Strikers ECNL rumors

RedCard said:
LAFC and Galaxy; along with all the other youth teams that are attached to MLS Clubs; do not play the other non-MLS youth teams. The MLS youth teams are in the "Pro Player Pathway" league/bracket and the other teams (LA Surf, Strikers, TFA, etc.) are all in the "Elite Player League/Bracket and only play each other.
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That’s not true (at least in U15 and U17 where the Academies field teams in MLS Next). Besides friendlies, one half of the season is called MLS Next Flex, where LA Galaxy and LAFC play the non-MLS teams in MLS Next and the other half of the season is called League and that is where the Academies fly around and play other MLS academies and the non-MLS teams play each other. The non-MLS affiliated teams also play MLS academies from around the country in showcases and playoffs
 
Has anyone heard about other clubs getting the Strikers treatment from ECNL? An unreliable source (claims to "know a guy"!) mentioned he heard one of the Phoenix teams may be out as well. It seems odd we wouldn't have heard about it by now if it happened but then again, its club soccer.
 
From the Spot said:
Has anyone heard about other clubs getting the Strikers treatment from ECNL? An unreliable source (claims to "know a guy"!) mentioned he heard one of the Phoenix teams may be out as well. It seems odd we wouldn't have heard about it by now if it happened but then again, its club soccer.
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Last season ECNL bounced Oklahoma Celtic from the league. Think they are in ECNL regional league only now.

Not sure of why, but looks like they were non-competitive. A strong OK Energy club was added about the same time.
 
From the Spot said:
Has anyone heard about other clubs getting the Strikers treatment from ECNL? An unreliable source (claims to "know a guy"!) mentioned he heard one of the Phoenix teams may be out as well. It seems odd we wouldn't have heard about it by now if it happened but then again, its club soccer.
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Clearly there's other clubs that have not done that well over the years. I am surprised they have not outlined how/when a club will get kicked out of ECNL. Setting clear guidelines for all clubs should be part of doing business with ECNL. Then again, they act more like the Club Soccer Mafia picking and choosing who gets in or out. SMH
 
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