New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

I'm trying to follow your logic.

It sounds like you're saying that more showcases means more regional showcases. Which makes things easier for regional recruiters to attend. Correct?

How is this any different than recruiters attending local tournaments? Wouldn't it make more sense for local recruiters to just attend a couple of practice sessions with different top local clubs to look at the players and speak with coaches? My kids club has college recruiters doing this all the time.

Everything you say translates to spend more money. Which I'm sure works well for ECNL but sometimes you need to take a step back and evaluate the investment.

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

GA has less showcase type events and they're mostly focused on highlighting top national clubs and players.

ECNL has more showcases that are regionally focused. This allows poor Clubs and teams to look better because they're not competing nationally.

Parents of poor clubs probably like not needing to compete nationally at events for visability. Their kid gets highlighted to local colleges who arent that good. The recruiters likely know these arent top players. But their parents have money and are willing to spend it. A small quarter scholorship to a kid who patents are paying for tuition either way gives them something to talk about at the golf club. Recruiters arent always looking for scholorship talent.

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

GA has less showcase type events and they're mostly focused on highlighting top national clubs and players.

ECNL has more showcases that are regionally focused. This allows poor Clubs and teams to look better because they're not competing nationally.

Parents of poor clubs probably like not needing to compete nationally at events for visability. Their kid gets highlighted to local colleges who arent that good. The recruiters likely know these arent top players. But their parents have money and are willing to spend it. A small quarter scholorship to a kid who patents are paying for tuition either way gives them something to talk about at the golf club. Recruiters arent always looking for scholorship talent.

This might also explain why GA gets commits largely from their top teams but ECNL gets commits from their mid-tier teams too.

[Anonymous]

It's also extraordinary silly for teams to fly across the country to play showcases. Sure for a national championship I can see it, for older ages, but just to preen in front of some coaches for some scholarship dollars... Spare me

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

GA has less showcase type events and they're mostly focused on highlighting top national clubs and players.

ECNL has more showcases that are regionally focused. This allows poor Clubs and teams to look better because they're not competing nationally.

Parents of poor clubs probably like not needing to compete nationally at events for visability. Their kid gets highlighted to local colleges who arent that good. The recruiters likely know these arent top players. But their parents have money and are willing to spend it. A small quarter scholorship to a kid who patents are paying for tuition either way gives them something to talk about at the golf club. Recruiters arent always looking for scholorship talent.

This might also explain why GA gets commits largely from their top teams but ECNL gets commits from their mid-tier teams too.

Shows that "mid-tier" colleges likely dont really care about winning. If they did they'd be looking though all the different leagues for talent. These are probably the expensive private college type schools. Its more about finding parents that can pay than players that can play.

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

GA has less showcase type events and they're mostly focused on highlighting top national clubs and players.

ECNL has more showcases that are regionally focused. This allows poor Clubs and teams to look better because they're not competing nationally.

Parents of poor clubs probably like not needing to compete nationally at events for visability. Their kid gets highlighted to local colleges who arent that good. The recruiters likely know these arent top players. But their parents have money and are willing to spend it. A small quarter scholorship to a kid who patents are paying for tuition either way gives them something to talk about at the golf club. Recruiters arent always looking for scholorship talent.

This might also explain why GA gets commits largely from their top teams but ECNL gets commits from their mid-tier teams too.

Shows that "mid-tier" colleges likely dont really care about winning. If they did they'd be looking though all the different leagues for talent. These are probably the expensive private college type schools. Its more about finding parents that can pay than players that can play.

Plenty of those commits are to quality college programs (P4, other top tier programs). It shows they know where to go for talent right now. Could change, but talent is deeper into ECNL right now. But if it helps DD get into a competitive D3 or Ivy without scholarship, I think many parents would take that too.

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

GA has less showcase type events and they're mostly focused on highlighting top national clubs and players.

ECNL has more showcases that are regionally focused. This allows poor Clubs and teams to look better because they're not competing nationally.

Parents of poor clubs probably like not needing to compete nationally at events for visability. Their kid gets highlighted to local colleges who arent that good. The recruiters likely know these arent top players. But their parents have money and are willing to spend it. A small quarter scholorship to a kid who patents are paying for tuition either way gives them something to talk about at the golf club. Recruiters arent always looking for scholorship talent.

This might also explain why GA gets commits largely from their top teams but ECNL gets commits from their mid-tier teams too.

GA only has about 10-15 clubs worth recruiting from. the numbers prove it

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this cannot be real. the GA hats told me GA was kick a$$ and taking names

https://x.com/ImYouthSoccer/status/1934400532094886146

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:this cannot be real. the GA hats told me GA was kick a$$ and taking names

https://x.com/ImYouthSoccer/status/1934400532094886146

Its not real, and a perfect example of why iamsoccer dork is ridiculous.

In the 2024 GA season there were over 300 (I stopped counting at 300) college commitments. The numbers are listed right on their site.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/class-of-2024/

Iamsoccerdork has 82 2025 GA commitments listed. Its 100% clear that the ECNL coach is pulling a fast one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:this cannot be real. the GA hats told me GA was kick a$$ and taking names

https://x.com/ImYouthSoccer/status/1934400532094886146

Its not real, and a perfect example of why iamsoccer dork is ridiculous.

In the 2024 GA season there were over 300 (I stopped counting at 300) college commitments. The numbers are listed right on their site.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/class-of-2024/

Iamsoccerdork has 82 2025 GA commitments listed. Its 100% clear that the ECNL coach is pulling a fast one.

Try over 700 not 300...

"Congratulations to the Class of 2024! In total, more than 700 athletes will continue their soccer journey in college with over 90 Girls Academy clubs "

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:this cannot be real. the GA hats told me GA was kick a$$ and taking names

https://x.com/ImYouthSoccer/status/1934400532094886146

Its not real, and a perfect example of why iamsoccer dork is ridiculous.

In the 2024 GA season there were over 300 (I stopped counting at 300) college commitments. The numbers are listed right on their site.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/class-of-2024/

Iamsoccerdork has 82 2025 GA commitments listed. Its 100% clear that the ECNL coach is pulling a fast one.

But his numbers is "verbal commitment", and it's 2026. I don't know what that means, but didn't Olivia Moultrie commit to UNC when she was 12 or something ?

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Anonymous wrote:He seems pretty optimistic about GA’s potential prospects for an “ECNL hat.”

Not sure about "players will search out ECNL" comment. My kid plays at a top GA club. To get ready for playoffs and ideally finals they've been playing (and beating) ECNL clubs. Every time this happens more ECNL players jump in on sessions during the week. Ive also noticed several ECNL parents that I haven't spoken with since our kids were young suddenly reaching out. From what I can see theres a group of parents that just chase whichever team is winning. I dont think GA or ECNL really matters if the team and club overall are known for winning.

lol...believable. ECNL be aware... better shutdown the ECNL since your parents are talking to GA parents about how "awesome" gA is and allegedly winning local scrimmages...

So pathetic. Unfortunately for you the tide is turning. People are tired of all the ECNL nonsense and are glad to have an alternative.

I hope GA gets in touch with the players and parents that switch over and key into what they like and what can be done better.

ill start
- stickers, magnets, socks and HATS at showcases to buy
- stop taking so many teams watering down the league
- more showcases
- more showcases not coupled with champions cup or playoffs
- work to get more college coaches to showcases to catch up with ECNL

I think ECNL has the hat market cornered no need to compete on that one.

I dont understand how more showcases translates into anything other than more costs for parents. Most colleges don't have a recruitment team that attends more than two or three events. Wouldn't it be better for recruiters to have a single event with all the top teams / players? If I was a recruiter this is what id want.

More showcases doesn't mean teams go to all of them - increasing cost. it means the seven to eight ECNL has can be spread our regionally and teams choose which to go to limiting travel cost. When GA only has three showcases (one being playoffs that everyone cant choose to go to) and two are in California, it makes travel costs balloon for both players and college coaches (majority of which are in eastern half of the united states).

Im rereading trying to understand.

You're also saying that if theres more showcases theres more regional showcases for clubs to choose from. But, this will rarely happen. Most clubs will choose to do local showcases the same way recruiters will choose to stay local. In the end all more local showcases does is provide a way for terrible ECNL teams to look better because they're only playing local clubs and not getting stomped on by CA and TX teams.

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

GA has less showcase type events and they're mostly focused on highlighting top national clubs and players.

ECNL has more showcases that are regionally focused. This allows poor Clubs and teams to look better because they're not competing nationally.

Parents of poor clubs probably like not needing to compete nationally at events for visability. Their kid gets highlighted to local colleges who arent that good. The recruiters likely know these arent top players. But their parents have money and are willing to spend it. A small quarter scholorship to a kid who patents are paying for tuition either way gives them something to talk about at the golf club. Recruiters arent always looking for scholorship talent.

This might also explain why GA gets commits largely from their top teams but ECNL gets commits from their mid-tier teams too.

Shows that "mid-tier" colleges likely dont really care about winning. If they did they'd be looking though all the different leagues for talent. These are probably the expensive private college type schools. Its more about finding parents that can pay than players that can play.

Or…. They are doing their jobs. They are looking at the games, film, emails, and listening to their scouts. Isn’t it possible, they have their jobs on the line and they are choosing the top talent, and the top kids, not all top kids, but the majority are coming from certain leagues? We could go with the facts and trends, or we could choose to believe your conspiracy theory that coaches are not trying to find the top talent…. I prefer to leave the tin foil hat to you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:this cannot be real. the GA hats told me GA was kick a$$ and taking names

https://x.com/ImYouthSoccer/status/1934400532094886146

Its not real, and a perfect example of why iamsoccer dork is ridiculous.

In the 2024 GA season there were over 300 (I stopped counting at 300) college commitments. The numbers are listed right on their site.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/class-of-2024/

Iamsoccerdork has 82 2025 GA commitments listed. It's 100% clear that the ECNL coach is pulling a fast one.

you doing that obamacare math. 300? lol its more than double