CCL is Fighting the good fight but needs to go away

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Anonymous wrote:So many options for consumers and yet CCL is thriving. I'd say that the fact that they have a product that people want and voluntarily paying for, you all are in the minority. You are all parents of elite soccer players and yet there are so few that go on beyond high school or college from this area. You may want rethink your perfect youth environment.

It’s not thriving.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So many options for consumers and yet CCL is thriving. I'd say that the fact that they have a product that people want and voluntarily paying for, you all are in the minority. You are all parents of elite soccer players and yet there are so few that go on beyond high school or college from this area. You may want rethink your perfect youth environment.

It’s not thriving.

They have expanded to 2 new metropolitan areas and added some pretty strong clubs over the last few years. Where are they struggling?

[Anonymous]

My kid plays CCL

I dont see this league struggling one bit. The format works for us and I dont have a problem with it.

whats the issue?

[Anonymous]

The issue is that there are better formats and platforms. If the league had the same caliber of talent across the league, it would not be an issue but you basically have elite teams playing glorified classic/select teams. Given the disparity, why drive from Ellicot City to the Tidewater to either get crushed by a superior team or to trounce an inferior team. Ellicott City is driving past Baltimore Union, Pipeline, SAC and 20+ other clubs before it even gets to Fredericksburg.

Such a situation makes sense if you are an elite club team and want to make that sort of investment but if not, it is a huge commitment. EDP and NCSL are tiered. EDP does have a club v club but that is losing interest since elite clubs aren't fielding their best teams in EDP.

I know you will continue to lose players to better options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The issue is that there are better formats and platforms. If the league had the same caliber of talent across the league, it would not be an issue but you basically have elite teams playing glorified classic/select teams. Given the disparity, why drive from Ellicot City to the Tidewater to either get crushed by a superior team or to trounce an inferior team. Ellicott City is driving past Baltimore Union, Pipeline, SAC and 20+ other clubs before it even gets to Fredericksburg.

Such a situation makes sense if you are an elite club team and want to make that sort of investment but if not, it is a huge commitment. EDP and NCSL are tiered. EDP does have a club v club but that is losing interest since elite clubs aren't fielding their best teams in EDP.

I know you will continue to lose players to better options.

The market will decide. You can relax.

CCL is a regional league and frankly EDP has a very small VA presence. EDP needs to do a better job grouping VA clubs together in league play if CCL is to go away. So far EDP has been unable to attract VA based clubs in a meaningful and useful density.

[Anonymous]

My kids CCL team plays CCL and then plays EDP as well

i dont get your concern about moving over to EDP if clubs are already doing so in addition to their CCL schedule

[Anonymous]

My kids played CCL for years at LMVSC then we switched to SYC and started playing EDP and we liked it so much more, kids and parents.

Even though CCL is a great style of play, EDP has more teams so games are not so repetitive and the level of play is great. I also like that they have tiers based on performance, making it more competitive.

However, SYC says they're going to CCL for the next season. why, why...

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Anonymous wrote:The CCL model is deeply flawed and outdated. Why are parents still paying for clubs to play in the league. In this area, isn't EDP a better model. Dump CCL and move to EDP. Tell your club leadership. I don't understand why CCL is still around. Why is CCL expanding to NE and Georgia. https://www.soccerwire.com/news/club-champions-league-announces-launch-of-ccl-georgia/

They have the same club vs club format like Ecnl/GA ect

CCL is still doing great things even when other leagues are folding and clubs with Ecnl status can’t even field competitive teams in this area in many of their age groups such as metro, most of Bryc teams outside their 03/02 age groups, and some McLean boys teams.

Great clubs like beach fc, SOCA, va legacy play in it outside the northern va area which still makes it a very competitive Leauge.

No need to throw shade if you don’t have all the facts....

But I do have all the facts. First, the club v club format doesn't make sense. The idea should be that teams schedule games with teams of similar skill, talent and experience. I know parents in Frederick MD and Potomac MD who travel to the tidewater area to either crush or get crushed by a team down there. EDP is a better model as teams move up or down to the division that is the right fit. I am not promoting EDP but it is better than CCL. There are strong teams in CCL but those teams are not being well-served by the league. If CCl went away, EDP would enter and offer a better platform. Parents need to voice their concerns.

Exactly what concerns should they voice?

That they would like to play 8 leagues in the fall and spring not 3 in the fall and 4 in the spring.

There are 16 clubs in CCL. your post makes no sense.

Okay so you are saying I am lying? I know what my daughters team schedule was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids played CCL for years at LMVSC then we switched to SYC and started playing EDP and we liked it so much more, kids and parents.

Even though CCL is a great style of play, EDP has more teams so games are not so repetitive and the level of play is great. I also like that they have tiers based on performance, making it more competitive.

However, SYC says they're going to CCL for the next season. why, why...

Totally agree from vantage point of a rival club. The CCL boys would have benefited from having SYC this year, but SYC definitely benefited from being in EDP playing top MD boys teams, at least in our age group. We would have liked the same and like pro-rel a lot better.

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Anonymous wrote:The CCL model is deeply flawed and outdated. Why are parents still paying for clubs to play in the league. In this area, isn't EDP a better model. Dump CCL and move to EDP. Tell your club leadership. I don't understand why CCL is still around. Why is CCL expanding to NE and Georgia. https://www.soccerwire.com/news/club-champions-league-announces-launch-of-ccl-georgia/

They have the same club vs club format like Ecnl/GA ect

CCL is still doing great things even when other leagues are folding and clubs with Ecnl status can’t even field competitive teams in this area in many of their age groups such as metro, most of Bryc teams outside their 03/02 age groups, and some McLean boys teams.

Great clubs like beach fc, SOCA, va legacy play in it outside the northern va area which still makes it a very competitive Leauge.

No need to throw shade if you don’t have all the facts....

But I do have all the facts. First, the club v club format doesn't make sense. The idea should be that teams schedule games with teams of similar skill, talent and experience. I know parents in Frederick MD and Potomac MD who travel to the tidewater area to either crush or get crushed by a team down there. EDP is a better model as teams move up or down to the division that is the right fit. I am not promoting EDP but it is better than CCL. There are strong teams in CCL but those teams are not being well-served by the league. If CCl went away, EDP would enter and offer a better platform. Parents need to voice their concerns.

Exactly what concerns should they voice?

That they would like to play 8 leagues in the fall and spring not 3 in the fall and 4 in the spring.

There are 16 clubs in CCL. your post makes no sense.

Okay so you are saying I am lying? I know what my daughters team schedule was.

I’m saying you are free to change teams or clubs to suit your needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The issue is that there are better formats and platforms. If the league had the same caliber of talent across the league, it would not be an issue but you basically have elite teams playing glorified classic/select teams. Given the disparity, why drive from Ellicot City to the Tidewater to either get crushed by a superior team or to trounce an inferior team. Ellicott City is driving past Baltimore Union, Pipeline, SAC and 20+ other clubs before it even gets to Fredericksburg.

Such a situation makes sense if you are an elite club team and want to make that sort of investment but if not, it is a huge commitment. EDP and NCSL are tiered. EDP does have a club v club but that is losing interest since elite clubs aren't fielding their best teams in EDP.

I know you will continue to lose players to better options.

Club v club is a problem, not a solution, even for "elite clubs." The whole premise is that elite club means elite team, and we see this to be demonstrably false again and again.

[Anonymous]

My son's team played CCL and EDP for last 2 years. Most EDP games were very competitive matches. The CCL matches were a bit more hit or miss, but some good games. It got to be a lot of games though, especially as he really enjoyed HS soccer as well.

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Anonymous wrote:The issue is that there are better formats and platforms. If the league had the same caliber of talent across the league, it would not be an issue but you basically have elite teams playing glorified classic/select teams. Given the disparity, why drive from Ellicot City to the Tidewater to either get crushed by a superior team or to trounce an inferior team. Ellicott City is driving past Baltimore Union, Pipeline, SAC and 20+ other clubs before it even gets to Fredericksburg.

Such a situation makes sense if you are an elite club team and want to make that sort of investment but if not, it is a huge commitment. EDP and NCSL are tiered. EDP does have a club v club but that is losing interest since elite clubs aren't fielding their best teams in EDP.

I know you will continue to lose players to better options.

Club v club is a problem, not a solution, even for "elite clubs." The whole premise is that elite club means elite team, and we see this to be demonstrably false again and again.

Find the club that aligns with your ideals. That is the only answer. Ranting on a board will have zero impact on CCL, your leaving for a club that offers what YOU want for YOUR kid will improve your experience.

The problem is you believe that the shortcomings that you perceive are both universally shared and universally valued and correct. Not everyone sees it the same way that you do and they are under no obligation to do so.

So, do what is best for you and those who agree will do the same all on their own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son's team played CCL and EDP for last 2 years. Most EDP games were very competitive matches. The CCL matches were a bit more hit or miss, but some good games. It got to be a lot of games though, especially as he really enjoyed HS soccer as well.

I would not mind that. I think that's what SYC is planing to do for their top teams in the older age groups.

But adding HS soccer is crazy. The kids that did both looked burned out at evening practice...

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Anonymous wrote:The issue is that there are better formats and platforms. If the league had the same caliber of talent across the league, it would not be an issue but you basically have elite teams playing glorified classic/select teams. Given the disparity, why drive from Ellicot City to the Tidewater to either get crushed by a superior team or to trounce an inferior team. Ellicott City is driving past Baltimore Union, Pipeline, SAC and 20+ other clubs before it even gets to Fredericksburg.

Such a situation makes sense if you are an elite club team and want to make that sort of investment but if not, it is a huge commitment. EDP and NCSL are tiered. EDP does have a club v club but that is losing interest since elite clubs aren't fielding their best teams in EDP.

I know you will continue to lose players to better options.

Club v club is a problem, not a solution, even for "elite clubs." The whole premise is that elite club means elite team, and we see this to be demonstrably false again and again.

Find the club that aligns with your ideals. That is the only answer. Ranting on a board will have zero impact on CCL, your leaving for a club that offers what YOU want for YOUR kid will improve your experience.

The problem is you believe that the shortcomings that you perceive are both universally shared and universally valued and correct. Not everyone sees it the same way that you do and they are under no obligation to do so.

So, do what is best for you and those who agree will do the same all on their own.

Thank you for not following your own advice and telling us all about the way the world is (though others may disagree with your values and perspective). I have no illusions that everybody agrees with my perspective. That is why I opine. I also think that most sheep will continue going straight to the slaughterhouse regardless of what we say. But at the margins, perhaps some may retain open minds and change direction. That presumption is based on experience in persuading people. I am sorry you like preaching only to your choir -- usually it is a sign that you cannot preach outside of it. Enjoy your mediocre soccer.