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I figured. They are lucky to have your kid.
Ummmm.... She is leaning towards a new GDA club right now. Shhhhh.
I figured. They are lucky to have your kid.
Ya know MAP and I used to go round and round on this topic. When ECNL was first introduced in SoCal there were the 8 and then probably 3-4 additional that could always mix it up at any relevant age group. With DA there is going to be DA and 3-4 teams (ECNL or whatever) that will probably be able to mix it up. Nothing has really changed since the days when SoCal had the best league in the country called Premier. There are not more elite players available now then there was 7- 10 years ago. There is only so many to go around. Who are going to be the top 3-4 outside DA ? I don't know but it would be fair to reason that getting into Champions league from the SW just got a lot easier.Are you saying that players 14-22 aren't good enough to make champions league?
As a parent I would certainly want to know where my dd is 1-18 before I would commit. Seriously that's a lot of time, money, and effort to be all in for a player that's number 11 per the coach.
@GoWest I'm unsure why you are so sold on something that hasn't even started and doesn't have receipts. Don't take it as a knock against you, I just don't get you constantly going to bat for something that only looks half way decent on paper.
Most parents that I know going into this aren't thrilled about GDA. It's been more of a wait and see approach.
You can't automatically assume it's the best because "they" said so.
Ya know MAP and I used to go round and round on this topic. When ECNL was first introduced in SoCal there were the 8 and then probably 3-4 additional that could always mix it up at any relevant age group. With DA there is going to be DA and 3-4 teams (ECNL or whatever) that will probably be able to mix it up. Nothing has really changed since the days when SoCal had the best league in the country called Premier. There are not more elite players available now then there was 7- 10 years ago. There is only so many to go around. Who are going to be the top 3-4 outside DA ? I don't know but it would be fair to reason that getting into Champions league from the SW just got a lot easier.
They are the governing body and can make life difficult for ECNL. Look how difficult they have made life in youth soccer in general.US Soccer will find a way to eliminate ECNL altogether? I didn't know US soccer was the mafia, lmao!
Would it be fair to say because Socal is being watered down?I don't know but it would be fair to reason that getting into Champions league from the SW just got a lot easier.
That's strong Kool-Aid you've been drinking. By any chance are you and GoWest drinking from the same pitcher?They are the governing body and can make life difficult for ECNL. Look how difficult they have made life in youth soccer in general.
They switched to true birth years.
They added all kinds of mandates, buildout lines, 7 v 7, 9 v 9 eliminating 8 v 8, etc.
They added GDA and are asking for something that will be difficult for clubs and players to commit to.
I don't think ECNL would pose a big problem for them when they are ready to take from there. It's all going to depend on this year and if the best players play GDA. If not, US soccer could mandate some more rules that ECNL wouldn't like with sub rules and no re-entry.
They will tolerate ECNL for a year or so but if the players don't move to GDA look for ECNL to be a distant memory sooner rather than later. If the players are gravitating to GDA then ECNL may survive as a second or third tier league but US Soccer can outspend and out market ECNL at every turn when they are ready to do so.
Ever been to a BDA showcase? No entry fee. ECNL is $1000 per event. If you think the college coach tents are awesome at ECNL, wait until you see how US Soccer does it up. It's impressive.
US Soccer isn't the mafia but they sure can make things disappear if driven to do so.
Ever been to a BDA showcase? No entry fee. ECNL is $1000 per event. If you think the college coach tents are awesome at ECNL, wait until you see how US Soccer does it up. It's impressive.
Ya know MAP and I used to go round and round on this topic. When ECNL was first introduced in SoCal there were the 8 and then probably 3-4 additional that could always mix it up at any relevant age group. With DA there is going to be DA and 3-4 teams (ECNL or whatever) that will probably be able to mix it up. Nothing has really changed since the days when SoCal had the best league in the country called Premier. There are not more elite players available now then there was 7- 10 years ago. There is only so many to go around. Who are going to be the top 3-4 outside DA ? I don't know but it would be fair to reason that getting into Champions league from the SW just got a lot easier.
Gosh how did you know?That's strong Kool-Aid you've been drinking. By any chance are you and GoWest drinking from the same pitcher?
I know, I know, your DD is playing Girls DA and is on a top team and will be heavily recruited by all of the best universities in the country. #yeahyeah
Because you remind me of A LOT of the posters when my DD was U13 and U14. #wherearetheynowGosh how did you know?
No, I know that. I just meant in reference to what the Baker Bros will do, as coaches, that they will keep their ECNL teams and have a DA team for the same ages.The DA will have the current ECNL players. Don't listen to message board noobs. My DD is playing DA.
The DA will have the current ECNL players. Don't listen to message board noobs. My DD is playing DA.
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Baker will have multiple teams- same age.... just like other coaches are doing. Not a big deal to have multiple teams in different leagues.
Glad to hear that. For the record that is not the buzz at the Ranch. I am not a newbie
I appreciate your perspective and your approach to how you communicate your position. That's cool. I guess we will see what we see in a year or so. Like I've stated before, I may be wrong but let's at least give it a season before we draw final conclusions.Are you saying that players 14-22 aren't good enough to make champions league?
As a parent I would certainly want to know where my dd is 1-18 before I would commit. Seriously that's a lot of time, money, and effort to be all in for a player that's number 11 per the coach.
@GoWest I'm unsure why you are so sold on something that hasn't even started and doesn't have receipts. Don't take it as a knock against you, I just don't get you constantly going to bat for something that only looks half way decent on paper.
Most parents that I know going into this aren't thrilled about GDA. It's been more of a wait and see approach.
You can't automatically assume it's the best because "they" said so.
I don't think US Soccer will allow coaches the throw clipboards when they are mad. That may put a crimp in his/their style.Yes
Baker will have multiple teams- same age.... just like other coaches are doing. Not a big deal to have multiple teams in different leagues.
I don't think US Soccer will allow coaches the throw clipboards when they are mad. That may put a crimp in his/their style.
I used to be so hung up on my DD learning possession soccer and trying to find that team. What I learned in the process after so many years is a player learning multiple ways to play is beneficial, may it be possession, direct, or defensive counter attacking soccer. Why, because the vast majority of universities do NOT play possession soccer.Skip the clipboard - I hope US Soccer makes Blues top teams learn something other than direct soccer. They have some great players but what they are learning is only the part of the game and it makes me sad. I would rather my DD learn the whole game and lose than this shit. It's also sad watching the parents on the sidelines eat this crap soccer up.