ECNL expansion 2021-2022

Well is ECNL "elite" or is it just based on nonverbal contracts like handshakes and winks? I have had kids play in DA, ECNL, GA, EGSL (a ways back...) and I have seen it all. I do think that there are very competitive clubs that deserve a shot at ECNL when there are clubs that underperform throughout all age groups within ECNL in SoCal.
ECNL is both... "Elite" and "nonverbal contracts like handshakes and winks". Welcome to the real world
 
Logically level of play should be the only determiner of who gets into the top level of play. Unfortunately this often isn't reality.

I think in certain circumstances club ownership is also a legitimate concern. If the club owner is a known problem child, why would they ever want to bring that club into the fold?
 
Well is ECNL "elite" or is it just based on nonverbal contracts like handshakes and winks? I have had kids play in DA, ECNL, GA, EGSL (a ways back...) and I have seen it all. I do think that there are very competitive clubs that deserve a shot at ECNL when there are clubs that underperform throughout all age groups within ECNL in SoCal.
Not only are we club hoppers, we will now be labeled "league hoppers" if we dare leave a league. We played Deza Force team in that EGSL league. That was pre-ecnl. I never did GA though or GAL and almost got lied to for the 100th time and would have been stuck with DPL. Can we all agree to just call all the kids soccer players.
 
I think in certain circumstances club ownership is also a legitimate concern. If the club owner is a known problem child, why would they ever want to bring that club into the fold?
So many problem Childs in this freaking sport. I swear I tried to leave years ago but my dd loves to freaking compete. Gotta chase them medals.
 
This may have already been posted, but any talk of relegation for the historically lowest-performing ECNL clubs? Keeping up with the exclusivity of ECNL and all-clubs that consistently underperform at all age groups- boys and girls sides. I thought this was "Elite Club National League". ;) Without gathering data, I can think of a few off the top of my head that would be at risk for relegation.

When the stats are readily available, don't be so lazy to not research them........I even posted the 2019-20 standings across girls DA and ECNL......this year just look across the age groups of ECNL to get an early idea.........

people whining on here about their non Ecnl club being better......it's just not true......Surf and Real deserved the entry we got this year and this upcoming season the other two most deserving clubs legends and beach got in too....... based on the stats nobody else from DA made a case expect Galaxy South Bay but they dissolved and the kids went to various ECNL clubs.......
 
When the stats are readily available, don't be so lazy to not research them........I even posted the 2019-20 standings across girls DA and ECNL......this year just look across the age groups of ECNL to get an early idea.........

Surf and Real deserved the entry we got this year and this upcoming season the other two most deserving clubs legends and beach got in too....... based on the stats nobody else from DA made a case expect Galaxy South Bay but they dissolved and the kids went to various ECNL clubs.......
I wonder who was doing the favor to who and who needed who.
 
When the stats are readily available, don't be so lazy to not research them........I even posted the 2019-20 standings across girls DA and ECNL......this year just look across the age groups of ECNL to get an early idea.........

people whining on here about their non Ecnl club being better......it's just not true......Surf and Real deserved the entry we got this year and this upcoming season the other two most deserving clubs legends and beach got in too....... based on the stats nobody else from DA made a case expect Galaxy South Bay but they dissolved and the kids went to various ECNL clubs.......
Some of us have careers that keep us extremely busy and researching soccer stats? Yes, I know they are buried in here somewhere. Maybe someone hard-working with more time can repost last year's. This year's stats will naturally be available as our covid season progresses.

My point is that there are clubs in ECNL that not only don't win games across all ages and gender but do not develop players. Those clubs should be held accountable within ECNL. That is, contrary to what was posted above, real life. No W's, No ECNL. Just like EPL... Otherwise, let's just slap a patch on every jersey and call everyone elite.
 
Some of us have careers that keep us extremely busy and researching soccer stats? Yes, I know they are buried in here somewhere. Maybe someone hard-working with more time can repost last year's. This year's stats will naturally be available as our covid season progresses.

My point is that there are clubs in ECNL that not only don't win games across all ages and gender but do not develop players. Those clubs should be held accountable within ECNL. That is, contrary to what was posted above, real life. No W's, No ECNL. Just like EPL... Otherwise, let's just slap a patch on every jersey and call everyone elite.

"extremely busy" but posting multiple times in a day on a kid's soccer forum? Don't blow a gasket I'm just messing wit you but you got to admit you walked into that one :)......here is the statistics from most recent season.....I do not have this current season but just go to ECNL app or girls site and you can look across age groups to get a general idea after 5 or 6 games.......


GDA AND ECNL 2020 Standings Per Club by PPG
GDA Current Standings (Based on PPG)
AVG StandingsU14U15U16U17U18/U19
San Diego Surf2.421441
Legends417525
LA Galaxy536178
Real So Cal5.2482102
Beach Futbol Club6.6132639
SC Blues6.6649113
Albion SC7.25510511
LA Galaxy San Diego8.210133114
Pateadores9.21212787
SC del Sol9.211312614
LA Surf SC9.49911126
Utah Royals FC - Arizona9.814118133
OC Surf Soccer10.671413910
Albion SC Las Vegas11.6810141412
ECNL Current Standings (Based on PPG)AVG StandingsU13U14U15U16U17U18U18 Comp
LAFC Slammers2.42111228
So Cal Blues SC3.73684311
Slammers FC4.663103163
LA Breakers FC6.35868494
Heat FC6.3144710117
Strikers FC6.6117357310
Arizona Arsenal SC7.1911126642
Phoenix Rising FC7.379221212No team
Rebels SC7.6821110589
Eagles SC7.64105121156
Arsenal FC8.9125999711
DMCV Sharks9.010127118105
 
"extremely busy" but posting multiple times in a day on a kid's soccer forum? Don't blow a gasket I'm just messing wit you but you got to admit you walked into that one :)......here is the statistics from most recent season.....I do not have this current season but just go to ECNL app or girls site and you can look across age groups to get a general idea after 5 or 6 games.......


GDA AND ECNL 2020 Standings Per Club by PPG
GDA Current Standings (Based on PPG)
AVG StandingsU14U15U16U17U18/U19
San Diego Surf2.421441
Legends417525
LA Galaxy536178
Real So Cal5.2482102
Beach Futbol Club6.6132639
SC Blues6.6649113
Albion SC7.25510511
LA Galaxy San Diego8.210133114
Pateadores9.21212787
SC del Sol9.211312614
LA Surf SC9.49911126
Utah Royals FC - Arizona9.814118133
OC Surf Soccer10.671413910
Albion SC Las Vegas11.6810141412
ECNL Current Standings (Based on PPG)AVG StandingsU13U14U15U16U17U18U18 Comp
LAFC Slammers2.42111228
So Cal Blues SC3.73684311
Slammers FC4.663103163
LA Breakers FC6.35868494
Heat FC6.3144710117
Strikers FC6.6117357310
Arizona Arsenal SC7.1911126642
Phoenix Rising FC7.379221212No team
Rebels SC7.6821110589
Eagles SC7.64105121156
Arsenal FC8.9125999711
DMCV Sharks9.010127118105
No gaskets destroyed. Don't worry I wouldn't allow the forum to do that.. Too many other things in life that prove to be more important.

Thank you for posting this though... Exactly what I was looking for.
 
"extremely busy" but posting multiple times in a day on a kid's soccer forum? Don't blow a gasket I'm just messing wit you but you got to admit you walked into that one :)......here is the statistics from most recent season.....I do not have this current season but just go to ECNL app or girls site and you can look across age groups to get a general idea after 5 or 6 games.......


GDA AND ECNL 2020 Standings Per Club by PPG
GDA Current Standings (Based on PPG)
AVG StandingsU14U15U16U17U18/U19
San Diego Surf2.421441
Legends417525
LA Galaxy536178
Real So Cal5.2482102
Beach Futbol Club6.6132639
SC Blues6.6649113
Albion SC7.25510511
LA Galaxy San Diego8.210133114
Pateadores9.21212787
SC del Sol9.211312614
LA Surf SC9.49911126
Utah Royals FC - Arizona9.814118133
OC Surf Soccer10.671413910
Albion SC Las Vegas11.6810141412
ECNL Current Standings (Based on PPG)AVG StandingsU13U14U15U16U17U18U18 Comp
LAFC Slammers2.42111228
So Cal Blues SC3.73684311
Slammers FC4.663103163
LA Breakers FC6.35868494
Heat FC6.3144710117
Strikers FC6.6117357310
Arizona Arsenal SC7.1911126642
Phoenix Rising FC7.379221212No team
Rebels SC7.6821110589
Eagles SC7.64105121156
Arsenal FC8.9125999711
DMCV Sharks9.010127118105
And take a look at Royals in the final year of DA. Not terribly good.

The league goes belly up and then they end up going GA.

In GA they absolutely ROLL through everyone. Zero competition for them. That right there should tell one the state of GA in the SW vs ECNL.

Legends and Beach were good additions to ECNL for this coming year.
 
And take a look at Royals in the final year of DA. Not terribly good.

The league goes belly up and then they end up going GA.

In GA they absolutely ROLL through everyone. Zero competition for them. That right there should tell one the state of GA in the SW vs ECNL.

Legends and Beach were good additions to ECNL for this coming year.
In fairness to non AZ clubs, the results will be disjointed as all CA clubs were shut out of league play including scrimmages since March 2020 due to restrictions while AZ clubs were scrimmaging into fall with more relaxed restrictions. Many CA clubs first GA matches in October were their first full contact anything (training or games) with some families opting out of AZ travel due to Covid concerns. AZ clubs likely played 8-10 more formal/informal matches/scrimmages and trained more regularly (CA (non contact) trained dependent on local restrictions which were wildly inconsistent). That’s a MASSIVE head start and disadvantage, especially in terms of fitness. Best analogy is MLS clubs playing CONCACAF Champions League in February (their preseason) while Liga MX clubs have played half a season. It just won’t be competitive year in year out and the domination of AZ clubs illustrate that. I say 2020/2021 “season” is a wash and just not an accurate representation of the competitive landscape until you see a normal season though I believe ecnl is clearly the top league but believe ga is not not in the dire competitive state that is inferred.
 
And take a look at Royals in the final year of DA. Not terribly good.

The league goes belly up and then they end up going GA.

In GA they absolutely ROLL through everyone. Zero competition for them. That right there should tell one the state of GA in the SW vs ECNL.

Legends and Beach were good additions to ECNL for this coming year.
Royals had a total overhaul at multiple age groups. Complete equipment change. New players all the way around. Very strong competition now.
 
In fairness to non AZ clubs, the results will be disjointed as all CA clubs were shut out of league play including scrimmages since March 2020 due to restrictions while AZ clubs were scrimmaging into fall with more relaxed restrictions. Many CA clubs first GA matches in October were their first full contact anything (training or games) with some families opting out of AZ travel due to Covid concerns. AZ clubs likely played 8-10 more formal/informal matches/scrimmages and trained more regularly (CA (non contact) trained dependent on local restrictions which were wildly inconsistent). That’s a MASSIVE head start and disadvantage, especially in terms of fitness. Best analogy is MLS clubs playing CONCACAF Champions League in February (their preseason) while Liga MX clubs have played half a season. It just won’t be competitive year in year out and the domination of AZ clubs illustrate that. I say 2020/2021 “season” is a wash and just not an accurate representation of the competitive landscape until you see a normal season though I believe ecnl is clearly the top league but believe ga is not not in the dire competitive state that is inferred.
Not all clubs Go socal, but most were shut out. It has been so unfair for most of the older girls who were or are still trying to get college coach to take a peek at their game. They cant even see you face to face until June now.
 
Can someone comment on pre-ECNL league vs socal flight 1? Which one has better players / higher competition?
There is no pre-ECNL league for girls in So Cal. Some clubs may slap a "pre-ECNL" label on some teams but it's just a label. Most 2011 teams that will start ECNL in 2023/24 season are currently finishing up league play in SOCAL flight 1 2011 or flight 2 2010 (11 v 11).
 
There is no pre-ECNL league for girls in So Cal. Some clubs may slap a "pre-ECNL" label on some teams but it's just a label. Most 2011 teams that will start ECNL in 2023/24 season are currently finishing up league play in SOCAL flight 1 2011 or flight 2 2010 (11 v 11).
I see for girls not a pre-ECNL league in socal. What about for boys? I see for 9 yrds, they already have a pre-ECNL league. Wondering if it's worth it getting in on a team there or continue to play in socal league.
 
I see for girls not a pre-ECNL league in socal. What about for boys? I see for 9 yrds, they already have a pre-ECNL league. Wondering if it's worth it getting in on a team there or continue to play in socal league.
My boys are on a pre-ECNL team, and they face a powerhouse each & every match. No easy ones like we had in flight 1 last season. Now, I'm afraid, we're the easy ones!
 
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