That's what I was saying in the other thread. Are they leaving because they aren't as dominant as they have been on the ECNL scene for years??
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That's what I was saying in the other thread. Are they leaving because they aren't as dominant as they have been on the ECNL scene for years??
MakeAPlay
DA
Stick around long enough and you will see this happen over and over again.
ECNL just released a list of “All In” member clubs, meaning clubs that are ECNL-only.
PDA, Michigan Hawks, Eclipse Select, and FC Stars are on the list. Looks like all four of those big clubs are confirmed to have dropped DA.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xt8ug9rijn07ynv/Girls ECNL All In 18-19.pdf?dl=0
PDA, Michigan Hawks, Eclipse Select, and FC Stars are on the list. Looks like all four of those big clubs are confirmed to have dropped DA.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xt8ug9rijn07ynv/Girls ECNL All In 18-19.pdf?dl=0
shales1002
GOLD
Thanks for sharing @davin . Did you all notice the SoCal clubs missing from the list? But the statement does say more to follow.
Dos Equis
GOLD
Noticed that Slammers FC was on the list. Seems to imply that "partnership" DA programs may not be considered by ECNL to be the same club. Bottom line, be wary of making too many conclusions on who is leaving DA based on this list, some clubs may just be putting more separation/independence between ECNL and their partnered DA program.
MAP is correct, league changes seem to be the only constant in girls club soccer. Another reason why no player/parent should prioritize league over coach, team or even club.
Actually, one of the rumors was that Slammers was one of the clubs that were looking to leave GDA. Not sure if that’s true or not.
I do know that Seattle United, which was just announced as a new ECNL member, was in a partnership with the Seattle Reign NWSL team to create the Seattle Reign GDA club. Seattle United backed out of tthat partnership. Not sure how the NWSL club will be able to field competitive GDA teams now since they were using Seattle United’s coaches, players, and fields.
MakeAPlay
DA
I noticed Slammers with no LAFC attached to it. What's up with that?
I think it is semantics like Dos Equis pointed out. LAFC Slammers is separate in a way as they wear adidas and are partners with LAFC. Maybe the Slammers name will be dropped from DA next year? But again only semantics.
LAFC only put their name on the DA teams and I suspect will only continue to if the partnership moves forward. LAFC Slammers has it's own site vs the rest of the club. lafc.academy/girlsacademy/
Everything else is Slammers FC / CDA even if the coaches etc... are the same.
I'd have a hard time seeing LAFC endorsing ECNL on the girls side with the way they treat DA on the boys side. Unlike Galaxy, TFA or Surf, there are no club teams or affiliates. May be that has more to due with the whole club being new, but it sure doesn't feel as if it is changing anytime soon.
Also, rumor says Mia Hamm and other owners will be bringing a LAFC womens team in the next few years. Who knows where that puts the partnership with Slammers?
MakeAPlay
DA
The rumor is a partnership with FC Barcelona women.
Seeing Arsenal on the list brings up the great divide in the Inland Empire that may be happening in other parts of the country.
Play DA and go to Legends if you make the cut or travel to South OC or The Valley (LA Premier, Real So Cal or Eagles).
Play ECNL and go to Arsenal.
I guess this leaves an affiliate such as IE Surf in a pickle as they are running through what's left of the competition with the DA coming in, but are playing in the NPL.
Play DA and go to Legends if you make the cut or travel to South OC or The Valley (LA Premier, Real So Cal or Eagles).
Play ECNL and go to Arsenal.
I guess this leaves an affiliate such as IE Surf in a pickle as they are running through what's left of the competition with the DA coming in, but are playing in the NPL.
Qu
Quite possible as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid already made statements they plan on bringing their brands to the NWSL in the near future.
Now what if California went from no womens teams to 2?
Quite possible as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid already made statements they plan on bringing their brands to the NWSL in the near future.
Now what if California went from no womens teams to 2?
B.B.
SILVER
I think Seattle Reign is now partnered with Eastside FC. They are a solid WA club.
soccer661
SILVER ELITE
MakeAPlay
DA
Great post. I suggest anyone reading the article also read the comments at the bottom.
shales1002
GOLD
Thanks. I didn't even think to look at the comments.
Reading the comments - it's all about high school. That's why both systems need to exists or DPL better turn into a better ECNL fast. A lot parents want their kids to play high school and a lot of kids want to play. Personal choice. Not caring about high school one bit.
If that that source in the article is correct and Crossfire Premier leaves GDA, Seattle Reign will be the only DA club left in the state of Washington next year. I’d hate to have their travel schedule.
Desert Hound
DA
If that happens...that travel schedule as you say is brutal. Brutal enough to consider saying hello to ECNL. And of course it is not only them having to travel...but the other DA teams in their division that have to go play them.
Anthony DiCicco@DiCiccoMethod
https://twitter.com/DiCiccoMethod/status/986599783296053248
USSF declined to start the GDA 10 years ago. The ECNL stepped in. Built something great. Instead of investing in the ECNL, they wanted control over the pathway & decided to compete with it. But they haven’t built a better mousetrap, just one with more restrictions & constraints.
