This makes more sense than "Surf has lost ECNL". Seems like the writing is on the wall for DA unless the dual clubs in So Cal all go that way. But wouldn't it be funny for the other clubs in SD which finally felt like they had made it (LA Galaxy SD, Albion etc.) if Surf and Blues went back to ECNL?
DA and ECNL
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This makes more sense than "Surf has lost ECNL". Seems like the writing is on the wall for DA unless the dual clubs in So Cal all go that way. But wouldn't it be funny for the other clubs in SD which finally felt like they had made it (LA Galaxy SD, Albion etc.) if Surf and Blues went back to ECNL?
Exactly my point!
Penalty Kicks Stink
SILVER ELITE
What happens when Blues merges with a larger club in OC that doesnt have ECNL
Surf will pick DA. You're a dreamer if you think otherwise.
outside!
DA
I would tend to agree, but we are talking about club soccer so who knows?
Best to discuss “who knows” questions over a beer. Because when your done “you don’t care”.
They'll pick whichever program looks like it's going to be the most prestigious going forward. At the rate DA clubs are dropping across the country, it may not be such a clear choice this time next year.
Especially the ones that used city/county fields.
You really need to have another kid (and make sure it is a girl) so you having standing to challenge some of these issues you keep pointing out. Very valid points.
outside!
DA
There is not a soccer club out there that does not use public fields at some point.
Youngest is a male, so no go on standing. Besides, in addition to standing, you need to be able to pay the lawyers, court fees, etc. I did explore the court option earlier, but could not find any lawyers that were interested. I let CIFSD know they were violating Title IX, but they don't care. The reason I do keep bringing it up is in case someone else has the needed resources and desire but hadn't thought of it.
Desert Hound
DA
DA can easily solve the problem of clubs dropping.
When you read why clubs drop it gets back to no HS soccer, then sub rules, then dual band.
For DA to stop the defections allow HS soccer at a min. That takes care of the majority of the problems clubs have. Put in ECNL style sub rules and that solves almost all the problems.
It seems to be an easy fix. They wanted to take the boys system and drop it on the girls. Seems like the girls want something a bit different.
Can they admit they they have an issue and make the necessary changes? Who knows. But they sure are doing a good job of making sure ECNL stays more than viable.
Why girls DA might want to do something different -- WNT has world-class success without any DA program; women's college programs have no problem finding good players, and good players have no problems finding college programs they like; the US women's pro circuits are not attractive to young college graduates.
What problem is DA trying to solve?
outside!
DA
Without the San Diego county Surf monopoly.
Desert Hound
DA
I know. Back to something that seemed to have been working rather well
It won't quite be the same though. The patch is different.
E, I just got a headache reading through your logic. Got any aspirin?
It would be a bit awkward if Surf went back to straight ECNL and had Sharks 5 miles away doing the same thing.
Simisoccerfan
PREMIER
I firmly believe the real issue driving a few clubs to leave DA and to focus full time on ECNL is money and that ECNL likely gives them a opportunity to make more money.
Captain Obvious strikes again. $ drives all decisions for DA and ECNL as well as almost all soccer clubs.