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Anonymous wrote:ECNL just added another one ... not from VA:
https://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com/2020/04/17/charlotte-soccer-academy-join-ecnls-girls-for-2020-21-season/?fbclid=IwAR1qPNZsZAXE_eWo7EKRrm1NKoBJFWQ3zImE2EkjojZFwr4TVKLhC1DQ4BE

This brings the mid-Atlantic number of teams per age group to 13. Would make sense to add one more from NOVA, then have a North South division. Basically NC/SC (South) and NOVA/Richmond (North)

Would make even more sense to bring in three northern clubs to make 8 for VA and 8 for NC,SC,GA. And also a lot more $$$ and everyone wins.

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Anonymous wrote:ECNL just added another one ... not from VA:
https://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com/2020/04/17/charlotte-soccer-academy-join-ecnls-girls-for-2020-21-season/?fbclid=IwAR1qPNZsZAXE_eWo7EKRrm1NKoBJFWQ3zImE2EkjojZFwr4TVKLhC1DQ4BE

This brings the mid-Atlantic number of teams per age group to 13. Would make sense to add one more from NOVA, then have a North South division. Basically NC/SC (South) and NOVA/Richmond (North)

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Anonymous wrote:There are plenty of DA kids who will not make ECNL teams becasue not all DA players are what they seem to be.

This is where the parents will start berating coaches and spreading bad rumors about clubs because their superstar kid doesn't make it.

Chemistry on a team is vital to the success of a team, even if the DA kids are better, many coaches will not mess with the chemistry.

Amen. Also stands to reason that of the DA players that might compete to get on an ECNL team, it might not be the ones those parents think -- per PP comment, there are a lot of "top" players who aren't top -- they are just favorites and do get better through being given the opportunity. Maybe fresh eyes benefits the ones who weren't given those chances, and don't have prima donna complexes but just want to be a solid part of a good team.

In this area, DA doesn't equal "top" players for many of the teams due to dillusion. Some teams/some age groups.some players sure, but just because they are on a DA doesn't automatically mean they are elite (and same can be said for the ECNL teams). Too many "top" teams, so the consolidation is what this area desperately needed....

top 15 players on FCV teams 05 and older would start on any Ecnl team in the area except for BRYC 03 and McLean 01/02 - and even those two teams would have room for multiple fcv starters.

Take the top 6 players at FCV and plug them with any of the Top 6 players within the ECNL and you have one powerful team. Except at BRYC any team younger then that 03 team is awful!

So should we expect FCV's top players leaving the club for various ECNL programs? With the demise of DA, ECNL is by far the best platform for college recruitment.

That would be a YES. Making moves already.

Important to note here that this is a two way street with ecnl staff reaching out to DA players.

-Signed, the parent of the mediocre DA kid

Try again with that top 15, It’s a nice thought though. I will give you this, it does all depends which age group as well as which club. Truly, except for the 03 FCV team all other teams are subpar. Here is a crazy idea, pair your standouts at FCV with the ECNL kids that keep the teams competitive and you have one hell of a team. Who’s the top ECNL team at the 04, 05 and 06 level in the DMV? Ask yourself why? Then ask what you could do to make that team even better. Plug up the holes with the top players from FCV and you no longer have a team that win you have a team that dominates the top platforms within the ECNL because the teams aren’t watered down anymore. There’s a reason why as good as the front line is on the 04FCV team they aren’t winning everything at the top levels. Same goes for 05’s and 06’s however you take the top 06FCV kids and pair them with the top players at VDA and then you have top talent representing you and dominating without weak players on the bench. I am sure the one FCV dad thumping his chest will try to say, but, but, but we are winning. Listen your conference was watered down crap and beating Metro 10-0 isn’t awesome it’s expected. Top 15 will not get spots on the Top ECNL teams in the DMV that will be reserved for your starting 6-7. Keep hope alive though.

05 (FCV) would beat any 05 ECNL team in this area by 5 goals. 04(FCV) would beat any 04 ecnl team in this area by five goals. 03 (FCV) would have tough games against Braddock Road and maybe McLean. 01 (FCV) would be a great game against McLean 01 and throttle any other 01 ECNL team in the area by eight goals.

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Anonymous wrote:There are plenty of DA kids who will not make ECNL teams becasue not all DA players are what they seem to be.

This is where the parents will start berating coaches and spreading bad rumors about clubs because their superstar kid doesn't make it.

Chemistry on a team is vital to the success of a team, even if the DA kids are better, many coaches will not mess with the chemistry.

Amen. Also stands to reason that of the DA players that might compete to get on an ECNL team, it might not be the ones those parents think -- per PP comment, there are a lot of "top" players who aren't top -- they are just favorites and do get better through being given the opportunity. Maybe fresh eyes benefits the ones who weren't given those chances, and don't have prima donna complexes but just want to be a solid part of a good team.

In this area, DA doesn't equal "top" players for many of the teams due to dillusion. Some teams/some age groups.some players sure, but just because they are on a DA doesn't automatically mean they are elite (and same can be said for the ECNL teams). Too many "top" teams, so the consolidation is what this area desperately needed....

top 15 players on FCV teams 05 and older would start on any Ecnl team in the area except for BRYC 03 and McLean 01/02 - and even those two teams would have room for multiple fcv starters.

Take the top 6 players at FCV and plug them with any of the Top 6 players within the ECNL and you have one powerful team. Except at BRYC any team younger then that 03 team is awful!

So should we expect FCV's top players leaving the club for various ECNL programs? With the demise of DA, ECNL is by far the best platform for college recruitment.

That would be a YES. Making moves already.

Important to note here that this is a two way street with ecnl staff reaching out to DA players.

-Signed, the parent of the mediocre DA kid

Try again with that top 15, It’s a nice thought though. I will give you this, it does all depends which age group as well as which club. Truly, except for the 03 FCV team all other teams are subpar. Here is a crazy idea, pair your standouts at FCV with the ECNL kids that keep the teams competitive and you have one hell of a team. Who’s the top ECNL team at the 04, 05 and 06 level in the DMV? Ask yourself why? Then ask what you could do to make that team even better. Plug up the holes with the top players from FCV and you no longer have a team that win you have a team that dominates the top platforms within the ECNL because the teams aren’t watered down anymore. There’s a reason why as good as the front line is on the 04FCV team they aren’t winning everything at the top levels. Same goes for 05’s and 06’s however you take the top 06FCV kids and pair them with the top players at VDA and then you have top talent representing you and dominating without weak players on the bench. I am sure the one FCV dad thumping his chest will try to say, but, but, but we are winning. Listen your conference was watered down crap and beating Metro 10-0 isn’t awesome it’s expected. Top 15 will not get spots on the Top ECNL teams in the DMV that will be reserved for your starting 6-7. Keep hope alive though.

Anonymous wrote:That’s the last one. Promise!

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Anonymous wrote:ECNL just added another one ... not from VA:
https://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com/2020/04/17/charlotte-soccer-academy-join-ecnls-girls-for-2020-21-season/?fbclid=IwAR1qPNZsZAXE_eWo7EKRrm1NKoBJFWQ3zImE2EkjojZFwr4TVKLhC1DQ4BE

This brings the mid-Atlantic number of teams per age group to 13. Would make sense to add one more from NOVA, then have a North South division. Basically NC/SC (South) and NOVA/Richmond (North)

Anonymous wrote:ECNL just added another one ... not from VA:
https://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com/2020/04/17/charlotte-soccer-academy-join-ecnls-girls-for-2020-21-season/?fbclid=IwAR1qPNZsZAXE_eWo7EKRrm1NKoBJFWQ3zImE2EkjojZFwr4TVKLhC1DQ4BE

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone really think there will be soccer games being played this autumn? I think it’s much more likely that we’re looking at early 2021 as the first time any of these girls get back on a field, in time for the Virginia HS season. And that’s well after the ECNL mid-Atlantic season is over.

Anonymous wrote:Would any VA DA players drive to MD United or Bethesda to play ECNL?

Any news on Baltimore Armour?

Anonymous wrote:Would any VA DA players drive to MD United or Bethesda to play ECNL?

Any news on Baltimore Armour?

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Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents: college coaches want good players that will help their program be successful. The DA had it right, it’s all about developing players, not building power teams and winning trophies. I heard a great quote from ex-MNT goalkeeper Tony Meola once: “the last thing I want is to walk into my kid’s room when they turn 18 and see it filled with medals and trophies but they never developed into a good player”. All this talk about players jumping to this and that ECNL team to make it great, slow down. If you’re a parent of an ex-DA player find a technical director and coach that you can trust and will help your kid develop with the right intentions. It sounds like most DA clubs are going to start a new 10 month league while allowing HS soccer if your daughter wants to play, so you may not have to do anything. You don’t need to chase some ECNL badge.

This is the dilemma, right? DD loves her coach. And for all its flaws, DA did some things right. Having each game recorded was a huge plus. Getting video of teams they were going to play, and having to review footage, meeting with her position group, coming up with strategies against that team. And then after the games, looking at her clips and seeing what she could have done better. These things also helped her develop into a smarter player.

Does ECNL require games to be recorded? I actually have no idea.