U15/05 Girls Academy/ECNL WNT Pool

futboldad1 said:
Walnut Creek area......2006......thank you
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The closest GDA or ECNL club to Walnut Creek is Lamorinda, which plays in GDA. I don't know too much about them, but they seem to play the right way, based off of the few games I've seen. I don't think they've been too successful in the GDA so far, but I have heard good things in the past about their DOC and how they develop players.
The next closest would be Mustang SC, which plays in ECNL. They are one of the best clubs in NorCal. They have a great record of placing their players at the next level, and usually have very well coached teams.
The only other club that I would consider to be within driving range would be Pleasanton Rage, which also plays in ECNL. They haven't been too successful recently, but they seem to be improving, so that is another option.
If you're willing to commute more than an hour, there are other options, but those are your best bets close by. I would recommend looking at Mustang first.
 
futboldad1 said:
Walnut Creek area......2006......thank you

I agree with Davin. I recommend Mustang SC as the best bet for local and national competition and reputation, exposure, and daily proximity. The Norcal ECNL and NPL league format enables a LOT of games and variety of great local competition. I recommend looking at the game schedules of both Mustang (Norcal NPL link - the other half of ECNL club schedules) and Lamorinda for the last year and determine the best fit.
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futboldad1 said:
Walnut Creek area......2006......thank you
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For Alameda county, Mustang, Rage, Lamorinda.
San Juan or Davis Legacy if you end up commuting from Sacramento Area. (People do it, but I dont recommend it.)

MVLA, Earthquakes, PSV, Thorns are all Santa Clara County. Hard commute from Walnut Creek. ( PSV also has a reputation as an injury factory. Not sure about their DA status either.)

All this assumes you need DA/ECNL. Many more options if you are looking a step or two below that.
 
Soccerhelper said:
I do. It's false rumor with lies again right again? "What's going on" up in NoCal? When Blues spanked them 7-0, I knew something was up. I bet some of those girls also want to play hs soccer? I would predict that MLVA is going to be a very stronger team? Are they all staying to finish the season?
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Maybe it’s the commute. When I looked into the quakes many families were commuting from Salinas. I was looking at a 11/2-2 hour commute each way from Berkeley.
 
Zen said:
I agree with Davin. I recommend Mustang SC as the best bet for local and national competition and reputation, exposure, and daily proximity. The Norcal ECNL and NPL league format enables a LOT of games and variety of great local competition. I recommend looking at the game schedules of both Mustang (Norcal NPL link - the other half of ECNL club schedules) and Lamorinda for the last year and determine the best fit.
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Agree with you about the value of NorCal ECNL and NPL.

@futboldad1 - In NorCal, ECNL teams usually play in two leagues, ECNL and NPL, so our ECNL teams here play in a lot of games. Being in the both leagues is great for development. Coaches use NPL game to try new things - players at different positions, formations, etc. There is less pressure to win these games, so players who don't play as much during ECNL games can get more playing time in ECNL, and because there is less pressure they can play more freely, try new things, and not afraid to make mistakes.
 
HUGE thank you to the nor-cal crew.....this is priceless input and information to go over with the family.....gives me a sense of the areas and clubs.....I had no idea about nil, sounds great as my DD wants to keep playing top level ball and want high school ball too so will be joining an ECNL Club.....great community you have up in nor-cal I can see......thank you again @davin, @dad4, @Zen, @Soccerfan2
 
futboldad1 said:
plz keep this information coming 310 because there is a good chance my job takes me and my DDs (my son is a little older so I got to figure that out) to Nor Cal full-time over the coming months......trying to learn what I can about the soccer scene there.......their forum not as active
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What team is your daughter currently on Socal. How far do you drive to practice? That can give us a better gauge to place your kids.
 
futboldad1 said:
HUGE thank you to the nor-cal crew.....this is priceless input and information to go over with the family.....gives me a sense of the areas and clubs.....I had no idea about nil, sounds great as my DD wants to keep playing top level ball and want high school ball too so will be joining an ECNL Club.....great community you have up in nor-cal I can see......thank you again @davin, @dad4, @Zen, @Soccerfan2
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Pat Uriz at Mustang SC has been very helpful and accessible.
 
futboldad1 said:
plz keep this information coming 310 because there is a good chance my job takes me and my DDs (my son is a little older so I got to figure that out) to Nor Cal full-time over the coming months......trying to learn what I can about the soccer scene there.......their forum not as active
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What city are you thinking of moving too?
 
gotothebushes said:
What team is your daughter currently on Socal. How far do you drive to practice? That can give us a better gauge to place your kids.
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Real....our commute now is fast only 30 minutes but we are willing to drive up to one hour.....maybe a little bit more especially if there is less traffic and it is faster leaving practice.....

MacDre said:
What city are you thinking of moving too?
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Walnut Creek area or Stockton.........
 
futboldad1 said:
Real....our commute now is fast only 30 minutes but we are willing to drive up to one hour.....maybe a little bit more especially if there is less traffic and it is faster leaving practice.....



Walnut Creek area or Stockton.........
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Walnut Creek is close to me. Mustang and Lamorinda are basically equidistant from Walnut Creek. So go to Lamorinda if you want a more possession style. Go to Mustang if you want a more physical and direct style. Depending on traffic 15-45 minutes commute to either from WC.
 
futboldad1 said:
Real....our commute now is fast only 30 minutes but we are willing to drive up to one hour.....maybe a little bit more especially if there is less traffic and it is faster leaving practice.....



Walnut Creek area or Stockton.........
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Do NOT move to Stockton. That's like saying "Encino or Compton." Stockton is an absolute cesspool with 2 nice areas the locals are terrified to leave.
 
futboldad1 said:
Real....our commute now is fast only 30 minutes but we are willing to drive up to one hour.....maybe a little bit more especially if there is less traffic and it is faster leaving practice.....



Walnut Creek area or Stockton.........
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If you're out in Stockton, there are no ECNL or GDA clubs close by. From Stockton to Mustang or Rage is about an hour depending on the traffic. It's worse going back home - probably an hour and half.

Another choice if you're living in Stockton would be San Juan, which is also one of the best clubs in NorCal. It would take an hour or more each way, depending on the traffic.

Since soccer seems to be a big part of you and your daughter's life and she wants to play at a high level, I would take this into consideration when choosing between Walnut Creek and Stockton.
 
MacDre said:
Walnut Creek is close to me. Mustang and Lamorinda are basically equidistant from Walnut Creek. So go to Lamorinda if you want a more possession style. Go to Mustang if you want a more physical and direct style. Depending on traffic 15-45 minutes commute to either from WC.
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Walnut Creek is close to you... and your daughter in Tijuana?
 
davin said:
If you're out in Stockton, there are no ECNL or GDA clubs close by. From Stockton to Mustang or Rage is about an hour depending on the traffic. It's worse going back home - probably an hour and half.

Another choice if you're living in Stockton would be San Juan, which is also one of the best clubs in NorCal. It would take an hour or more each way, depending on the traffic.

Since soccer seems to be a big part of you and your daughter's life and she wants to play at a high level, I would take this into consideration when choosing between Walnut Creek and Stockton.
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And, since a few people mentioned MVLA and Thorns, that would be a monster commute from Walnut Creek or Stockton. Consider that only if you're willing to spend 3 or 4 hours in your car each day.
 
davin said:
And, since a few people mentioned MVLA and Thorns, that would be a monster commute from Walnut Creek or Stockton. Consider that only if you're willing to spend 3 or 4 hours in your car each day.
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Agreed. If you're in WC, I think Mustang in Danville is the obvious choice. I don't know enough about Lamo but I don't consider them equal clubs. Lamo doesn't have the reputation of moving girls onto college like Mustang does. Even Pleasanton Rage is sliding the wrong direction.
 
Soccerhelper said:
I do. It's false rumor with lies again right again? "What's going on" up in NoCal? When Blues spanked them 7-0, I knew something was up. I bet some of those girls also want to play hs soccer? I would predict that MLVA is going to be a very stronger team? Are they all staying to finish the season?
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Spanked them 7-0? When and what age group?
 
310soccer said:
Apparently Deza is desperately trying to find someone in the area to start a new club with him. Problem is - he’s burned so many bridges here in the Bay Area and know one wants to work with him or fund it for him. He’s not the easiest person to get along with is what I’m hearing. Wonder what his #1 04 team is thinking!

Could be all lies if that’s your take. Nothing on this board is ever true right?

Apparently Deza is desperately trying to find someone in the area to start a new club with him. Problem is - he’s burned so many bridges here in the Bay Area and know one wants to work with him or fund it for him. He’s not the easiest person to get along with is what I’m hearing. Wonder what his #1 04 team is thinking!
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4 of them are verbal to UCLA. Others to Stanford, Duke, etc. Already in pretty good shape.
 
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