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Post 04/20/2020 18:10     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:What are Arlington boys doing?


I think the Arlington decision is complex because they have to figure out both boys and girls. And the best option for each isn’t the same. Either the boys go MLS and the girls go GAL (better for boys, worse for girls) or both go ECNL (better for girls, worse for boys). If MLS isn’t an option for the boys then I bet the whole club goes ECNL. Richmond United and VDA are campaigning to get Arlington boys to go ECNL, which might override Mclean and BRYC trying to veto ECNL on the girls side. Many moving pieces.


Amazing how girls ECNL parents think their teams and mid Atlantic division is so strong but the boys mid Atlantic which includes all former DA teams except DCU is so weak. Literally no self awareness whatsoever.


Amazing how girls DA parents bashed ECNL relentlessly but are now clambering to get in. And when ECNL parents mock them shamelessly here, they lash out with the same old trope.


I’m not so sure this is true. It seems that there is an ECNL driven campaign here to make the board think that people who are deep into recruiting will switch clubs. I don’t buy it for a second. They want to kill the new league before it gets off the ground. Someone who is deep into the recruiting phase has a lot more to fear from switching clubs into an environment where they may not even play to staying with their current teams where they have chemistry and showcase properly.


Your kid won’t make it in college off the bench if she needs chemistry to make her look good. Any top player can adjust and adjust fast to who she plays with.


I think what people have been saying is they are confident that they would land on a ECNL roster and displace a kid. What they aren’t sure about is if the change will even be necessary.


My kid plays ECNL in the DMV and I agree with you. The talent of the top 6-8 at FCV and Arlington impress. They can and will replace some of the starting 11 in ECNL. I for one want the better players. Why? Speed of play, reading the field and top training speeds that will help get my child ready for college. Skill pushes the skilled it’s just that simple.


The top players in DA are also going to pick the BEST ECNL teams first. FCV kids are not going to be interested in a bad VDA or Loudoun team.


Sounds good! Try BRYC or Mclean then.


I do agree the best DA players will look to the better ECNL teams first and depending on the age group can be a lot of different clubs, below is the top nova team in each age group (used league standings)
07- Loudoun
06- VDA
05- Mclean
04- VDA
03- BRYC
02-Mclean


VDA 04





Mikey coaching VDA 04. They will be good


+1000 Yep! Can’t wait.


If they can add players.


They already had a few BRYC players come to practices.

I doubt it. Mikey likes to recruit - but he is not stupid enough to have kids from another ECNL club at practices before may 1.
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Post 04/20/2020 17:55     Subject: Re:Any word from Arlington?

On the boys side Braddock road would definitely be able to upgrade their rosters with former DA players . I would love to see a complete makeover with the 06 and 07 teams.
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Post 04/19/2020 23:45     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people


If you want info go to the club NOT DC urban soccer.


Not much info coming from the club

Just reach out to your kid’s coach. They will explain exactly what is going on.
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Post 04/19/2020 23:22     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people


So many parents on the girls side on here trash talking other clubs, go somewhere else


Agree, go trash talk somewhere else.
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Post 04/19/2020 22:27     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people


So many parents on the girls side on here trash talking other clubs, go somewhere else


+1
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Post 04/19/2020 22:21     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people


If you want info go to the club NOT DC urban soccer.


Not much info coming from the club
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Post 04/19/2020 22:20     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people


So many parents on the girls side on here trash talking other clubs, go somewhere else
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Post 04/19/2020 22:17     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:What are Arlington boys doing?


I think the Arlington decision is complex because they have to figure out both boys and girls. And the best option for each isn’t the same. Either the boys go MLS and the girls go GAL (better for boys, worse for girls) or both go ECNL (better for girls, worse for boys). If MLS isn’t an option for the boys then I bet the whole club goes ECNL. Richmond United and VDA are campaigning to get Arlington boys to go ECNL, which might override Mclean and BRYC trying to veto ECNL on the girls side. Many moving pieces.


Amazing how girls ECNL parents think their teams and mid Atlantic division is so strong but the boys mid Atlantic which includes all former DA teams except DCU is so weak. Literally no self awareness whatsoever.


Amazing how girls DA parents bashed ECNL relentlessly but are now clambering to get in. And when ECNL parents mock them shamelessly here, they lash out with the same old trope.


I’m not so sure this is true. It seems that there is an ECNL driven campaign here to make the board think that people who are deep into recruiting will switch clubs. I don’t buy it for a second. They want to kill the new league before it gets off the ground. Someone who is deep into the recruiting phase has a lot more to fear from switching clubs into an environment where they may not even play to staying with their current teams where they have chemistry and showcase properly.


Your kid won’t make it in college off the bench if she needs chemistry to make her look good. Any top player can adjust and adjust fast to who she plays with.


I think what people have been saying is they are confident that they would land on a ECNL roster and displace a kid. What they aren’t sure about is if the change will even be necessary.


My kid plays ECNL in the DMV and I agree with you. The talent of the top 6-8 at FCV and Arlington impress. They can and will replace some of the starting 11 in ECNL. I for one want the better players. Why? Speed of play, reading the field and top training speeds that will help get my child ready for college. Skill pushes the skilled it’s just that simple.


The top players in DA are also going to pick the BEST ECNL teams first. FCV kids are not going to be interested in a bad VDA or Loudoun team.


Sounds good! Try BRYC or Mclean then.


I do agree the best DA players will look to the better ECNL teams first and depending on the age group can be a lot of different clubs, below is the top nova team in each age group (used league standings)
07- Loudoun
06- VDA
05- Mclean
04- VDA
03- BRYC
02-Mclean


02/03 team will bve together come fall


Correct

Updated top ranked ECNL teams in Northern Virginia 20/21

08 - VSA (combine with pwsi to form VDA)
07 - Loudoun
06 - VDA
05 - Mclean
04 - VDA
03/02 - Mclean/ BRYC


07 should be McLean. They beat Loudoun multiple times


Used official league standings

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Post 04/19/2020 22:14     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:What are Arlington boys doing?


I think the Arlington decision is complex because they have to figure out both boys and girls. And the best option for each isn’t the same. Either the boys go MLS and the girls go GAL (better for boys, worse for girls) or both go ECNL (better for girls, worse for boys). If MLS isn’t an option for the boys then I bet the whole club goes ECNL. Richmond United and VDA are campaigning to get Arlington boys to go ECNL, which might override Mclean and BRYC trying to veto ECNL on the girls side. Many moving pieces.


Amazing how girls ECNL parents think their teams and mid Atlantic division is so strong but the boys mid Atlantic which includes all former DA teams except DCU is so weak. Literally no self awareness whatsoever.


Amazing how girls DA parents bashed ECNL relentlessly but are now clambering to get in. And when ECNL parents mock them shamelessly here, they lash out with the same old trope.


I’m not so sure this is true. It seems that there is an ECNL driven campaign here to make the board think that people who are deep into recruiting will switch clubs. I don’t buy it for a second. They want to kill the new league before it gets off the ground. Someone who is deep into the recruiting phase has a lot more to fear from switching clubs into an environment where they may not even play to staying with their current teams where they have chemistry and showcase properly.


Your kid won’t make it in college off the bench if she needs chemistry to make her look good. Any top player can adjust and adjust fast to who she plays with.


I think what people have been saying is they are confident that they would land on a ECNL roster and displace a kid. What they aren’t sure about is if the change will even be necessary.


My kid plays ECNL in the DMV and I agree with you. The talent of the top 6-8 at FCV and Arlington impress. They can and will replace some of the starting 11 in ECNL. I for one want the better players. Why? Speed of play, reading the field and top training speeds that will help get my child ready for college. Skill pushes the skilled it’s just that simple.


The top players in DA are also going to pick the BEST ECNL teams first. FCV kids are not going to be interested in a bad VDA or Loudoun team.


Sounds good! Try BRYC or Mclean then.


I do agree the best DA players will look to the better ECNL teams first and depending on the age group can be a lot of different clubs, below is the top nova team in each age group (used league standings)
07- Loudoun
06- VDA
05- Mclean
04- VDA
03- BRYC
02-Mclean


02/03 team will bve together come fall


Correct

Updated top ranked ECNL teams in Northern Virginia 20/21

08 - VSA (combine with pwsi to form VDA)
07 - Loudoun
06 - VDA
05 - Mclean
04 - VDA
03/02 - Mclean/ BRYC


07 should be McLean. They beat Loudoun multiple times
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Post 04/19/2020 22:13     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people


If you want info go to the club NOT DC urban soccer.
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Post 04/19/2020 22:11     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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I think the Arlington decision is complex because they have to figure out both boys and girls. And the best option for each isn’t the same. Either the boys go MLS and the girls go GAL (better for boys, worse for girls) or both go ECNL (better for girls, worse for boys). If MLS isn’t an option for the boys then I bet the whole club goes ECNL. Richmond United and VDA are campaigning to get Arlington boys to go ECNL, which might override Mclean and BRYC trying to veto ECNL on the girls side. Many moving pieces.


Amazing how girls ECNL parents think their teams and mid Atlantic division is so strong but the boys mid Atlantic which includes all former DA teams except DCU is so weak. Literally no self awareness whatsoever.


Amazing how girls DA parents bashed ECNL relentlessly but are now clambering to get in. And when ECNL parents mock them shamelessly here, they lash out with the same old trope.


I’m not so sure this is true. It seems that there is an ECNL driven campaign here to make the board think that people who are deep into recruiting will switch clubs. I don’t buy it for a second. They want to kill the new league before it gets off the ground. Someone who is deep into the recruiting phase has a lot more to fear from switching clubs into an environment where they may not even play to staying with their current teams where they have chemistry and showcase properly.


Your kid won’t make it in college off the bench if she needs chemistry to make her look good. Any top player can adjust and adjust fast to who she plays with.


I think what people have been saying is they are confident that they would land on a ECNL roster and displace a kid. What they aren’t sure about is if the change will even be necessary.


My kid plays ECNL in the DMV and I agree with you. The talent of the top 6-8 at FCV and Arlington impress. They can and will replace some of the starting 11 in ECNL. I for one want the better players. Why? Speed of play, reading the field and top training speeds that will help get my child ready for college. Skill pushes the skilled it’s just that simple.


The top players in DA are also going to pick the BEST ECNL teams first. FCV kids are not going to be interested in a bad VDA or Loudoun team.


Sounds good! Try BRYC or Mclean then.


I do agree the best DA players will look to the better ECNL teams first and depending on the age group can be a lot of different clubs, below is the top nova team in each age group (used league standings)
07- Loudoun
06- VDA
05- Mclean
04- VDA
03- BRYC
02-Mclean


VDA 04





Mikey coaching VDA 04. They will be good


+1000 Yep! Can’t wait.


If they can add players.


Most teams are adding players, I assume you will stay put. Has your team Beat VDA04? When? What was that score?


VDA lost 16 games. Shut up.


By a competitive region.. still landed 5th over all other DMV teams and even after having a horrible start to the season with girls not being able to play left and right. Fact check 11 games and eight of those was a loss margin by one. Hey Do I agree with you that VDA needs more consistency and Mikey will bring that when he steals your top 3-4 players and brings them over. You’re still missing the point. Don’t pound your chest when your kids team never played a team that beat teams you lost against. Shhh... now go to bed young one.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2020 22:09     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

Anonymous wrote:This is a thread for Arlington. Why bother trash talking other clubs right now, stop with these posts. Focus on our club.


+1 this is ridiculous. Some parents are coming on here for information due to all of the changes and they are reading adults arguing over kids soccer. WTF is wrong with some people
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2020 22:05     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:What are Arlington boys doing?


I think the Arlington decision is complex because they have to figure out both boys and girls. And the best option for each isn’t the same. Either the boys go MLS and the girls go GAL (better for boys, worse for girls) or both go ECNL (better for girls, worse for boys). If MLS isn’t an option for the boys then I bet the whole club goes ECNL. Richmond United and VDA are campaigning to get Arlington boys to go ECNL, which might override Mclean and BRYC trying to veto ECNL on the girls side. Many moving pieces.


Amazing how girls ECNL parents think their teams and mid Atlantic division is so strong but the boys mid Atlantic which includes all former DA teams except DCU is so weak. Literally no self awareness whatsoever.


Amazing how girls DA parents bashed ECNL relentlessly but are now clambering to get in. And when ECNL parents mock them shamelessly here, they lash out with the same old trope.


I’m not so sure this is true. It seems that there is an ECNL driven campaign here to make the board think that people who are deep into recruiting will switch clubs. I don’t buy it for a second. They want to kill the new league before it gets off the ground. Someone who is deep into the recruiting phase has a lot more to fear from switching clubs into an environment where they may not even play to staying with their current teams where they have chemistry and showcase properly.


Your kid won’t make it in college off the bench if she needs chemistry to make her look good. Any top player can adjust and adjust fast to who she plays with.


I think what people have been saying is they are confident that they would land on a ECNL roster and displace a kid. What they aren’t sure about is if the change will even be necessary.


My kid plays ECNL in the DMV and I agree with you. The talent of the top 6-8 at FCV and Arlington impress. They can and will replace some of the starting 11 in ECNL. I for one want the better players. Why? Speed of play, reading the field and top training speeds that will help get my child ready for college. Skill pushes the skilled it’s just that simple.


The top players in DA are also going to pick the BEST ECNL teams first. FCV kids are not going to be interested in a bad VDA or Loudoun team.


Sounds good! Try BRYC or Mclean then.


I do agree the best DA players will look to the better ECNL teams first and depending on the age group can be a lot of different clubs, below is the top nova team in each age group (used league standings)
07- Loudoun
06- VDA
05- Mclean
04- VDA
03- BRYC
02-Mclean


02/03 team will bve together come fall


Correct

Updated top ranked ECNL teams in Northern Virginia 20/21

08 - VSA (combine with pwsi to form VDA)
07 - Loudoun
06 - VDA
05 - Mclean
04 - VDA
03/02 - Mclean/ BRYC
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2020 22:05     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

On MLS’ website: “We weren’t prepared,” admitted Fred Lipka, the league’s Technical Director of Youth Development, in a conversation with MLSsoccer.com on Friday.

Even with the details of the new league in flux, Lipka wants to emphasize one key pillar of his department’s approach: This is not an MLS-only affair. “We have not invited one of them or some of them, we invited all of them,” he said of MLS’s overtures to their fellow DA members. “The statement was clear. I understand all the questions about it, [but] we are going to give all the opportunities for all teams which were in the platform to stay in the platform. It's not time to exclude, it’s time to include, to think about the kids, about the players and to try to continue what I think the DA was intended [for].”
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Post 04/19/2020 22:03     Subject: Any word from Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:What are Arlington boys doing?


I think the Arlington decision is complex because they have to figure out both boys and girls. And the best option for each isn’t the same. Either the boys go MLS and the girls go GAL (better for boys, worse for girls) or both go ECNL (better for girls, worse for boys). If MLS isn’t an option for the boys then I bet the whole club goes ECNL. Richmond United and VDA are campaigning to get Arlington boys to go ECNL, which might override Mclean and BRYC trying to veto ECNL on the girls side. Many moving pieces.


Amazing how girls ECNL parents think their teams and mid Atlantic division is so strong but the boys mid Atlantic which includes all former DA teams except DCU is so weak. Literally no self awareness whatsoever.


Amazing how girls DA parents bashed ECNL relentlessly but are now clambering to get in. And when ECNL parents mock them shamelessly here, they lash out with the same old trope.


I’m not so sure this is true. It seems that there is an ECNL driven campaign here to make the board think that people who are deep into recruiting will switch clubs. I don’t buy it for a second. They want to kill the new league before it gets off the ground. Someone who is deep into the recruiting phase has a lot more to fear from switching clubs into an environment where they may not even play to staying with their current teams where they have chemistry and showcase properly.


Your kid won’t make it in college off the bench if she needs chemistry to make her look good. Any top player can adjust and adjust fast to who she plays with.


I think what people have been saying is they are confident that they would land on a ECNL roster and displace a kid. What they aren’t sure about is if the change will even be necessary.


My kid plays ECNL in the DMV and I agree with you. The talent of the top 6-8 at FCV and Arlington impress. They can and will replace some of the starting 11 in ECNL. I for one want the better players. Why? Speed of play, reading the field and top training speeds that will help get my child ready for college. Skill pushes the skilled it’s just that simple.


The top players in DA are also going to pick the BEST ECNL teams first. FCV kids are not going to be interested in a bad VDA or Loudoun team.


Sounds good! Try BRYC or Mclean then.


I do agree the best DA players will look to the better ECNL teams first and depending on the age group can be a lot of different clubs, below is the top nova team in each age group (used league standings)
07- Loudoun
06- VDA
05- Mclean
04- VDA
03- BRYC
02-Mclean


VDA 04





Mikey coaching VDA 04. They will be good


+1000 Yep! Can’t wait.


If they can add players.


They already had a few BRYC players come to practices.