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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New to the world of soccer and wondering what leagues are the best for 11u and 12u boys? Is it Potomac? Bethesda? Juventias? Fusion? PPA? Trying to make a decision. My sons has offers from two of the clubs listed above (neither are top teams in that age group) and want to give him the best opportunity to grow. Thanks in advance! [/quote]

Leagues?

Lately, At these ages the top teams are playing a year up in EDP and/or Acela.  Some VA team’s are also playing a year up in NCSL.

That said, if you’re not offered the top team that doesn’t matter and what’s best will depend on you and the kids. the lower level team and clubs will play EDP on age.  You might see a few clubs go ncsl, as the scheduling is easier, however as they get older the level goes down.  The lower ncsl divisions are basically rec level, I’d avoid.

If you want to guess at relative level of offers look up the team you’re offered and see what division EDP they are in and their spring results. Keep in mind the bottom 2-3 typically go down and top 2-3 usually go up in EDP next season.

Which clubs will depend,  if you’re top 2-3 teams at the larger clubs like Bethesda and Potomac, most coaches and players will be engaged.  If not then find one of the smaller club coaches style you like.

Regardless if you’re new to soccer and the boys care about “growing” or just being able to play on higher teams, the best focus will be individual skill work and small group that focus on 1v1.  Maybe some agility and speed work. Depends on them and how much they are motivated to put in work on their own outside of work practice.

Fusion is fun and cheaper, but typically low level like classic teams

Juventus so far is marketing plus a mid level EDP club

PPA varies team to team and year to year a great amount.  If you find a great coach who will be there next year it might be worth it as there are some good teams but many kids (and  even a few  coaches) tend to move from ppa to more “serious” clubs around these ages.

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