Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 13:53     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



VA just traveled to FL. So doubtful you are correct
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 13:22     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Cheaper soccer already exists though more local teams and leagues. And school ball is available to the athletes in the school district. And if you want drop loads on plane tickets and hotels, you can play in one of the high cost, high travel, "faux pro" youth leagues. Something out there for everyone I think.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 13:18     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar


When you HHI is as high as ours, what's $5K. It's disappointing but not because of the money. We'll find other opportunities to pay so it's OK in the grand scheme of things.


And that my friends in competitive youth soccer in the USA in a nutshell.


So solve it then, or do you just like to complain?


So maybe complaining about it is not worthwhile. But I should SOLVE it? What?


You got the point ... complaining is not worthwhile, unless you're willing to help solve the problem. Example: start a GoFundMe for under privileged youth and develop a team or league where all coaches are volunteers (but good, experienced ex-players/coaches) and charge minimal fees and use the donation to cover rest of expenses to break even. Then teach this kids how to play and kick the ECNL/GA/MLS academy teams' butts.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 12:42     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:What's to solve? Affluent kids play fancy youth soccer in the USA. It is a business and they have managed to make it a successful one. Play local ball or school ball because those are much more affordable.

You need too pick your battles. The world spins on even if competitive soccer is for well off kids.


Yeah, like Rodman’s daughter.


Huh? SHe is a college player, not a youth player club player anymore and she one of a tiny tiny handful that will try to play professional women's soccer. SHe has little to do with the big business fancy youth club sports.

They are expensive activities for well off kids with a very very very very few exceptions of ones that people might pay to watch - and in the case of women's' pro soccer - that is a big might..


You mean the daughter of a multi millionaire from the biggest and most powerful youth female club in the US? Yeah, okay.


what does she have to do with the regular old business of youth soccer? she is a unique very atypical player of freak ability, resources and and fame.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 12:33     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What's to solve? Affluent kids play fancy youth soccer in the USA. It is a business and they have managed to make it a successful one. Play local ball or school ball because those are much more affordable.

You need too pick your battles. The world spins on even if competitive soccer is for well off kids.


Yeah, like Rodman’s daughter.


Huh? SHe is a college player, not a youth player club player anymore and she one of a tiny tiny handful that will try to play professional women's soccer. SHe has little to do with the big business fancy youth club sports.

They are expensive activities for well off kids with a very very very very few exceptions of ones that people might pay to watch - and in the case of women's' pro soccer - that is a big might..


You mean the daughter of a multi millionaire from the biggest and most powerful youth female club in the US? Yeah, okay.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 12:06     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What's to solve? Affluent kids play fancy youth soccer in the USA. It is a business and they have managed to make it a successful one. Play local ball or school ball because those are much more affordable.

You need too pick your battles. The world spins on even if competitive soccer is for well off kids.


Yeah, like Rodman’s daughter.


Huh? SHe is a college player, not a youth player club player anymore and she one of a tiny tiny handful that will try to play professional women's soccer. SHe has little to do with the big business fancy youth club sports.

They are expensive activities for well off kids with a very very very very few exceptions of ones that people might pay to watch - and in the case of women's' pro soccer - that is a big might..
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 11:46     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:What's to solve? Affluent kids play fancy youth soccer in the USA. It is a business and they have managed to make it a successful one. Play local ball or school ball because those are much more affordable.

You need too pick your battles. The world spins on even if competitive soccer is for well off kids.


Yeah, like Rodman’s daughter.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 08:30     Subject: Winter ECNL games
What's to solve? Affluent kids play fancy youth soccer in the USA. It is a business and they have managed to make it a successful one. Play local ball or school ball because those are much more affordable.

You need too pick your battles. The world spins on even if competitive soccer is for well off kids.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 08:15     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar


When you HHI is as high as ours, what's $5K. It's disappointing but not because of the money. We'll find other opportunities to pay so it's OK in the grand scheme of things.


And that my friends in competitive youth soccer in the USA in a nutshell.


So solve it then, or do you just like to complain?


So maybe complaining about it is not worthwhile. But I should SOLVE it? What?
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2021 08:11     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar


When you HHI is as high as ours, what's $5K. It's disappointing but not because of the money. We'll find other opportunities to pay so it's OK in the grand scheme of things.


And that my friends in competitive youth soccer in the USA in a nutshell.


All youth sports, not just soccer. And not just sports.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2021 23:55     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar


When you HHI is as high as ours, what's $5K. It's disappointing but not because of the money. We'll find other opportunities to pay so it's OK in the grand scheme of things.


And that my friends in competitive youth soccer in the USA in a nutshell.


So solve it then, or do you just like to complain?
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2021 09:05     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar


When you HHI is as high as ours, what's $5K. It's disappointing but not because of the money. We'll find other opportunities to pay so it's OK in the grand scheme of things.


And that my friends in competitive youth soccer in the USA in a nutshell.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2021 07:15     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar


When you HHI is as high as ours, what's $5K. It's disappointing but not because of the money. We'll find other opportunities to pay so it's OK in the grand scheme of things.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2021 07:05     Subject: Winter ECNL games
I’m guessing games won’t be rescheduled until at least March to allow time for more mass vaccination. Looks like Jeff Cup happening in March so maybe things will have calmed down by then...
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2021 22:46     Subject: Winter ECNL games
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:McLean says games are being rescheduled. Not sure if the other ECNL teams decided not to go too.

The following weekend we are hosting teams from NC provided they want to come up here. If they are ok traveling the games will be played. I honestly don't know if this is a McLean decision or was a group decision with all Virginia ECNL teams.


VA vs. NC ECNL games are reportedly not happening Jan. 23/24 & 30/31. Sounds like VA refusing to travel to NC, so NC not going to VA.



Lmfao pay 5 k for that shit. Rep the dollar