ECNL Playoffs

Desert Hound said:
And a few other observations.

The SW division this year doesn't seem to be as strong as in others. I refer across all age groups (with the exception of one of the younger groups).

The club that has performed the best in the part of the playoffs that count (Champions) is LAFC.
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I'm curious why this is the case? It seems like at the younger age groups the SW has always been very dominate but as the teams age, it is not the case? For example the 07 age group has 3 dominate teams competing but a few years ago you could have said the same for the 04 age group. These kids may bounce around but the talent typically stays on SW/So Cal. Is it more about the team vs the althlete as they get older? Are some top 04 kid's already college bound and focused elsewhere?
 
suzysoccer1 said:
Do you have kids who play or are you just on here to kill time? Wtf is a high school senior team? Players, legit players who are already in college or going to college in 3-6 weeks are either playing WPSL, UWS, or training on their own on doing their college packet. This BS wack ass club and their clown show doc pulled this because he don’t care about anyone other than himself. There are 04’s on this roster! In addition there are other 05,04 players back at home not on roster who could of been added, who could of played in this in order to be seen rather than some kids who wanted a vacation and to play with their old friends. At this point ANY GAMES ARE GOOD GAMES. Lots of kids who btw have paid thousands of dollars in fees to this club just need to be seen. And to your last point as to why the club wouldn’t let them go? Are you serious? Here’s a short answer. Cause people who run clubs and coach them are dicks. That’s why.
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College players are and have always been allowed to take part in end of year championships as long as they’re of age. That’s why there are age groups.

In fact, Blues had the UCLA star forward Reilyn Turner on their roster in Florida this week. (didn’t help them as they lost in PKs on the first day). Is she legit enough for you?

Legends got caught up on a technicality.

Stop being a child.
 
Vista 21 said:
I'm curious why this is the case? It seems like at the younger age groups the SW has always been very dominate but as the teams age, it is not the case? For example the 07 age group has 3 dominate teams competing but a few years ago you could have said the same for the 04 age group. These kids may bounce around but the talent typically stays on SW/So Cal. Is it more about the team vs the althlete as they get older? Are some top 04 kid's already college bound and focused elsewhere?
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I don't have any idea as to why.
 
KingMI said:
They are doing a 4 way Co-Champion for the u/13 group. It will not be rescheduled.
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There was plenty of field space this morning. Why ECNL didn't have the U13s at least play the semifinals is a bizarre decision.

I guess naming all four Co-Champs is better than just ignoring the age group (like they did this week in Florida and then again by not sending them to Virginia).
 
Lightning Red said:
The Surf 04 team was ravaged with injuries to many key players. Losing 3 Power 5 D1 payers isn’t easy to replace.
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A VERY common theme amongst the teams I know that went. We had 3 players not make the trip due to injury and 4 playing with injuries. Coach did a great job managing their minutes but it definitely made things more “interesting” as most of the injuries were to defensive players.
 
timmyh said:
There was plenty of field space this morning. Why ECNL didn't have the U13s at least play the semifinals is a bizarre decision.

I guess naming all four Co-Champs is better than just ignoring the age group (like they did this week in Florida and then again by not sending them to Virginia).
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In the past ECNL started at U14 so they didn't even have a U13 age at all.
 
U17 Final Four:

MVLA
LAFC
United FA (Georgia)
Solar (Texas)

This will be MVLA’s 3rd trip (2018 National Champs, 2019 3rd Place - GSA won, 2020 No Playoffs due to Covid) to the ECNL National Finals. 1st trip for the other 3 teams in the 2004 age group. Should be some great games in Virginia.

Safe travels for all those getting home from Florida.
 
Surf Zombie said:
Doesn’t look like any scores were posted from today. Wanted to see who made the final 4 for the 2007 group.
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Sorry, can’t help you there. U17 results (besides MVLA, I was there for that lol) were pieces together from Instagram posts and text messages between players.
 
timmyh said:
There was plenty of field space this morning. Why ECNL didn't have the U13s at least play the semifinals is a bizarre decision.

I guess naming all four Co-Champs is better than just ignoring the age group (like they did this week in Florida and then again by not sending them to Virginia).
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It was fun for the 2 games. But it was a waste of money to be honest. I say don't have u13 age at all if they will be the bottom priority of the playoff.
 
KingMI said:
I say don't have u13 age at all if they will be the bottom priority of the playoff.
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Of course in a playoff/showcase setting with college coaches the youngest ages are the least priority.

When my DD started at the youngest ages you didn't see many coaches out there looking. A few. A vast contrast vs the sidelines on the older groups.

In this case? Weather happened. Out of their control. So they prioritize the ages that are actually getting recruited. It sucks they only got in a couple of games though. You always want to see your kid play as much as possible.
 
Desert Hound said:
Of course in a playoff/showcase setting with college coaches the youngest ages are the least priority.

When my DD started at the youngest ages you didn't see many coaches out there looking. A few. A vast contrast vs the sidelines on the older groups.

In this case? Weather happened. Out of their control. So they prioritize the ages that are actually getting recruited. It sucks they only got in a couple of games though. You always want to see your kid play as much as possible.
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Agree 100% on that point. The youngers did have a few people watch on the scouting side. Another positive was my kid was able to get a day 3 article about her and her teams performance. So we as family did get something out of it for her.
 
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