Post by spectator on May 26, 2014 19:15:47 GMT -5
Word is that the Ambush coach is taking the entire R3PL team over to AFU to become their ECNL team. Apparently the coach sold it as 'more exposure and opportunity'. OK - I'm not qualified to argue the RPL vs ECNL debate but Ambush finished 8th out of 12 teams in R3PL play - not exactly tearing it up so what other opportunity are they looking for? Or do they think they'll have it easier in ECNL? Regardless, I'm never a fan of an entire team picking up and leaving a club - although the current TH -18 Gold team is mostly the old Cobb FC girls who came over with their coach years ago so maybe there's something to be said for that based on their successes.
Add to that that NASA Elite lost to SSA Elite - not making the final four in state cup after finishing 11th out of 12 in R3PL play, they're most likely out unless the club has one hell of an argument to keep them there. SSA Elite in RPL now based on final four in State Cup - BUT . . if Ambush goes to ECNL, they lose R3PL leaving another spot if GA presents four teams again for fall play. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't teams earn RPL and Clubs are awarded ECNL - if the entire former RPL team leaves, wouldn't Ambush lose that spot?
So who fills it? Fifth place finisher at State Cup - again not NASA but most likely Savannah - two wins, one tie - no goals against. Or would it be the #1 finisher in Athena A - currently the second NASA team? Or would SSA just get screwed and Georgia only presents two teams for RPL this fall? This is playing out like a bad reality TV show right now - stay tuned!
Lots of chatter and talk this weekend about who's leaving, who's staying, who's vying for an elite elite level team? Day one of tryouts should be interesting - the last day will just be a bloodbath of desperation. Gosh, just can't wait for all this, can you?
? (that's dripping sarcasm down your screen about now, folks).
We're staying put barring some weird implosion, mass exodus or influx of amazing talent. Our core group is sticking together and it's a great bunch of girls and families - hope it sticks!
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend - fun starts in June....
Add to that that NASA Elite lost to SSA Elite - not making the final four in state cup after finishing 11th out of 12 in R3PL play, they're most likely out unless the club has one hell of an argument to keep them there. SSA Elite in RPL now based on final four in State Cup - BUT . . if Ambush goes to ECNL, they lose R3PL leaving another spot if GA presents four teams again for fall play. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't teams earn RPL and Clubs are awarded ECNL - if the entire former RPL team leaves, wouldn't Ambush lose that spot?
So who fills it? Fifth place finisher at State Cup - again not NASA but most likely Savannah - two wins, one tie - no goals against. Or would it be the #1 finisher in Athena A - currently the second NASA team? Or would SSA just get screwed and Georgia only presents two teams for RPL this fall? This is playing out like a bad reality TV show right now - stay tuned!
Lots of chatter and talk this weekend about who's leaving, who's staying, who's vying for an elite elite level team? Day one of tryouts should be interesting - the last day will just be a bloodbath of desperation. Gosh, just can't wait for all this, can you?
? (that's dripping sarcasm down your screen about now, folks). We're staying put barring some weird implosion, mass exodus or influx of amazing talent. Our core group is sticking together and it's a great bunch of girls and families - hope it sticks!
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend - fun starts in June....
