They failed because they tried to take ALL players who signed up to be world class, and sold them that they they can develop anyone and make them Elite if they follow the 10 month, 6 day a week program and promise to never play another sport and never play High School Soccer. Bring your checkbook as well.......lol. The fully funded players went to the GDA to go after the prize. I love your idea on Regions. California can be it;s on region. I would love to partner with Nocal. You guys ball up there and have a toughness that is not in Socal. Put all the players who want IT and let them play and find 22 all in. Its a fact; too many parents were sold a lie and they paid to play. This does not allow the top players to improve and 100% does not allow the real cream to rise to the top.
ECNL Expansion In NorCal
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Pretty disappointing that the April 15 date that was offered as an announcement date has not come through. I guess the wait continues......
Highlander
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What happened to the NorCal ECNL expansion announcement that some said would have happened by now?
Expect an announcement soon. Been holding on to the information, just to make sure it's correct. But I have heard through a reliable source that it is a done deal. NorCal will have 10 ECNL Clubs, with FCBA and Placer United being added. Paperwork was finalized earlier this week, and now we are just waiting for the formal announcement from ECNL.
Yep, heard the same. Guessing an announcement Monday or Tuesday. South Bay and Sacramento region in fighting should be terrific
I hope in the South Bay all tryouts are at twin creeks on the same days!GoldenGate
GOLD
Yes, too bad US Soccer didn't turn your daughter into the world's greatest soccer player at no cost to you. So unfair.
Also, if the cream hasn't risen to the top historically, how is it that the WNT has won the last two world cups and should have won the one before that also?
Highlander
SILVER ELITE
First Sacto Area GA team...interesting times. A lot of clubs joining the DPL too. I predict much more of this. Youth soccer is so messed up in the USA. I still think NPL has the best setup with true pro/rel.
Watching Inter Miami right now. Noah Allen (17yr old former MLS Next defender) connected up to his forwards who crossed to Bryce Duke (21 yr forward + former Real Salt Lake + LAFC development programs).
I see why the boys top talent flows to MLS Next. Seems like they've got funnels into MLS pro soccer covered.
Eventually if MLS Next maintains the pro connections for boys it's going to force top girls ECNL clubs to make a choice.
I see why the boys top talent flows to MLS Next. Seems like they've got funnels into MLS pro soccer covered.
Eventually if MLS Next maintains the pro connections for boys it's going to force top girls ECNL clubs to make a choice.
yes , there is a pathway, but there is also potential financial incentive down the road ( potential transfer fee) on the boys side. Even then not all MLS teams necessarily see the value in spending the money it cost to run a successful academy
doesnt NWSL have some clubs they are affiliated with , I just don’t know how much financially they are contributing to development
Question for you bro. If the male player is better than MLS level, do they bail and play over seas to get better? If yes, what age is a good age? One of my dd former coaches signed at 15 and played against CR, Messi and the flying Dutchman in Holland in Academies. I see ECNL and GA doing more for girls outside of college soccer now. One of buddies dd is looking at playing pro in Mexico instead of college. I see amazing opportunities to study and play abroad for females and if your good enough and want to be a pro, you can as a girl, just like the boys can. Four years ago I was laughed at for even having the dream ((thoughts)) that my dd can just play soccer full time and not have to worry about a full load of classes and early morning workouts.
I think y
I may be in the minority on this but I think a stud American teenager that can get first team MLs minutes should stay , whereas going to a top Europe academy they won’t even sniff first team minutes . I also think it is difficult to get work permits in Europe especially for under 18 kids
Pulisic and Reyna are truly unicorns
I was truly talking Unicorns only. I think we have way more female Unicorns in the US then on the men side.
Look who scored the game winner,
Christian Pulisic's late winner earns Chelsea vital victory against West Ham.
youthsportsuggghhhhgghh
BRONZE
Have always like the NPL in NorCal
I personally dont think pro for either boys or girls is a good choice. They pay you next to nothing + they'll toss you to the curb in the blink of an eye. But if this is some kids dream go and try see what you can do.
The ECNL college pull for girls is very strong. But, you're hearing horror stories left and right from college players about abusive coaches and unrealistic schedules. If you were a superstar it might make sense to go pro younger + have an advantage. The whole college scholarship BS is a scam + colleges should be paying players. A scholarship isnt money (even though colleges want you to think that it is). If scholarships were $$$ youd be able to sell them if you choose to stop attending the school.
Pulisic and Reyna are not the only 2 Americans getting legitimate minutes in Top European leagues……but your point is well taken.
rainbow_unicorn
PREMIER
The irony in crazy parents thinking that their kids will play pro/national team from a young age is that most of the kids won't be pro and the few that do may be second or third tier pro/semi-pro and then transition to become club soccer coaches and be subject to torture from the next generation of crazy soccer parents.
Highlander
SILVER ELITE
One of the best observations I have ever read on this message board!!! So true
Dreamers are always cut down at the dream stage. If a kid has a dream to be a pro anything, help the kid with dream