Anonymous
03/04/2026 15:46
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Not true. SY for everyone except GY for August wouldn't solve more than a tiny fraction of the kids off grade. The effort and costs isn't worth it because their really aren't any benefits. Their are so many May, June, July, September, October's off grade that your still looking at 2-3 players per team not in the same grade as the others.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.
Literally no one on here has said we should allow a 3 year window. Allowing Juniors and seniors from the group designated U18 to play with their grade is not 36 months.
Youth soccer will not have u18 because it’s not enough players in u19 by themselves.
Think about it.
If a kid was born 8/1 and the school cutoff was 8/1 and was held back twice that would make them 3 years older than a kid born on 7/31
3 years older = a 36 month eligibility window if you allow holdbacks to play at club events.
Your math ain’t mathing… take U18 age group and put the juniors with U17 find me a 36 month age window. At the most it would be 23 months.
Ok whatever you want to think. A 23 month eligibility window is ridiculous.
Just do SY with Aug birthdays playing on their correct grade in school team and you get a 13 month window and all players during games are the same grade.
For the guy that used to talk about rae all the time the irony is stunning. I guess selective rae it is as long as you can play your kid against 23 month younger players.
Strict SY worked before, it will work again. If the leagues want to adjust things they will address them in 2-3 years not right away.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 15:35
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.
Literally no one on here has said we should allow a 3 year window. Allowing Juniors and seniors from the group designated U18 to play with their grade is not 36 months.
Youth soccer will not have u18 because it’s not enough players in u19 by themselves.
Think about it.
If a kid was born 8/1 and the school cutoff was 8/1 and was held back twice that would make them 3 years older than a kid born on 7/31
3 years older = a 36 month eligibility window if you allow holdbacks to play at club events.
Your math ain’t mathing… take U18 age group and put the juniors with U17 find me a 36 month age window. At the most it would be 23 months.
Ok whatever you want to think. A 23 month eligibility window is ridiculous.
Just do SY with Aug birthdays playing on their correct grade in school team and you get a 13 month window and all players during games are the same grade.
For the guy that used to talk about rae all the time the irony is stunning. I guess selective rae it is as long as you can play your kid against 23 month younger players.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 15:09
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.
Literally no one on here has said we should allow a 3 year window. Allowing Juniors and seniors from the group designated U18 to play with their grade is not 36 months.
Youth soccer will not have u18 because it’s not enough players in u19 by themselves.
Think about it.
If a kid was born 8/1 and the school cutoff was 8/1 and was held back twice that would make them 3 years older than a kid born on 7/31
3 years older = a 36 month eligibility window if you allow holdbacks to play at club events.
Your math ain’t mathing… take U18 age group and put the juniors with U17 find me a 36 month age window. At the most it would be 23 months.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 15:07
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:THERE HAVE BEEN SOME RECENT DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE ECL STRUCTURE (NL AND RL) THAT COULD IMPACT SOME COACHING PLACEMENTS. BECAUSE OF THIS TRANSITION WITHIN THE LEAGUE, WE HAVE DECIDED TO DELAY OUR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING STAFF PLACEMENTS.
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR COACHES ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE MOVING PARTS AND REMAIN ENGAGED
THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS.
ONCE WE HAVE CLARITY ON THE MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE ECL STRUCTURE, WE WILL BEGIN MAKING CONCRETE DECISIONS ON PLACEMENTS AND COMMUNICATE THOSE UPDATES WITH YOU RIGHT AWAY.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND ARE EXCITED TO SHARE MORE SOON!
ECNL is starting their relocation process and will be moving clubs up and down.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 09:19
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This your other table
Fall 2026
8/1/2009 and younger = Senior
8/1/2009 and younger = Junior
8/1/2011 and younger = Sophmore
8/1/2012 and younger = Freshman
8/1/2013 and younger = 8th
8/1/2014 and younger = 7th
8/1/2015 and younger = 6th
8/1/2016 and younger = 5th
8/1/2017 and younger = 4th
8/1/2018 and younger = 3rd
8/1/2019 and younger = 2nd
8/1/2020 and younger = 1st
8/1/2021 and younger = kindergarten
No its just you looking to intentionally confuse people.
This is for next fall when SY starts.
11v11 = U18/U19 = 8/1/2007 + younger = Senior
11v11 = U17 = 8/1/2009 + younger = Junior
11v11 = U16 = 8/1/2010 + younger = Sophmore
11v11 = U15 = 8/1/2011 + younger = Freshman
11v11 = U14 = 8/1/2012 + younger = 8th grade
11v11 = U13 = 8/1/2013 + younger = 7th grade
11v11 = U12 = 8/1/2014 + younger = 6th grade
9v9 = U11 = 8/1/2015 + younger = 5th grade
9v9 = U10 = 8/1/2016 + younger = 4th grade
7v7 = U9 = 8/1/2017 + younger = 3rd grade
7v7 = U8 = 8/1/2018 + younger = 2nd grade
4v4 = U7 = 8/1/2019 + younger = 1st grade
4v4 = U6 = 8/1/2020 + younger = kindergarten
I thought u12s mostly played 9v9? I have seen some tournaments where there are also 11v11 brackets. The above table doesn't account for these 2 scenarios.
Yes that one was a variable. When 9v9 ends and 11v11 started is all over the place at different club websites.. Throw in BY to SY changes and I dont think many leagues / clubs know how its going to work.
This just highlights how unprofessional and disorganized leagues are when you cant figure out when 11v11 starts.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 04:15
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
It's quite amazing how thick you are in the head. An August player who is misaligned on grade and chooses to play on age, is not playing down. You continuing to say so demonstrates your lack of simple mathematical skills.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 04:12
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This your other table
Fall 2026
8/1/2009 and younger = Senior
8/1/2009 and younger = Junior
8/1/2011 and younger = Sophmore
8/1/2012 and younger = Freshman
8/1/2013 and younger = 8th
8/1/2014 and younger = 7th
8/1/2015 and younger = 6th
8/1/2016 and younger = 5th
8/1/2017 and younger = 4th
8/1/2018 and younger = 3rd
8/1/2019 and younger = 2nd
8/1/2020 and younger = 1st
8/1/2021 and younger = kindergarten
No its just you looking to intentionally confuse people.
This is for next fall when SY starts.
11v11 = U18/U19 = 8/1/2007 + younger = Senior
11v11 = U17 = 8/1/2009 + younger = Junior
11v11 = U16 = 8/1/2010 + younger = Sophmore
11v11 = U15 = 8/1/2011 + younger = Freshman
11v11 = U14 = 8/1/2012 + younger = 8th grade
11v11 = U13 = 8/1/2013 + younger = 7th grade
11v11 = U12 = 8/1/2014 + younger = 6th grade
9v9 = U11 = 8/1/2015 + younger = 5th grade
9v9 = U10 = 8/1/2016 + younger = 4th grade
7v7 = U9 = 8/1/2017 + younger = 3rd grade
7v7 = U8 = 8/1/2018 + younger = 2nd grade
4v4 = U7 = 8/1/2019 + younger = 1st grade
4v4 = U6 = 8/1/2020 + younger = kindergarten
I thought u12s mostly played 9v9? I have seen some tournaments where there are also 11v11 brackets. The above table doesn't account for these 2 scenarios.
Anonymous
03/04/2026 01:33
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
THERE HAVE BEEN SOME RECENT DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE ECL STRUCTURE (NL AND RL) THAT COULD IMPACT SOME COACHING PLACEMENTS. BECAUSE OF THIS TRANSITION WITHIN THE LEAGUE, WE HAVE DECIDED TO DELAY OUR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING STAFF PLACEMENTS.
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR COACHES ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE MOVING PARTS AND REMAIN ENGAGED
THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS.
ONCE WE HAVE CLARITY ON THE MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE ECL STRUCTURE, WE WILL BEGIN MAKING CONCRETE DECISIONS ON PLACEMENTS AND COMMUNICATE THOSE UPDATES WITH YOU RIGHT AWAY.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND ARE EXCITED TO SHARE MORE SOON!
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR COACHES ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE MOVING PARTS AND REMAIN ENGAGED
THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS.
ONCE WE HAVE CLARITY ON THE MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE ECL STRUCTURE, WE WILL BEGIN MAKING CONCRETE DECISIONS ON PLACEMENTS AND COMMUNICATE THOSE UPDATES WITH YOU RIGHT AWAY.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND ARE EXCITED TO SHARE MORE SOON!
Anonymous
03/04/2026 01:06
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
The fact you don’t think it’s obvious you keep commenting to yourself is hilarious. 😂
Ahh the old "I know you are but what ami" comeback smart!
We are laughing at you not with you 😂😂😂😂
Anonymous
03/03/2026 22:54
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.
Literally no one on here has said we should allow a 3 year window. Allowing Juniors and seniors from the group designated U18 to play with their grade is not 36 months.
Youth soccer will not have u18 because it’s not enough players in u19 by themselves.
Think about it.
If a kid was born 8/1 and the school cutoff was 8/1 and was held back twice that would make them 3 years older than a kid born on 7/31
3 years older = a 36 month eligibility window if you allow holdbacks to play at club events.
Anonymous
03/03/2026 22:50
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
The fact you don’t think it’s obvious you keep commenting to yourself is hilarious. 😂
Ahh the old "I know you are but what ami" comeback smart!
Anonymous
03/03/2026 22:48
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.
Literally no one on here has said we should allow a 3 year window. Allowing Juniors and seniors from the group designated U18 to play with their grade is not 36 months.
Youth soccer will not have u18 because it’s not enough players in u19 by themselves.
Anonymous
03/03/2026 22:47
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
People telling you showcases are going grade year from sources such as USYS isn't anyone asking for grade year though.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.
Anonymous
03/03/2026 22:44
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
The fact you don’t think it’s obvious you keep commenting to yourself is hilarious. 😂
Anonymous
03/03/2026 22:43
Subject: ECNL moving to school year part 2
Anonymous wrote:Who wants this 36 month window your talking about? I haven't seen any posts asking for this.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The August hater trying to get kids to play up when they aren't ready is selfish and self centered for trying to make his Sept girl only play against younger players but calling people losers is uncalled for.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Definitely need a name committee.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:U18 Juniors will play U17 and U18 seniors will play U19 at showcases there will not be a U18 showcase.
Why not just call it U18 and U19?
Seems like you're trying to hide something.
Name should be loser thats always looking for a way to play down against youger players.
I'm suggesting 13 maybe a 14 month window. You want a 36 month window with players literally 2 years older than eveyone else they're playing against.
Ridiculious to even talk about "self centered"
Also being labeled a loser would bother you it it didnt apply.
Nobody has seen it.
Age guy is trying to start a rumor that there will be GY showcases in the future.
GY = 36 month eligibility windows because schools allow kids to be held back twice.