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[quote=anonimouswon][quote=Novaball]How drastic is the difference in recruiting between MLSNext and ECNL?  DS currently plays for an MLSNext club, but is not inclined to give up the chance to play for his high school.   [/quote]

MLSNext is mainly for players looking to go pro especially with MLS creating the MLSNext Pro league which provides a full path to MLS.  This doesn't mean colleges don't recruit from MLS Next teams, they do, but traditionally Academy (now MLS Next) is where you want to be to play at the highest level.

ECNL Boys is mainly for players looking to play in college.  I'd say the level of play overall in the league is a step down from MLS Next.  If your son is playing at a very high level in ECNL, you should highly consider moving him to an MLS Next team.  ECNL really isn't geared to provide a path to the pro-level.  Again, it can happen ending up as a pro, but there is no clear path in the ECNL organization to going pro.

I wouldn't even consider EDP if your kid can play at the MLS Next or ECNL level.

Most of all you need to know what is your son's goals with soccer?  Which will help determine which direction to go.  Honestly, by U15 whether you're in MLS Next or ECNL, if your son isn't being recruited by an MLS Pro Club to play on their MLS Next U15 team it's highly unlikely they'll ever make it to MLS or greater.  Sorry, but that's just the reality of it.[/quote]

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