Completely transparent is a bit much. If you have the inside scoop, then perhaps you could make that case. The NCSL described to parents was not about all age groups and all teams which is what that link to new ncsl teams appears to show. And other pertinent info about that has yet to appear in these discussions.

Anonymous wrote:My team plays in the older age groups and we are exploring joining either EDP or CCL in the fall. Can anyone here with experience in those leagues say which one of the two offers a higher level of competition across the board? What are other factors that would make you argue for one over the other? I'm truly curious and just want to see what others with experience in the respective leagues have to say about it. Thanks in advance for your feedback, it's very much appreciated.

Your "team" alone can't join CCL, the entire club has to join. I don't think CCL is an option for you. I have no experience with EDP, but the travel will be into MD/PA at a minimum.

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Anonymous wrote:My team plays in the older age groups and we are exploring joining either EDP or CCL in the fall. Can anyone here with experience in those leagues say which one of the two offers a higher level of competition across the board? What are other factors that would make you argue for one over the other? I'm truly curious and just want to see what others with experience in the respective leagues have to say about it. Thanks in advance for your feedback, it's very much appreciated.

What age group is the team?

U18 in the fall

Anonymous wrote:My team plays in the older age groups and we are exploring joining either EDP or CCL in the fall. Can anyone here with experience in those leagues say which one of the two offers a higher level of competition across the board? What are other factors that would make you argue for one over the other? I'm truly curious and just want to see what others with experience in the respective leagues have to say about it. Thanks in advance for your feedback, it's very much appreciated.

What age group is the team?

My team plays in the older age groups and we are exploring joining either EDP or CCL in the fall. Can anyone here with experience in those leagues say which one of the two offers a higher level of competition across the board? What are other factors that would make you argue for one over the other? I'm truly curious and just want to see what others with experience in the respective leagues have to say about it. Thanks in advance for your feedback, it's very much appreciated.

I think BRYC has been completely transparent about the direction of the club. There has been a parents meeting and opportunities to ask questions, give feedback, talk to coaches and it has overall be a good experience for my girls. We are in the U9-12 range and plan on staying.

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Anonymous wrote:ODSL is tied to Rec at BRYC.
The Academy teams are the preECNL. I think it was just about getting a regular schedule in place. In the Fall some ages were able to set up games every weekend and some weren't.

braddock road's travel offerings are so confusing that is why we never try out there. can't they put this all together on their website and explain it and keep it up to date??!! is that too much to ask . . .

Hilarious. We were at bryc last year and got a huge song and dance about how games and being in a league wasn't important for development blah blah blah
And now here they are in NCSL...I guess their scrimmage league tanked.

What is hilarious is that a good idea was likely ruined by parental pressure because THEY feel league games are important. Well, enjoy NCSL at U10!!

I know a parent there (and we came very close to joining, but did not want ECNL) and this parent says this is player-led...as in, the kids were bored and not motivated/incentivized very much by scrimmages and occasional tournaments. If I had known all along they would end up in NCSL we definitely would have tried out there!

it is just a pilot for the spring only for u9-12 only. it is neither parent or kid led but was to make life easier for some of the coaches who were coordinating the game schedule.

Hard to believe what was the right reasoning over a forum but it does raise questions about the direction of the club. Are they being transparent with their members? Going in multiple directions.

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Anonymous wrote:ODSL is tied to Rec at BRYC.
The Academy teams are the preECNL. I think it was just about getting a regular schedule in place. In the Fall some ages were able to set up games every weekend and some weren't.

braddock road's travel offerings are so confusing that is why we never try out there. can't they put this all together on their website and explain it and keep it up to date??!! is that too much to ask . . .

Hilarious. We were at bryc last year and got a huge song and dance about how games and being in a league wasn't important for development blah blah blah
And now here they are in NCSL...I guess their scrimmage league tanked.

What is hilarious is that a good idea was likely ruined by parental pressure because THEY feel league games are important. Well, enjoy NCSL at U10!!

I know a parent there (and we came very close to joining, but did not want ECNL) and this parent says this is player-led...as in, the kids were bored and not motivated/incentivized very much by scrimmages and occasional tournaments. If I had known all along they would end up in NCSL we definitely would have tried out there!

it is just a pilot for the spring only for u9-12 only. it is neither parent or kid led but was to make life easier for some of the coaches who were coordinating the game schedule.

HP Elite, Soccer Academy, Golden Boot will probably have one too perhaps

HP Elite - very structured, heavy focus on technical training. More geared towards serious travel players. Focus level is required for this.

Soccer Academy - more of a focus on the whole player, not just one aspect of the game made to be challenging and fun at the same time. Tends to have good players attend from SYA or other local clubs. Emphasis is on challenging players to learn and improve during the week.

Golden Boot - may be the art of scoring goals type camp, or just a general spring break camp. caters to a mix of recreational and travel players. Emphasis is learning new skills and getting to play a lot of soccer and having fun at the same time.

So what are the best soccer spring break camps out there?

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Anonymous wrote:ODSL is tied to Rec at BRYC.
The Academy teams are the preECNL. I think it was just about getting a regular schedule in place. In the Fall some ages were able to set up games every weekend and some weren't.

braddock road's travel offerings are so confusing that is why we never try out there. can't they put this all together on their website and explain it and keep it up to date??!! is that too much to ask . . .

Hilarious. We were at bryc last year and got a huge song and dance about how games and being in a league wasn't important for development blah blah blah
And now here they are in NCSL...I guess their scrimmage league tanked.

What is hilarious is that a good idea was likely ruined by parental pressure because THEY feel league games are important. Well, enjoy NCSL at U10!!

I know a parent there (and we came very close to joining, but did not want ECNL) and this parent says this is player-led...as in, the kids were bored and not motivated/incentivized very much by scrimmages and occasional tournaments. If I had known all along they would end up in NCSL we definitely would have tried out there!

But that was not their intention so you probably made the right decision at the time. NCSL appears to be only for their U12 and below. I believe ECNL is still the the only option at U13 and above.

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Anonymous wrote:ODSL is tied to Rec at BRYC.
The Academy teams are the preECNL. I think it was just about getting a regular schedule in place. In the Fall some ages were able to set up games every weekend and some weren't.

braddock road's travel offerings are so confusing that is why we never try out there. can't they put this all together on their website and explain it and keep it up to date??!! is that too much to ask . . .

Hilarious. We were at bryc last year and got a huge song and dance about how games and being in a league wasn't important for development blah blah blah
And now here they are in NCSL...I guess their scrimmage league tanked.

What is hilarious is that a good idea was likely ruined by parental pressure because THEY feel league games are important. Well, enjoy NCSL at U10!!

I know a parent there (and we came very close to joining, but did not want ECNL) and this parent says this is player-led...as in, the kids were bored and not motivated/incentivized very much by scrimmages and occasional tournaments. If I had known all along they would end up in NCSL we definitely would have tried out there!

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Anonymous wrote:Looks like Braddock Road is going ncsl this Spring for the younger age groups

What age groups? Boys or Girls or both? what happened to the 'pre-ECNL' teams?

I would think it's those "pre-ECNL" teams. Probably the feedback from the players and families wasn't the greatest not having games on a week to week.

Correct on age group. See link for full list of New NCSL teams for Spring 2018. http://www.ncsl-soccer.com/welcome-teams

Surprised by the number of PWSI Pride, RWFC, and VISTA teams, which are essentially parent volunteer led teams. Glad to see more parents going the independent route.

The competition at ODSL is just not that great which is why many of those are leaving. RWFC was just accepted as a new club, VISTA and PWSI have been in NCSL and could put any teams from their programs as they wish. Just like BRYC does for some of their parent led teams. As for RWFC I'm a bit surprised that they got accepted although they do have a ton of parent led teams. I'm surprised because NCSL requires "quality" fields and the fields RWFC was using as of 1 year ago were half dirt and not properly lined. Team was competitive though.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe CCL2 is folding? anyone know

No the league appears to be growing and adding more clubs. It'll probably bring over more VPL clubs or other strong/large clubs not currently in either league.

CCL2 hasn't added any teams

Correct that they haven't yet added any this year but last year it added NVSC and SYC. SYC will likely go CCL and CCL2 this upcoming year. CCL just added VA Rush. Looks like growth of the overall league as previously mentioned. There could be a future announcement to a new club joining as it's still early. I don't have any insight, just that it could still happen.

The VA Rush press release said they were going to play in CCL, CCL2 and Pro23

Maybe I misread but thought participate in league for CCL, Pro23 and CCL2 events such as Festivals/Showcases.

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Anonymous wrote:ODSL is tied to Rec at BRYC.
The Academy teams are the preECNL. I think it was just about getting a regular schedule in place. In the Fall some ages were able to set up games every weekend and some weren't.

braddock road's travel offerings are so confusing that is why we never try out there. can't they put this all together on their website and explain it and keep it up to date??!! is that too much to ask . . .

Hilarious. We were at bryc last year and got a huge song and dance about how games and being in a league wasn't important for development blah blah blah
And now here they are in NCSL...I guess their scrimmage league tanked.

What is hilarious is that a good idea was likely ruined by parental pressure because THEY feel league games are important. Well, enjoy NCSL at U10!!