Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:US Soccer couldn’t do it with millions of dollars and a National team push. Good luck

ECNL has done it without those advantages.

Looks like we will remain a Coke v Pepsi soccer landscape.

More like a Coke v RC Cola landscape

Well, I wasn’t going to call ECNL “RC Cola.” Since you did it first though.....

I do like RC Cola. Underrated if you ask me.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:US Soccer couldn’t do it with millions of dollars and a National team push. Good luck

ECNL has done it without those advantages.

Looks like we will remain a Coke v Pepsi soccer landscape.

More like a Coke v RC Cola landscape

I like that the kids can play high school soccer and better substitution rules. Did Arlington/FCV/Metro join?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thread should be renamed to GAL - Girls Academy League

Yes because it’s a recognized brand that started 8 minutes ago?

Because DPL doesn't make sense anymore....it's not a league for "development players:

Anonymous wrote:Thread should be renamed to GAL - Girls Academy League

Yes because it’s a recognized brand that started 8 minutes ago?

Anonymous wrote:US Soccer couldn’t do it with millions of dollars and a National team push. Good luck

ECNL has done it without those advantages.

Looks like we will remain a Coke v Pepsi soccer landscape.

Thread should be renamed to GAL - Girls Academy League

US Soccer couldn’t do it with millions of dollars and a National team push. Good luck

From the website:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 18, 2020
From: National Leadership Group of the Development Player League
Subject: DPL expands to Include Top Tier, “Girls Academy League”

The DPL format that has served so many of our members well will be restructured and
enhanced. With our players at the forefront of our thinking, we will implement a new tier
called the “Girls Academy League”, consisting primarily of former Girls DA Clubs.
Since the news breaking of the demise of the DA, we have been inundated with requests from
clubs to expand the DPL from all areas of the country. By unifying DA clubs from conferences
across the country we have found a way to maintain several of the defining standards of the
Development Academy with flexibility in two key areas; permission for all players in the Girls
Academy League to participate in High School Soccer and revising the substitution rules to
encourage clubs to better utilize their player pools, especially when showcasing their players to
college coaches. We feel by giving the autonomy to clubs to determine what’s best for their
membership we can take what worked for us in the DA and erase the obstacles for our players
to have a more enjoyable and diverse experience.
During the upcoming months we are aware of the challenges we face especially when it comes
to travel. Each conference will work on a calendar that falls in line with the recommendations
from Health Organizations and Government, while maintaining a competitive schedule and

showcase opportunities for the teams. The Girls Academy League fully intends to have cross-
conference matches, college showcases and a National Championship Series for the

2020/2021 Season and we will release more information on how that is structured in the near
future.
We strongly believe that strong leadership from some of the most talented organizations in our
country will be able to maneuver these difficult times and unite, providing our players with a
league and showcase platform that will exceed the level of the DA through clear communication,
honest feedback and loyalty to our membership. As disappointed as we are in the decision from
our Federation, we feel we have a unique opportunity to take the reins and introduce a more
collaborative approach to player development.
Our organization is poised to take a bold step in the development of talent in this country and
we thank you for your continued support and trust of your club and their leadership.

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have information on the DPL

Yes, it was a small league set up for the DA clubs second teams, mostly away from this area where DA clubs had the numbers to roster full PT squads.

DP League = Developmental Player (DP) League.

https://www.dpleague.org/

Does anyone have information on the DPL