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Anonymous wrote:From the outside, while this coach may have a COI in terms of coaching at both clubs (and [b]why did GFR agree to that in the first place??), the first job of a youth coach is to develop players, not to keep a team together. Therefore if he thinks these kids can compete at the next level, he should tell them so. If he knows a club/ coach that he thinks would be a good fit, all the better.
Again, why GFR has a person who also coaches at BSC is beyond me to figure out, but I don't think encouraging a player to try the next level if he thinks they are ready is inherently terrible.

But the old ED agreed to it, not sure what the new one will do. Assuming he's on an annual contract like everyone else.

Don't think the old ED could have done anything on the COI without board approval. Ask the board to answer the question as to why the club agreed to the COI.

Neither the EDs nor the Board needed to do anything because there is no conflict. Just because you personally don't like it doesn't mean there is a conflict.

Just like there was no conflict when they were at FVU before that. It is good for the club to have coaches of this caliber.

Maybe it has something to do with why they are no longer with FVU…

+1001

Nope, not even close

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Anonymous wrote:From the outside, while this coach may have a COI in terms of coaching at both clubs (and [b]why did GFR agree to that in the first place??), the first job of a youth coach is to develop players, not to keep a team together. Therefore if he thinks these kids can compete at the next level, he should tell them so. If he knows a club/ coach that he thinks would be a good fit, all the better.
Again, why GFR has a person who also coaches at BSC is beyond me to figure out, but I don't think encouraging a player to try the next level if he thinks they are ready is inherently terrible.

But the old ED agreed to it, not sure what the new one will do. Assuming he's on an annual contract like everyone else.

Don't think the old ED could have done anything on the COI without board approval. Ask the board to answer the question as to why the club agreed to the COI.

Neither the EDs nor the Board needed to do anything because there is no conflict. Just because you personally don't like it doesn't mean there is a conflict.

Just like there was no conflict when they were at FVU before that. It is good for the club to have coaches of this caliber.

Maybe it has something to do with why they are no longer with FVU…

+1001

Nope, not even close

You’re right. It’s +1,000,000,001

[Anonymous]

No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

Who said anything about being upset or not being good enough? FVU could easily recruit a solid team from GFR over their feeder clubs with the exception of Valor. GFR + Valor + McLean = strong team.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

I don’t think that poster has a DD on this team, at least currently.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

I don’t think that poster has a DD on this team, at least currently.

Who cares?

This is a very simple solution for everyone involved. If you felt like your DC was left out and not "coach blessed" for closed consideration at BSC, then go to an Open ID. I think people who did get the "coach blessed" look at BSC have been screaming to you all, "Go to an Open ID session if your DC is good enough!" Well, here's a golden opportunity. FVUs geographical footprint is perfect for GFR families... it's an Open ID session (that was luckily delayed due to snow)... the competition is well within reach for these GFR girls... what more could everyone ask for? It solves everyone's problem. If your DC doesn't make FVU, then perhaps GFR RL is fine. But if they do make it...

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

It’s not normal to announce to everyone in a townhall that a pathway is coming in a few weeks to then turnaround and covertly feed players to either the same or a different pathway, nobody knows. You can frame it however you wish to fit your narrative but this was not transparent and shady AF. Then to find out on a blog thru former players doesn’t sit well with ppl. Maybe try some damage control now.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

It’s not normal to announce to everyone in a townhall that a pathway is coming in a few weeks to then turnaround and covertly feed players to either the same or a different pathway, nobody knows. You can frame it however you wish to fit your narrative but this was not transparent and shady AF. Then to find out on a blog thru former players doesn’t sit well with ppl. Maybe try some damage control now.

Very much agree with what you are saying, however there is a good chance that the new ED was not aware of what was/is happening at the time those comments were made at the townhall. At the time of the townhall she was only a few weeks into the job.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

It’s not normal to announce to everyone in a townhall that a pathway is coming in a few weeks to then turnaround and covertly feed players to either the same or a different pathway, nobody knows. You can frame it however you wish to fit your narrative but this was not transparent and shady AF. Then to find out on a blog thru former players doesn’t sit well with ppl. Maybe try some damage control now.

This is a false account of what was said at the town hall. PA said she was aware of the interest in a pathway and was working on it, and hoped to have news soon, but it was complicated and the timing wasn’t within the clubs control or predictable. Seems like you heard a guaranteed announcement in the first half of February 2026. That was not said. And very unrealistic given PA had been ED for all of a couple months.

And as has been repeated ad nauseam there is nothing shady about kids going to practices as part of a team’s look at a kid. This happens everywhere and if you really think transparent open ID sessions and open broadcast to current teammates about every step are how these teams are built you are a bit naive and it makes me wonder if you are still a u-little parent, perhaps someone who wanted her team to go to another club but was out voted.

I don’t know if there’s any truth here about anyone getting a look (my DD is not interested or trying to make a move) but if so good luck to any of the girls hoping to make a move to an NL team anywhere, BSC, FVU, or elsewhere. It’s a testament to development of younger players at the club, and to the kid’s dedication, if you make it. I’m glad they’ve had coaching that understands what it takes to perform at these levels.

It’s tryout season so it’s not surprising this is when girls would be getting a look. Not shady at all. Do you think they should wait to tryout in July or September or whenever pathway issues are finally ironed out, after teams have already been formed?

Nor do the coaches have any incentive to not push for any player they think is ready to make this kind of move. Feel free to talk to your coach and have a frank conversation like an adult, or go to an open ID at whatever clubs you’re interested in, if your kid wants to make this kind of move but I suspect your DC’s not actually at that age yet.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

It’s not normal to announce to everyone in a townhall that a pathway is coming in a few weeks to then turnaround and covertly feed players to either the same or a different pathway, nobody knows. You can frame it however you wish to fit your narrative but this was not transparent and shady AF. Then to find out on a blog thru former players doesn’t sit well with ppl. Maybe try some damage control now.

This is a false account of what was said at the town hall. PA said she was aware of the interest in a pathway and was working on it, and hoped to have news soon, but it was complicated and the timing wasn’t within the clubs control or predictable. Seems like you heard a guaranteed announcement in the first half of February 2026. That was not said. And very unrealistic given PA had been ED for all of a couple months.

And as has been repeated ad nauseam there is nothing shady about kids going to practices as part of a team’s look at a kid. This happens everywhere and if you really think transparent open ID sessions and open broadcast to current teammates about every step are how these teams are built you are a bit naive and it makes me wonder if you are still a u-little parent, perhaps someone who wanted her team to go to another club but was out voted.

I don’t know if there’s any truth here about anyone getting a look (my DD is not interested or trying to make a move) but if so good luck to any of the girls hoping to make a move to an NL team anywhere, BSC, FVU, or elsewhere. It’s a testament to development of younger players at the club, and to the kid’s dedication, if you make it. I’m glad they’ve had coaching that understands what it takes to perform at these levels.

It’s tryout season so it’s not surprising this is when girls would be getting a look. Not shady at all. Do you think they should wait to tryout in July or September or whenever pathway issues are finally ironed out, after teams have already been formed?

Nor do the coaches have any incentive to not push for any player they think is ready to make this kind of move. Feel free to talk to your coach and have a frank conversation like an adult, or go to an open ID at whatever clubs you’re interested in, if your kid wants to make this kind of move but I suspect your DC’s not actually at that age yet.

This is not a false account at all. PA said there would be an announcement before tryouts.

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Anonymous wrote:No no… keep going. Regardless the damage was done at fvu.

The ironic thing is that FVU feeder clubs are not the strongest this year (with the minor exception of perhaps Valor ... crazy I know!) Also, McLean is doing a better job of keeping there top U12 players from leaving like the 2013 girls did... will they keep them all... probably not, but I wouldn't expect a mass exodus. So what that creates is the perfect storm for the top team 2014 girls from GFR. They are a strong solid team and have no alliance or pathway and there is a local ECNL club in need of 2014 talent. I think a vast number of these girls could make FVU. It's a step up from a broken up RL team and way better than that miserable commute over the bridge.

Is the 2014 girls team hoping there is some magical pathway that allows them to both stay together and play at a higher level? That makes no sense. Isn’t this the age where a lot of teams break up due to some kids making higher level leagues? The only places this doesn’t happen are clubs where the top team is ECNL, GA, or MLS Next. You can’t get upset that a few players are being looked at by an ECNL team. That’s just how this works for the clubs that too out at RL. You lose a few of your best players and if your kid isn’t good enough to make the higher leagues have to figure out whether to stay or maybe find a better RL team if you think yours will be too depleted.

This is kind of a bizarre response. The point being made is that the local ECNL club is a legit option for many of the GFR girls. It's an open ID session and something they could explore.

Yes I understand, no need to say it again. I’m sure they have already thought of this. Just seems like some people posting here are acting like it’s not normal for a few players to be considered for a higher level opportunity before open tryouts, like the whole team is supposed to get that opportunity together. But that’s not how it works even at the clubs with so called pathways, and some (most?) will always end up “left behind” on the RL team.

It’s not normal to announce to everyone in a townhall that a pathway is coming in a few weeks to then turnaround and covertly feed players to either the same or a different pathway, nobody knows. You can frame it however you wish to fit your narrative but this was not transparent and shady AF. Then to find out on a blog thru former players doesn’t sit well with ppl. Maybe try some damage control now.

This is a false account of what was said at the town hall. PA said she was aware of the interest in a pathway and was working on it, and hoped to have news soon, but it was complicated and the timing wasn’t within the clubs control or predictable. Seems like you heard a guaranteed announcement in the first half of February 2026. That was not said. And very unrealistic given PA had been ED for all of a couple months.

And as has been repeated ad nauseam there is nothing shady about kids going to practices as part of a team’s look at a kid. This happens everywhere and if you really think transparent open ID sessions and open broadcast to current teammates about every step are how these teams are built you are a bit naive and it makes me wonder if you are still a u-little parent, perhaps someone who wanted her team to go to another club but was out voted.

I don’t know if there’s any truth here about anyone getting a look (my DD is not interested or trying to make a move) but if so good luck to any of the girls hoping to make a move to an NL team anywhere, BSC, FVU, or elsewhere. It’s a testament to development of younger players at the club, and to the kid’s dedication, if you make it. I’m glad they’ve had coaching that understands what it takes to perform at these levels.

It’s tryout season so it’s not surprising this is when girls would be getting a look. Not shady at all. Do you think they should wait to tryout in July or September or whenever pathway issues are finally ironed out, after teams have already been formed?

Nor do the coaches have any incentive to not push for any player they think is ready to make this kind of move. Feel free to talk to your coach and have a frank conversation like an adult, or go to an open ID at whatever clubs you’re interested in, if your kid wants to make this kind of move but I suspect your DC’s not actually at that age yet.

This is not a false account at all. PA said there would be an announcement before tryouts.

No, she said she hoped to be in a position to make an announcement before tryouts, but that the timing unfortunately wasn’t entirely within the club’s control and it might take longer.