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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my experience it's really hard to break in to ECNL after U13 unless you're really, really good. 
This year Mclean (for example) took 5 girls for ECNL U14.  All were from other DA and ECNL clubs.  I know some outstanding kids who tried out from other CCL clubs but they weren't chosen. 
There were very few spots and they went to kids who were already tried and true from other ECNL level play.   There's enough movement from DA to ECNL that they clubs don't have to look outside of this pool. 
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If you are good enough, you will get noticed.  Kids are added and dropped every year.  Keep in mind that you aren't just competing against other US soccer players at the D1 level, you have to contend with foreign academy players that didn't make the cut to move on but are more that good enough to play at the D1 level.  Look at some of the top college rosters and you will see players from around the world.  Just because you played at a DA/ECNL club means nothing unless you show it on the  pitch when scouts are looking.

Camps, showcases, etc.  Make your own pathway, there isn't just one. [/quote]

And how does one get noticed on a mid level NPL or NCSL team?[/quote]

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