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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ASA already has a field availability problem! (See other thread.)

Currently Arlington DA stops at U15 for both boys and girls. If they add older teams that will take even more fields away from other programs rec/ADP etc. Arlington DA assumes they will be granted older teams each year going forward. DA teams practice 4 times a week. They demand premium field space (not going to be satisfied sharing a field with 3 other teams).

Unless they get more lit turf fields, they should not get more DA teams.

At the older age groups Arlington DA players could try out for other DA programs (DC United/Washington Spirit etc.)[/quote]

Under that premise, they should probably drop FCV too though.  Don't they have field space issues?  How is this any different?[/quote]

FCV has girls DA up to U19 already. Do you think they should add a boys DA program?[/quote][/quote]

They did drop the boys DA program for McLean. Having a good team doesn't guarantee that your DA program is safe![/quote]

McLean's DA teams were never very good though.  Same with Potomac's.  Not sure how/why those two clubs were ever awarded DA in the first place.[/quote]

The McLean boys U19 team is pretty good.[/quote]

For sure, and they have an excellent coach.  There are a few other strong boys' teams there too.  But McLean hasn't had a full DA since 2013, and their DA teams weren't strong when they had the status.  Here's an article from back then:   https://www.soccerwire.com/news/mclean-youth-soccer-kicked-out-of-development-academy/ 
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