Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 13:51     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This email was sent to all Arlington ECNL families this morning.

Dear Families,

In light of the recent changes and movement in the area and negative rumors being spread by some, we want to reassure you that our club remains committed to the highest level of competition and development for our players. We will continue to participate in the ECNL league, as we firmly believe it offers the best platform for our players to grow, compete, and reach their fullest potential.

Our focus has always been and will continue to be on providing our players with the opportunities, resources, and guidance they need to succeed both on and off the field. We are confident that staying within the ECNL will provide the competitive environment and exposure necessary to help each player thrive.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting future together.

Arlington Soccer


It’s giving desperation.


A couple of points. I think this was sent in response to rumors like the ones on this board. Second, it is actually great that a club is telling people what is going on. Finally, why would they not be in ECNL next year? Sure if ecnl falls apart but other than on this board most people think GA is in rough shape. The agreement with MLSNext was desperation. The agreement says nothing, promises nothing, and does nothing except let GA offer false hope. McLean moved because they were mad at ECNL. NVA moves makes sense only is it is followed by 20-30 ecnl clubs moving to GA. The numbers are going to go in the other direction.


Yup, step outside of the NoVA bubble and there is absolutely no massive movement from ECNL->GA nationwide.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 13:48     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:lol… Arlington. That’s actually funny.
If you needed to adress something over concerns of people leaving then that tells you a lot about a club.

When you folks realize that the only thing a club has to provide is an ecnl badge……..


They probably hear so much from their parents and tired of responding
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 12:11     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

lol… Arlington. That’s actually funny.
If you needed to adress something over concerns of people leaving then that tells you a lot about a club.

When you folks realize that the only thing a club has to provide is an ecnl badge……..
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 11:43     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This email was sent to all Arlington ECNL families this morning.

Dear Families,

In light of the recent changes and movement in the area and negative rumors being spread by some, we want to reassure you that our club remains committed to the highest level of competition and development for our players. We will continue to participate in the ECNL league, as we firmly believe it offers the best platform for our players to grow, compete, and reach their fullest potential.

Our focus has always been and will continue to be on providing our players with the opportunities, resources, and guidance they need to succeed both on and off the field. We are confident that staying within the ECNL will provide the competitive environment and exposure necessary to help each player thrive.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting future together.

Arlington Soccer


It’s giving desperation.


A couple of points. I think this was sent in response to rumors like the ones on this board. Second, it is actually great that a club is telling people what is going on. Finally, why would they not be in ECNL next year? Sure if ecnl falls apart but other than on this board most people think GA is in rough shape. The agreement with MLSNext was desperation. The agreement says nothing, promises nothing, and does nothing except let GA offer false hope. McLean moved because they were mad at ECNL. NVA moves makes sense only is it is followed by 20-30 ecnl clubs moving to GA. The numbers are going to go in the other direction.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 11:35     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:This email was sent to all Arlington ECNL families this morning.

Dear Families,

In light of the recent changes and movement in the area and negative rumors being spread by some, we want to reassure you that our club remains committed to the highest level of competition and development for our players. We will continue to participate in the ECNL league, as we firmly believe it offers the best platform for our players to grow, compete, and reach their fullest potential.

Our focus has always been and will continue to be on providing our players with the opportunities, resources, and guidance they need to succeed both on and off the field. We are confident that staying within the ECNL will provide the competitive environment and exposure necessary to help each player thrive.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting future together.

Arlington Soccer


It’s giving desperation.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 11:31     Subject: Re:Arlington ECNL ID’s

Arlington on the girls side has always been about “developing” fullbacks. If your best player is a fullback your team will struggle.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 11:30     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:So is being highly comperitive considered being mean?

From what I witnessed, I didnt see anything mean. I saw girls trying to compete to keep position. Sounds like internal whining due to their kid being outplayed.

Toughen up buttercup


The ones trash talking are threatened by the new players.


Confirmed
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 11:29     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:So is being highly comperitive considered being mean?

From what I witnessed, I didnt see anything mean. I saw girls trying to compete to keep position. Sounds like internal whining due to their kid being outplayed.

Toughen up buttercup


The ones trash talking are threatened by the new players.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:58     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This email was sent to all Arlington ECNL families this morning.

Dear Families,

In light of the recent changes and movement in the area and negative rumors being spread by some, we want to reassure you that our club remains committed to the highest level of competition and development for our players. We will continue to participate in the ECNL league, as we firmly believe it offers the best platform for our players to grow, compete, and reach their fullest potential.

Our focus has always been and will continue to be on providing our players with the opportunities, resources, and guidance they need to succeed both on and off the field. We are confident that staying within the ECNL will provide the competitive environment and exposure necessary to help each player thrive.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting future together.

Arlington Soccer

Easy to say now that the deadline has already past. Will they have the same letter next year?...


Who cares! They will be in a competitive league with the same player pool. All these clubs are doing just fine and making money either way yet you feed the hype hysteria. Eveyone should know there is no hype to any of this and none of this really matters. Just play the game and help your kid get better if they let you, otherwise get out the way. Its there life.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:34     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any boys offers out yet?


Verbal yes.


What age group?
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:29     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

desperate times call for desperate rumors
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:27     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Go back under your bridge troll.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:23     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:This email was sent to all Arlington ECNL families this morning.

Dear Families,

In light of the recent changes and movement in the area and negative rumors being spread by some, we want to reassure you that our club remains committed to the highest level of competition and development for our players. We will continue to participate in the ECNL league, as we firmly believe it offers the best platform for our players to grow, compete, and reach their fullest potential.

Our focus has always been and will continue to be on providing our players with the opportunities, resources, and guidance they need to succeed both on and off the field. We are confident that staying within the ECNL will provide the competitive environment and exposure necessary to help each player thrive.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting future together.

Arlington Soccer

Easy to say now that the deadline has already past. Will they have the same letter next year?...
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:16     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:that's how it is at any club, if a girl stands out or is a "known" player they will fit in, when they make the team!


No. It is not. As a parent that has been to almost every club ID over the years, it is not. Most club girls know the other girls from past club affiliations, ODP, etc. They welcome their acquaintances/friends and are friendly at the IDs. This is not the case at ARL. The girls are sh!ts and the parents that think this is normal are creating this environment. Understand this is a bad culture that everyone else sees and judges you for. The girls may not be to blame, they may not know better, this is a problem with the ARL parents or coaches who encourage it or don’t do anything about it. But do understand, everyone sees the kids are uncharacteristically awful and only you think it is normal. We judge you, your kids, and the coaches. Stop normalizing this mean girl environment. It is not normal, it is not usual at other clubs, it is just pathetic. Anyone that excuses this behavior as normal needs to get out of the ARL bubble or look in the mirror. It is not typical teen behavior seen at other clubs. Only you think that.


+1 The mean girl attitude is strong at Arlington. Definitely not that way at other club tryouts.


wait until you play them. mean girl is an understatement. just dirty play
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2025 10:13     Subject: Arlington ECNL ID’s

Anonymous wrote:Any boys offers out yet?


Verbal yes.