Amazon22 wrote:We went to tryout one time for the 06 team and were offered a spot in the EDP team, dont know whether to take or leave. Also looking at other teams in the area-Potomac and MSI. Would appreciate thoughts.

realdmv wrote:What does everyone make of Rick Stainton coming in to help out the ECNL program for next year?

dcu13 wrote:Well, looking back to around 2015 I see Arlington, Loudon, Potomac, BRYC, SYC among others.

GirlsFutbolRules wrote:Bethesda is notorious for targeting the top, top talent. They already know who you are if you're good. And, if they don't, you're going to be one or two they will be watching. And, they'll ask your name during or after. Sorry, but average kids are not really assessed. But, rest assured, such kids will receive a random offer for a low level team via mail so they can take your money all the same.

dcu13 wrote:A few years back it seemed like most of the major clubs in the area were in CCL and it had a lot of momentum. What happened?

SanB wrote:Went to Bethesda tryout last night for the first time. They did not assign numbers, wonder how they assess and how they invite? Any insight into their process?

fitness_parent wrote:

mdsoccerdad wrote:

Lasso_FC_Girls wrote:

realdmv wrote:

mdsoccerdad wrote:mass exodus occuring regardless.

there is no trust anymore. bethesda has lost that with too many families and its one person causing it

the boys side seems fine.

The canceling of games is why people are leaving? Really? I'll believe it when i see it.

It's not the canceling of games. The blatant lying by those in charge combined with a now corrupt board which is a whole other story completely; a new coach that came in and didn't even complete the season before being removed from one of his teams. Families were willing to look past that but again, after those "in charge" decided to blame the Maryland Ref Assoc., it was quickly found the games that were canceled only because of negligence on behalf of Bethesda, and nobody else.

Another thing that has not been mentioned is the 10s, 09s, and 08s have not played a game since Jefferson Cup, the weekend of March 20th. After these games were canceled, they will have there first games in South Carolina at an ECNL showcase. Pretty much 6 weeks between games in the middle of the Spring season.

So yeah, some families are still on the edge while others have already checked out. When you know the above, it's easy to see why. Imagine having four different coaches over a 4 year time period??? The 07s know all too much about that.

the no games for the younger non high school age group 1, is not the clubs fault (thats the ECNL schedule, due to tournaments and ECNL national showcases), and 2, is pretty much the norm for march and april for that age group.

the parents that are mad that the 07 coach was removed in mid season can blame the other half of the parents on the team- they caused it.

the 06RLs have also been given the run around for the last few years. Thats a total mess from what I hear.

The 2008 ECNL 1 team isn't going to South Carolina like the 2009/2010 teams. Didn't go to the earlier ECNL events.

SDSoccerDad wrote:

Mdmom22 wrote:

mdsoccerdad wrote:

SDSoccerDad wrote:

Last option, would be playing EDP with 2010 Boys with her first coach, someone's perspective I trust above all, and he believes if my DD is good enough the ECNL clubs will still be an option 2-3 years from now when it really matters what club you are at from a college id/recruiting stand point. At this age, working on technique daily and challenging yourself with the increased speed and physicality of the boys game will be more impactful for my DD. I really don't know...?

So what is the 2010 Girls soccer landscape shaking out like as the u-12 year is wrapping up?

Plenty of good EDP girls teams in this area as well.

And yeah- no crazy rush to get her on an ECNL team now. Also, be prepared for her to be a star right now and 2nd team material in a few years. not saying that will happen but too many think talent now means talent forever.

I would put her on an excellent EDP girls team first (at least top 2 EDP divisions) if playing with 2010 boys is at a lower level of play, that is (below the top 2 EDP divisions). There are a couple of girls that play in my boys EDP divisions who are as good or better than some of the boys and would be shoeins for ECNL teams (if they were interested). At less competitive boy levels, the increased speed and physicality isn't really much of a challenge for more skilled and smart soccer players. At least that has been our experience with one kid playing up, and that's what you'll read here on this board - playing up is not worth it unless you're playing up on a very good team. Or applied to your scenario, playing with boys would not be worth it unless it's on a very good team as well.

Any rule against playing on both teams Girls ECNL and Boys EDP? Too much soccer probably but are there any rules against this I wonder...

SDSoccerDad wrote:

Last option, would be playing EDP with 2010 Boys with her first coach, someone's perspective I trust above all, and he believes if my DD is good enough the ECNL clubs will still be an option 2-3 years from now when it really matters what club you are at from a college id/recruiting stand point. At this age, working on technique daily and challenging yourself with the increased speed and physicality of the boys game will be more impactful for my DD. I really don't know...?

So what is the 2010 Girls soccer landscape shaking out like as the u-12 year is wrapping up?

SDSoccerDad wrote:

soccer_dc wrote:This is a troll post, right? Traveling to scout clubs for a 12 year old? Just start with the one closest to where you’ll live

You haven't observed soccer outside of this cozy DMV bubble clearly, but thanks for your input on our spring break travel decisions. Any 2010 parents with insights/perspectives on how those three 2010 team's rosters are shaking out for the upcoming u-13 season as the OP asked would be appreciated.