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Post by gaprospects on Oct 20, 2016 19:21:30 GMT -5
So obviously with U12 DA here this season, a lot of the best 2004s in the state are playing in that division. As a result, U13 Classic I, usually the highest level at this age group (since no RPL) has some different clubs at the top of it's table. The current top 3 clubs in that division are Cherokee Impact, Metro YMCA Strikers, and DSC Revolution. The clubs with U12 DA teams, who usually have teams at or near the top of this division, are near the bottom of it, or in some cases, not in it at all. For example, UFA and Concorde's top teams are near the bottom of CI, and NASA's top team is mid-tier CII.
Now, with the age mandate presumably coming to the DA in 2017, this is likely the only year this will happen, but with the age update will come a massive shrinking in available DA slots for 2004 players. So what happens when all these kids playing U12 DA are playing U14 Classic next fall? Is there a chance for some of these smaller clubs to maintain their position at the top of the pile?
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Post by allthingsoccer on Oct 24, 2016 14:21:03 GMT -5
Hard to say what is going to happen. I still think that the bigger clubs with DA/ECNL have the advantage. These clubs use DP (development player) sp
I heard that DA is going to be U14 (04's) next year. Going to be an interesting recruiting year for sure.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 24, 2016 15:10:04 GMT -5
Yes, from what I gather from the DA applications 2006 - u12 2005 - u13 2004 - u14 2001/2002 u16/u17 2009/2000 u18/u19 notice no u15/2003 age group. *U-15 Age Group The Development Academy will not have applications for the U-15 age group for the 2017-18 season. Instead, the decision on which clubs will have a U-15 age group will be made after internal planning and in collaboration with each club. ussoccer.app.box.com/s/9ihcqb1bn71d0lnhj594wuwivayyy4d1which is scary because that means for the u12 agegroup 2007s are eligible also, thats crazy crazy crazy young. Have I said thats crazy young yet???
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Post by gaprospects on Oct 24, 2016 19:38:25 GMT -5
Yes, from what I gather from the DA applications 2006 - u12 2005 - u13 2004 - u14 2001/2002 u16/u17 2009/2000 u18/u19 notice no u15/2003 age group. *U-15 Age Group The Development Academy will not have applications for the U-15 age group for the 2017-18 season. Instead, the decision on which clubs will have a U-15 age group will be made after internal planning and in collaboration with each club. ussoccer.app.box.com/s/9ihcqb1bn71d0lnhj594wuwivayyy4d1which is scary because that means for the u12 agegroup 2007s are eligible also, thats crazy crazy crazy young. Have I said thats crazy young yet??? That's a very strange way to handle the U15 age group. I can't imagine that Atlanta United or Concorde would pass up on having a U15 squad, it would make absolutely no sense to have teams on either side of that age and not one in that age. Not so sure what Georgia Utd will do. U14 Fall Classic is a big season because it has a serious say in which teams become RPL the following year. Once your team is RPL its relatively difficult to be replaced, especially if you're RPL Premier. If some of these smaller clubs can earn RPL status next fall then they will likely be able to draw the best 04s not playing DA.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Oct 25, 2016 9:23:14 GMT -5
Yes, from what I gather from the DA applications 2006 - u12 2005 - u13 2004 - u14 2001/2002 u16/u17 2009/2000 u18/u19 notice no u15/2003 age group. *U-15 Age Group The Development Academy will not have applications for the U-15 age group for the 2017-18 season. Instead, the decision on which clubs will have a U-15 age group will be made after internal planning and in collaboration with each club. ussoccer.app.box.com/s/9ihcqb1bn71d0lnhj594wuwivayyy4d1which is scary because that means for the u12 agegroup 2007s are eligible also, thats crazy crazy crazy young. Have I said thats crazy young yet??? That's a very strange way to handle the U15 age group. I can't imagine that Atlanta United or Concorde would pass up on having a U15 squad, it would make absolutely no sense to have teams on either side of that age and not one in that age. Not so sure what Georgia Utd will do. U14 Fall Classic is a big season because it has a serious say in which teams become RPL the following year. Once your team is RPL its relatively difficult to be replaced, especially if you're RPL Premier. If some of these smaller clubs can earn RPL status next fall then they will likely be able to draw the best 04s not playing DA. Atlanta United or Concorde may want to field a U15 team but that begs the question who will they play against if it is not sanctioned by US Soccer and I believe in the DA sphere you can only play other DA teams.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 25, 2016 9:52:35 GMT -5
Yea, its very odd for sure, not sure why that age group is being excluded the way it is and what the rationale is? seems like more than just an * is necessary to explain what the "plan" is etc?
FOR NEW CLUBS: please indicate for which Academy age groups your club is applying. Birth years in parentheses. If your club is currently a member of the Development Academy, please skip this question and answer the next question. - U-12 (2006) only - 1 team - U-12 (2006), U-13 (2005), & U-14 (2004) - 3 teams - U-12 (2006), U-13 (2005), U-14 (2004), U-16/17 (2001/2002), & U-18/10 (1999/2000) - 5 teams
FOR EXISTING CLUBS: please indicate for which Academy age groups your club is applying to expand. Birth years in parentheses. If your club is currently just a member at the U-12 age group, then the first two options are viable choices. If your club is a member at the U-12, U-13, and U-14 age groups, the only expansion is the third option. If your club is not a current member of the Development Academy, please skip this question and answer the previous question. - U-13 (2005) & U-14 (2004) - 3 total teams - U-13 (2005), U-14 (2004), U-16/17 (2001/2002), & U-18/19 (1999-2000) - 5 total teams - U-16/17 (2001/2002) & U-18/19 (1999-2000) - 5 total teams
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Post by allthingsoccer on Oct 25, 2016 12:25:40 GMT -5
Not sure where DA is going with adding (if they do) so many clubs next year for the boys side. Just going to be a watered down league then. Not sure why any parent will want a U10/U11 playing in DA. Cant guest play.
Sounds more and more like Georgia United is going by by. If half the clubs get U13/U14 DA next year whats the point in GA United.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 25, 2016 13:55:43 GMT -5
It shows that US soccer is out to lunch, think about it, this year a u12 is a 2004, next year its a 2006..... Why? why? why? No reason for kids that young to be playing DA in my opinion --- to rigid of a structure, to many kids on a team etc. 2006s right now are 10 years old. 1/2 the age group will be 10 at the start of the season next year. Am I missing something here?
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Post by allthingsoccer on Oct 25, 2016 14:00:23 GMT -5
totally agree. No 06 should be subject to such structure. They team feel free to play anywhere, anytime.
Why are they doing this? I don't get it.
I really don't see the logic. All I see is a MONEY PLAY by US Soccer. Greed has now trickled down to a 10 year old
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Post by krazykickers on Oct 25, 2016 19:57:44 GMT -5
Won't the 03s just have U15 teams and play as they are now after US soccer decides which clubs will be allowed to have the U15s? Playing GA and NC teams and possibly add others?
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Post by gaprospects on Oct 26, 2016 10:24:57 GMT -5
Not sure where DA is going with adding (if they do) so many clubs next year for the boys side. Just going to be a watered down league then. Not sure why any parent will want a U10/U11 playing in DA. Cant guest play. Sounds more and more like Georgia United is going by by. If half the clubs get U13/U14 DA next year whats the point in GA United. I don't think GA United will go away necessarily, and I also don't see all of the U12 DA Clubs getting older teams. One thing I can see happening is UFA essentially taking over GA United's current program and running it themselves. Most of the main personnel at GA United is from UFA anyway and now that they have Girls DA it seems natural they will want to expand their Boys DA program. I also could see UFA/GAU returning to the U17 and U19 ages, especially as Atlanta Utd continues to attract players from around the country. There will soon be enough talent for 3 older DA clubs in GA, if there isn't already. And UFA can use the Silverbacks as essentially a first team/a team for alumni in college to play for in the offseason.
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