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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Opening up ECNL to Arlington is another significant source of erosion for McLean.  There has been a steady decline in McLean's ability to attract top talent starting when Metro moved in next door, again when BRYC was granted ECNL, and now what has been a steady drip of talent from Arlington in recent years has been squeezed off. McLean is now effectively landlocked by Bethesda to the north, Arlington to the east, BRYC to the south, and Metro to the west. All are within about 20 minutes drive give or take.

Maybe more troubling, it is an indicator that Clyde's leverage with ECNL may be declining.  McLean has been able to keep Arlington at bay for years, but no longer. Looking at the map, Arlington is really no closer than either Metro or BRYC so I can understand ECNL's logic in allowing them in since they are no bigger a threat than either of the other two clubs geographically speaking at least. Arlington is a much stronger draw than either BRYC or Metro though, so it is likely to be more significant. Add this to the many claims of Clyde's declining performance as a coach/recruiting resource and you've got real concern. You don' t have to look too hard to see evidence of this, almost all the “elite” clubs in the area have more '22 commits than McLean does.

If that's not bad enough, it does not appear that the club's leadership is even remotely aware of what is going on. They are hopelessly old school, standing pat with subpar facilities, and not really engaging in social media or any of the things that it takes to attract today's Gen Z's. It would not surprise me to see an exodus in the younger ECNL age groups to Arlington for next year which appears to be run relatively well.[/quote]

nice try BPup!  go awayFCV
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