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Anonymous wrote:They were great players at union (boys) and Brave (girls) that got dropped, not because they were benching, but mostly how the process was established. All behind doors, not a fair process in my view.
+1. Applies to my player. Didn't think process or outcome was fair.
Applies to our player as well. We aren't sticking around to support MYS, the club we've been with (for the most part) since our college-age player was U6. We didn't expect any special treatment, as we know for a fact some received. We only wanted a fair tryout process and possibly a little loyalty. MYS has not lifted a finger to advocate for its member players over outside players who are not any better.
I think part of the problem is that you still see this as a McLean led team.
No, we understand it's not a Mclean led club - or definitively not on the boys side. However, MYS is one of three teams with ownership in the club. All three of the member clubs should be advocating for their players - when it comes down to choosing between a member player and an outside player who are on equal footing.
It was back room dealing and the coaches were out to save themselves. Some coaches won and some lost and moved on. Who the winning coaches chose after the slates were decided was an afterthought.
It is what it is. No different than how the rest of youth soccer works. Administrators and coaches’ highest priorities are their own incomes.
Time to move on and see how the teams work out. Over time, the teams should all be more competitive as one has been removed from the area.
Yes, it should create more depth and competition with 1 less on the boys side. On the girls side, it's still a dilution over this season and back to the same number of teams previously.
9 "elite" boys programs in the DMV for 24/25 season. 10 for the 23/24 season.
5 ECNL boys with Potomac, FVU, Arlington, NVA, VDA, down from 6.
4 MLS Next Bethesda, Achilles, Alexandria, SYC
8 "elite" programs in the DMV. 7 for 23/24 season, 8 for the 22/23 season.
5 local ECNL girls with VDA, NVA, FVU, Arlington, Bethesda down from 6.
3 GA with FCV, Revolution, SYC, up from 1.