ECNL moving to school year not calendar

[Anonymous]

So the stupidest possible outcome... non committal delay. What ECNL does now will be even more interesting.

[Anonymous]

They should just go.... Unless they were provided with acutal reasons why it doesnt make sense.

[Anonymous]

There will be clarity and guidance in December. Still think there will be the option of a slow rollout for the smaller leagues (USYS/NPL/Etc.) and the bigger leagues (ECNL/GA/MLS) can implement by 25/26.

[Anonymous]

There is no reason why ECNL can not start in 25/26. They already said they could do it alone. After US Soccer removes the mandate, I think ECNL will start immediately. It's too bad other leagues will wait one more year. A lot of Q3/Q4 players will transit to ECNL, RL, and pre-ECNL teams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no reason why ECNL can not start in 25/26. They already said they could do it alone. After US Soccer removes the mandate, I think ECNL will start immediately. It's too bad other leagues will wait one more year. A lot of Q3/Q4 players will transit to ECNL, RL, and pre-ECNL teams.

Agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no reason why ECNL can not start in 25/26. They already said they could do it alone. After US Soccer removes the mandate, I think ECNL will start immediately. It's too bad other leagues will wait one more year. A lot of Q3/Q4 players will transit to ECNL, RL, and pre-ECNL teams.

People will vote with their checkbooks. If ECNL is the only league doing SY and increasing its player pool, it is the best evidence that SY is better for increasing the soccer population.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“ MSYSA has received confirmation that there will be NO CHANGE from Birth Year Registration (January 1-December 1) to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/Spring 26). In brief, US Soccer’s Board of Directors decided not to make any changes for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/ Spring 26). However, a potential change to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) will be revisited by US Soccer, and may be in place for the (Fall 26/Spring 27) seasonal year.

As part of an ecosystem review, US Soccer is mindful that player registration is important, and they need time to assess all options. By the end of this year, US Soccer plans to solidify timelines associated with player development initiatives (PDI’s) and with the development of best practices.

We will continue to keep you informed on any information we receive from US Soccer and/or decisions reached by US Soccer.”

To all the ECNL parents that were beyond excited to play down for wins.

Haha.. Welcome to US Soccer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“ MSYSA has received confirmation that there will be NO CHANGE from Birth Year Registration (January 1-December 1) to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/Spring 26). In brief, US Soccer’s Board of Directors decided not to make any changes for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/ Spring 26). However, a potential change to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) will be revisited by US Soccer, and may be in place for the (Fall 26/Spring 27) seasonal year.

As part of an ecosystem review, US Soccer is mindful that player registration is important, and they need time to assess all options. By the end of this year, US Soccer plans to solidify timelines associated with player development initiatives (PDI’s) and with the development of best practices.

We will continue to keep you informed on any information we receive from US Soccer and/or decisions reached by US Soccer.”

To all the ECNL parents that were beyond excited to play down for wins.

Haha.. Welcome to US Soccer

Welcome to a random Michigan rec league!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“ MSYSA has received confirmation that there will be NO CHANGE from Birth Year Registration (January 1-December 1) to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/Spring 26). In brief, US Soccer’s Board of Directors decided not to make any changes for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/ Spring 26). However, a potential change to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) will be revisited by US Soccer, and may be in place for the (Fall 26/Spring 27) seasonal year.

As part of an ecosystem review, US Soccer is mindful that player registration is important, and they need time to assess all options. By the end of this year, US Soccer plans to solidify timelines associated with player development initiatives (PDI’s) and with the development of best practices.

We will continue to keep you informed on any information we receive from US Soccer and/or decisions reached by US Soccer.”

To all the ECNL parents that were beyond excited to play down for wins.

Haha.. Welcome to US Soccer

It is for the rec soccer. ECNL already said they could do it alone. Let's wait and see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is no reason why ECNL can not start in 25/26. They already said they could do it alone. After US Soccer removes the mandate, I think ECNL will start immediately. It's too bad other leagues will wait one more year. A lot of Q3/Q4 players will transit to ECNL, RL, and pre-ECNL teams.

People will vote with their checkbooks. If ECNL is the only league doing SY and increasing its player pool, it is the best evidence that SY is better for increasing the soccer population.

True but perhaps not the quality.

ECNL doesn’t want to be seen as the place where everyone gets a participation trophy.

[Anonymous]

My kid is a September baby so I hope they change it to school year. She's always been the youngest in her grade and team. She would dominate if this change was made.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“ MSYSA has received confirmation that there will be NO CHANGE from Birth Year Registration (January 1-December 1) to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/Spring 26). In brief, US Soccer’s Board of Directors decided not to make any changes for the coming seasonal year (Fall 25/ Spring 26). However, a potential change to School Year Registration (August 1-July 31) will be revisited by US Soccer, and may be in place for the (Fall 26/Spring 27) seasonal year.

As part of an ecosystem review, US Soccer is mindful that player registration is important, and they need time to assess all options. By the end of this year, US Soccer plans to solidify timelines associated with player development initiatives (PDI’s) and with the development of best practices.

We will continue to keep you informed on any information we receive from US Soccer and/or decisions reached by US Soccer.”

To all the ECNL parents that were beyond excited to play down for wins.

Haha.. Welcome to US Soccer

It is for the rec soccer. ECNL already said they could do it alone. Let's wait and see.

I think the release will be they remove the BY mandate, but local leagues can stay in BY for the next season. For the national league, they can decide for their players' best interest.

[Anonymous]

Delaying just an absolute disaster. Worst of any possible outcome for just about everyone.

[Anonymous]

To me all that press release says is no change for next year. By the end of the year we should know about the following year.