We live in Carlsbad and my DD previously played for LAGSD. She played at SD Force for 1 year. SD Force shares use of 4S Ranch fields with SDSC. You may be correct on every other point, but having done the drive from Carlsbad to 4S Ranch for a year, I disagree that they are "...loosely in the same area..." There is no fast way to get from Carlsbad to 4S Ranch. Maybe they trade players back and forth on the boys side, but I do not see it on the girl's side.
LA Galaxy to remove alliance program
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jpeter
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Slammers is in the club soccer business not LAFC and they don't have a affiliate deal with them. What they have is a agreement to use the LAFC name that will expire soon. Will LAFC renewal this agreement?
LAFC has explored and been approached by several clubs most notably TFA on the boys side on affiliation and there been some talks but they don't want to get into the affiliation business now or in the near future. DA and USL evenutally and a women's professional team but don't look for them to get into the affliation or youth club soccer business beyond that.
Yeah I'd agree with this. Carlsbad is too far from RB/4S/PQ/Poway for most people to consider it a similar area, especially with traffic. A SD Force and SDSC combination would make the most sense, but I don't see that ever happening unless the Ocampos decide to hang it up and move on to something else. The only way I could see a partnership happening is if doing so provided additional consideration for access to an elite pathway league such as ECNL.
They were a highly regarded Club as Lightening and continued that reputation under Carlsbad United. Does the name marks the Club or does the Club make the name?
outside!
DA
Teams make the name.
I just don't see that happening, but I could be wrong. Those clubs can barely manage what they have and if they combined straight across they would have as many as 14 teams at an age group.
Although I have no dog in the fight, I'd like to see them go back to Carlsbad United and build a strong community base. I think strong community clubs benefit youth soccer more than Uber clubs.
outside!
DA
What I heard from a LAGSD coach is that there will be a new name. Something about "...moving forward, not back."
I get it, a "shiny new toy" always sells better. Club soccer...90% marketing, 10% substance.
Banana Hammock
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East County Surf? apparently not at Surf....
Banana Hammock
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But how long ago was that. Will people still remember? How about Albion- Carlsbad
Banana Hammock
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They could partner will Sharks and have DA and ECNL
Soccer1234
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Just heard that LAGOC are becoming an affiliate of Liverpool FC.....not sure how that will work as the Liverpool group just pulled from Texas and left people hanging.
jpeter
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That wouldn’t make sense at all, but anything is possible.
outside!
DA
I don't think Duggan and Gins would get along very well.
NumberTen
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They can trade track suits.
But will they fit?
Not_that_Serious
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See it didnt take that long to get it out. You can search and find what you need to know about that club and people behind it. They can basically swap the entire marketing they have been doing, the sales pitches and ramp them up using a bigger international name. Still selling a logo versus selling a development plan. The admin can sell it how they like but no DA or any other upward path. I’m sure they will go full Euro Soccer Snobs and say that isn’t important because their UK backgrounds fall inline with the Liverpool system and it’s truly about proven results. Not like they are bringing in staff from Liverpool or getting full educational support from them - hell they wouldn’t even take a couple hour drive to LA to see observe their pro training. Again, they have their own thought process about soccer - mainly that it’s a way to make money. These guys are not about integrating into the domestic system - specifically DA. So then what does the club have to offer if they don’t have DA, ECNL or support ODP? Cool jerseys and future emails with Mo Salah highlights?
Justus is No More!!!! I put him away for good Newwavedave is here to lighten things up and just have fun with all this crazy youth soccer. No more Justus in this country!!!! I'm here to provide light hearted digs here and there, advice and opinion if you want it and positive vibes from South OC. Go Soccer!!!! I understand Coach Woodcock decision here. He's going from MLS to EPL and that my friend is a BIG step up. "They came after me, not me going after them. After 3 year success at MLS, we getting our big EPL call up"
Newwavedave is here to lighten things up and just have fun with all this crazy youth soccer. No more Justus in this country!!!! I'm here to provide light hearted digs here and there, advice and opinion if you want it and positive vibes from South OC. Go Soccer!!!! I understand Coach Woodcock decision here. He's going from MLS to EPL and that my friend is a BIG step up. "They came after me, not me going after them. After 3 year success at MLS, we getting our big EPL call up"