Anonymous wrote:The strange thing in literally every SHOWCASE my DS has played in since u-littles in various leagues and clubs, both teams were rotating to play everyone. Has anyone ever been to a showcase game where the coach sat someone on the bench? I would actually like to see an example...one example...anywhere.

Ok, the part about u-littles is a misstatement on my part, but the question still stands...has anyone been to a showcase where the starters got most of the minutes and there players who sat on the bench the whole game?

Anonymous wrote:Real MLS academies use it as an opportunity for development. What about the non-MLS academies that play MLSnext? Some pretty embarrassing scores are posted.

Anonymous wrote:You're definitely a parent who's into posting pictures of medals and trophies on FB since U5

The strange thing in literally every SHOWCASE my DS has played in since u-littles in various leagues and clubs, both teams were rotating to play everyone. Has anyone ever been to a showcase game where the coach sat someone on the bench? I would actually like to see an example...one example...anywhere.

Anonymous wrote:Best of = MLS , Next and ECNL teams playing against each other to see which teams and leagues have ‘the best.’

Unfair to have Philly Union in the tournament? Why would it be unfair?

FWIW- they lost to Solar ECNL 1-3.

So, I guess not all that unfair?

Anonymous wrote:The Philly Union teams are all playing up

Lol...want to bet whoever posted that KNEW Philly was playing up.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look- whenever MLS Next
does poorly against ECNL they weren’t trying or didn’t practice.

Excuses, excuses.

As if the ECNL fields were not app snowed over for the past 3 three weeks.

LOL 🤣

Philly Union had their 2010's playing against 09's and using it as a pre-season training session.

You ecnl desperados seeking legitimacy getting excited about winning a January scrimmage hahaha
You think Philly Union take those teams as real competition? lol

Real MLS academies use it as an opportunity for development. What about the non-MLS academies that play MLSnext? Some pretty embarrassing scores are posted.

You're definitely a parent who's into posting pictures of medals and trophies on FB since U5

U15 results show very mixed results and one could objectively say that ECNL faired better - though they had more teams entered.
https://system.gotsport.com/org_event/events/34321/results?group=284198
Just stop with the superiority and inferiority complexes. There are great teams in both ECNL and MLS Next. Also some not so great teams in both. The only substantial difference between the two teams is that MLS Next has the participation of the MLS Academies who have their pick of talent from their entire metro areas and beyond. Those teams are, of course, stronger. Other than that, find the right spot for your kid and stop trying to validate yourself through a patch on their shoulder.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look- whenever MLS Next
does poorly against ECNL they weren’t trying or didn’t practice.

Excuses, excuses.

As if the ECNL fields were not app snowed over for the past 3 three weeks.

LOL 🤣

Philly Union had their 2010's playing against 09's and using it as a pre-season training session.

You ecnl desperados seeking legitimacy getting excited about winning a January scrimmage hahaha
You think Philly Union take those teams as real competition? lol

Real MLS academies use it as an opportunity for development. What about the non-MLS academies that play MLSnext? Some pretty embarrassing scores are posted.

Anonymous wrote:Look- whenever MLS Next
does poorly against ECNL they weren’t trying or didn’t practice.

Excuses, excuses.

As if the ECNL fields were not app snowed over for the past 3 three weeks.

LOL 🤣

Philly Union had their 2010's playing against 09's and using it as a pre-season training session.

You ecnl desperados seeking legitimacy getting excited about winning a January scrimmage hahaha
You think Philly Union take those teams as real competition? lol

Look- whenever MLS Next
does poorly against ECNL they weren’t trying or didn’t practice.

Excuses, excuses.

As if the ECNL fields were not app snowed over for the past 3 three weeks.

Fact: Not a great weekend for MLS.

Don’t make excuses, just deal with it.

Anonymous wrote:Best of = MLS , Next and ECNL teams playing against each other to see which teams and leagues have ‘the best.’

Unfair to have Philly Union in the tournament? Why would it be unfair?

FWIW- they lost to Solar ECNL 1-3.

So, I guess not all that unfair?

The Philly Union teams are all playing up

Anonymous wrote:Some interesting scores. I thought MLSNext was unbeatable?

Tell us you're soccer dunce without saying it directly hahaha

Many of these teams probably have had 1 or 2 training sessions since the winter break last year. Especially with the unavailable fields and Siberia cold

I doubt any serious coaches are out here this weekend trying to win trophies, versus getting ready for their league games.

Some interesting scores. I thought MLSNext was unbeatable?

Best of = MLS , Next and ECNL teams playing against each other to see which teams and leagues have ‘the best.’

Unfair to have Philly Union in the tournament? Why would it be unfair?

FWIW- they lost to Solar ECNL 1-3.

So, I guess not all that unfair?

What exactly is the Best of? How is Philly Union in that, kind of unfair isn't it?

Interesting results coming out of this showcase….