Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:52     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:Biggest drop happening tomorrow.....the one no one saw coming.....


don't tease us, spill the beans
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:48     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Biggest drop happening tomorrow.....the one no one saw coming.....
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:40     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
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Anonymous wrote:I’m thinking ECNL announces today

I'm thinking all ECNL has right now is promotions from ECRL to ECNL and maybe a random league to ECRL.

Everyone has their eyes on MLSN + GA to see what they do next.


I’m afraid you’re right. If GA holds all their current clubs this year, that is a sign of things to come.


They only have to hold onto a handful (CUP, TH, LF, NEFC, etc.). No one cares about the rest.


Plenty more… CITY SC, IMG, FL UNITED, HTX, STA, MI Jaguars


That was the etc. part in my statement above. ~10 good clubs.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:15     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Anyone want to take a guess on what the GA MA conference would look like after the new additions and possible relegations? Trying to see how heavy the travel would be.

And what showcases do the u13-15 typically go to? Where are playoffs generally held? Do you think they will adjust the current playoff format?


There will be a lot of adjustments to GA conferences to rebalance geographically with all the new teams. We heard one conference will likely be just VA teams and NC. There are enough teams there now and it aligns HS seasons in the spring. MD/NJ/PA all have HS fall seasons so it makes sense.

U13-15 generally go to the December national showcase in California and possibly a regional showcase. Playoffs are also in CA in June. Finals are in Richmond.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/events/


This was super helpful. Thank you.

GA finals also in Richmond?

Yes
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:14     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone want to take a guess on what the GA MA conference would look like after the new additions and possible relegations? Trying to see how heavy the travel would be.

And what showcases do the u13-15 typically go to? Where are playoffs generally held? Do you think they will adjust the current playoff format?


There will be a lot of adjustments to GA conferences to rebalance geographically with all the new teams. We heard one conference will likely be just VA teams and NC. There are enough teams there now and it aligns HS seasons in the spring. MD/NJ/PA all have HS fall seasons so it makes sense.

U13-15 generally go to the December national showcase in California and possibly a regional showcase. Playoffs are also in CA in June. Finals are in Richmond.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/events/


This was super helpful. Thank you.

GA finals also in Richmond?
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:09     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
i guess no drops today..
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 16:08     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:Anyone want to take a guess on what the GA MA conference would look like after the new additions and possible relegations? Trying to see how heavy the travel would be.

And what showcases do the u13-15 typically go to? Where are playoffs generally held? Do you think they will adjust the current playoff format?


There will be a lot of adjustments to GA conferences to rebalance geographically with all the new teams. We heard one conference will likely be just VA teams and NC. There are enough teams there now and it aligns HS seasons in the spring. MD/NJ/PA all have HS fall seasons so it makes sense.

U13-15 generally go to the December national showcase in California and possibly a regional showcase. Playoffs are also in CA in June. Finals are in Richmond.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/events/
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 15:54     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:GA has about 20 good teams. They dominate in GA. I doubt they leave where they have to play against better competition.


I think you had a typo. You spelled ECNL incorrectly. It is spelled E-C-N-L, not G-A
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 15:52     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Other than the fact the it was super selective and had what 5 clubs in this area? Sounds more like what’s left of ECNL, as opposed to GAL blowing up to flood what was already a watered down market. This does not benefit consumers. Everyone should not be on an academy team. All it does is confuse and pollute parent’s unrealistic ambitions for their kids. It doesn’t feel great but moving with our feet to ECNl before there are no rosters spots left is what my conclusion has become. GAL will be great for many but at this point too many teams, it’s basically a higher level EDP league now.


That’s why you have Tier II my friend….


GAL is tier 3.


Did you see the sale on ECNL Hats?


They were sold out.


From what I saw in DC, they were all donated to the homeless there
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 14:16     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Predictions:

Tudelo to GA
TFA to GA
Rangers FC to GA
Columbus United SC (OH) to GA
SDA Utica (NY) to GA
Mt Rainer FC (WA) to GA
Cleveland force SC (Ohio) to GA
Pipeline SC to GA
Alexandria SC to GA

Possible but not really
Bethesda SC to GA

Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 13:22     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
2:00 pm drop???
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 13:16     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
GA has about 20 good teams. They dominate in GA. I doubt they leave where they have to play against better competition.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 13:10     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m thinking ECNL announces today

I'm thinking all ECNL has right now is promotions from ECRL to ECNL and maybe a random league to ECRL.

Everyone has their eyes on MLSN + GA to see what they do next.


I’m afraid you’re right. If GA holds all their current clubs this year, that is a sign of things to come.


They only have to hold onto a handful (CUP, TH, LF, NEFC, etc.). No one cares about the rest.


Plenty more… CITY SC, IMG, FL UNITED, HTX, STA, MI Jaguars
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 13:04     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m thinking ECNL announces today

I'm thinking all ECNL has right now is promotions from ECRL to ECNL and maybe a random league to ECRL.

Everyone has their eyes on MLSN + GA to see what they do next.


I’m afraid you’re right. If GA holds all their current clubs this year, that is a sign of things to come.


They only have to hold onto a handful (CUP, TH, LF, NEFC, etc.). No one cares about the rest.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 13:02     Subject: New Additions to Leagues Check Up (ECNL & GA)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Other than the fact the it was super selective and had what 5 clubs in this area? Sounds more like what’s left of ECNL, as opposed to GAL blowing up to flood what was already a watered down market. This does not benefit consumers. Everyone should not be on an academy team. All it does is confuse and pollute parent’s unrealistic ambitions for their kids. It doesn’t feel great but moving with our feet to ECNl before there are no rosters spots left is what my conclusion has become. GAL will be great for many but at this point too many teams, it’s basically a higher level EDP league now.


That’s why you have Tier II my friend….


GAL is tier 3.


Did you see the sale on ECNL Hats?


They were sold out.