West LA merger?

Pure rumor I suppose, but got wind of a possible 3-way merger between Westside Breakers, Santa Monica United and LAFC. Anyone with scoop on that? That pretty much consolidates all the options on the westside to one club, wouldn't it? @soccerobserver , I know you're connected over there, any inside info to share?
 
Still some smaller stuff -- but those would be the three bigger ones. FC England, Culver City and AYSO United the smaller.
 
Pure rumor I suppose, but got wind of a possible 3-way merger between Westside Breakers, Santa Monica United and LAFC. Anyone with scoop on that? That pretty much consolidates all the options on the westside to one club, wouldn't it? @soccerobserver , I know you're connected over there, any inside info to share?
The third club is FCLA (not LAFC, the MLS Academy).

From largest to smallest, there would still be Autobahn, Culver City, AYSO United LA, Chelsea SC LA, FC England, LA Stars Premier, Brazil Stars, and Athletic FC. The westside of LA has always had probably more clubs than the field space could support.
 
Pure rumor I suppose, but got wind of a possible 3-way merger between Westside Breakers, Santa Monica United and LAFC. Anyone with scoop on that? That pretty much consolidates all the options on the westside to one club, wouldn't it? @soccerobserver , I know you're connected over there, any inside info to share?

Yep, but, can't share yet ;)
 
The merger is probably going to happen. It is not a takeover by another club, but rather a reaction to the mega-clubs in the region. It has become difficult for medium-sized clubs, without DA/ECNL, to compete for players, coaches, and power in CalSouth. By pooling the talent in the region, the new consolidated club will be able to have a stronger presence. And yes, ECNL is one of the goals of the merger. But it won't be a Surf affiliate, a Galaxy affiliate, or any other affiliate. Just its own newer and bigger thing. (FCLA and TFA split up in the middle of last season).
 
The third club is FCLA (not LAFC, the MLS Academy).

From largest to smallest, there would still be Autobahn, Culver City, AYSO United LA, Chelsea SC LA, FC England, LA Stars Premier, Brazil Stars, and Athletic FC. The westside of LA has always had probably more clubs than the field space could support.

plenty of field space, everyone is fighting for the same talent pool....the one's listed above are having the same issue and way behind
 
The merger is probably going to happen. It is not a takeover by another club, but rather a reaction to the mega-clubs in the region. It has become difficult for medium-sized clubs, without DA/ECNL, to compete for players, coaches, and power in CalSouth. By pooling the talent in the region, the new consolidated club will be able to have a stronger presence. And yes, ECNL is one of the goals of the merger. But it won't be a Surf affiliate, a Galaxy affiliate, or any other affiliate. Just its own newer and bigger thing. (FCLA and TFA split up in the middle of last season).

Go SoCal GK mom!....
 
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