My argument definitely has no merit. I was just being snarky as today's constant self promotion on social media is wearing on me. It's here to stay though and everyone does it, so bleh yeah, there it is.
ECNL Playoffs
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My argument definitely has no merit. I was just being snarky as today's constant self promotion on social media is wearing on me. It's here to stay though and everyone does it, so bleh yeah, there it is.
No one on a u18/19 composite team is attending a showcase to get into college.
No need to live stream, college coaches are in Florida. There’s no substitute for live action. They follow the talent when it’s worth the trip.
suzysoccer1
SILVER
BS, I know 3 families in that club that wanted to go to talk to coaches and be seen playing anyplace. They sat home.
Safe to say ECNL shouldn't come back to Florida in the summer ever again.
Thanks California! It could have been you
ECNL Clubs and Families –
First and foremost, we would like to thank you for your support and commitment to the ECNL over the past 12 months, in a year of unprecedented challenge and disruption. As you know, these challenges have continued into the ECNL Playoffs over the past few days with periods of heavy rain and winds. We thank you again for your patience through the multiple schedule changes over the past several days, and we also thank the fantastic staff at Premier Sports Complex for their work in managing the fields and working with us through these challenges.
Unfortunately, a State of Emergency has been issued by the State of Florida for the Sarasota / Bradenton area due to tropical storm Elsa in the Caribbean, and the possibility that it impacts our area with high winds and significant rainfall on Tuesday. Beyond this declaration, and regardless of the ultimate classification of this storm, there is a near certainty of more significant rainfall on Tuesday that will make the fields unplayable for Tuesday and Wednesday. Based on this information, we have made the following decisions with respect to the continuation of the ECNL Playoffs:
1. All games today, July 4, will go on as currently scheduled.
CLICK HERE for schedule listing by age and division
CLICK HERE for schedule spreadsheet
July 5th game times and field assignments will be assigned and added to the links above today
2. The following games will be scheduled on Monday, July 5, in the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 time slots (specific fields and times will be provided shortly):
U18 Champions League National Championship
U17 Champions League Quarter-Finals
U16 Champions League Quarter-Finals (moved up one day from the 6th)
U15 Champions League Day 3
U17 North American Cup Final
U16 North American Cup Final
Junior Showcase Day 2
U14 Quarter Final (moved up one day from the 6th)
U17 Showcase A Final
U16 Showcase A Final
U17 Showcase B Final
U16 Showcase B Final
3. All other games beyond the above specifically mentioned games have been cancelled.
4. The U15 Quarter-Finals will be moved to Richmond, and the format of the U15 ECNL Finals will be adjusted.
These decisions are very difficult to make. We feel that the above schedule will allow games to be safely played, while also providing significant notice for players and families to schedule earlier departures. Of course, every club and family should prioritize their safety in travel planning, and if a team will not be able to play on Monday, please let us know.
Thank you for your support of the ECNL. We look forward to the 2021-2022 season.
ECNL Girls
Thanks California! It could have been you
ECNL Clubs and Families –
First and foremost, we would like to thank you for your support and commitment to the ECNL over the past 12 months, in a year of unprecedented challenge and disruption. As you know, these challenges have continued into the ECNL Playoffs over the past few days with periods of heavy rain and winds. We thank you again for your patience through the multiple schedule changes over the past several days, and we also thank the fantastic staff at Premier Sports Complex for their work in managing the fields and working with us through these challenges.
Unfortunately, a State of Emergency has been issued by the State of Florida for the Sarasota / Bradenton area due to tropical storm Elsa in the Caribbean, and the possibility that it impacts our area with high winds and significant rainfall on Tuesday. Beyond this declaration, and regardless of the ultimate classification of this storm, there is a near certainty of more significant rainfall on Tuesday that will make the fields unplayable for Tuesday and Wednesday. Based on this information, we have made the following decisions with respect to the continuation of the ECNL Playoffs:
1. All games today, July 4, will go on as currently scheduled.
CLICK HERE for schedule listing by age and division
CLICK HERE for schedule spreadsheet
July 5th game times and field assignments will be assigned and added to the links above today
2. The following games will be scheduled on Monday, July 5, in the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 time slots (specific fields and times will be provided shortly):
U18 Champions League National Championship
U17 Champions League Quarter-Finals
U16 Champions League Quarter-Finals (moved up one day from the 6th)
U15 Champions League Day 3
U17 North American Cup Final
U16 North American Cup Final
Junior Showcase Day 2
U14 Quarter Final (moved up one day from the 6th)
U17 Showcase A Final
U16 Showcase A Final
U17 Showcase B Final
U16 Showcase B Final
3. All other games beyond the above specifically mentioned games have been cancelled.
4. The U15 Quarter-Finals will be moved to Richmond, and the format of the U15 ECNL Finals will be adjusted.
These decisions are very difficult to make. We feel that the above schedule will allow games to be safely played, while also providing significant notice for players and families to schedule earlier departures. Of course, every club and family should prioritize their safety in travel planning, and if a team will not be able to play on Monday, please let us know.
Thank you for your support of the ECNL. We look forward to the 2021-2022 season.
ECNL Girls
ecsoccermom
BRONZE
What a joke! All that money spent for 2 games!
Isn't this a high school senior team? Meaning that almost all will be in college in about 4 weeks. And if they were on the team, why wouldn't the club let them go? What you are saying makes no sense.
Desert Hound
DA
Not true. You have kids that are juniors on those teams.
Desert Hound
DA
After 3 games in for the U17s.
Champions League
Blues 2 wins, 1 loss
LAFC 3 wins
Real So Cal. 2 losses and 1tie
Surf 1 win, 2 losses
LAFC is the only one alive in the national championship playoffs.
Showcase A
AZ Arsenal 3 wins. In finals tomorrow
Slammers 1 win, 1 loss, 1 tie
Showcase B
La Breakers 1 win, 2 losses
Phx Rising 2 wins, 1 loss
Arsenal FC 3 losses
Heat 1 win 2 losses
Totals: 14 wins, 15 losses, 2 ties
Open Cup
Beach 3 wins. Their final I believe is cancelled.
Champions League
Blues 2 wins, 1 loss
LAFC 3 wins
Real So Cal. 2 losses and 1tie
Surf 1 win, 2 losses
LAFC is the only one alive in the national championship playoffs.
Showcase A
AZ Arsenal 3 wins. In finals tomorrow
Slammers 1 win, 1 loss, 1 tie
Showcase B
La Breakers 1 win, 2 losses
Phx Rising 2 wins, 1 loss
Arsenal FC 3 losses
Heat 1 win 2 losses
Totals: 14 wins, 15 losses, 2 ties
Open Cup
Beach 3 wins. Their final I believe is cancelled.
Final was Rescheduled for 7:15 am.
Desert Hound
DA
And a few other observations.
The SW division this year doesn't seem to be as strong as in others. I refer across all age groups (with the exception of one of the younger groups).
The club that has performed the best in the part of the playoffs that count (Champions) is LAFC.
The SW division this year doesn't seem to be as strong as in others. I refer across all age groups (with the exception of one of the younger groups).
The club that has performed the best in the part of the playoffs that count (Champions) is LAFC.
Desert Hound
DA
It happens. Can't control weather.
Agreed, the weather you can’t control but you can control where you have the playoffs. ECNL made a rash decision to move from San Diego to non other than Florida in the summer. Who goes to Florida in the summer????
Surf Zombie
GOLD
February Texas showcase was cancelled due to weather as well. Can’t control it. NJ Memorial Day showcase was moved to NC because of NJ Covid policies.
Some of these governors (CA) making nonsense Covid decisions that could disrupt everything is more of a concern than weather IMO. Peak hurricane season in FL is August to October. Very rare to have a storm disrupt things in June or July. Especially on the gulf coast.
Some of these governors (CA) making nonsense Covid decisions that could disrupt everything is more of a concern than weather IMO. Peak hurricane season in FL is August to October. Very rare to have a storm disrupt things in June or July. Especially on the gulf coast.
Desert Hound
DA
Rash decision? These places have to be booked well in advance. Up until recently CA was not allowing tournaments such as this. So if you are planning a national event and at the time you are planning...CA is closed to this type of stuff you have to look elsewhere.
Desert Hound
DA
Exactly.
Maybe. There are always a couple. Was there one player on the team, junior or senior, that was not already committed? I doubt it. And because of that, clubs usually struggle to get enough players to travel to showcases at this age - girls are just going for the games, not the exposure. So notion that someone is taking another opportunity for a player at U18/19 is pretty laughable, don't you think?
Desert Hound
DA
I will give you an example of the team my DD is on for this coming year. About half the team will be juniors.
Now I fully agree that if you have teams full of seniors it is hard to get them to do much in the spring or summer. They are ready to move on.
soccer dude
SILVER ELITE
I still don't understand ever playing anyplace except southern CA. I love the Oceanside complex and Silverlakes and have never had a weather issue. Why risk it every year going to NC or FL? Seems like there's weather issues every year on the east coast. GA played at Oceanside and weather was a bit cloudy and 70's. How can you beat that. As a parent, it was nice not sitting in the heat but I'm secondary to players and coaches.