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My daughter still has 2 years until high school, yup I'm choosing a coach/team over the letters in the league.
My daughter still has 2 years until high school, yup I'm choosing a coach/team over the letters in the league.
Well she already got offered a spot on an ecnl club and declined. If shes good enough when it means something, the slots will still be there.With due respect.....with far fewer ECNL roster spots than there is demand....it will be the coaches who choose, not you...
I understand your post, you're the typical "my kid plays on the top team in the top league" parent. It's usually not what's best for your kid, but what's best for your ego.Has it been 3 years already? Man, time flies!!
I don't think you are a dumbass for letting your girl play on a GA team. But it is possible that you are one for not understanding my post.
GDA did not do better than ECNL. That is 100% a crock Happy. First, no playoffs for U14 kids. That was so stupid and lame. Second, no hs soccer allowed unless you had money and a waiver. Super stupid and probably one of the reasons that league was not better than ECNL and why it failed. Third, they used the YNT List as a carrot to sucker folks to their league. That was stupid and not fair to kids who were either far away from the GDA or were forced to make a move and go to another team that had GDA sign in the front window. I understand loyality but most kids had to transfer teams and then again and again. The soccer was weak and watered down. End of story!!!
Wrong and more wrong. Happy, are you in on the inside? Do you have a stake in the game? You make zero sense to me. U14 and no playoffs or any game that matters? What sugar toast are you eating from? That is not a good winning forumula. This MOO and dont get all sad Happy. Lastman agrees with you as well. You guys, competition is super important and winning is super important to teach at 14. I'm still shocked at some of you. BTW Happy, only the old ODP was the best way. ECNL has not and will not use The List like GDA did. That was the only thing they had dude. Nothing else, trust me. Come on man......That's right, no playoffs for U14...If you want to win medals, and trophies, and t-shirts, play somewhere else at that age. U14 is a great age to be exposed to more quality training, less but more quality games, and some exposure to a system style of play.
GDA didn't fail because it was bad soccer, it failed because of incompetent management.
The YNT carrot will now be used by ECNL, and why not.
I suppose if U14s weren't winning championships then the soccer was weak and watered down.
100% fact bro. Good job 43. Lay it out flat out I say. Speak the truth even when it hurts.....Incompetent management and some very bad coaches and destructive DOC's. You can't make a blanket statement about the DA being good or bad for soccer. Some of the clubs did a good job and some were a train wreck, took thousands of dollars from hopeful parents and players that were sold a bill of goods with no return on that investment. Many players were threatened with YNT hopes and changed clubs to be on a DA team. Those clubs that did a good job with the DA were already solid clubs doing a good job in ECNL before the DA arrived. The DA was 100% a crap show for some. Having a good solid coach is important. But what is most important, if your player wants to play NCAA soccer is a club coach has connections with college coaches and a solid reputation in terms of recruiting. It is also crucial that the team be playing in the high competitive level so that college coaches will come to watch the games. If you go to Vegas cup and your team is a lower level playing on the field out in the boonies away from the action no college coaches will show up; 100% guaranteed on that fact.
Incompetent management and some very bad coaches and destructive DOC's. You can't make a blanket statement about the DA being good or bad for soccer. Some of the clubs did a good job and some were a train wreck, took thousands of dollars from hopeful parents and players that were sold a bill of goods with no return on that investment. Many players were threatened with YNT hopes and changed clubs to be on a DA team. Those clubs that did a good job with the DA were already solid clubs doing a good job in ECNL before the DA arrived. The DA was 100% a crap show for some. Having a good solid coach is important. But what is most important, if your player wants to play NCAA soccer is a club coach has connections with college coaches and a solid reputation in terms of recruiting. It is also crucial that the team be playing in the high competitive level so that college coaches will come to watch the games. If you go to Vegas cup and your team is a lower level playing on the field out in the boonies away from the action no college coaches will show up; 100% guaranteed on that fact.
The inside of my house? yep. Winning is important, but so is learning how to play. ECNL is already using "the list", as is the GA, and others. They've always used the list. The GDA just had a more direct pathway, that was the intent. It's why they harvested the best clubs in the country.Wrong and more wrong. Happy, are you in on the inside? Do you have a stake in the game? You make zero sense to me. U14 and no playoffs or any game that matters? What sugar toast are you eating from? That is not a good winning forumula. This MOO and dont get all sad Happy. Lastman agrees with you as well. You guys, competition is super important and winning is super important to teach at 14. I'm still shocked at some of you. BTW Happy, only the old ODP was the best way. ECNL has not and will not use The List like GDA did. That was the only thing they had dude. Nothing else, trust me. Come on man......
That sucks big apples bro. Listen, it's about hat trick city bro. Goals & more goals for the stars. I think socal is a little lopsided right about now. You have The Haves, who have it all and then you have The Somes, who have very little. I could go on and on but I wont. Heading up for game #3 in a row. I will let you know how mask are going in silver lakes.Can someone please clarify-
Legends and Beach are both apparently fulfilling their 1 season commitment to the GA and next season, start with ECNL.
They’re apparently playing their top team in ECRL and second team in GA.
But WCFC is playing top team in GA and second team in ECRL...
I heard WCFC’s ECRL team took a beat down- something like 10-0 from both Beach and Legends.
Do those clubs have flexibility to shift who plays who so they could pit best on best from each club instead of a walkover?
Can someone please clarify-
Legends and Beach are both apparently fulfilling their 1 season commitment to the GA and next season, start with ECNL.
They’re apparently playing their top team in ECRL and second team in GA.
But WCFC is playing top team in GA and second team in ECRL...
I heard WCFC’s ECRL team took a beat down- something like 10-0 from both Beach and Legends.
Do those clubs have flexibility to shift who plays who so they could pit best on best from each club instead of a walkover?
Can someone please clarify-
Legends and Beach are both apparently fulfilling their 1 season commitment to the GA and next season, start with ECNL.
They’re apparently playing their top team in ECRL and second team in GA.
But WCFC is playing top team in GA and second team in ECRL...
I heard WCFC’s ECRL team took a beat down- something like 10-0 from both Beach and Legends.
Do those clubs have flexibility to shift who plays who so they could pit best on best from each club instead of a walkover?
Saw that. Wonder what's driving clubs to place teams into two national platforms. Not a bad thing I suppose. I don't really get into which league is better discussion - it's usually which league is better for you and your player..Looks like Colorado Rapids will be in both leagues
Saw that. Wonder what's driving clubs to place teams into two national platforms. Not a bad thing I suppose. I don't really get into which league is better discussion - it's usually which league is better for you and your player..
Good for business I suppose. Cost seem to be running about the sameI agree. It looks like Rapids are doing the same on the boys side with teams in MLS Next and ECNL.
Top team in ECNL and 2nd in GA affords lots of exposure for more girls?Good for business I suppose. Cost seem to be running about the same