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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just don't see another ECNL team in NoVA. If VDA implodes, FCV could take over that area if it moves closer. A FCV/BRYC merger makes some sense. I just don't see FCV sustaining itself as DA implodes. I imagine that DA will struggle to survive the CV. Arlington players are already looking for an exit [b]and MU is basically done. FCV has strong enough teams to remain relevant but that is not sustainable for rising age groups. Why risk you future in the DA when ECNL is a serious option. [/quote]

What does this mean? Arlington has fielded successful girls DA teams-why would they want to leave?[/quote]

Not the poster....but do you think clubs are leaving DA because they can’t field successful teams?

They’re leaving because the cost/benefit ratio doesn’t justify further participation.

If you are not aware, running a GDA is extremely expensive for the club to run.

USSF needs to bow out of the youth market and focus on a MLS/NWSL merger and focus on selecting the 1 percent as players mature and filter them into true MLS/NWSL academy...similar to England.

If you haven’t noticed, the BDA is about to take a major hit.

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All of you folks rooting against US Soccer and for this further fragmentation of soccer in the US are pissing in the wind.  These developments, if they lead to the dissolution of the DAs, will not help this country do any better.   The countries that do well have well developed culture and professional leagues around soccer.  The US doesn't.  US Soccer is trying to help with that gap via the DAs.   If clubs break that up because of their thirst for $$, it may help their packetbooks but will leave soccer in the US in a worse state.[/quote]

It does seem strange that people are hoping for a DA fail. Most of the ideas behind DA are intended to increase quality of training, staff and facilities. Yes, these will cost more for the club, but the player (and their family) will receive a much better (quality controlled) experience. The DA is truly player centered. Don’t believe for a second that the clubs choosing away from DA will be passing any savings on to their players. The players will continue to be paying just as much but with fewer product standards (and likely roster dilution) Also, the clubs Director will probably be driving a much nicer car.[/quote]

What constitutes quality is in the eye of the beholder. There is not one formula that guarantees development and fits all. What people want is to minimize dilution and travel. Dropping back to one national league will do that. I don't have a problem with club directors making money either. After all, youth soccer is a business and that part is here to stay. Nobody is so altruistic that they're going to develop players without leveraging their effort to best advantage.[/quote]

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