ECNL rising, GA falling . . . Where will the 06 and younger D1-thinking girls go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

And that is why you can breathe easy knowing McLean, BRYC, and VDA are all in the most promising spots since they're already in ECNL. There will be a lot of players moving there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

Like we've ever cared about that on this forum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

Arlington being in ECNL boys will help them if they choose to go after ECNL Girls.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

And that is why you can breathe easy knowing McLean, BRYC, and VDA are all in the most promising spots since they're already in ECNL. There will be a lot of players moving there.

Loudoun

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

Arlington being in ECNL boys will help them if they choose to go after ECNL Girls.

You repeated this four times now. Enjoy driving to Mclean

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

And that is why you can breathe easy knowing McLean, BRYC, and VDA are all in the most promising spots since they're already in ECNL. There will be a lot of players moving there.

Loudoun

Loudoun is losing players. Left and right.

Their black and red teams are getting decimated. Next year’s ECNL teams will be fed by gray silver and white players

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread relates to girls, as the title says. Girls ECNL is a different discussion from boys ECNL.

That is true and thank you. I'd like to say that I think a poster said it best previously with "now that dust is settling". Talented girls almost always gravitate to ECNL. With the DA folding, the GAL unfolding, the movement of MW to VDA, the coaching staff swaps of SYC/LMVSC, and lastly COVID let to a lot less of that movement this year. It will return in full force.

ECNL Teams:
McLean and Loudoun will get stronger because, sadly, FCV will see fewer players as they opt for McLean and Loudoun. They should have never left ECNL.
VDA will get stronger as MW continues to build their program.
BRYC will get stronger simply because where they sit. They can pick off players from SYC, Alexandria, Vienna, possibly even the cream of Arlington (unless Arlington gets ECNL)

GAL Teams:
Arlington is the only GAL team that will come out as 'non impacted' next year.
Metro will really suffer.
FCV, as stated above, likely to be hurt.

Non-ECNL, Non-GAL Teams:
Best players will keep feeding into their nearest ECNL, GAL teams. If DD is talented AND serious about soccer, U13, U14 should be last years 'playing with friends'. They'll make friends on new teams, and they'll be playing better soccer. U15, U16, U17 is harder to break into a roster but the really good players will do so.

Arlington will lose players to McLean. No one is sticking around for this

Funny. Our DD and 2 of her friends are leaving McLean this year for Arlington. MYS is floundering and making excuses for its performance. Lately, they’ve made a big push to get kids from other clubs to come to them. We just figured that if McLean is trying so hard to get Arlington kids to come to them, Arlington must actually be developing players. I’m surprised about all this ECNL/GA debate - it’s like AFC v. NFC or NL v. AL. No serious player cares about the league. (Probably because they don’t have to)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

Like we've ever cared about that on this forum.

It doesn’t matter. They are not getting in. Rookies

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't see how this is even a debate?!?!?!?

The talent pool of the GA isn't even close to ECNL nationwide. In every year 2007 and up, ECNL clubs outnumber GA Clubs in the top 100 rankings by a ratio of almost 4:1. Only 4 GA teams are ranked in the top 5 across 6 years of age groups (2007-2002) as compared 23 ECNL teams. It actually only gets worse from there comparing the two leagues.

Sure, there might be more teams but the quality of competition one could argue is just as much outnumbered at a pace of 4:1. These are statistical facts. The question I ask you is, do you want your DD playing against the best or are you happy just hoping to get into GA Champions League and get top notch competition there.

Regardless, FCV is a highly respected club however, it's competition is not. Nobody is going to say, hey look at this quality win over PA Classics, Sporting Delaware, Metro United, Philly Ukranian, or Cedar Stars, yet alone the other teams. It's just facts.

In the end, the player recruits the coach first, and then the coach the player followed by other nuances. So one could say it doesn't matter but remember this, the coach will see the competition as DD plays against them as well. That coach will see a difference between the skill levels of ECNL vs GA too. It's no different than that kid from Instagram posting highlights against horrible competition, and you say to yourself, why are they posting highlights against Alexandria White?!?!?

2 cents cashed in.

Well spent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread relates to girls, as the title says. Girls ECNL is a different discussion from boys ECNL.

That is true and thank you. I'd like to say that I think a poster said it best previously with "now that dust is settling". Talented girls almost always gravitate to ECNL. With the DA folding, the GAL unfolding, the movement of MW to VDA, the coaching staff swaps of SYC/LMVSC, and lastly COVID let to a lot less of that movement this year. It will return in full force.

ECNL Teams:
McLean and Loudoun will get stronger because, sadly, FCV will see fewer players as they opt for McLean and Loudoun. They should have never left ECNL.
VDA will get stronger as MW continues to build their program.
BRYC will get stronger simply because where they sit. They can pick off players from SYC, Alexandria, Vienna, possibly even the cream of Arlington (unless Arlington gets ECNL)

GAL Teams:
Arlington is the only GAL team that will come out as 'non impacted' next year.
Metro will really suffer.
FCV, as stated above, likely to be hurt.

Non-ECNL, Non-GAL Teams:
Best players will keep feeding into their nearest ECNL, GAL teams. If DD is talented AND serious about soccer, U13, U14 should be last years 'playing with friends'. They'll make friends on new teams, and they'll be playing better soccer. U15, U16, U17 is harder to break into a roster but the really good players will do so.

Arlington will lose players to McLean. No one is sticking around for this

Funny. Our DD and 2 of her friends are leaving McLean this year for Arlington. MYS is floundering and making excuses for its performance. Lately, they’ve made a big push to get kids from other clubs to come to them. We just figured that if McLean is trying so hard to get Arlington kids to come to them, Arlington must actually be developing players. I’m surprised about all this ECNL/GA debate - it’s like AFC v. NFC or NL v. AL. No serious player cares about the league. (Probably because they don’t have to)

Explains why so many DA clubs went flying back to ECNL and FCV is still desperate to get back into ECNL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

Like we've ever cared about that on this forum.

It doesn’t matter. They are not getting in. Rookies

ECNL clubs cares. If Arlington or FCV become ECNL clubs two existing ECNL clubs will quickly fold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread relates to girls, as the title says. Girls ECNL is a different discussion from boys ECNL.

That is true and thank you. I'd like to say that I think a poster said it best previously with "now that dust is settling". Talented girls almost always gravitate to ECNL. With the DA folding, the GAL unfolding, the movement of MW to VDA, the coaching staff swaps of SYC/LMVSC, and lastly COVID let to a lot less of that movement this year. It will return in full force.

ECNL Teams:
McLean and Loudoun will get stronger because, sadly, FCV will see fewer players as they opt for McLean and Loudoun. They should have never left ECNL.
VDA will get stronger as MW continues to build their program.
BRYC will get stronger simply because where they sit. They can pick off players from SYC, Alexandria, Vienna, possibly even the cream of Arlington (unless Arlington gets ECNL)

GAL Teams:
Arlington is the only GAL team that will come out as 'non impacted' next year.
Metro will really suffer.
FCV, as stated above, likely to be hurt.

Non-ECNL, Non-GAL Teams:
Best players will keep feeding into their nearest ECNL, GAL teams. If DD is talented AND serious about soccer, U13, U14 should be last years 'playing with friends'. They'll make friends on new teams, and they'll be playing better soccer. U15, U16, U17 is harder to break into a roster but the really good players will do so.

Arlington will lose players to McLean. No one is sticking around for this

Funny. Our DD and 2 of her friends are leaving McLean this year for Arlington. MYS is floundering and making excuses for its performance. Lately, they’ve made a big push to get kids from other clubs to come to them. We just figured that if McLean is trying so hard to get Arlington kids to come to them, Arlington must actually be developing players. I’m surprised about all this ECNL/GA debate - it’s like AFC v. NFC or NL v. AL. No serious player cares about the league. (Probably because they don’t have to)

Player "A" and Player "B" are interested for the same roster spot at same D1 school. Both have similar grades and SAT scores.

Player "A" is a talented leading player for a good GA Club but the competition against her is weak because of GA clubs. She shines against this competition in front of recruiting coach.

Player "B" is a talented role player at a good ECNL team. Her competition is extremely strong and fast. She hold her own and has good showings in her showcases.

Who is the coach going to offer the roster position to?

You see, "serious" players are going to understand that in order to be better, you have to play against better or play with the best. Otherwise, you are taking the easy way out and that is not something many benefit from.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread relates to girls, as the title says. Girls ECNL is a different discussion from boys ECNL.

That is true and thank you. I'd like to say that I think a poster said it best previously with "now that dust is settling". Talented girls almost always gravitate to ECNL. With the DA folding, the GAL unfolding, the movement of MW to VDA, the coaching staff swaps of SYC/LMVSC, and lastly COVID let to a lot less of that movement this year. It will return in full force.

ECNL Teams:
McLean and Loudoun will get stronger because, sadly, FCV will see fewer players as they opt for McLean and Loudoun. They should have never left ECNL.
VDA will get stronger as MW continues to build their program.
BRYC will get stronger simply because where they sit. They can pick off players from SYC, Alexandria, Vienna, possibly even the cream of Arlington (unless Arlington gets ECNL)

GAL Teams:
Arlington is the only GAL team that will come out as 'non impacted' next year.
Metro will really suffer.
FCV, as stated above, likely to be hurt.

Non-ECNL, Non-GAL Teams:
Best players will keep feeding into their nearest ECNL, GAL teams. If DD is talented AND serious about soccer, U13, U14 should be last years 'playing with friends'. They'll make friends on new teams, and they'll be playing better soccer. U15, U16, U17 is harder to break into a roster but the really good players will do so.

Arlington will lose players to McLean. No one is sticking around for this

Funny. Our DD and 2 of her friends are leaving McLean this year for Arlington. MYS is floundering and making excuses for its performance. Lately, they’ve made a big push to get kids from other clubs to come to them. We just figured that if McLean is trying so hard to get Arlington kids to come to them, Arlington must actually be developing players. I’m surprised about all this ECNL/GA debate - it’s like AFC v. NFC or NL v. AL. No serious player cares about the league. (Probably because they don’t have to)

Explains why so many DA clubs went flying back to ECNL and FCV is still desperate to get back into ECNL.

It does not matter.

It matters if your coach is doing correct things, and your team is doing great, and your club is operating normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread relates to girls, as the title says. Girls ECNL is a different discussion from boys ECNL.

That is true and thank you. I'd like to say that I think a poster said it best previously with "now that dust is settling". Talented girls almost always gravitate to ECNL. With the DA folding, the GAL unfolding, the movement of MW to VDA, the coaching staff swaps of SYC/LMVSC, and lastly COVID let to a lot less of that movement this year. It will return in full force.

ECNL Teams:
McLean and Loudoun will get stronger because, sadly, FCV will see fewer players as they opt for McLean and Loudoun. They should have never left ECNL.
VDA will get stronger as MW continues to build their program.
BRYC will get stronger simply because where they sit. They can pick off players from SYC, Alexandria, Vienna, possibly even the cream of Arlington (unless Arlington gets ECNL)

GAL Teams:
Arlington is the only GAL team that will come out as 'non impacted' next year.
Metro will really suffer.
FCV, as stated above, likely to be hurt.

Non-ECNL, Non-GAL Teams:
Best players will keep feeding into their nearest ECNL, GAL teams. If DD is talented AND serious about soccer, U13, U14 should be last years 'playing with friends'. They'll make friends on new teams, and they'll be playing better soccer. U15, U16, U17 is harder to break into a roster but the really good players will do so.

Arlington will lose players to McLean. No one is sticking around for this

Funny. Our DD and 2 of her friends are leaving McLean this year for Arlington. MYS is floundering and making excuses for its performance. Lately, they’ve made a big push to get kids from other clubs to come to them. We just figured that if McLean is trying so hard to get Arlington kids to come to them, Arlington must actually be developing players. I’m surprised about all this ECNL/GA debate - it’s like AFC v. NFC or NL v. AL. No serious player cares about the league. (Probably because they don’t have to)

Explains why so many DA clubs went flying back to ECNL and FCV is still desperate to get back into ECNL.

It does not matter.

It matters if your coach is doing correct things, and your team is doing great, and your club is operating normal.

Thanks FCV guy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody has ever said if they know FCV or Arlington has actually applied for ECNL. This all could be wasted breath.

Like we've ever cared about that on this forum.

It doesn’t matter. They are not getting in. Rookies

ECNL clubs cares. If Arlington or FCV become ECNL clubs two existing ECNL clubs will quickly fold.

You understand very little. Stick to helping your kid with Techne. This is above your knowledge level