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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A cynic would argue that politics are the reason why some of those clubs moved back to ECNL.  And they would be correct. [/quote]

Perhaps - but it happened. Including the very best of the bunch such as LAFC Slammers - their 18/19 DA National Champion.

Now ECNL can offer the best competition on the national stage, attract top D1 scouts, and offer college friendly programming such as sub rules and showcases with multiple games per day.

I get why DA parents are upset. They thought they would have the clear top tier but instead they may be in the second tier.

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Second tier does not include 95% of the NT players, but nice try.  I get it, there are lots of nostalgic ECNLers who don’t want to lose their grip on the reins of power.  The problem is you’ve been around for 10 years and all of the fault you want to pin on the DA actual falls back to ECNL when focusing on the u20 and u17 GNTs.  Born and bred in ECNL land.

A few clubs don’t make or break DA either, especially those who left last year.  Curious, how can the slammers be 2019 “DA champion” when they left after the 17/18 season?

Answer: you are full of it.  [/quote]

Ah but it might be second tier if the overall talent is lower. That's the issue. DA will definitely include the NT talent. US Soccer will move them to DA. But what if the competition is poor? Then DA becomes the new ODP.

That very issue could be happening in the DMV where WS, FCV and ARL are turning out to be not as strong as McLean, Loudoun, Bethesda. Both locally and in the level of play in their division.

You are correct Slammers were 17/18 Champion. US Soccer downplayed that news on their site once they accounced they were leaving. It's all about the show.
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This is your opinion, on the area clubs.  There isn't a track record yet in the younger ages to make that detemination.  The older ages are legacy ECNL, so there really can't be a comparison there.  Most of those kids wouldn't have any benefit to switching.   2005 and younger will be the only place to start a comparison, which won't be ready for several years after several competitions between groups.

Again, you are still full of it.[/quote]

More denial. There is a track record in the younger ages between these clubs. The ECNL clubs are stronger. Even the DA club parents know that. That's why they are recruiting so hard for these players to come over. The question is not who has the best talent, the question is whether the talent moves or not. 
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Some does and some does not.  Stinks having both these leagues.  One needs to go.  No one cares which one except for the employees.[/quote]

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