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Post by infoguy on Mar 27, 2019 22:05:34 GMT -5
This lends some confirmation that SSA will NOT be getting an older aged DA/ECNL age-group(s). Wonder what it means for SSA club players?
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Post by infoguy on Mar 25, 2019 11:58:03 GMT -5
Most likely N Metro Fields, which is off Paper Mill Rd. But, they don't decide formally until much later.
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Post by infoguy on Mar 20, 2019 20:48:25 GMT -5
3 teams - FC Alliance, Charlotte Soccer Academy and Discoveries SC played a team in NPL U19 Boys last year. The former team you could say “earned” an ECNL spot. But the latter 2 teams had losing records in NPL.
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Some news
Mar 15, 2019 11:05:58 GMT -5
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Post by infoguy on Mar 15, 2019 11:05:58 GMT -5
Any news if SSA or AFC will get ECNL? Thinking UFA no, since it’s DA at the higher ages.
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Some news
Mar 9, 2019 9:19:10 GMT -5
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Post by infoguy on Mar 9, 2019 9:19:10 GMT -5
UFA is not leaving GDA. And ECNL already went to UFA to ask them to drop GDA and go ECNL...too many years too late. I don't think we need another ECNL club, 3 is plenty. I think that it will end up staying AFU, GSA and CF if NTH drops. Since CF has 2 teams regardless if they keep it themselves or give to SSA there will still be 4 local teams like it was last year and for several preceding years. Honestly if NTH drops ECNL and CF gives ALL of their "second" teams to SSA then all of the big 6 will have an "elite" offering. 2 DA and 4 ECNL. That is appropriate. It allows the clubs to keep their best players with them from start to finish if they like the platform offered and the coaches running it. It should stabilize the market once people pick their poison (GDA or ECNL). Do you think this would apply only to girls side?
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Post by infoguy on Mar 8, 2019 9:41:26 GMT -5
Interesting that is does say 'club' as it would make to add 2 teams to keep an even number of clubs and for scheduling purposes. After discussions had in the past 2 weeks I will still be surprised if it's not one Tenn club and also 1 Georgia club. Does seem almost a conflict of interest to have both NPL and SCCL in existence Curious why you think it's a conflict, since they're both with U.S. Club Soccer. SSA Boys, SSA considers NPL the first team. I'm sure SSA would like to have ECNL but it didn't pan out.
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Post by infoguy on Mar 8, 2019 8:01:24 GMT -5
Interesting, now wondering what the point of NPL is if SCCL becomes more regional.
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Post by infoguy on Mar 1, 2019 7:10:21 GMT -5
We’ve been hearing TH is dropping ECNL...adding another out of state team to SCCL? Rather see some of the local NPL/NL teams swap over. SSA already has NPL and SCCL teams. For some, like FC Alliance, it wouldn't necessarily be dropping one to add another. Their boys NPL team at U19 had qualified for the ENPL last year.
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Post by infoguy on Feb 13, 2019 14:56:35 GMT -5
For those of you with kids playing at the college level, what method or event do you credit for securing a spot on a college team? For instance, was it a showcase, ID camp, NCSA, etc.? I know there are a number of things parents/kids do to network, etc. However, I want to hear what did it for you!
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KSA 01
Feb 8, 2019 7:07:14 GMT -5
Post by infoguy on Feb 8, 2019 7:07:14 GMT -5
I believe rules should be followed, but they're made to be broken. If the coaches and refs won't enforce, what are you to do? I remember, as a team manager, I was checking in the boys before a game. The opposing team had 3 additional, hand-written names on the roster (not generated, populated from the affinity player database). I raised the issue with the ref and he and the opposing coach went ballistic.
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KSA 01
Feb 7, 2019 6:58:47 GMT -5
Post by infoguy on Feb 7, 2019 6:58:47 GMT -5
Their parents aren't moving them to other clubs every 1-2 years, probably for a variety of reasons.
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Jan 23, 2019 7:48:50 GMT -5
Post by infoguy on Jan 23, 2019 7:48:50 GMT -5
Would you no longer consuder NPL a second rate league if it was rebranded "ECNL 2"? What's the basis for this question? Is it a possible change in U.S. Club Soccer?
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Post by infoguy on Nov 27, 2018 18:08:26 GMT -5
What if you apply to 2 schools for Early Decision? What would happen to you, if you turn one down?
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Post by infoguy on Nov 23, 2018 20:57:18 GMT -5
I have a friend whose son has received great interest from a couple D3 schools, both of which have prescreened his grades, etc. The feedback has been positive that he will be admitted. The coaches from the schools have stressed that it’s critical to apply early admission, so parents feel it important to do so. However, that early application is binding. Before they apply and commit themselves to one of the schools, it is important that they know how much money (needs-based and/or merit) they would receive. Is it possible to get that information from the financial aid office? What’s the best way to figure this out?
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Post by infoguy on Jul 24, 2018 15:51:28 GMT -5
Hmmmmmmmm. I wonder how this went down. No DA at Concorde. No JH at Concorde either. Maybe he was part of the alliance deal with SSA. SSA gets a recruiter style coach in exchange for Concorde running crappy try-outs for SSA's top players. Well done alliance pals. Please translate.
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Post by infoguy on Jul 18, 2018 16:43:50 GMT -5
ECNL won 3 of 4 age groups and finished second in 4th age group. By your logic, these results would indicate they are a stronger league. “... not necessarily.”
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Post by infoguy on Jul 18, 2018 15:49:56 GMT -5
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Post by infoguy on Jun 11, 2018 14:00:21 GMT -5
Yea, I expect this to continue to morph into something else.... Clubs might join into the NPL/SCCL thing, ECNL might expand along with DA additions or subtractions -- the landscape will continue to change and be dynamic from year to year. Looking at state cup from this year, it looks like every age group will be effected -- only the 03 and 04 boys and u16 girls final didn't include a SCCL/NPL club (might have missed one or 2). Overall the impact is huge, makes state cup less competitive during the group stage even if some of these teams won't win state cup, they can make a team play a tough game over a 3 day stretch. They should still have a state cup with Georgia teams from all leagues. It'll shut up all of us parents at least!
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Post by infoguy on Jun 11, 2018 8:30:57 GMT -5
So if true, SSA gets entire slots at the discretion of CF. Interesting. Its a Win/win for both sides. SSA gets an ECNL brand and retains players that may consider leaving, since they didn't have it before and CF gets more real estate, turf fields included. IF ACCURATE AS INTERPRETED BY SSA PARENTS OF THESE GIRLS: It's a win for the SSA players of course, and SSA in terms of not losing players and $ ... I agree. But SSA as a club doesn't get ECNL technically. CF's win is it can brag about SSA's achievements, because ECNL is theirs. Yes, SSA will continue to practice on its own fields. Not sure if other CF teams will do so - depends whether their teams want to pay for other fields (they could've always done so).
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Post by infoguy on Jun 11, 2018 8:13:49 GMT -5
I'm afraid the current structure (new Fall 2018 structure) won't level out for some time, and although it may be better understood by parents in 2 or 3 years, the landscape will likely change as new leagues and other club moves will be made - - if history is any guide.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 11, 2018 8:05:28 GMT -5
SSA 05 entire will be the second ECNL team and Josh's girls will crush that level So if true, SSA gets entire slots at the discretion of CF. Interesting.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 11, 2018 7:18:49 GMT -5
Unfortunately, SSA 04 DA Boys were dismantled for 2018/2019 season. The announcement for the Concorde merger came way too late. The club announced that it was not getting DA for the older age groups and the merger until the last few weeks of the season. Of course parents were already planning (Thanks to this Forum!)! They announced the merger and it threw everyone a curve ball. Most were already trying out for UFA. So the merger allowed an “ID Session” day before Concorde DA tryouts. After that, a few maybe 4 or 5 players were offered spots for Concorde but still others wanted to tryout for UFA. So, SSA 04’s (from the DA team) scrambled and 4 or 5 players joined Concorde and 5 or 6 joined UFA, some DA some ECNL some NPL but SSA ended up with only 4 returning players. 2 joined NASA ECNL which has almost all returning DA players. Look for U15 NASA ECNL for 2018/2019 season as Champions. I called it so this is the post 🤪😜😁😃 In CONCLUSION, Last minute announcements didn’t help SSA for this coming season 04 Boys. SSA will need to rethink and renegotiate the terms. Girls side as well!!! It's an alliance, not a merger. However, if SSA girls at certain ages were given an entire slot, then I would say it resembles more of a merger tbh. If SSA coaches were telling certain girl age groups that they are ECNL, I sure hope that's the case for the kids' sake. But again, what I was told differs from what others at SSA were told about the nature of this "alliance".
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Post by infoguy on Jun 10, 2018 15:17:32 GMT -5
So, this is why I posted this thread. Even parents at CF and SSA are confused about this. While the 05 and 06 parents were supposedly repeatedly "told this before, during and after tryouts" why does no one else know and why has it not been made public with an announcement by either club?? If parents at SSA in other age groups are not aware and there has been no announcement, why?? This is very weird to me. SSA should have told their entire club with an email or announcement!! What if you have a kid playing on 06 at another branch who is good enough to play ECNL at 05 or 06 but you did not know this was an option? What if you are an 05 that is playing up on an 04 team at another branch and you would have loved to play 05 ECNL? This should have been made CLEAR and OFFICIAL to ALL SSA and CF parents if this situation is actually fact. As it stands it seems shady to me. First, I think the premise about entire ‘05 and ‘06 SSA teams getting an entire ECNL slot from CF is false. And also, if your kid is good, you have always had the opportunity to try out at a club with ECNL.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 10, 2018 13:59:05 GMT -5
SSA 05 and 06 Girls 1st - ECNL only 2nd - NPL 3rd - SCCL 4th on - Athena The teams playing ECNL will be utilizing one of Concorde's two spots. What this looks like is still to be determined. Do they wear Concorde uniforms??? Do they even have a Concorde name??? But it will be the complete SSA teams with their own coaches and practice locations. Run entirely separate from Concorde. No mixing of girls from Concorde. This is what was conveyed to the players and parents in the SSA 05 and 06 girls age groups. Repeatedly before, during, and after tryouts. Infoguy is correct that there really isn't anything official laid out for the boys and girls in other age groups other than "a pathway for players" so far. SSA 04 and Older Girls 1st - NPL 2nd - SCCL 3rd on - Athena SSA 05, 06, and 07 Boys 1st - SSA DA 2nd - NPL 3rd - SCCL 4th on - Classic SSA 04 and Older Boys 1st - NPL 2nd - SCCL 3rd on They will wear Concorde Uniforms with SSA patch I have seen nor heard any evidence of this. Why in the world would Ssa allow a whole team to switch clubs?! And why would CF give up an entire slot to another club?
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Post by infoguy on Jun 10, 2018 11:36:25 GMT -5
So I am a bit confused after this SSA and CF alliance as to what the combined SSA teams are going to do. Can an SSA parent please explain what the plans are? In particular, with the new leagues and ECNL. Are the top teams at SSA (i.e. Elite) going to play BOTH ECNL and NPL for the U13 and U14 age groups where they are supposedly taking over CF's "second" ECNL slot? Or will some of the SSA Elite girls play on that ECNL team with other CF players and thus make it a combined team of SSA and CF players who also play in different leagues (SSA in NPL and CF in SCCL)? Or will SSA Premier play in NPL while SSA Elite plays only ECNL and some other SSA team play SCCL? This whole thing sounds confusing. I am just trying to see how the whole SSA Elite team could simultaneously play ECNL and NPL. The schedules must conflict at times. It would be impossible for them not to conflict with the expanded NPL schedule plus all of those ECNL games. The other alliances we have seen publicly and into play this far have been club passing players around and also don't have ECNL to contend with. I am just curious if SSA has explained it to parents. What I understand is that teams don’t move clubs, SSA doesn’t get a league slot from CF, or another way to put it - SSA didn’t earn new league status because it is in an alliance with CF. SSA can now say to its younger boys that play DA at SSA that there’s a path to DA after U14. SSA and CF, as they did this year, holds an ID session and both clubs confer on what’s best for that boy. If you’re an SSA girl, same deal with regards to ECNL. This is a bit more of a guided approach then a SSA player just going to CF tryouts in a vacuum. CF benefits because SSA is in part directing players to CF.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 8, 2018 9:52:16 GMT -5
Don't let these coaches EVER make you feel guilty for not communicating with them and keeping your cards close to the vest. They suck at communication as well, so we have to run our game. As long as we all keep playing THEIR game, things won't change and our kids will get screwed.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 6, 2018 21:28:27 GMT -5
Good question - edited above.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 6, 2018 21:06:37 GMT -5
Please let me know if your club has a U18 or U19 team formed that would be at the Athens C level (approximately). We are in the Roswell area, and Santos is not able to form a team at my daughter’s level.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 6, 2018 8:36:19 GMT -5
I have heard CF coaches don't watch "lower" groups separated the first day at tryouts. In fact, friends have seen coaches on their cell phones not watching... They're famous for that. Kids deserve 3 full days of assessment.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 4, 2018 9:44:01 GMT -5
SSA & CF Invite only combine tonight was a nice way to soft tryout SSA gents and ladies for the ECNL squads. No huge surprises just scrimages pushing people around into different combos. On the boys side, I don't believe SSA will work with CF to move SSA boys to CF ECNL teams. SSA has NPL, which it's selling as equal to ECNL. My feeling is that SSA doesn't want to lose boys to ECNL, but OK with SSA > U14 boys playing DA at CF.
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