Why would they? Too many teams to put in one division..I'm just curious if anyone knows it they're going to continue with the two divisions in SW for the upcoming ECNL season? (mojave/sonoroan)
Well, the ECNL Heat director set it up so Vegas has a better chance at the ECNL playoffs, so that’s the roadblock to changes anytime soon.I'm just curious if anyone knows it they're going to continue with the two divisions in SW for the upcoming ECNL season? (mojave/sonoroan)
I bet soon SW ECNL splits out the top SW ECNL clubs and the bottom SW ECNL clubs into their own leagues + with 2-3 cross league games per season that don't affect league standings. The top clubs don't care about travel distance + the bottom clubs want an opportunity to show wins.I'm just curious if anyone knows it they're going to continue with the two divisions in SW for the upcoming ECNL season? (mojave/sonoroan)
Well, the ECNL Heat director set it up so Vegas has a better chance at the ECNL playoffs, so that’s the roadblock to changes anytime soon.
Relegation is a nasty word. Relegation is what killed off Presidio and CSL (and therefore had a strong negative effect on Cal South).I bet soon SW ECNL splits out the top SW ECNL clubs and the bottom SW ECNL clubs into their own leagues + with 2-3 cross league games per season that don't affect league standings. The top clubs don't care about travel distance + the bottom clubs want an opportunity to show wins.
This would be a good way to ease new clubs into SW ECNL + is similar to MLS Next league structure where the Next Teams associated with MLS clubs dominate but for the most part they play each other. However, every once in a while non MLS Next teams get to play them.
This is how you grow a league + brand without having 2-3 teams dominate every season.
You'll get a bunch of blowouts at showcases but there will be more attendees because lower level teams aren't eliminated before the showcase occurs.
Also this type of config allows for inter league relegation.
If it's all within SW ECNL it's not a big issue. Especially is you have 2-3 cross league games.Relegation is a nasty word. Relegation is what killed off Presidio and CSL (and therefore had a strong negative effect on Cal South).
I like the concept. However, 3 teams from each division currently have the opportunity to make playoffs. I don't see the top clubs agreeing to this re-alignment unless you are going to also change the allocation of who makes the playoffs (5 in the top division and 1 in the bottom??).I bet soon SW ECNL splits out the top SW ECNL clubs and the bottom SW ECNL clubs into their own leagues + with 2-3 cross league games per season that don't affect league standings. The top clubs don't care about travel distance + the bottom clubs want an opportunity to show wins.
This would be a good way to ease new clubs into SW ECNL + is similar to MLS Next league structure where the Next Teams associated with MLS clubs dominate but for the most part they play each other. However, every once in a while non MLS Next teams get to play them.
This is how you grow a league + brand without having 2-3 teams dominate every season.
You'll get a bunch of blowouts at showcases but there will be more attendees because lower level teams aren't eliminated before the showcase occurs.
Also this type of config allows for inter league relegation.
Why? if you split it out 3 and 3. The top 3 teams will run the show + look super amazing for scouts. Which is the ultimate goal of a showcase.I like the concept. However, 3 teams from each division currently have the opportunity to make playoffs. I don't see the top clubs agreeing to this re-alignment unless you are going to also change the allocation of who makes the playoffs (5 in the top division and 1 in the bottom??).
I bet soon SW ECNL splits out the top SW ECNL clubs and the bottom SW ECNL clubs into their own leagues + with 2-3 cross league games per season that don't affect league standings. The top clubs don't care about travel distance + the bottom clubs want an opportunity to show wins.
This would be a good way to ease new clubs into SW ECNL + is similar to MLS Next league structure where the Next Teams associated with MLS clubs dominate but for the most part they play each other. However, every once in a while non MLS Next teams get to play them.
This is how you grow a league + brand without having 2-3 teams dominate every season.
You'll get a bunch of blowouts at showcases but there will be more attendees because lower level teams aren't eliminated before the showcase occurs.
Also this type of config allows for inter league relegation.
The playoffs are not a showcase and the top clubs all want to say they are in champions league playoffs fighting for a national championship. You think Blues, Surf, Slammers, Legends, Beach would agree to reduce their teams' chances of making playoffs? C'mon.Why? if you split it out 3 and 3. The top 3 teams will run the show + look super amazing for scouts. Which is the ultimate goal of a showcase.
I get what you're saying. Give them a 2nd ECNL team to make everyone happy. ;-)The playoffs are not a showcase and the top clubs all want to say they are in champions league playoffs fighting for a national championship. You think Blues, Surf, Slammers, Legends, Beach would agree to reduce their teams' chances of making playoffs? C'mon.
I'm sure the Slammers/Koge can field a 3rd ECNL team. lolI get what you're saying. Give them a 2nd ECNL team to make everyone happy. ;-)
I bet soon SW ECNL splits out the top SW ECNL clubs and the bottom SW ECNL clubs into their own leagues + with 2-3 cross league games per season that don't affect league standings. The top clubs don't care about travel distance + the bottom clubs want an opportunity to show wins.
This would be a good way to ease new clubs into SW ECNL + is similar to MLS Next league structure where the Next Teams associated with MLS clubs dominate but for the most part they play each other. However, every once in a while non MLS Next teams get to play them.
This is how you grow a league + brand without having 2-3 teams dominate every season.
You'll get a bunch of blowouts at showcases but there will be more attendees because lower level teams aren't eliminated before the showcase occurs.
Also this type of config allows for inter league relegation.
How about the competitive disparity between the Utah/Arizona teams vs the rest of the league? In the U16 division, the goal differential was -38, -55, and -83.....The only realignment that makes sense is to move Royals into Sonoran division to maximize local play for the three AZ clubs. And then make LA area based Mojave clubs travel away to Sonoran teams during cross divisional play to make up the travel disparity.
but somehow there are Socal teams even lower and still in the league. Sharks are dead last in most ages. Royals have positive GD across nearly all age groups.How about the competitive disparity between the Utah/Arizona teams vs the rest of the league? In the U16 division, the goal differential was -38, -55, and -83.....
I was referring the 06 group...Royals are -38 GD.Royals have positive GD across nearly all age groups.