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.
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.
I don't know if it is published but I did confirm it. I wouldn't stick my neck out and agree with "newbie" @CreamPuff if I hadn't personally heard it first hand regarding Surf getting the boot.
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.
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?
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.
Ok, Surf is confirmed "out" but will stay another season. That makes sense in the bigger picture. Thanks.
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?
What teams in SoCal are left that are not already affiliated with a DA/ECNL club (does that even matter)?
For Sharks to be successful, the need a new ECNL coach.
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.
Seeing how little she was involved last year, fat chance.
Plenty of her ex-players out there that would think that is a good thing.
00/01/02 already traveled last couple years playing National League. They already have name recognition. As far as club fees, they can scholarship top talent at others' expense. A good business plan and marketing strategies can get them there financially.
She has the name recognition but unfortunately has not only fell flat but has given in to pressure from other local DOCs. Not really a champion of women coaches or mentoring young ladies which I believe would be good for young girls playing the sport.
