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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the motivation for this thread is not to rejoice in the collapse of gda. It has more to do with shutting up all the GDA parents previously forecasting the virtues of the league and how ecnl would wither.[/quote]

Other than a few FCV parents, this is not accurate.  There are far more ECNL chest thumpers here than were ever DA chest thumpers.   And, quite honestly, why does it matter?  All of the talent in the DA will make its way back to starting rosters in the ECNL if the DA were to fold, as unlikely or likely as that may be.  So short term chest thumping may turn into long term heartburn for many here.

Be careful what you wish for.   You may get it. [/quote]

What in the world are you talking about? A team doesnt disband because it changes leagues. There will be no great displacement of talent.

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Scenario One:
If GDA collapses nearly 80% of GDA are former ECNL clubs. Many of those clubs are still highly competitive and will seek reinstatement to ECNL. ECNL cannot expand forever so some of that fat will then need to be cut.

The first order of business for ECNL is target under performing clubs in divisions and then look to replace them. Some divisions could simply take on more teams to help reduce some travel.

So, lets pretend catastrophic collapse of GDA next year. We have VDA, BRYC McLean and Loudoun. If FCV wants back in someones got to go. VDA is showing promise but Loudoun and the younger ages at BRYC are not fairing to well within a arguably weak ECNL division.

Scenario Two
GDA collapses and no more local teams are added to ECNL. Arlington, Spirit and FCV kids will jump ship.

Scenario Three
GDA collapses and ECNL admits all former local DA clubs.

In two scenarios talent will be displaced. The last scenario means continued heavy dilution BUT makes ECNL a much more affordable and less travel burdensome league. [/quote]

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