GeekKid
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Are you speculating or is that definitive?Lakewood Ranch, FL ...
ECNL National Playoffs in Del Mar ... ?
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GeekKid
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Thought there would be more fanfare surrounding the venue change.
As someone who lives in FL, I’m surprised they picked FL to host soccer in July. It is miserably hot in FL in July. Step outside at 7 am and sweat just walking the dog around the neighborhood. Hopefully the majority of games are played before 11 a.m. Late afternoon/evening games are almost impossible to have due to the thunder, lightning, and rain.Lakewood Ranch, FL ...
As much as staying local would have been nice, CA is a crapshoot and I understand the change.
kickingandscreaming
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It makes me think the old DA leadership is running this
CA teams will have fun suffering in that weather. Will be interesting to see how they handle CA teams at nationals considering we're missing 3/4 of the games. If county rules don't change in Nor Cal, they will barely play any ECNL games. So cal the county are closer together so probably can play more games minus Eagles maybe. Legally of course
It makes me think the old DA leadership is running this
What is the popular opinion from CA teams? Will they be making the trek to Florida in June?CA teams will have fun suffering in that weather. Will be interesting to see how they handle CA teams at nationals considering we're missing 3/4 of the games. If county rules don't change in Nor Cal, they will barely play any ECNL games. So cal the county are closer together so probably can play more games minus Eagles maybe. Legally of course
Soccerfan2
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Yes. State restrictions are supposed to go away in June per the governor’s last press conference, so the out of state travel prohibition should be gone before the Florida event starts.
I have a suggestion to help those who can;t afford to fly to Florida. Kids fly free and 2 for the price of 1 for parents who can take the time off in June. It gives plenty of time to ask boss for time off, if you have a job. Also, my advice to the higher ups. Make Florida an open Champions Tournament. No need to look at records this year. I would also invite any club outside of ECNL to take a chance at The Cup. Pay $5,000 per team to enter The Open Cup. The other teams pay $2500 for Tier 2 Cup. Cash prizes to the top three clubs in each division. Time to put your money with your mouth
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I have a suggestion to help those who can;t afford to fly to Florida. Kids fly free and 2 for the price of 1 for parents who can take the time off in June. It gives plenty of time to ask boss for time off, if you have a job. Also, my advice to the higher ups. Make Florida an open Champions Tournament. No need to look at records this year. I would also invite any club outside of ECNL to take a chance at The Cup. Pay $5,000 per team to enter The Open Cup. The other teams pay $2500 for Tier 2 Cup. Cash prizes to the top three clubs in each division. Time to put your money with your mouth
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I get your sediment but gambling on youth sports with crazy entry fees wouldn't be very popular nor is prize money legally.
Golf tournament, adult casino or poker tonight or other fundraiser can help with travel costs.
Flying discounts in peak season let us know, sure people would be all over that.
For most age groups there are (2) two possible out of state travel trips if you get out of the playoff bracket in FL or NC quick turnaround and more $$ to get to the finals.
USYS and some NPL leagues will help with travel costs subsidies but I guess ECXx leave that up to clubs or parents.
I just like to see matches played with something on the line. Even coaches have to make everyone happy these days. Club is not cheap over 12 months. On Demand pay so I play was big time. That's why pay to play soccer matches suck apples, MOO. No other sport pulls this stunt. Whatever, it will all soon pass and then real competition will be played and no money will be needed. Only ganas and fair play and winners take all. No more buying players so you win. I know, I'm beating that dead horse.......lol
I have a suggestion to help those who can;t afford to fly to Florida. Kids fly free and 2 for the price of 1 for parents who can take the time off in June. It gives plenty of time to ask boss for time off, if you have a job. Also, my advice to the higher ups. Make Florida an open Champions Tournament. No need to look at records this year. I would also invite any club outside of ECNL to take a chance at The Cup. Pay $5,000 per team to enter The Open Cup. The other teams pay $2500 for Tier 2 Cup. Cash prizes to the top three clubs in each division. Time to put your money with your mouth
So let me get this right, you're suggesting airlines subsidize travel costs so that clubs (families really) can pay to enter a high stakes youth soccer tournament?
Let me help you get it right super cell. I write with satire. I would suggest not going to FL or NC in June and stay local and play soccer in CA. This is a complete joke. Have fun flying across the country twice ((if your lucky I guess)) in three weeks to play a few soccer games. Talk about being desperate to play.
MacDre
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I wouldn’t call it a subsidy because I think sponsorship is a more appropriate word.
Volaris (Mexico’s version of Southwest) provides sponsorship to Club Tijuana through free flights. So why do you think airlines wouldn’t provide sponsorship at the elite club soccer level?
Oh boy Dre, I can;t wait for super cell to answer your question. I'm tripping out this morning bro. My dear friend of mine is giving me sh*t because I think it's lame that the kids who want to be recruited have to fly to North Carolina in June so coaches can see them live. Then, if your team makes Champions Playoffs, the girls are rewarded with flying back to Florida a few weeks later. Kids in socal get no school, no soccer ((unless of course you have your own fields)), have to travel out of state to actually play a league match and now have to fly twice across the country in less then 3 weeks so they can be seen by YNT scouts and college coaches. This is insane.
MacDre
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Hella BOOTSY. Dre’s family couldn’t afford none of that when he was a youngster. You think Lavers and Gallimore are aware that they are excluding folks?
Crush, I’m feeling disoBAYish and I have reconnected with my ROOTS. So, I’d like to dedicate a song to Lavers and Gallimore that my nephews wrote. @dad4 thinks I promote gangsta shit but I don’t, it’s storytelling. Serious question @crush, do you think my family would feel welcome at an ECNL or GA event?
Serious question deserves serious thought. I'm doing some soul searching this morning and will share my answer with you later this evening. Me and the wife are going to visit her parents for some encouragement and smack talk with gramps. This guy has seen it all and does not sugar coat nothing. He just wants everyone to be HOT!!!! I will be Honest, Open and Transparent from my heart to your heart. I love you Dre and I get you 100%.
We will probably go but the only reason is that my DD is a 2023 and she has missed a lot of crucial recruiting opportunities. I anticipate that D1 schools will be there in droves to firm up their 2022 recruits and start looking at 2023 and 24. I think it will be awful for the kids to try to play in the ungodly heat and humidity and I will be asking the coach how they are going to protect the players from heat stroke. It the answer is not acceptable, then we will sit it out.
I see two schools of thoughts or maybe three. If your trying to show your skills in that heat, it could help you or hurt you. If you want to play in muggy and dry heat with wind, then you should go and test the waters of soccer in that heat. Last thought, good luck to all the players & parents who are playing. I wish you all success