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This is not true for all. My kid played against some of the NOVA CCL teams and they played possession style soccer. There was no kick and chase going on. [/quote]

Just about every ccl team my kids under U-12 have played just have the goalie do the long punt it out of the back every.single.time.  This shouldn't even be allowed in the younger years.  It just results in the type of soccer where you send the biggest kid down the middle.  They are learning absolutely nothing about the sport or play doing this.  It's a detriment to their development--especially as physical attributes even out down the road.  Watch champions league and see how often that is done in real play.  LMVSC is one of the few that don't do this.[/quote]

Obviously has not been to any recent CCL matches  .  . . . totally false.[/quote]

+100

CCL teams vary greatly depending on gender, age and club, but for the most part, they are quality teams.  I've had kids play WAGS, NCSL, ODSL and CCL...the CCL teams were definitely better quality, in terms of both coaching and players.  (Of course I'm sure some hyped up ECNL and/or DA person will have a comment here, but not everyone is up for that environment).

If you are looking at teams for U9-U12, then stay close to home if you can...it's not worth a long drive just to play on what someone else perceives to be the "best in the area".  The most important thing to look for is a coach who will be able to develop your player - whatever the skill level.  Once you know what type of player you have (at U11-13), then you can start deciding if they need to be moved to a different team.[/quote]

For the younger years what makes the CCL teams better?  Anyone player can join these clubs and the costs are roughly the same for travel. ..right?[/quote]

Oh, here we go again.

It isnt the league, its the quality of a few teams in the league. To make a A team in Loudoun or Arlington with their player pools puts your kid on a team with good players and some proven coaches. That is all. The league isn't magic. But the league has some quality clubs that have some quality teams. But at U9 and U10 you are dealing with little kids and scores get pretty crazy and that is true for any league.[/quote]

Again, agree - totally about the team, not the league...especially at younger age.[/quote]

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