Say it isn't so. My DD would never play in the GAL league, that is a dumb acronym for a girls league, don't care what it stands for. I would prefer "Girls Ultimate Youth" league (GUY).
Say bye-bye-bye to Girls and Boys DA
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Here in the north east we had the first year of ECNL regional league this year. 15 ECNL clubs. All with one National team in regular (National) ECNL and one Regional team. Typically the schedules mirrored each other. For example Scorpions 2007 ECNL National v. Match Fit 2007 ECNL National and Scorpions 2007 ECNL Regional v. Match Fit 2007 ECNL Regional on the same day,
Over the last couple months I noticed ECNL rolling out more regional leagues. There were Midwest & Virginia area leagues that contain ECNL clubs B teams and non-ECNL clubs A teams. They billed it in the announcements as a way to better evaluate prospective clubs.
Over the last couple months I noticed ECNL rolling out more regional leagues. There were Midwest & Virginia area leagues that contain ECNL clubs B teams and non-ECNL clubs A teams. They billed it in the announcements as a way to better evaluate prospective clubs.
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ECNL GIRLS ANNOUNCES NEW ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE - HEARTLAND FOR 2020-21 SEASON
ECNL Girls Regional Leagues expand into the Midwest Region RICHMOND, VA (January 23, 2020) – The ECNL Girls will be adding a new league to its growing platform of Regional Leagues, as the ECNL Girls Regional League – Heartland Conference will begin play in the 2020-21 season. The ECNL Girls...
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This one has 3 non-ECNL clubs & 3 ECNL clubs B teams.
That is the case.
"willingly". thx. i need a laugh during a pandemic. appreciate it.
This is what I am aware of, not claiming to be an expert. Take it for what it is worth.
Before the DA Collapse this how the Leagues matched up with 1st / 2nd Teams for the most part - although some exceptions for those ECNL Clubs with 2 Teams, and those that had both DA and ECNL.
ECNL = DA
ECRL = DPL
ECNL clubs 2nd Teams were put in ECRL, just like DA Clubs 2nd Teams played DPL.
ECRL did not run in parallel every ECNL Division, some divisions did not have ECRL for 19-20. ECRL ran in 6 of the 8 Divisions. In those divisions that ran ECRL not every ECNL club had a 2nd team participate. For example in 19-20, a 12 Team ECNL Division, may only have had 10 Teams in ECRL with two clubs not supplying a team.
What I have been told, but have not personally researched or confirmed, is that ECNL is mandating that every ECNL Division that runs a parallel ECRL Division must supply a 2nd Team. Will see how that shakes out.
Depending on where teams land, and even if it only for a year, having former DA Clubs putting their top team in ECRL could result in some really lopsided score lines.
Not being argumentative but I’m hearing the teams not accepted to ECNL will not be accepted in ECRL either.
ECNL GIRLS ANNOUNCES NEW ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE - HEARTLAND FOR 2020-21 SEASON
ECNL Girls Regional Leagues expand into the Midwest Region RICHMOND, VA (January 23, 2020) – The ECNL Girls will be adding a new league to its growing platform of Regional Leagues, as the ECNL Girls Regional League – Heartland Conference will begin play in the 2020-21 season. The ECNL Girls...
This one has 3 non-ECNL clubs & 3 ECNL clubs B teams.
They may be creating more regional league divisions based on geography, rather than 1:1 ECNL to ECRL. This was no Heartland ECNL Division for 19-20.
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But she'll get to wear the newest, coolest patch!!!!!
That makes zero since. I would have to say based on my scouting report on the 04' socal teams that Beach, Legends and LAG would be in the running for top team in the SW ECNL with Surf SD as the other top team. LAFC better play harder if they want to compete. Strikers beat them 2-1, and we were just getting to know each other. I will say our team will be ready to battle every game. I love LAFC and their possession style BTW. Mr Lavers, please put Beach, Legends and LA Galaxay in the top tier. All three would be one of the favorites to win the SW League Champ.
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That was true for 19-20 season, but not for 20-21. Pats already posted openly on their website their girls will participate in ECRL next year.
@Woobie06 is pretty much spot on. In 19-20 season, the two AZ teams did not participate in the SW division of ECRL, so it was indeed "regional" and a good thing IMO. I hope that remains the case next year. ECNL for kids who wants to travel, and ECRL for kids that want to play locally.
I was told the Pats scenario was because their boys are in ECNL.
Love the name.
As does Beach.
Uh huh, sure. If promotion/relegation were the epitome of capitalism, that is what would be happening. Youth soccer is just about as pure a free market as could possibly exist. There’s no meaningful government regulation of any kind. Zippo.
When you say “How is it financially unsustainable? the bottom 2-3 leave and another 2-3 replace them“ you make no attempt to address the financial consequences if that were to happen. I have. Just go back and read a couple posts back.
Again, I’m just telling you what is actually happening and why. You’re speculating about hopes and dreams without ever having taken a business class, having run a real business of having even the slightest understanding of the dynamics of youth soccer. If you’re right, it should be easy peasy to take down ECNL with your “epitome of capitalism”. Why don’t you go do it?
Is this a joke Emma?
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Why would these clubs create a Girls Academy League and then put their academy teams in ECRL? I must be going crazy.
It’s very possible and quite likely that some ECNL clubs won’t exist by the time the kids start playing again. Much can change between now and the restart.
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winner winner chicken dinner.......nice to see someone gets it
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Anything can happen and I would not be surprised by this at all. I also would not be surprised with some clubs communicating rosters and asking for commitments now with deposits for the 20-21. There will be hard presses for parents to pay now to keep the coaches/DOC’s employed and paid. It’s going to be really interesting to see what happens and what people do and how clubs react. So will pay, some won’t.