2018-2019 SW ECNL Conference Discussion

It is my understanding that both clubs are set to field dominant teams in both leagues. Making it actually happen is the challenge that I believe is driving their respective leadership. Can they make it happen?
Blues will have 1 more year. Slammers is all in. LAFC took over DA.
Why does Blues get an extra year?

Surf just hired new ECNL Director at beginning of year, formed a 2005 ECNL Team, can’t believe that their hand is not being forced.
 
Without Blues, down to 8, would guess they stay there for next year.
Baker's Blues teams pretty much are his JSerra HS teams, so I'd be surprised if they go full DA, unless DA abolishes the no HS soccer rule. My guess is that they stay dual at least until his 02 team graduates, and then see what the landscape is like. If they have that option...if not, I would bet they give up DA.
 
I disagree... Blues will stay DA. Could they pull off 2 more yrs. the outcome will depend on the performance 2018/2019 in ECNL in all age groups. Remember ECNL doesn’t want B teams!!!
 
I disagree... Blues will stay DA. Could they pull off 2 more yrs. the outcome will depend on the performance 2018/2019 in ECNL in all age groups. Remember ECNL doesn’t want B teams!!!
This is not about not wanting ECNL teams to be the B team. ECNL wants their players to be given the same resources as DA teams, same quality of fields, filming games, subsidies, etc. They do not want clubs siphoning money from the club, including ECNL teams, to pay for DA.
 
Before we get ahead of ourselves....where exactly is it confirmed Surf is out?
Surf was giving another year to decide, like the Blues. If they decided to forgo ECNL now, that is a really slimy thing to do. I know for a fact that as of yesterday players have not been told. If they don't want to play DPL, they have limited options at this point since all surrounding clubs have already had tryouts.
 
I disagree... Blues will stay DA. Could they pull off 2 more yrs. the outcome will depend on the performance 2018/2019 in ECNL in all age groups. Remember ECNL doesn’t want B teams!!!
So you are thinking Blues will stay in both leagues for at least another season, maybe two or more depending upon their performance in both leagues?
 
Surf was giving another year to decide, like the Blues. If they decided to forgo ECNL now, that is a really slimy thing to do. I know for a fact that as of yesterday players have not been told. If they don't want to play DPL, they have limited options at this point since all surrounding clubs have already had tryouts.
That is insightful. Why wait? Let's face it, rumors are bad enough but generally parents / players stay put until confirmed. Now though, I agree with your "slimy thing" ... it just ain't right IMO.
 
Surf will have ECNL this year (2018-19). They lose it next year. We were told this by the director of our ECNL program at DMCV Sharks (KW).
Ok, Surf is confirmed "out" but will stay another season. That makes sense in the bigger picture. Thanks.

Any ideas about a replacement in the SD area?
 
This is not about not wanting ECNL teams to be the B team. ECNL wants their players to be given the same resources as DA teams, same quality of fields, filming games, subsidies, etc. They do not want clubs siphoning money from the club, including ECNL teams, to pay for DA.
Hey @Lampchop since you disagree with me why don't you tell us what you know? I am not speculating, I am stating what a DOC of a ECNL program told me. How about you?
 
So, with Surf out of ECNL (whodathunk a season or two ago) this is the "new look" SW ECNL division team update:

Arizona Arsenal
Arsenal
Blues
DMC Sharks
Heat
LA Breakers
Phoenix Rising (formerly Blackhawks)
Slammers
Strikers

Any ideas on 1) if ECNL will move to replace Surf and West Coast, and 2) which SoCal clubs might be in line?
What teams in SoCal are left that are not already affiliated with a DA/ECNL club (does that even matter)?
 
Ok, Surf is confirmed "out" but will stay another season. That makes sense in the bigger picture. Thanks.

Any ideas about a replacement in the SD area?

Why replace? Seems like with the three DA's ECNL would benefit from only having one ECNL in SD. The Sharks would have a slight advantage as being the only team in SD with ECNL allowing them to put together a team that could be competitive nationally (which I am assuming ECNL wants from their member clubs).
 
Why replace? Seems like with the three DA's ECNL would benefit from only having one ECNL in SD. The Sharks would have a slight advantage as being the only team in SD with ECNL allowing them to put together a team that could be competitive nationally (which I am assuming ECNL wants from their member clubs).
For Sharks to be successful, the need a new ECNL coach.
 
There is a lot of talent South of the 8 fwy that could benefit from having another ECNL club. Rebels is a good candidate but not sure if they have the fund, staff or infrastructure to support the program.
 
For Sharks to be successful, the need a new ECNL coach.

When I saw the new 05 team in action during spring league SM was the only coach on the bench. I wonder how much she will be involved with the program...
 
There is a lot of talent South of the 8 fwy that could benefit from having another ECNL club. Rebels is a good candidate but not sure if they have the fund, staff or infrastructure to support the program.
The problem with Rebels is that the majority of players are drawn their due to the lower club costs. ECNL travel would make it more expense. Also, although some teams practice in the Bonita area, their club not that central due to being so close to the border. A club that could draw kids from all 4 directions would be ideal, like CSCs location, but with a new President.
 
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