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[quote=Anonymous]My son plays U17 ECNL.  We have played against a fair amount of MLS Next teams over the years (and a few MLS academy teams).  Some really good, some just OK, but no bad teams.  Overall from top to bottom, MLS Next has better teams.  Not doing to deny that.  The bottom of ECNL has some really garbage teams.  The top end is pretty decent though.  We have won some, lost some, and tied some against MLS.  I will also admit MLS Next seems to be much better at teaching systems and patterns of play.  I really notice it when watching the games.  They better know what to do with the ball at any given time.  The only drawback I've seen from MLS Next teams is they sometimes lack creativity.  They will stick to that system no matter what and they have a hard time dealing with an opponent that has figured it out.  I also notice the MLS coaches pull kids so quick if they make a mistake.  Like they lost faith in them and it's next man up to take the spot.  I don't really like that attitude in youth sports, but maybe it's a pro soccer thing?  They get super mad if they are losing to an ECNL team, I mean really pissed.  I don't know if others have seen that, just my observation.  And these are showcases.  They aren't going to win a trophy.  Either way that's my 2 cents.[/quote]

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