I guess I was being optimistic thinking that girls DA had an opportunity to do what is best for the players. I don't put much stock in giving the best clubs DA status. I believe that giving DA status, coaches and players will come regardless of the prior status of the club. I would have rather had all the clubs spread out to give the most players the opportunity to play DA. At least if a SF club received DA status, it would split the distance between Santa Rosa and Thorns, as well as to the east.
In Socal, I think they did an ok job despite the concentration in OC, which is justified given the talent.