ECNL moving to school year not calendar

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Soccer in the US is poor.

The fact that the USMNT has a disproportionately low number of Latino players (even though this is the main sport of this community and their participation rates are quite high) tells you something about our approach to the sport in the US.

If Pulisic were Latino he’d be shunned and prevented from reaching the heights he has….he also wouldn’t be referred for as Captain America…

That’s the unfortunate reality of a diverse nation that has a group that is not ready for the face of futbol/soccer to be Latino….

The barriers are not created by accident.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What leagues do these teams play in?

USYS I believe. I found their announcement online.

[Anonymous]

California is the reason why ecnl couldn’t move forward with the age change in 25/26 and now they are pushing the timeline up? SMH

[Anonymous]

What’s interesting is they have MLSN teams in these leagues in CA. Sounds like everyone is making the change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Soccer in the US is poor.

The fact that the USMNT has a disproportionately low number of Latino players (even though this is the main sport of this community and their participation rates are quite high) tells you something about our approach to the sport in the US.

If Pulisic were Latino he’d be shunned and prevented from reaching the heights he has….he also wouldn’t be referred for as Captain America…

That’s the unfortunate reality of a diverse nation that has a group that is not ready for the face of futbol/soccer to be Latino….

The barriers are not created by accident.

That is certainly not the case where I am

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:California is the reason why ecnl couldn’t move forward with the age change in 25/26 and now they are pushing the timeline up? SMH

It was Southern California league SoCal a US club based league.

[Anonymous]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=omfz62qu_Bc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Soccer in the US is poor.

The fact that the USMNT has a disproportionately low number of Latino players (even though this is the main sport of this community and their participation rates are quite high) tells you something about our approach to the sport in the US.

If Pulisic were Latino he’d be shunned and prevented from reaching the heights he has….he also wouldn’t be referred for as Captain America…

That’s the unfortunate reality of a diverse nation that has a group that is not ready for the face of futbol/soccer to be Latino….

The barriers are not created by accident.

That is certainly not the case where I am

Some people just like to complain. Trust me when I say people in sports who want to win or make money don’t care about stuff like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Preparing for the Spring 2026 season: Have Spring teams created based on the upcoming changes. Analyze your current teams to see what will need to change for each team when switching from the current season to the next when the shift from Birth Year to Seasonal Year occurs.
Team Adjustments: Some players will shift age groups, which may require clubs to reorganize teams, particularly at younger ages.
Tryout Adjustments: Clubs will need to determine how they handle tryouts and roster formation for the 2026 season and potentially the 2025 season in preparation for next year.
Communication to Parents: Clear messaging will be crucial to help families understand how their child’s team placement may change.

Here we go!

[Anonymous]

I had a 2010 Q4 ECNL player in a below-average ECNL club. We watched the 2011 ECNL game and were very disappointed. When the switch happens, I will let my kid try out the best 2011 NL team in my area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Soccer in the US is poor.

The fact that the USMNT has a disproportionately low number of Latino players (even though this is the main sport of this community and their participation rates are quite high) tells you something about our approach to the sport in the US.

If Pulisic were Latino he’d be shunned and prevented from reaching the heights he has….he also wouldn’t be referred for as Captain America…

That’s the unfortunate reality of a diverse nation that has a group that is not ready for the face of futbol/soccer to be Latino….

The barriers are not created by accident.

That is certainly not the case where I am

Some people just like to complain. Trust me when I say people in sports who want to win or make money don’t care about stuff like that.

Our National team needs a leader with some grit to him… not some privileged boy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Soccer in the US is poor.

The fact that the USMNT has a disproportionately low number of Latino players (even though this is the main sport of this community and their participation rates are quite high) tells you something about our approach to the sport in the US.

If Pulisic were Latino he’d be shunned and prevented from reaching the heights he has….he also wouldn’t be referred for as Captain America…

That’s the unfortunate reality of a diverse nation that has a group that is not ready for the face of futbol/soccer to be Latino….

The barriers are not created by accident.

That is certainly not the case where I am

Explain this comment? I think you missed the point

[Anonymous]

Cal South release says they currently have birth year and 8/1 seasonal year registration options. This announcement about move to 9/1 seasonal year registration only appears to mean that even at the rec levels August kids who are older for their grade won’t be allowed to play with their grade anymore. So much for all the people who said “this won’t impact rec levels.” Really? What August kid will enter the sport when they are told they can’t play on their school Kindergarten team?

[Anonymous]

Hope ECNL will allow SY to play up to end this drama one year earlier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cal South release says they currently have birth year and 8/1 seasonal year registration options. This announcement about move to 9/1 seasonal year registration only appears to mean that even at the rec levels August kids who are older for their grade won’t be allowed to play with their grade anymore. So much for all the people who said “this won’t impact rec levels.” Really? What August kid will enter the sport when they are told they can’t play on their school Kindergarten team?

California has a 9/1 cutoff.