Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 20:09     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:Solar ECNL 3, Philly Union 1 - U-17

The list goes on.

Receipts.


Well to be fair this was the Philly Union 2009s (U16) playing in U17. But yes, ECNL did okay this weekend across the age groups.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:16     Subject: NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
NVA Showed what they can do!! Contenders for sure!
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 09:03     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:Solar ECNL 3, Philly Union 1 - U-17

The list goes on.

Receipts. [/quo
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2025 23:45     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Solar ECNL 3, Philly Union 1 - U-17

The list goes on.

Receipts.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2025 23:06     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.
link for ds please


It was sarcasm. MLS sucked wind in many cases. Same thing happening right now at Best Of tournament in DE. The myth of Next is a bust.


Simply not true. Run along.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2025 18:49     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.
link for ds please


It was sarcasm. MLS sucked wind in many cases. Same thing happening right now at Best Of tournament in DE. The myth of Next is a bust.
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2025 19:56     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.


Arlington “showcase”


Is there a results link? I see the schedule but no results
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2025 18:35     Subject: NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
So uhhhhhh when are they gonna hear back? Mlsnext needs to hurry up
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2025 06:45     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Serious question, why does everyone believe MLS Next > ECNL? I get it if you are at an MLS Academy, but not quite sure I understand the big difference if you are just at a club.
As shown in a few of the rightous comments above, perception is reality for many people not in the know. The assumption goes that MLS is pro so MLSN must be tops.

Also most don't realize that the MLSN academies operate on a complete level or league above the MLSN non academies.

There is also the argument that MLSN non academy teams avoid playing other top teams so one can't make comparisons and this is true or conspiracy thinking. I really don't know. (Or care)

Many chases the labels and have FOMO at all levels of youth soccer.

Not sure why those backing ECNL or MLSN need to throw arrows, they're both great opportunities for kids to play soccer.


Well said.


This has been the best info on here about it. MLS Next pro academies, sure, I get why you can make the argument. When you compare MLS Next and ECNL clubs some are good and some are bad. Both programs still have kids going D3 or not playing at all.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 23:36     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Serious question, why does everyone believe MLS Next > ECNL? I get it if you are at an MLS Academy, but not quite sure I understand the big difference if you are just at a club.
As shown in a few of the rightous comments above, perception is reality for many people not in the know. The assumption goes that MLS is pro so MLSN must be tops.

Also most don't realize that the MLSN academies operate on a complete level or league above the MLSN non academies.

There is also the argument that MLSN non academy teams avoid playing other top teams so one can't make comparisons and this is true or conspiracy thinking. I really don't know. (Or care)

Many chases the labels and have FOMO at all levels of youth soccer.

Not sure why those backing ECNL or MLSN need to throw arrows, they're both great opportunities for kids to play soccer.


Well said.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 22:58     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.


Arlington “showcase”
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 22:55     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.



Exactly. ECNL National Mid-Atlantic has 1, maybe 2 competitive teams.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 21:58     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.
link for ds please
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 21:54     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Yep MLSN really showed thier bravado this weekend in the ARL showcase...all those MLS next teams just crapped all over the ECNL teams--total blow out for every one of the games. Not even sure why ECNL teams bother to show up when the MLS next teams were just so superior on the field. So out of their league --can't believe they even matched these teams up for a college showcase.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 21:05     Subject: Re:NVA/Loudoun to MLS Next
Anonymous wrote:Serious question, why does everyone believe MLS Next > ECNL? I get it if you are at an MLS Academy, but not quite sure I understand the big difference if you are just at a club.
As shown in a few of the rightous comments above, perception is reality for many people not in the know. The assumption goes that MLS is pro so MLSN must be tops.

Also most don't realize that the MLSN academies operate on a complete level or league above the MLSN non academies.

There is also the argument that MLSN non academy teams avoid playing other top teams so one can't make comparisons and this is true or conspiracy thinking. I really don't know. (Or care)

Many chases the labels and have FOMO at all levels of youth soccer.

Not sure why those backing ECNL or MLSN need to throw arrows, they're both great opportunities for kids to play soccer.