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Post by greenmonkey on May 5, 2020 15:23:39 GMT -5
Of course we have a wide variety of several lame variations of black, white, gray, and red kits in this town
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Post by greenmonkey on May 5, 2020 15:21:00 GMT -5
The athletes almost look embarrassed to wear them LOL
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Post by greenmonkey on May 5, 2020 10:51:29 GMT -5
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Post by greenmonkey on May 5, 2020 10:39:14 GMT -5
My only complaint with SCCL top tier (and read my previous posts I am a devoted fan and kool aid drinker) is not the amount of games but the timing of them throughout the season.
14 games sounds great until you try to schedule them into a window of 8-9 weeks. Look at the schedules for any team or age group. Some teams had 3 weeks IN A ROW without a single game scheduled and then 5 games scheduled in an 8 day stretch. Some teams were frontloading and played 7 games before everyone else played 2.
I’m okay with 12 games if they are spread out throughout the season. And I love the idea of playing 12 different teams. Keeps the players mentally fresh and excited and optimistic. (when you only play 6 teams and over 3 years it would have been 12 times the same team plus all the same preseason and postseason times. It gets boring. That’s why the players actually like two road trips and Disney. There is nothing wrong with some team dinners and out of town bonding for a local competition team (no not elite but yes it is competitive)
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Post by greenmonkey on May 4, 2020 19:27:13 GMT -5
This will out me to my teammates but we honestly had parents from another team accuse our team of having rabies! So absurd you have to laugh!
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Post by greenmonkey on May 4, 2020 19:24:32 GMT -5
Coach Costas at Tophat would crack the sideline up every time he yelled that first touch was like a baby rhino
It was funny because he said it ALL THE TIME to EVERYONE and it was so ridiculous you had to laugh!!!
Six years ago and I still get the giggles!
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Post by greenmonkey on May 1, 2020 15:46:34 GMT -5
Nice! Looks like they simply took the Florida NPL and cast out Pinecrest, West Florida Flames and GPS Orlando (which I think are all DPL clubs). The hope is alive for the GA/TN/AL for next year I think. I think we would have heard rumblings of a league for GA already.
I’m hearing all kinds of rumblings off forum FWIW
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Post by greenmonkey on May 1, 2020 14:38:55 GMT -5
Maybe still room for a GA,AL,TN region?
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 29, 2020 10:52:42 GMT -5
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NTH
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 28, 2020 21:08:18 GMT -5
The question will be.... Can TH fill 3 travel teams? 🤔 I think the question is Can The Atlanta Area fill 8 elite travel teams for girls at all age groups? If there are 150 girls (and their parents) in the age group who want elite travel then yes all those teams will fill up between the TH 3 teams and 5 ECNL teams in the area.
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ECRL
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 22, 2020 20:30:14 GMT -5
FWIW
On the UFA Facebook post last Thursday when the boys ECNL was announced
Iggy posted in the comments section:
Comment: That is exciting news. How will this impact our current NPL league at UFA?
Abraham Iggy Moleka: we are still going to compete in NPL
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 22, 2020 16:21:48 GMT -5
Remind me what GAL stands for? Girls Academy League
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 18, 2020 11:08:14 GMT -5
Similar argument can be made for the mistake of valuing coaches of younger teams for game management instead of player development. Can't we all just get along! If we are honest and take step back Now there are thousands of quality players that dont have a place to play. These changes will make tryouts crazy for all players whenever we get back to soccer. In the Atlanta market there is now 5 ECNL teams. Is it the right 5? I dont know, but its not the point. Those are the 5 unless something new is announced. Not many people remember that when ECNL was the only top league they were very selective about who got ECNL. The creation of DA created an arms race that watered down both leagues. Well now that arms race is over. So ECNL will go back to being very selective. No one knows what the criteria is... [ I am a huge fan of ECNL although my daughter doesn’t play in the league we have attended games and showcases over the years to support others who do ... Honestly does ATL need/deserve/warrant SIX teams at each age group? Or even FIVE? Regardless of which clubs field the teams it just seems that if ATL had THAT much talent regardless of which club or coach developed it we would see all that talent distribution equally over all clubs and age groups? Perfect Example if tophats girls flood the market and displace other girls on other teams? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again it does NOT matter which league or club or coach it is. It is the same 100 top playing girls and the same coaches and the same clubs. Everyone forgets no matter what uniform or league patch we didn’t get more or get rid of the players or coaches or parents Want to play with and against the best players in town and out of town - don’t worry they all know each other by name they will find each and a place to play - I’m not being sarcastic or cynical - I’m sincere and a proud friend and fan of some of these girls in many different age groups. There is a place for everyone to play at their interest and at their level. Want to travel and play college showcases there are teams and coaches and leagues for that Want to play competitive soccer closer to home there are teams and coaches and leagues for that
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 16, 2020 14:39:20 GMT -5
I expect it to become this: 1. ECNL 2. ECNL Regional League 3. SCCL1-SCCLX Assuming this league pyramid plays out which is a simple and easier system for sure ... it will be interesting to see how clubs assign teams or locations to this pyramid since all but AFU locally have had mergers, alliances, or branches. So many teams over so many locations would make club communications so much more important IN ADVANCE so parents can know which league each team plays in and at which location.
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 16, 2020 13:46:50 GMT -5
Hateallthesechanges
Your screen name speaks VOLUMES for the youth soccer landscape ... the irony is it looks like you have had the bane for over FOUR years
So funny yet sad reality
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 16, 2020 13:35:21 GMT -5
I thought UFA boys DA was Norcross so I figured the boys ECNL would be Norcross/South Forsyth and girls DA would be Fowler? I am still wondering about the NPL or second level teams tho?
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 14, 2020 15:54:04 GMT -5
IMO this could be the biggest step forward in US Men's soccer in quite some time. Professional academies could be training our national team players, each their own way.
The 2nd path to YNT should be an overhauled version ODP, taken over by USSF in which the MLS/USL players should skip preliminary tryouts. State pool size should be based on population (minimum 18 players).
and ... continue on the same path for USWNT that the ECNL and colleges like UNC and Stanford continue training our national team players each in their own way?
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 14, 2020 15:47:26 GMT -5
I think we are forgetting some important facts people ...
Look the reality is "99.9% of these kids" do not end up with pro careers in politics anyway.
Besides we all know "the big six" political parties are in it "for the money not about what's best for the constituents.
And NONE of this would have been a problem in the first place except for the "age mandate" that we can't vote until 18!
(my attempt at highjacking a political thread and making it about soccer - how did I do?)
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Post by greenmonkey on Apr 13, 2020 11:58:36 GMT -5
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UFA ECNL
Mar 23, 2020 10:28:28 GMT -5
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Post by greenmonkey on Mar 23, 2020 10:28:28 GMT -5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE AND UNITED FUTBOL ACADEMY (GA) JOIN ECNL GIRLS FOR 2020-21 SEASON RICHMOND, VA (March 23, 2020) – The Elite Clubs National League Girls is excited to announce that the North Carolina Courage and United Futbol Academy (UFA) will be joining the ECNL in 2020-2021. Both clubs will make the league the top of their competitive pyramid.
The North Carolina Courage is the youth development program of the reigning two-time NWSL champion Carolina Courage, and have been one of the top youth clubs in the country in development of youth national team talent over the past several years. UFA is one of the largest youth programs in the Southeast, with over 8,000 players at multiple locations in Georgia, and a history of state, regional and national success.
“We are tremendously excited to welcome the North Carolina Courage and UFA as new member clubs to the league,” said ECNL President Christian Lavers. “Both clubs have tremendous history and leadership, will continue to raise the standard of play and competition in the ECNL, and they will finalize a fantastic conference structure in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic for the 2020-2021 season.”
“Since our inception, our NC Courage Academy has worked to establish a high level of training and standards for our female players and their development both on and off the field,” said North Carolina Courage Academy Director Sean Nahas. “As a program we look forward and are happy to continue that journey in the ECNL and the platform they provide for the female player across the country.”
“United Futbol Academy is extremely excited to be making our initial foray into the ECNL,” said UFA Director of Soccer Iggy Moleka. “We feel that the ECNL's high level of competition, showcases and recruiting opportunities, and travel schedule offers our membership the most comprehensive opportunity to maximize their development and dreams. UFA has been consistently working toward competing at the highest levels against the best talent and we are honored to be selected for this league and are looking forward to an exciting season.”
The Girls ECNL is the nation’s top development and competition platform for female soccer players, with conference competition in six age groups (U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U18/19), unmatched collegiate exposure through the largest collegiate showcases in the country, and unique player identification and development opportunities. The league and its clubs will continue to help develop the next generation of collegiate stars and national team players, and support the success of US Soccer’s national teams at all ages. ### About Elite Clubs National League Girls: The Elite Clubs National League Girls (ECNL Girls) was founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of female youth soccer players in the United States through: (i) improving the competitive environment through creation of a true national competitive league; (ii) improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competitions; and (iii) improving the daily training environment at top female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for its member clubs. The ECNL Girls is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and is sponsored by Nike Soccer.
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Post by greenmonkey on Mar 11, 2020 9:59:18 GMT -5
Personally I wish it was a mini summer league of 3v3 tournaments instead
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Post by greenmonkey on Mar 3, 2020 17:51:45 GMT -5
My only point being the excuse that kids are playing middle school soccer so there isn’t time or interest in a U15 season doesn’t work for my trapped 8th grader or 9th grader if they don’t make a JV team as a freshman )only one club player made JV last year as a freshman the rest were sophomores
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Post by greenmonkey on Mar 3, 2020 14:05:31 GMT -5
Gwinnett County does NOT offer middle school soccer as an athletic team in the schools. There is a local tournament and a dozen schools who participate with their school CLUB. But it is not GCPS sport.
The purpose of the soccer club is to be used as a pilot program to get soccer as a sanctioned sport in Gwinnett County schools.
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Post by greenmonkey on Mar 3, 2020 12:15:48 GMT -5
Gwinnett County does not have middle school soccer. So I wonder if it’s more likely that AFU and GSA have U15 programs. Versus other clubs who draw players from other county or private schools.
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 19, 2020 23:23:39 GMT -5
So my point with the rankings being:
Where does AFC go if they leave NPL? They don't have ECNL or DA right? So they wouldn't do DPL or ECRL
SSA = Assuming that CF keeps both ECNL teams and that CF and SSA still have their arrangement. Is SSA finishing well enough to that going "up" to an ECRL level will be in the best interest in developing their players across the age groups?
UFA = Is the NPL team finishing well enough that going "up" to DPL is in the best interest in developing their players across the age groups?
For SSA and UFA I think they both have the location challenges of one branch having NPL teams and the other location having the SCCL teams?
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 19, 2020 23:12:34 GMT -5
Seriously though. I have no idea how a club can even decide what to do if they decide to drop NPL. I mean first of all you think well ... It is all about player development LOL And for arguments sake assume that they are actually going to consider player development. How do you make a decision on what league to you choose CLUB WIDE that will provide the best development opportunities for ALL the club teams (BOYS AND GIRLS) in ALL age brackets. Honestly it can not be done equitably.
I compiled all the fall rankings of the 3 NPL teams (GIRLS only for this thread) and what would you decide if you were AFC, SSA, or UFA and really wanted to leave NPL for some reason. (which I still don't know why they would leave NPL in the first place but since that is being floated out there do these standing help you make that decision or what other factors do you consider.
AGE GROUP LEAGUE (# of teams) GROUP PLACEMENT CLUB NAME
U12 NPL (5). SCCL (13) 3 - UFA. 2&3 SSA 4 - AFC. 12&13 UFA 5 - SSA
U13 NPL (8). SCCL (8) 2- UFA 4 - SSA 3 - AFC. 8 - UFA 7 - SSA
U14 NPL (8). SCCL (8) 2- AFC. 3-SSA 3 - SSA 4-UFA 6 - UFA
U15 NPL (10). SCCL (8) 2- SSA. 4-UFA 5 - UFA. 7 - SSA 10 - AFC
U16 NPL (8). SCCL (8) 1 - UFA. 7-SSA 3 - SSA. 8 - UFA 8 - AFC
U17 NPL (7) SCCL (8) 1-SSA. 1-UFA 2-UFA. 3-SSA 5 - AFC
U19 NPL (8). SCCL (8) 1-AFC. 4-UFA 3-UFA. 5-SSA 7-SSA
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 19, 2020 22:54:49 GMT -5
Don't forget the age mandate. And the pyramid that doesn't lie.
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 17, 2020 21:21:32 GMT -5
Hot off the Facebook Page
We are pleased to announce our programming options for the 2020-21 Fall and Spring Seasons! Announcements on new clubs entering SCCL coming soon!
🆕SCCL Premier will be expanding into “team based” divisions which will feature promotion/relegation and a clear pathway for clubs to qualify for the SCCL “club based” top division.
🗓 All applications for the 2020-21 season need to be completed by March 1st.
💻 The application can be found online at bit.ly/SCCLapply
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 17, 2020 21:17:01 GMT -5
Posted on SCCL Facebook Page this evening
We are pleased to announce our programming options for the 2020-21 Fall and Spring Seasons! Announcements on new clubs entering SCCL coming soon!
🆕SCCL Premier will be expanding into “team based” divisions which will feature promotion/relegation and a clear pathway for clubs to qualify for the SCCL “club based” top division.
🗓 All applications for the 2020-21 season need to be completed by March 1st.
💻 The application can be found online at bit.ly/SCCLapply
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 10, 2020 13:06:50 GMT -5
random1 - caught your sarcasm LOL But my comments still stand for the dozens and dozens on and off the thread who actually accept what you wrote as their own reality versus the satire of soccer you intended it to be. Sally forth !!!
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