ECNL expansion 2021-2022

Word is coming real soon there my brother, but ECNL will be the ones to make it..... it will be interesting to see if the SW Conference splits in to divisions of 8 and 9 or they look to add one more for the 2021-2022 season to make it an even 9 and 9......Del Sol makes geographical sense giving 4 Arizona clubs but SD Surf have enough talent for two strong teams so we will have to see.............

I don't think Del Sol goes. I have zero "real" insider info. They tend to go against the grain, for their own reasons. They obviously have the talent to play and compete in ECNL, arguably the best Girls club in AZ (we can nitpick age groups but hard to argue they aren't top 1 or 2 in every age group except the 04s).

If they don't go then life may get interesting at the end of the summer. Will parents stay with coaches or will parents freak out about "platform" and leave coaches (which is Del Sol's strength)
 
If they don't go then life may get interesting at the end of the summer. Will parents stay with coaches or will parents freak out about "platform" and leave coaches (which is Del Sol's strength)
If they stay GA their issues come at a later date. Most of the current players will stay. It is as you go down a couple of years where they will have issues.

The reality and perception will be that ECNL is the platform to be on the girls side. Parents whose kids are aging in will gravitate towards the top league. GA will be the 2nd option after ECNL in the Phx area.
 
If they stay GA their issues come at a later date. Most of the current players will stay. It is as you go down a couple of years where they will have issues.

The reality and perception will be that ECNL is the platform to be on the girls side. Parents whose kids are aging in will gravitate towards the top league. GA will be the 2nd option after ECNL in the Phx area.

Don't disagree at all, especially for parents who prioritize platform over coaching. It's an interesting discussion to say the least. Even talking to College coaches, they are split on coaching VS platform. Many prominent coaches stress coaching over platform. Parents drive the train.

I'm sure Del Sol has their prepared statements ready to go to reassure parents that their position within the YNT and Power 5 community will not diminish. Game on.
 
"We are thrilled to announce our girls program will enter into the Elite Clubs National League starting next season! The ECNL has risen to become the highest level of competition and player development in the United States. We are looking forward to it!"
 
@Kicker4Life Congrats bro. I mean this 100%. This should have happen 5 years ago. I'm happy that the adults are doing what's best for the players and customers, the parents. Next season is going to be amazing. I make no predictions except to say it will be a huge accomplishment for the winner of the oldest division next year, 03/04 again.
 
"We are thrilled to announce our girls program will enter into the Elite Clubs National League starting next season! The ECNL has risen to become the highest level of competition and player development in the United States. We are looking forward to it!"
Game, set and match!!!
 
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