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[quote=Lasso_FC_Girls][quote=SDC][quote=SoccerWatcher]Loudoun is going to be fine. For U13-U16 all of the teams qualified or are close to qualifying for Nationals. Their 2006 team is in the top half. The only team struggling is the oldest age group which is going to graduate this year. This merger will help them with the younger ages as they enter ECNL age. What Loudoun needs to focus on is getting girls into top college programs and they will be set going forward[/quote]

Do you think that Loudoun getting "qualified or are close to qualifying for Nationals" is a pretty low bar?  Especially considering that almost half the Mid-Atlantic qualifies, and the enormous pool of players they already pull from.  Have any of their teams had success at Nationals when playing real competition?[/quote]

Both a good question and very brave.

I think NVA ECNL is set up for well for the future 2012 birth year and beyond. NVA will continue to struggle with its 05/04 Class and 06 Class. 2007s should be the beginning of decent D1 placement since it is a little too late to move clubs now. From here on, you can find yourself being optimistic or pessimistic.

The 2008s had a great fall season, they are not as good as the ECNL record portrays however, a sign of a deep team is one that makes it through injuries with no major setbacks (VDA is on the other side, loss of a key player to another club as well as injuries and lack of depth). Also, if you know, you know, there are some politics involved with this team.

The 2009s continue to do well. They will have another new coach next season that has not been announced yet. No idea how many will stay or go but getting the right coach for this and the 2010 should be very very important to hit the mark. I'm hoping they just move Gus from GFR.

The 2010s still have time to bring in players and can get better. Same thing, get the right coach and succeed. Get the wrong coach, and bury the future for at least two years.

2011s are still young but will probably really begin to see the fruits of the merger in the coming years. Same goes for every younger team.

[b]I think the future is bright for NVA.[/b] NVA has also brought Jill Ellis into the picture to help with improving the Clubs reputation, appeal, and pathway to a brighter future. One major thing Loudoun has to watch for and has already suffered from is parent politics with the Board and Club coaches. [/quote]

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