ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership

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Anonymous wrote:VDA taking care of business this weekend, maybe the FCV influx is a real gamechanger?

Can you elaborate?

PP stirring the pot. FCV players did not play for VDA 2010 this weekend.

So just a loss to VDA’s current player pool, ouch 🤕. Jeff Cup seems real far away, I guess tying Delco and playing Charlotte for the 5th time this year wasn’t the truest test? Onward to FVU, def gonna be better!🤞

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VDA taking care of business this weekend, maybe the FCV influx is a real gamechanger?

Can you elaborate?

PP stirring the pot. FCV players did not play for VDA 2010 this weekend.

So just a loss to VDA’s current player pool, ouch 🤕. Jeff Cup seems real far away, I guess tying Delco and playing Charlotte for the 5th time this year wasn’t the truest test? Onward to FVU, def gonna be better!🤞

Second place in MA lost to third place in MA. Big deal. Two awesome teams and a fun game.

[Anonymous]

totally agree with this.

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Anonymous wrote:I hope this FU thing on net improves the second teams too. At the 2010B level, both MYS and VYS struggle a lot, and BRYC was bounced out. Its not a good situation for anyone.

If don’t think it is helping because all other ECNL kids ( at least for girls) went to other ECNL teams or GA. Aside from Arlington (even arlingron RL is not that much but much better compared to other RL teams) the RL teams are usually not competitive.

+1000. With the SYC GA team, even top RL players are also leaving RL.

That is true. Nobody wants to get stuck playing RL. It is a marketing tool for ECNL to keep the kids around but in reality RL teams don’t benefit as much as NL or GA teams.

There are plenty of families that do not want to travel for the sake of traveling (i.e. GA teams), not looking to play college and just looking for the highest level of play without the commitment of a high-end college recruit.

Maybe, but it doesn't change that RL isn't a very high level of play. It's 100% ECNL marketing tool as prior post said. Clubs get to take the extra $$ with ECNL tag line, with no real intention as an ECNL pipeline. TDs and coaches don't care since ECNL is the priority. Kids that do care and want to play high level find a way to leave.

100% agree. Traveling is just an excuse. The reality if you are U13 and you are not in ECNL, GA or MLS Next (boys), there is no need to deal with politics headache in RL or other lower travel programs. Just play Rec and call it a day and the kid will enjoy more

Nope. Kids want to be challenged and play with and against like competition. Having different leagues and levels solves for that. Kids who really enjoy soccer and are committed and want to play 3 times a week (even if they don't want to (or can't) play college) don't want to be on a team with Sally from band who just wants to get out and run around with her friends once a week. Trust me, I have one of each kid. My kid in RL has no interest in playing with kids like my other who plays rec. And vice versa -- rec player doesn't want to play 3 times a week and play against (or with kids) who take it so seriously.

There is obviously demand for multiple tiers -- ECNL, RL and multiple levels of NCSL, etc. I don't where you get off which such an inane, uninformed opinion.

totally agree with this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hope this FU thing on net improves the second teams too. At the 2010B level, both MYS and VYS struggle a lot, and BRYC was bounced out. Its not a good situation for anyone.

If don’t think it is helping because all other ECNL kids ( at least for girls) went to other ECNL teams or GA. Aside from Arlington (even arlingron RL is not that much but much better compared to other RL teams) the RL teams are usually not competitive.

+1000. With the SYC GA team, even top RL players are also leaving RL.

That is true. Nobody wants to get stuck playing RL. It is a marketing tool for ECNL to keep the kids around but in reality RL teams don’t benefit as much as NL or GA teams.

There are plenty of families that do not want to travel for the sake of traveling (i.e. GA teams), not looking to play college and just looking for the highest level of play without the commitment of a high-end college recruit.

Maybe, but it doesn't change that RL isn't a very high level of play. It's 100% ECNL marketing tool as prior post said. Clubs get to take the extra $$ with ECNL tag line, with no real intention as an ECNL pipeline. TDs and coaches don't care since ECNL is the priority. Kids that do care and want to play high level find a way to leave.

100% agree. Traveling is just an excuse. The reality if you are U13 and you are not in ECNL, GA or MLS Next (boys), there is no need to deal with politics headache in RL or other lower travel programs. Just play Rec and call it a day and the kid will enjoy more

Nope. Kids want to be challenged and play with and against like competition. Having different leagues and levels solves for that. Kids who really enjoy soccer and are committed and want to play 3 times a week (even if they don't want to (or can't) play college) don't want to be on a team with Sally from band who just wants to get out and run around with her friends once a week. Trust me, I have one of each kid. My kid in RL has no interest in playing with kids like my other who plays rec. And vice versa -- rec player doesn't want to play 3 times a week and play against (or with kids) who take it so seriously.

There is obviously demand for multiple tiers -- ECNL, RL and multiple levels of NCSL, etc. I don't where you get off which such an inane, uninformed opinion.

You're way too sane to be here.

I don't get why so many posters on this forum feel the need to put down anything below ECNL/MLSNext.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VDA taking care of business this weekend, maybe the FCV influx is a real gamechanger?

Can you elaborate?

PP stirring the pot. FCV players did not play for VDA 2010 this weekend.

So just a loss to VDA’s current player pool, ouch 🤕. Jeff Cup seems real far away, I guess tying Delco and playing Charlotte for the 5th time this year wasn’t the truest test? Onward to FVU, def gonna be better!🤞

Second place in MA lost to third place in MA. Big deal. Two awesome teams and a fun game.

Totes Barb!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hope this FU thing on net improves the second teams too. At the 2010B level, both MYS and VYS struggle a lot, and BRYC was bounced out. Its not a good situation for anyone.

If don’t think it is helping because all other ECNL kids ( at least for girls) went to other ECNL teams or GA. Aside from Arlington (even arlingron RL is not that much but much better compared to other RL teams) the RL teams are usually not competitive.

+1000. With the SYC GA team, even top RL players are also leaving RL.

That is true. Nobody wants to get stuck playing RL. It is a marketing tool for ECNL to keep the kids around but in reality RL teams don’t benefit as much as NL or GA teams.

There are plenty of families that do not want to travel for the sake of traveling (i.e. GA teams), not looking to play college and just looking for the highest level of play without the commitment of a high-end college recruit.

Maybe, but it doesn't change that RL isn't a very high level of play. It's 100% ECNL marketing tool as prior post said. Clubs get to take the extra $$ with ECNL tag line, with no real intention as an ECNL pipeline. TDs and coaches don't care since ECNL is the priority. Kids that do care and want to play high level find a way to leave.

100% agree. Traveling is just an excuse. The reality if you are U13 and you are not in ECNL, GA or MLS Next (boys), there is no need to deal with politics headache in RL or other lower travel programs. Just play Rec and call it a day and the kid will enjoy more

Nope. Kids want to be challenged and play with and against like competition. Having different leagues and levels solves for that. Kids who really enjoy soccer and are committed and want to play 3 times a week (even if they don't want to (or can't) play college) don't want to be on a team with Sally from band who just wants to get out and run around with her friends once a week. Trust me, I have one of each kid. My kid in RL has no interest in playing with kids like my other who plays rec. And vice versa -- rec player doesn't want to play 3 times a week and play against (or with kids) who take it so seriously.

There is obviously demand for multiple tiers -- ECNL, RL and multiple levels of NCSL, etc. I don't where you get off which such an inane, uninformed opinion.

You're way too sane to be here.

I don't get why so many posters on this forum feel the need to put down anything below ECNL/MLSNext.

Likely, those are the ones who lobby their kids to teams they have no business being in. Politics are really gross in youth soccer. In the end, the real ballers will rise to the top in time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hope this FU thing on net improves the second teams too. At the 2010B level, both MYS and VYS struggle a lot, and BRYC was bounced out. Its not a good situation for anyone.

If don’t think it is helping because all other ECNL kids ( at least for girls) went to other ECNL teams or GA. Aside from Arlington (even arlingron RL is not that much but much better compared to other RL teams) the RL teams are usually not competitive.

+1000. With the SYC GA team, even top RL players are also leaving RL.

That is true. Nobody wants to get stuck playing RL. It is a marketing tool for ECNL to keep the kids around but in reality RL teams don’t benefit as much as NL or GA teams.

There are plenty of families that do not want to travel for the sake of traveling (i.e. GA teams), not looking to play college and just looking for the highest level of play without the commitment of a high-end college recruit.

Maybe, but it doesn't change that RL isn't a very high level of play. It's 100% ECNL marketing tool as prior post said. Clubs get to take the extra $$ with ECNL tag line, with no real intention as an ECNL pipeline. TDs and coaches don't care since ECNL is the priority. Kids that do care and want to play high level find a way to leave.

100% agree. Traveling is just an excuse. The reality if you are U13 and you are not in ECNL, GA or MLS Next (boys), there is no need to deal with politics headache in RL or other lower travel programs. Just play Rec and call it a day and the kid will enjoy more

Nope. Kids want to be challenged and play with and against like competition. Having different leagues and levels solves for that. Kids who really enjoy soccer and are committed and want to play 3 times a week (even if they don't want to (or can't) play college) don't want to be on a team with Sally from band who just wants to get out and run around with her friends once a week. Trust me, I have one of each kid. My kid in RL has no interest in playing with kids like my other who plays rec. And vice versa -- rec player doesn't want to play 3 times a week and play against (or with kids) who take it so seriously.

There is obviously demand for multiple tiers -- ECNL, RL and multiple levels of NCSL, etc. I don't where you get off which such an inane, uninformed opinion.

You're way too sane to be here.

I don't get why so many posters on this forum feel the need to put down anything below ECNL/MLSNext.

Likely, those are the ones who lobby their kids to teams they have no business being in. Politics are really gross in youth soccer. In the end, the real ballers will rise to the top in time.

this entitled parents seem to no grasp this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VDA taking care of business this weekend, maybe the FCV influx is a real gamechanger?

Can you elaborate?

PP stirring the pot. FCV players did not play for VDA 2010 this weekend.

So just a loss to VDA’s current player pool, ouch 🤕. Jeff Cup seems real far away, I guess tying Delco and playing Charlotte for the 5th time this year wasn’t the truest test? Onward to FVU, def gonna be better!🤞

Where is your BRAVE DD playing next year?

[Anonymous]

FVU, taking Karen from McLean's spot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hope this FU thing on net improves the second teams too. At the 2010B level, both MYS and VYS struggle a lot, and BRYC was bounced out. Its not a good situation for anyone.

If don’t think it is helping because all other ECNL kids ( at least for girls) went to other ECNL teams or GA. Aside from Arlington (even arlingron RL is not that much but much better compared to other RL teams) the RL teams are usually not competitive.

+1000. With the SYC GA team, even top RL players are also leaving RL.

That is true. Nobody wants to get stuck playing RL. It is a marketing tool for ECNL to keep the kids around but in reality RL teams don’t benefit as much as NL or GA teams.

There are plenty of families that do not want to travel for the sake of traveling (i.e. GA teams), not looking to play college and just looking for the highest level of play without the commitment of a high-end college recruit.

Maybe, but it doesn't change that RL isn't a very high level of play. It's 100% ECNL marketing tool as prior post said. Clubs get to take the extra $$ with ECNL tag line, with no real intention as an ECNL pipeline. TDs and coaches don't care since ECNL is the priority. Kids that do care and want to play high level find a way to leave.

100% agree. Traveling is just an excuse. The reality if you are U13 and you are not in ECNL, GA or MLS Next (boys), there is no need to deal with politics headache in RL or other lower travel programs. Just play Rec and call it a day and the kid will enjoy more

Nope. Kids want to be challenged and play with and against like competition. Having different leagues and levels solves for that. Kids who really enjoy soccer and are committed and want to play 3 times a week (even if they don't want to (or can't) play college) don't want to be on a team with Sally from band who just wants to get out and run around with her friends once a week. Trust me, I have one of each kid. My kid in RL has no interest in playing with kids like my other who plays rec. And vice versa -- rec player doesn't want to play 3 times a week and play against (or with kids) who take it so seriously.

There is obviously demand for multiple tiers -- ECNL, RL and multiple levels of NCSL, etc. I don't where you get off which such an inane, uninformed opinion.

Move heaven and earth to get your kid on an ECNL/GA 1-1.5 hours away OR play rec! The stuff that gets posted here is further proof that long term SSRI use has adverse effects.

[Anonymous]

How are McLean tryouts going so far?

[Anonymous]

No passion here folks to get to 300

Shame on all of you

[Anonymous]

Posted this in the Arlington thread, but this might be a better spot to ask: Did JW bring a group of boys with him to Arlington? I had heard this, but haven’t been able to confirm. Anyone know?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Posted this in the Arlington thread, but this might be a better spot to ask: Did JW bring a group of boys with him to Arlington? I had heard this, but haven’t been able to confirm. Anyone know?

No, totally false. Seem team remains, with one or two additions max.