Yes, that 2013 legends team is incredibly talented. I’ve heard the top blues team is very frustrated and there may be a fair amount of movement there. Any other rising teams out there?
Several top teams are talking about playing up next season to begin 11v11. Legends included.
I'm told ECNL may roll out an official "Pre-ECNL" league to combat this trend. the 2013 age group has a lot of talent, but there is 3-5 super teams that have basically merged together. I'm hearing the Pre-ECNL league/teams will only be playing ECNL clubs top designated Pre-ECNL teams. Thus trying to bring a competitive back. Some of these high end teams are smashing other F1's in league, consistently. So for a few teams, 90% of league play is somewhat a waste of time. If this happens, the SoCal Soccer league will be diluted.
Things I'm hearing:
*Mind you, this is before the official recruiting period. Even though backdoor deals are already done. After state cup. All bets are off.
Legends FC:
Is currently clicking and might be the new top dog at the moment. State Cup will reveal that one way or another. They have had a couple of new high end pieces come out to practice recently. The team has a lot of alpha personalities (parents/coaches). I do think they strengthen the roster and will continue to thrive. They also have the Legends Black team that is also very formidable and peppered with great players and a few under the radar players.
The Legends 2013 stable of players is in a great place. They are the only viable option in the IE, since Sporting is a complete mess. It's a huge advantage, since OC teams are basically fighting for the same pool of players.
Blues:
All I'm seeing and hearing is there will be a mass exodus. And the Rennie team will be dissolving. Slammers being the main benefactor. I'm also told Legends may capture a few players.
Slammers/Koge:
Koge usually plucks players the year players begin ECNL. This time around, it appears they're doing it a year early. Blues players already have there bags packed I'm told, along with a couple of Beach players (Possibly). PA has been in full recruiter mode since November.
Beach:
All I'm told is they'll be merging the Souza/Ayala team. I know a few players will likely pivot to other clubs.
Take all this with the grain of salt. 80-90% of what you hear, never actually comes to fruition.