Anonymous wrote:Ah, interesting read of it. I had assumed that MYS would have both GA and Aspire, but you could be right and they only have Aspire. The fact is MYS doesn't technically have ECNL players, FVU does.

Very poorly written, if nothing else.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I do not read the following as saying that MYS will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. I read it as essentially acknowledging that they are not offering the Union ECNL players a comparable path (since they don’t have GA) but are offering one to ECNL-R players (since they have GA Aspire).

Maybe it’s just badly written, but it says: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.”

It says this in the ECNL-R section, but it refers to “our girls’ teams” broadly.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.
For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

It specially says current ECNL players -> GA, current ECNL-R players -> Aspire.

No it doesn’t. It seems like a logical assumption, but nowhere does it say that McLean will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. GA Aspire is part of GA, so all those generic references to GA (e.g., “The opportunities available through the GA” in the text you copied) could mean GA Aspire. The language buried in the ECNL-R section goes beyond just ECNL-R players: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy.”

Anonymous wrote:Ah, interesting read of it. I had assumed that MYS would have both GA and Aspire, but you could be right and they only have Aspire. The fact is MYS doesn't technically have ECNL players, FVU does.

Very poorly written, if nothing else.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I do not read the following as saying that MYS will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. I read it as essentially acknowledging that they are not offering the Union ECNL players a comparable path (since they don’t have GA) but are offering one to ECNL-R players (since they have GA Aspire).

Maybe it’s just badly written, but it says: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.”

It says this in the ECNL-R section, but it refers to “our girls’ teams” broadly.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.
For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

It specially says current ECNL players -> GA, current ECNL-R players -> Aspire.

No it doesn’t. It seems like a logical assumption, but nowhere does it say that McLean will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. GA Aspire is part of GA, so all those generic references to GA (e.g., “The opportunities available through the GA” in the text you copied) could mean GA Aspire. The language buried in the ECNL-R section goes beyond just ECNL-R players: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy.”

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I do not read the following as saying that MYS will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. I read it as essentially acknowledging that they are not offering the Union ECNL players a comparable path (since they don’t have GA) but are offering one to ECNL-R players (since they have GA Aspire).

Maybe it’s just badly written, but it says: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.”

It says this in the ECNL-R section, but it refers to “our girls’ teams” broadly.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.
For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

It specially says current ECNL players -> GA, current ECNL-R players -> Aspire.

No it doesn’t. It seems like a logical assumption, but nowhere does it say that McLean will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. GA Aspire is part of GA, so all those generic references to GA (e.g., “The opportunities available through the GA” in the text you copied) could mean GA Aspire. The language buried in the ECNL-R section goes beyond just ECNL-R players: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy.”

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I do not read the following as saying that MYS will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. I read it as essentially acknowledging that they are not offering the Union ECNL players a comparable path (since they don’t have GA) but are offering one to ECNL-R players (since they have GA Aspire).

Maybe it’s just badly written, but it says: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.”

It says this in the ECNL-R section, but it refers to “our girls’ teams” broadly.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.
For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

It specially says current ECNL players -> GA, current ECNL-R players -> Aspire.

Anonymous wrote:
I do not read the following as saying that MYS will have both GA and GA Aspire teams. I read it as essentially acknowledging that they are not offering the Union ECNL players a comparable path (since they don’t have GA) but are offering one to ECNL-R players (since they have GA Aspire).

Maybe it’s just badly written, but it says: “Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.”

It says this in the ECNL-R section, but it refers to “our girls’ teams” broadly.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.
For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain what in the announcement leads them to believe MYS will have GA (not just GA2) teams next season? It does not say that.

Dear MYS Families,
We are excited to announce that McLean Youth Soccer is embarking on a significant new chapter by joining the Girls Academy (GA) for the 2025-2026 season.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.

For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

As posted above, this says “our girls’ teams will compete in GA Aspire.” It does not say “our girls’ teams will compete in GA and GA Aspire.”

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Anonymous wrote:Nva, loudoun, Mclean moving mls next2. Bethesda and Achilles forced to move to mls next2 as well. All announcements coming out this week. Mls next tier 1 will remain mostly for MLS academies and very few exceptions

NVA is Loudoun. Also, if this is true, I presume SYC and Alexandria being forced to MLS-2? If so, MYS will not be able to score a goal or a win by ANY boys team vs the new "non MLS Academy" clubs. MYS boys teams are ECNL-R and they are terrible in that group. The logic here doesn't add up beyond MLS being added as a "project" or to get their girls teams to GA - but even those teams fell apart.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain what in the announcement leads them to believe MYS will have GA (not just GA2) teams next season? It does not say that.

Dear MYS Families,
We are excited to announce that McLean Youth Soccer is embarking on a significant new chapter by joining the Girls Academy (GA) for the 2025-2026 season.

For Current ECNL Players: We understand that this decision impacts many players within our club who are involved in ECNL. The opportunities available through the GA will offer a high level of competition, with exposure and growth opportunities. Our technical staff and coaches will be working closely with players and families to ensure a seamless transition into this new framework.

For ECNL-R Players: We recognize the significant commitment our ECNL-R players have made to the club, and we are excited about the new pathways that will be open to them moving forward. The transition will be thoughtfully managed to ensure that everyone remains on track to achieve their full potential. Our girls' teams will compete in Girls Academy Aspire, a division within the Girls Academy that offers a structured environment for player development and competition.

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain what in the announcement leads them to believe MYS will have GA (not just GA2) teams next season? It does not say that.

Anonymous wrote:Nva, loudoun, Mclean moving mls next2. Bethesda and Achilles forced to move to mls next2 as well. All announcements coming out this week. Mls next tier 1 will remain mostly for MLS academies and very few exceptions