Anonymous wrote:Through 15U most of the clubs will be splitting GKs (assuming they can roster 2 competitive keepers). By 16U, there is usually a starter and a backup. Strong GKs don’t want to be seen splitting time as they enter the recruiting years. There are some exceptions at regionally dominant clubs, but in the DMV that’s not the case. At the older ages clubs have a difficult time finding GKs that are strong.

This. If your DC has aspirations for playing on they need to be the number one GK on their team who plays against the better teams

Through 15U most of the clubs will be splitting GKs (assuming they can roster 2 competitive keepers). By 16U, there is usually a starter and a backup. Strong GKs don’t want to be seen splitting time as they enter the recruiting years. There are some exceptions at regionally dominant clubs, but in the DMV that’s not the case. At the older ages clubs have a difficult time finding GKs that are strong.

Anonymous wrote:Some of the top Goalkeepers choose not to play for teams that like to play 2 keepers. Some of your best GKs' especially in boys teams are not in the ECNL. Not as much on girls teams not sure why either.

Most of the best boys teams don't play ECNL.

Most split time, u19 ECNL keepers usually there is a Number 1 keeper and a back up and they may not switch

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Anonymous wrote:We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.

so from one parent of a female GK to another, you daughter is on a team with a rock solid defense

your comment about 7 games 0 conceded gave me a good laugh, thank you

100% this or they are playing teams with bad offenses. They didn't comment on the level of play (ECNL, GA, etc.).

it could also be a streak of winter friendlies and a tournament or two where much stronger than the competition. It could also be just dumb luck- DD splits halves on her team and one games the other keeper will give up two and she won't see a shot and vice versa. Most games are low enough scoring that she may have a streak like that. I don't keep track and if she does, she's not sharing

I didn't think of this scenario when I responded before, but completely right. My daughter was splitting time at a prior club, and the defense played like crap for the first half consistently. She would see a dozen shots by the half. Other keeper came in and saw slow rollers and single digits the rest of the game. Defense was all warmed up I guess lol. Obviously, my daughter gave up more goals than the other.

Some of the top Goalkeepers choose not to play for teams that like to play 2 keepers. Some of your best GKs' especially in boys teams are not in the ECNL. Not as much on girls teams not sure why either.

Anonymous wrote:We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.

Totally made up... I wanted another humble brag spoof like the "Why do girls in DC area love soccer so much" post. Good time

Anonymous wrote:Couple quick questions:

When do ECNL teams start carrying two goalies? U15ish?

And when they do, do they usually split game time, or is there a clear #1 and clear #2?

Most ECNL clubs I have seen carry two keepers at all ages (U13 and up). Any coach worth his salt will know to split playing time pretty much down the middle except for championship games. To do otherwise messes with a GK's confidence level. At our club, there are times when games are split at half time, and there are other times where they alternate full games.

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Anonymous wrote:We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.

so from one parent of a female GK to another, you daughter is on a team with a rock solid defense

your comment about 7 games 0 conceded gave me a good laugh, thank you

100% this or they are playing teams with bad offenses. They didn't comment on the level of play (ECNL, GA, etc.).

it could also be a streak of winter friendlies and a tournament or two where much stronger than the competition. It could also be just dumb luck- DD splits halves on her team and one games the other keeper will give up two and she won't see a shot and vice versa. Most games are low enough scoring that she may have a streak like that. I don't keep track and if she does, she's not sharing

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Anonymous wrote:We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.

so from one parent of a female GK to another, you daughter is on a team with a rock solid defense

your comment about 7 games 0 conceded gave me a good laugh, thank you

100% this or they are playing teams with bad offenses. They didn't comment on the level of play (ECNL, GA, etc.).

Anonymous wrote:We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.

so from one parent of a female GK to another, you daughter is on a team with a rock solid defense

your comment about 7 games 0 conceded gave me a good laugh, thank you

Under the radar brag that is not under radar

We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.

My perspective: it depends on the ECNL club you're in. A stronger one may have two GKs at U13, whereas a smaller (player pool) may only have one up until U17. Locality matters; if you're DD is interested in being a GK for an ECNL team, do several sessions for two ECNL clubs near you. You'll see different employment of GKs in game; BRYC teams switch at halftime, Richmond has switched at halftime, Loudoun has switched at halftime, etc.

Couple quick questions:

When do ECNL teams start carrying two goalies? U15ish?

And when they do, do they usually split game time, or is there a clear #1 and clear #2?