VDA and RU will join Boy ECNL
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Anonymous
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Richmond United Families,
As you are probably aware, rumors have been circulating regarding the demise of the Development Academy. US Soccer’s potential decision was brought to our attention early last week. Since then, we have worked diligently with leaders across the country, representing DA clubs, non-DA clubs and national leagues to establish how we move forward from this decision. We are pleased to announce that we will be joining the Boys ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference that will include DA clubs VDA, NCFC, NC Fusion, Charlotte Academy, and Charlotte Independence. An official ECNL announcement will be released later this afternoon and we will forward that to you as well. Richmond United will continue to operate as in past seasons and is fully committed to offering the most comprehensive and successful player development environment in our region. We will provide more information in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience and support, |
Anonymous
| So no Arlington in ECNL for boys or girls it looks like. |
Anonymous
If they are joining the ECNL it will be in the same division as Loudon and McLean, etc.. Looks like they are splitting the former "Mid Atlantic" division into a north and south group or expand the "North East" division. |
Anonymous
| but but but source?!?! lol |
Anonymous
This is the email I got from RU academy director
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Anonymous
Or Arlington is not joining ECNL. |
Anonymous
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official announcement
https://www.boysecnl.com/2020/04/ecnl-boys-announces-new-clubs-and-new-mid-atlantic-conference-alignment/ ECNL Boys Announces New Clubs and New Mid-Atlantic Conference Alignment ECNL Boys Announces New Clubs and New Mid-Atlantic Conference Alignment RICHMOND, VA (April 15, 2020) – The ECNL Boys is excited to announce the addition of multiple new clubs into the Mid-Atlantic Conference, and a re-alignment combining both current ECNL Boys member clubs and new programs from the former Development Academy. All clubs will compete together in the 2020-2021 season, in a format designed to maximize competitive value and reduce travel: BRYC Elite Academy Charlotte Independence Pro Charlotte Independence South Charlotte Soccer Academy Charlotte Soccer ECNL CESA Loudoun Soccer Mclean YSA NC Fusion NCFC Youth NCFC Academy Richmond United South Carolina United Virginia Development Academy Wilmington Hammerheads
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Anonymous
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Bad DA teams and bad ECNL teams, unite... and travel to SC.
EDP seems the sane option. |
Anonymous
| That escalated quickly |
Anonymous
Yeah, no kidding. |
Anonymous
| Isn’t there going to be a lot of travel in EDP too? How do you know you won’t lose your best players to ECNL? |
Anonymous
Because ECNL is built for rich, white people. The top boys talent in this area is neither of those things. |
Anonymous
Bethesda's EDP's furthest game was Philly, which looks like a short hop compared to some of the ECNL travel (which is likely by plane). |
Anonymous
Perfectly said, as father of rich white kid. ECNL is where you go when you finally realize your son may not be tough enough or talented enough to play DCU or Bethesda, but is wealthy enough to make a Jetset team. Of course, when that day comes my kid will find something else to do. Maybe rich but not stupid and completely indifferent to the status. Fly for math and science competitions, sure, but for soccer, come on. |
Anonymous
| Is VDA going to be able to keep kids by joining Boys ECNL? Aren't players from outside that local area going to leave for something else, anything else? |