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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm somewhat puzzled. I was under the impression that the merger occurred primarily due to McLean's lackluster performance over time. Given its location, McLean should have had access to a good talent pool, and the talent from SYC didn't seem to benefit the Union boys much. So, why would they retain coaches from McLean then?[/quote]

The boys side both clubs suck.

The girls side McLean is better and has a long standing history of competitive and placement success. [/quote]

I wholeheartedly disagree with the comment that, "the boys side both clubs suck" in reference to coaching.  My family has had players registered with MYS since 2009.  Most clubs have a few "duds," coaches who disappoint.  But overall, MYS coaches have not disappointed.  To the contrary, they've consistently demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to their players.  Talent pool is another topic. Lets not confuse the two. The opportunities for boys to play college soccer (on scholarship) differs drastically compared to opportunities for girls. So is it possible that many parents of male youth soccer players in this area (where traffic frequently sucks) just aren't willing to spend money and time commuting for an ECNL experience that ultimately won't lead to a college scholarship for their sons?  There are cheaper other opportunities for youth boys to play a similar level of soccer (as most of the local boys ECNL teams) in the DC Metro area.[/quote]

The boys side of both clubs suck in regards to results. And the results are why ECNL stepped in in the first place.

Your experience sounds fine but ECNL doesn’t see things the same way regarding either club. [/quote]

And combining two underperforming clubs together while creating upheaval in your coaching staff is a recipe for success?? Club leadership lacks a backbone when dealing with the league and now they can just push us around when this fails (which it will). Less than 1% of these kids have a chance of playing in college. All this shuffling around doesn't change the outcome. What should matter is the experience we provide to the majority of the players. That's what lost in all this crap. Finding a good coach that can impact your kids life is what parents want. The hyper competitive "ELITE" BS that is marketed only helps a select handful. The parent above is right. McLean was fine on the boys side with the coaching staff and progress was being made. Why let the league tell you how to determine what's best for your own kids. This merger is hurting more kids than is helping and that is a fact. We forget the role of the clubs isn't just to appeal to the 1%.[/quote]

I think you are being a little unrealistic.  Lack of backbone?  McLean/Union had no choice.  This is not a nice discussion.  This was a command -- do something or lose ECNL and RL.  More like a boss telling you to do something.  You can have all the backbone you want and then you are fired.  What would McLean do -- get GA?  I mean they would have but that is a nightmare for them.  Yes the leauge can push you around.  You have to do what they say or leave.  There is no FU possible.

When you say less than 1% of these kids will play in college -- do you mean the boys?  On the girls ECNL side every player on Union commits.  Most of the kids on Brave even commit.  Union ECNLR have commits.[/quote]

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