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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is turning into another DA vs ECNL thread, but I'll still throw my 2 cents in here. I think DA has a purpose and should survive if the pretense is to feed YNT's and NT's. Whether it does or not depends on the (mis)management of US Soccer. On the current path, I don't think it will be successful in this primary charter. We do not need two leagues battling it out with both only primarily feeding the college ranks with good, but not great players.

1. The country is too big not to have tiered national level leagues. Feeding the NT's and the college ranks will be more efficient if there is more of a funnel. Right now it is too flat at the elite levels with approaching 170 teams between GDA and ECNL. There is not a marked difference in competitive level throughout both these leagues. What I mean by that is the top teams in GDA are at similar level to top teams in ECNL. Nearer the bottom, GDA is probably stronger, but not markedly so (these are my perceptions but obviously a limited sample size). The top league should be smaller and more exclusive if it truly is to be an NT  and pro team feeder. Each tier should be broader.

2. GDA should feed primarily NT's and pro ranks. ECNL's primary focus has been feeding the college ranks and is very good at it. This should continue, however I would advocate some ECNL growth here is good because it would allow more regionalization to lessen travel.

3. US Soccer should be subsidizing GDA via scholarships so as not to exclude underprivileged families and/or those who reside far from a GDA club. In order to do this financially, the league would have to be much smaller. Perhaps as small as 20-40 teams. If we can only support 9 NWSL teams and 1 NT, we really don't need 65 teams in GDA. Regional training centers should be established to support these teams. Obviously this would require some pretty significant funding by US Soccer.

4. Roster sizes at GDA should be smaller (18 or less) to get those girls who have professional or NT aspirations on the field playing.[/quote]

You make a lot of good points throughout. [/quote]

To me what was most impressive was that he offered plan, and didn't bash either track pointing up they both had their place.
No judgements about talent, girls, etc. just a real clear view and direction.

Clearly, this individual does not understand that kind of well thought out, well articulate opinion has no place here. :lol: [/quote]

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