atltliate prof:ram and wc
have been informed by LA Galaxy that they will bc making! sif:nificant chances to the formal
alliance club proiiram tn 2020;

Although wc .lre not exactly sure what these changes will look like. we have bc'cn working
hard to establish new and cxdtin8 opportunities and exclusive relationships. LA Galaxy
will continue to provide technical support and coaching education, as well as a defined
developittent lnthway that is catered to our club and each Individual playa r.

We look forward to representing the LA Galaxy brand proudly through State & Nationtal
Cup 2020, and will begin to roll out clements of our partnership towards the t nd of 20 19 in
prep.oration for tryouts in oeccmber.

It is clear that thing:s irc coins to change, howcvcr....

1. We will not be not taking step backs ard

2. Wc will not be taking sideways step

3. We ARE mmmittcd to taking a FORWARI) step. as we have done in prwtous
transitions

It's been an incredible r'ide. and the future looks exceptionally bright. As wc mmplctc our
next progression, rest assured that our players and faitlihcs, coaches .ind start an ouF
prlmity focus in the process.

Wc are indebted to you for supporting us every step of the way as we work tirelessly
towards InspidnR a lifelong passion for the Bamc in Orange County and beyond. Wc arc
excited about a nt w Incredible paint rshtp which will ch.inge tht youth soccer landscape
In Southern Calitbmla and have an even greater snipe to create opportunities, life 1( axons
and extraordinary cxpericnas for a bigger game at play!

We look forward to sharing; these plans, for 2020, with you all .it town hall aw.lids and
ct lebr.ition event on November +th.

Thank you for your suppoR

Tlm Woodcock
 
https://www.soccertoday.com/la-galaxy-orange-country/

Tim Woodcock’s license agreement with Slammers FC is coming to its conclusion and the Irvine Slammers will continue to exist managed directly under Walid and Ziad Khoury.

Woodcock, an ‘A’ licensed professional soccer coach who previously worked at Derby County in England and has played in England and the USA, truly understands the value of being with a pro club.

Woodcock says he was honored to announce a partnership that will change the face of youth soccer in Orange County. The club joins forces with the #1 rated Major League Soccer club in the United States – LA Galaxy and have become LA Galaxy Orange County.

“The LA Galaxy chose us — they came to us,” says Woodcock who is very proud to bring 2,500+ youth soccer players into the world of the MLS. “This is a massive honor. We were not looking, they recognized the value in our competitive teams, recreational leagues, level of coaching staff and club philosophy — that is what makes this even better.”

“I also want to thank our highly talented coaching staff who are dedicated to the development of our youth players — they have all done a great job, and now it is going to be even more exiting,” says Woodcock.

The transition to becoming the exclusive Alliance club in Orange County will begin soon — the partnership will become fully effective by January 1, 2017
 
How about LA Galaxy OC? Are they merging or going to partner with another club?
LAGOC parent here. The rumor mill (for whatever that's worth) is:
1) LAGOC will likely revert back to FC Blades (the original iteration of Tim Woodcock's group prior to becoming Irvine Slammers and then LAGOC)
2) Since all the LAGOC teams purchased new uniforms this year, they will continue to play in LAGOC uniforms in 2020 with the full change occurring in 2021.
 
LAGOC parent here. The rumor mill (for whatever that's worth) is:
1) LAGOC will likely revert back to FC Blades (the original iteration of Tim Woodcock's group prior to becoming Irvine Slammers and then LAGOC)
2) Since all the LAGOC teams purchased new uniforms this year, they will continue to play in LAGOC uniforms in 2020 with the full change occurring in 2021.
If he goes Blades, then he might have 250 customers left and the rest will find new homes for next year. I don't know much about this coach. He has a lot of followers so he must be doing something good. I hope all the kiddos have a safe landing. Being sold Galaxy brand three years ago is hard to match this time around.
“The LA Galaxy chose us — they came to us,” says Woodcock who is very proud to bring 2,500+ youth soccer players into the world of the MLS. “This is a massive honor. We were not looking, they recognized the value in our competitive teams, recreational leagues, level of coaching staff and club philosophy — that is what makes this even better.”

Change is good and it looks like some super exciting announcement is coming next month so just sit back and relax Captain and let things sort themselves out :)
 
Beach Southbay Director just accepted the Beach Boys ECNL Director position. Perfect timing for the Galaxy SB director to slide right in and bring all his players. Couldn't ask for a better situation, and by bringing his players he'll be set up for success. Hopefully not a coincidence. Please let this happen!! :D
 
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