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Post by Brinker on Apr 5, 2021 9:49:15 GMT -5
Looking at the results so far of the ATL UTD Unite Youth Cup for boys U14, U15, and U17 ... Atlanta United academy, NTH-NASA, and UFA really stand out as the programs with the best results across the board. GSA is not in the event which is another strong program in the area.
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Post by ecnlquestions on Apr 5, 2021 10:17:31 GMT -5
The majority of people had Concorde as the top program in the state before the season started. It would be interesting to see the average positions in ECNL now.
I’m sure NASA, UFA, and probably GSA would be above them. Interesting they have 4 teams in ECNL/ECRL when they struggle to field a top team that can compete with NASA and UFA.
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Post by firedragon on Apr 5, 2021 10:27:14 GMT -5
Interesting post. It’s the first I’ve heard of this tournament.
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Post by Brinker on Apr 5, 2021 10:57:57 GMT -5
Interesting post. It’s the first I’ve heard of this tournament. You can find the updated standings on the Atlanta United website under the youth academy tab. They are moving into the semi-final round now ... and for the most part the same few programs seem to be advancing to the semis in each age group. This cup tournament has been going on all season, sort of like a European Champions League format. A great addition to GA soccer thanks to Atl Academy. |
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Post by soccernotfootball on Apr 5, 2021 11:15:43 GMT -5
The majority of people had Concorde as the top program in the state before the season started. It would be interesting to see the average positions in ECNL now. I’m sure NASA, UFA, and probably GSA would be above them. Interesting they have 4 teams in ECNL/ECRL when they struggle to field a top team that can compete with NASA and UFA. Average positions: ECNL: GSA- 3rd NASA- 3rd CONCORDE 1- 4th UFA- 4th CONCORDE 2- 7th SCCL Club: NASA- 3rd GSA- 4th UFA- 4th CONCORDE 3- 5th Keeping in mind that CF2 is playing against other clubs' first teams and CF3 against their 2nd's... IMO that shows they are competitive and will be fine fielding two teams in ECNL and ECRL. Also, considering the average place of the CF 1st teams, it's hard to say they struggle to compete. |
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Post by ga3v3 on Apr 5, 2021 11:23:39 GMT -5
Are parents really dumb enough to put their kids on a clubs second team to travel around the region for games, let alone the third and fourth teams?
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Post by bogan on Apr 5, 2021 11:28:09 GMT -5
Are parents really dumb enough to put their kids on a clubs second team to travel around the region for games, let alone the third and fourth teams? Was that a rhetorical question? |
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Post by soccernotfootball on Apr 5, 2021 12:30:36 GMT -5
Are parents really dumb enough to put their kids on a clubs second team to travel around the region for games, let alone the third and fourth teams? GA Soccer's GPL has more travel than ECNL... unless you're playing Rec, you travel around the region. Are you staying at "Club A" to play on their "Elite" team that plays against another club's 5th team or do you move to another environment that's more competitive? If my player wants more, yes, I would play my kid on a 4th team that's in a competitive environment and playing against other club's 2nd/3rd teams (and maybe some 1st) rather than staying on the "Elite" team and playing in a less competitive environment. |
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Post by bogan on Apr 5, 2021 13:15:53 GMT -5
soccernotfootball said “ GA Soccer's GPL has more travel than ECNL.” having done NPL and GPL that’s a stretch...but the rest of your argument is valid.
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Post by soccernotfootball on Apr 5, 2021 13:39:00 GMT -5
soccernotfootball said “ GA Soccer's GPL has more travel than ECNL.” having done NPL and GPL that’s a stretch...but the rest of your argument is valid. GPL: Gainesville, Athens, Augusta, Rome, Carrollton, Savannah... anywhere from 1-1/2 to 3 hours each "away" game from metro-Atlanta. ECNL: all metro-Atlanta games expect for AL, Chatt., TN, and FC Alliance. Those games are groups so you have 2 weekends of travel. IMO, once they took Florida out, SE ECNL looks like it has less travel than GPL. |
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Post by bogan on Apr 5, 2021 13:55:15 GMT -5
soccernotfootball said “ GA Soccer's GPL has more travel than ECNL.” having done NPL and GPL that’s a stretch...but the rest of your argument is valid. GPL: Gainesville, Athens, Augusta, Rome, Carrollton, Savannah... anywhere from 1-1/2 to 3 hours each "away" game from metro-Atlanta. ECNL: all metro-Atlanta games expect for AL, Chatt., TN, and FC Alliance. Those games are groups so you have 2 weekends of travel. IMO, once they took Florida out, SE ECNL looks like it has less travel than GPL. I suppose it depends on WHERE you are at in/around Atlanta. However, I haven’t had to go to all of those places in a season even though theoretically it’s possible. And yes, taking Florida out helped ECNL a bunch. I remember all the posts from disgruntled ECNL parents buying plane tickets and having games canceled mid flight. |
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Post by footyfan on Apr 5, 2021 14:36:27 GMT -5
soccernotfootball said “ GA Soccer's GPL has more travel than ECNL.” having done NPL and GPL that’s a stretch...but the rest of your argument is valid. GPL: Gainesville, Athens, Augusta, Rome, Carrollton, Savannah... anywhere from 1-1/2 to 3 hours each "away" game from metro-Atlanta. ECNL: all metro-Atlanta games expect for AL, Chatt., TN, and FC Alliance. Those games are groups so you have 2 weekends of travel. IMO, once they took Florida out, SE ECNL looks like it has less travel than GPL. Arithmetic will work out diff next year with SC Surf, but point is valid for this past year. Has anyone heard more about any ECNL SE realignment? |
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Post by bogan on Apr 5, 2021 15:08:31 GMT -5
GPL: Gainesville, Athens, Augusta, Rome, Carrollton, Savannah... anywhere from 1-1/2 to 3 hours each "away" game from metro-Atlanta. ECNL: all metro-Atlanta games expect for AL, Chatt., TN, and FC Alliance. Those games are groups so you have 2 weekends of travel. IMO, once they took Florida out, SE ECNL looks like it has less travel than GPL. Arithmetic will work out diff next year with SC Surf, but point is valid for this past year. Has anyone heard more about any ECNL SE realignment? Well, in our case we went to Rome and Savannah once each for GPL. We played Athens in State cup which counted for away game. The rest was metro ATL. Haven’t seen anything on the realignment. |
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Post by Brinker on Apr 5, 2021 15:28:26 GMT -5
Goal differential also tells a story at the Unite Cup.
NTH-NASA is +19 at U14, +11 at U15, and +25 at U17.
ATL UTD is +16 at U14, +14 at U15, and +6 at U17.
Plus NASA and ATL were in the same group, so they had to play each other already.
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Post by firedragon on Apr 5, 2021 15:42:08 GMT -5
Why is Inter Atlanta getting whooped so bad in the Unite Youth Cup?
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Post by soulsurvivin on Apr 5, 2021 18:51:18 GMT -5
I’m hearing a lot about the big clubs, but let’s show some love to AFC Lightning. Only one team in the tournament but reigning at the top of group stage.
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Post by soccerdaddy on Apr 22, 2021 12:01:19 GMT -5
Anyone know which field is #3 @atlanta United Training grounds and can you at least view field 3 from the street or next door? If not no worries. It would be great if they had someone do video. Oh well.
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Post by allthingsoccer on Apr 22, 2021 12:30:19 GMT -5
Stadium Field. Can only be seen from the apartments next door. Getting harder to see the field with everything growing in. Bummer on field 3, should be field 5 so people can watch.
Good luck to the teams playing... NASA and who?
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Post by soccerdaddy on Apr 22, 2021 12:43:29 GMT -5
Thank you!
UFA U17 and we play Atlanta United. Probably the 05’s.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Apr 22, 2021 13:28:20 GMT -5
Anyone know what the entry fee was for the Unite Cup?
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Post by soccerdaddy on Apr 22, 2021 13:59:01 GMT -5
Sorry not sure for the U17 range? We have been fortunate enough not to pay anything so far 😃
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Post by insideinfo on Apr 22, 2021 17:46:14 GMT -5
Interesting post. It’s the first I’ve heard of this tournament. It was like 4 games and they played once a month, or even longer in between |
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Post by Brinker on Apr 22, 2021 20:33:08 GMT -5
NASA U14 ECNL beat SSA MLSNext 2-0. NASA advances to the finals against either Atlanta United or UFA.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Apr 22, 2021 21:35:09 GMT -5
Anyone know what the entry fee was for the Unite Cup? I don't believe there was an entry fee. I believe it was put on by AU as a community outreach plan to ensure many of the top teams around town get to play each other in some format without any of the alphabet leagues getting in the way. I think they should change it to the Atlanta City Cup. No league affiliation, just the top teams from all the alphabet leagues coming together to just play for bragging rights... |
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Post by justwatching on Apr 23, 2021 11:05:26 GMT -5
Anyone know what the entry fee was for the Unite Cup? I don't believe there was an entry fee. I believe it was put on by AU as a community outreach plan to ensure many of the top teams around town get to play each other in some format without any of the alphabet leagues getting in the way. I think they should change it to the Atlanta City Cup. No league affiliation, just the top teams from all the alphabet leagues coming together to just play for bragging rights... It would be nice if it ever happens on the girls side as well |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Apr 23, 2021 11:42:41 GMT -5
Name: Atlanta City Cup (Girls Edition, patent pending 🙂)
Ages: U14, U15, U16, U17
Period: Sept. to Feb.
Format: Home & Away
Clubs: ECNL + GAL + Maybe NL clubs(one team per club, sorry CF)
Playoffs: Top 4 teams, single elimination(Memorial Day weekend)
Awards: Winner's Trophy, MVP, Golden Boot, Golden Glove
Would be a great way to close out the season with great games, scouts and of course bragging rights. I welcome your ideas on tweaking this...
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Post by ball2futbol on Apr 23, 2021 11:55:30 GMT -5
Given the local club overall results at last weekends GAL Showcase, I'd say the "Atlanta City Cup" is needed more than ever. Top local teams should be competing head-to-head!
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Post by mightydawg on Apr 23, 2021 12:43:04 GMT -5
Name: Atlanta City Cup (Girls Edition, patent pending 🙂) Ages: U14, U15, U16, U17 Period: Sept. to Feb. Format: Home & Away Clubs: ECNL + GAL + Maybe NL clubs(one team per club, sorry CF) Playoffs: Top 4 teams, single elimination(Memorial Day weekend) Awards: Winner's Trophy, MVP, Golden Boot, Golden Glove Would be a great way to close out the season with great games, scouts and of course bragging rights. I welcome your ideas on tweaking this... You forget the key buzz words. I fixed it for you Super Premier Atlanta City Elite Cup |
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Post by allthingsoccer on Apr 25, 2021 12:19:56 GMT -5
When are the matches today?
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Post by soccerdaddy on Apr 25, 2021 12:33:37 GMT -5
Unite Youth Cup Semi Final 1
U17
NTH NASA v. KSA
Field 3
4/25/21
Arrival Time – 3:15pm
Kick Off – 4:00pm
Unite Youth Cup Semi Final 2
U17
UFA v. ATL UTD
Field 3
4/25/21
Arrival Time – 5:30pm
Kick Off – 6:15pm
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