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Post by onekickpop on Jun 24, 2021 8:57:46 GMT -5
Georgia will be well represented at Playoffs this year. AFU, Concorde, GSA, NASA, UFA - the usual suspects at multiple age brackets. Good luck to all!
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Post by papacoach on Jun 24, 2021 9:59:10 GMT -5
Link?
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Post by onekickpop on Jun 24, 2021 13:47:30 GMT -5
It’s on the ECNL Twitter account. The draw was live last night.
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Post by flix on Jun 24, 2021 14:53:56 GMT -5
Where is NASA? Didn’t they beat AU?
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Post by hammertime on Jun 24, 2021 15:00:02 GMT -5
A look at all the Southeast:
U13: 2 teams: GSA (4 seed), CF Plat (12)
U14: 4 teams: TN SC (Group B seed 2), GSA (H2), UFA (C3), NASA (F4)
U15: 5 teams: CF Plat (Group J seed 1), GSA (A2), NASA (D3), CF Premier (K3), Chatt Red Wolves (P4)
U16: 7 teams: NASA (Group I seed 1), AL FC (E2), UFA (B3), AFU (A4), Chatt Red Wolves (C4), CF Premier (L4), GSA (M4)
U17: 6 teams: NASA (Group H seed 1), TN SC (J3), CF Plat (A4), GSA (F4), UFA (L4), AFU (M4)
U19: 2 teams: AL FC (9 seed), GSA (13)
Looks like a few teams in U16 snuck in when others declined to come as AFU, Chatt Red Wolves and CF Premier didn't qualify automatically nor on wild card. CF Premier may have gotten the nod as CF Platinum U16 isn't going which is weird as CF Platinum sending teams in other age groups. Had heard rumblings several of the CF Plat boys in that age group were leaving for MLS Next so sounds like that is true.
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Post by soccernotfootball on Jun 24, 2021 18:38:23 GMT -5
Glad to see NASA in there at U14 and they didn't get screwed with the AU situation...
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Post by allthingsoccer on Jun 24, 2021 22:26:36 GMT -5
Glad to see NASA in there at U14 and they didn't get screwed with the AU situation... Yeah i'm glad it worked out. I'm also thankful AU backed out of the commitment. They really wanted the boys to have some sort of break with the MLSNext schedule and then ECNL Nationals and the start of the new season they wouldnt have had any. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jun 25, 2021 8:44:53 GMT -5
A look at all the Southeast: U13: 2 teams: GSA (4 seed), CF Plat (12) U14: 4 teams: TN SC (Group B seed 2), GSA (H2), UFA (C3), NASA (F4) U15: 5 teams: CF Plat (Group J seed 1), GSA (A2), NASA (D3), CF Premier (K3), Chatt Red Wolves (P4) U16: 7 teams: NASA (Group I seed 1), AL FC (E2), UFA (B3), AFU (A4), Chatt Red Wolves (C4), CF Premier (L4), GSA (M4) U17: 6 teams: NASA (Group H seed 1), TN SC (J3), CF Plat (A4), GSA (F4), UFA (L4), AFU (M4) U19: 2 teams: AL FC (9 seed), GSA (13) Looks like a few teams in U16 snuck in when others declined to come as AFU, Chatt Red Wolves and CF Premier didn't qualify automatically nor on wild card. CF Premier may have gotten the nod as CF Platinum U16 isn't going which is weird as CF Platinum sending teams in other age groups. Had heard rumblings several of the CF Plat boys in that age group were leaving for MLS Next so sounds like that is true. I believe someone else may have already mentioned this in another thread, but look at GSA fielding a team in all age-groups. That's impressive, much like NASA making all the finals of the Atlanta Unite Cup. Bravo and Good-Luck everyone...👏👏👏 |
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Post by onekickpop on Jun 25, 2021 9:44:51 GMT -5
Agreed. There is some pretty good soccer coming out of Georgia. Really hoping this is also evident in NC and HOPEFULLY in Missouri! I think it’s great watching some of these boys who have been competing since U8 or U9 playing at a high level and being super competitive in AND outside of GA. :handclap: A look at all the Southeast: U13: 2 teams: GSA (4 seed), CF Plat (12) U14: 4 teams: TN SC (Group B seed 2), GSA (H2), UFA (C3), NASA (F4) U15: 5 teams: CF Plat (Group J seed 1), GSA (A2), NASA (D3), CF Premier (K3), Chatt Red Wolves (P4) U16: 7 teams: NASA (Group I seed 1), AL FC (E2), UFA (B3), AFU (A4), Chatt Red Wolves (C4), CF Premier (L4), GSA (M4) U17: 6 teams: NASA (Group H seed 1), TN SC (J3), CF Plat (A4), GSA (F4), UFA (L4), AFU (M4) U19: 2 teams: AL FC (9 seed), GSA (13) Looks like a few teams in U16 snuck in when others declined to come as AFU, Chatt Red Wolves and CF Premier didn't qualify automatically nor on wild card. CF Premier may have gotten the nod as CF Platinum U16 isn't going which is weird as CF Platinum sending teams in other age groups. Had heard rumblings several of the CF Plat boys in that age group were leaving for MLS Next so sounds like that is true. I believe someone else may have already mentioned this in another thread, but look at GSA fielding a team in all age-groups. That's impressive, much like NASA making all the finals of the Atlanta Unite Cup. Bravo and Good-Luck everyone...👏👏👏 |
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Post by flix on Jun 26, 2021 15:20:31 GMT -5
Glad to see NASA in there at U14 and they didn't get screwed with the AU situation... You aren’t going to let that go huh? It’s all AU’s fault NASA didn’t initially qualify. Well, no go out and score some goals! |
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Post by Brinker on Jun 27, 2021 7:00:10 GMT -5
Glad to see NASA in there at U14 and they didn't get screwed with the AU situation... You aren’t going to let that go huh? It’s all AU’s fault NASA didn’t initially qualify. Well, no go out and score some goals! I am just glad that NASA U14 qualified for playoffs and so did Tennessee, so both teams potentially impacted by the AU withdrawal get the chance to play in NC. Great experience and opportunity for both teams. Best of luck to all the GA teams, hoping some get all the way to the finals in Missouri. |
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Post by soccernotfootball on Jun 27, 2021 9:00:46 GMT -5
Glad to see NASA in there at U14 and they didn't get screwed with the AU situation... You aren’t going to let that go huh? It’s all AU’s fault NASA didn’t initially qualify. Well, no go out and score some goals! Or, everyone could play the game with the same set of rules/laws in place and not change them at the end of the season. Just a thought. |
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Post by flix on Jun 27, 2021 9:39:09 GMT -5
You aren’t going to let that go huh? It’s all AU’s fault NASA didn’t initially qualify. Well, no go out and score some goals! Or, everyone could play the game with the same set of rules/laws in place and not change them at the end of the season. Just a thought. Once again playing the victim, everybody isn’t playing by the same rules? Don’t get that one. My understanding or belief was that ECNL was merely a way to get extra matches, which would explain why AU played their teams up a majority of the time. If anyone believed that AU was actually going to enter into the ECNL playoffs then you aren’t too bright. When they first appeared people complained their matches weren’t being counted in the standings, then they changed that and people started complaining about which team they played. Some folks just love to complain and that’s cool. NASA 07 are the biggest whiners but then didn’t even say hey guys we ended up in the playoffs after grandstanding about what a travesty it is for NASA to be left out of the playoffs. Blame is on two AU matches but never the fact that you either lost or drew with teams a playoff team should have no business losing or drawing with. As I said you are in the playoffs so hopefully you guys can score some goals but if you don’t I’m sure you will have some lame excuse or reason for that also. Out of the u14 teams I saw this past year GSA was best team, I wish them good luck in the playoffs. |
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Post by Brinker on Jun 27, 2021 10:25:04 GMT -5
AU has been eliminated already in every age group of MLSNEXT playoffs, disappointing results for GA soccer. Hopefully GA soccer will do better in ECNL playoffs.
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Post by soccernotfootball on Jun 27, 2021 10:29:32 GMT -5
Or, everyone could play the game with the same set of rules/laws in place and not change them at the end of the season. Just a thought. Once again playing the victim, everybody isn’t playing by the same rules? Don’t get that one. My understanding or belief was that ECNL was merely a way to get extra matches, which would explain why AU played their teams up a majority of the time. If anyone believed that AU was actually going to enter into the ECNL playoffs then you aren’t too bright. When they first appeared people complained their matches weren’t being counted in the standings, then they changed that and people started complaining about which team they played. Some folks just love to complain and that’s cool. NASA 07 are the biggest whiners but then didn’t even say hey guys we ended up in the playoffs after grandstanding about what a travesty it is for NASA to be left out of the playoffs. Blame is on two AU matches but never the fact that you either lost or drew with teams a playoff team should have no business losing or drawing with. As I said you are in the playoffs so hopefully you guys can score some goals but if you don’t I’m sure you will have some lame excuse or reason for that also. Out of the u14 teams I saw this past year GSA was best team, I wish them good luck in the playoffs. Thanks for making my point about a set of rules and then nothing changing midstream (or at the end of a season). BTW - I have no affiliation with NASA at all. You don't have to have a dog in the hunt to want transparency and everyone on the same page from beginning to end. I bet you are a joy to be around. Bless your heart. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 27, 2021 10:36:30 GMT -5
I think the point is, the lack of transparency and communication from the start was problematic from both parties - ecnl and AU.
Maybe both had different expectations.
My guess is it all went south, when ecnl published a schedule and Atlanta United immediately had conflicts with other scheduled games.
Who knows how much conversation actually took place between the two parties (ecnl and AU), but it was obvious neither were on the same page.
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Post by georgiatechalum on Jun 27, 2021 13:12:53 GMT -5
What’s the debate about? Is it how competitive ECNL was against AU ( or is this bitterness that AU played in the ECNL league but it wasn’t apples to apples vs all teams? ) If If it’s the former - I know someone on this forum knows the results of AU vs ECNL games ( same age groups). I am pretty sure I heard that 2008 AU played in a end of season tournament and some end of season Friendlies against ECNL teams ( again same age group ) and went like 6-0 outscoring their opponents something like 24-1 . Not much more evidence needed in the 2008 age group. Anyway this whole argument is not productive.
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Post by rudy on Jun 27, 2021 14:33:51 GMT -5
Good luck to all the Georgia ECNL teams. Hope you all go deep into the tournament.......
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Post by onekickpop on Jun 27, 2021 14:37:47 GMT -5
Atlanta United games should have all been friendlies from the beginning. By choosing to pull out of ECNL it took 6 points away from the NASA 07 team (who beat Chatanooga and Tennessee to move into 3rd place playoff contention) out of the running for playoffs but did not have the same impact to GSA/UFA/Tennessee who either lost to Atlanta or had not yet played Atlanta.
It’s amazing how some on this forum have such a bone to pick with TopHat/NASA especially. I would expect all teams to have their off days. NASA 2007’s had several 0-0 games, went 0-1 and 1-1 against GSA, lost to the 2007 ATL team in the Unite Cup 3-1 but tied them 2-2 a few weeks earlier, beat LSA 2-0 then lost against them 0-1; inconsistent season for sure. Injuries? growing issues? Poor coaching? Bad team dynamics? These aren’t excuses. ALL teams suffered through it. Concorde Platinum/ Premiere U14’s suffered all season long with a fairly deep player pool (just an example).
In the end I would not be surprised if the performance of NASA 2004, 2005 and 2006 teams (all first place in their age group for the SE) helped the 2007 U14 team move forward but who knows?
Instead of bashing 13-14 year olds I think our time would be better spent congratulating all Georgia teams. We have some VERY good Georgia teams and I would not be surprised to see Georgia represented at some level in Missouri.
Final comment: look out for GSA. This team appears to be built to compete and i think will have a strong showing at playoffs. They have a team at every age group and they are very strong and apparently well coached. All teams will likely show well and win some games after a competitive season at all ages.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 27, 2021 14:51:26 GMT -5
Agree with poster. Georgia has a lot of quality teams. It was an unfortunate situation with ECNL and AU. Please know AU won many games. When I checked the tables before they were dropped out, they were not leading in every age group which signifies the Georgia depth. Until there is 1 governing body, we will never know who is the "best" teams are. This also includes relegation. Remember Leicester was a 3rd division team who worked hard and worked up to and won the EPL. We wonder why our USMNT is like it is, this is a huge reason IMO.
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Post by Keeper on Jun 27, 2021 19:44:13 GMT -5
Atlanta United games should have all been friendlies from the beginning. By choosing to pull out of ECNL it took 6 points away from the NASA 07 team (who beat Chatanooga and Tennessee to move into 3rd place playoff contention) out of the running for playoffs but did not have the same impact to GSA/UFA/Tennessee who either lost to Atlanta or had not yet played Atlanta. It’s amazing how some on this forum have such a bone to pick with TopHat/NASA especially. I would expect all teams to have their off days. NASA 2007’s had several 0-0 games, went 0-1 and 1-1 against GSA, lost to the 2007 ATL team in the Unite Cup 3-1 but tied them 2-2 a few weeks earlier, beat LSA 2-0 then lost against them 0-1; inconsistent season for sure. Injuries? growing issues? Poor coaching? Bad team dynamics? These aren’t excuses. ALL teams suffered through it. Concorde Platinum/ Premiere U14’s suffered all season long with a fairly deep player pool (just an example). In the end I would not be surprised if the performance of NASA 2004, 2005 and 2006 teams (all first place in their age group for the SE) helped the 2007 U14 team move forward but who knows? Instead of bashing 13-14 year olds I think our time would be better spent congratulating all Georgia teams. We have some VERY good Georgia teams and I would not be surprised to see Georgia represented at some level in Missouri. Final comment: look out for GSA. This team appears to be built to compete and i think will have a strong showing at playoffs. They have a team at every age group and they are very strong and apparently well coached. All teams will likely show well and win some games after a competitive season at all ages. They were friendlies from the start. They have always been friendlies from what we were told. From either AUFC in Ga Soccer U12s, SCCL or ECNL play that’s why AUFC is able to have so much roster flexibility. Sounds like a group of parents assumed they were real matches and then things took off from there. |
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Post by onekickpop on Jun 27, 2021 20:22:46 GMT -5
Agree to disagree. Those AU boys treat every game like a championship. Did you see them celebrate thrashing teams in games/Unite Cup on social media? Go tell them that they are playing friendlies. To that end, tell the same to the teams going up against them.
Fact remains, ECNL was granting AU points for wins and losses until the end when AU pulled out. If they were in fact friendlies they would not have been taking points away from anyone.
In any case, the message I want to share is best of luck to ALL GA teams going to playoffs! Let’s show the ECNL that our boys can be competitive on a bigger stage…
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Post by flix on Jun 28, 2021 12:29:53 GMT -5
Once again playing the victim, everybody isn’t playing by the same rules? Don’t get that one. My understanding or belief was that ECNL was merely a way to get extra matches, which would explain why AU played their teams up a majority of the time. If anyone believed that AU was actually going to enter into the ECNL playoffs then you aren’t too bright. When they first appeared people complained their matches weren’t being counted in the standings, then they changed that and people started complaining about which team they played. Some folks just love to complain and that’s cool. NASA 07 are the biggest whiners but then didn’t even say hey guys we ended up in the playoffs after grandstanding about what a travesty it is for NASA to be left out of the playoffs. Blame is on two AU matches but never the fact that you either lost or drew with teams a playoff team should have no business losing or drawing with. As I said you are in the playoffs so hopefully you guys can score some goals but if you don’t I’m sure you will have some lame excuse or reason for that also. Out of the u14 teams I saw this past year GSA was best team, I wish them good luck in the playoffs. Thanks for making my point about a set of rules and then nothing changing midstream (or at the end of a season). BTW - I have no affiliation with NASA at all. You don't have to have a dog in the hunt to want transparency and everyone on the same page from beginning to end. I bet you are a joy to be around. Bless your heart. If you have no affiliation with NASA at all why do you even care or take the time to post? Bless your heart. |
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Post by rudy on Jun 28, 2021 16:56:50 GMT -5
If they had no intention of being in the playoffs, AU should not have "joined" ECNL. They could have easily scheduled "friendlies". Buddies kid played them several times in "friendlues". By the way, they never lost to the AU team in the "friendlies". I saw one of the matches and the AU players were playing all out.
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Post by Brinker on Jul 4, 2021 22:15:30 GMT -5
Game 1 ECNL boys playoffs U14 had good results for the local teams. Tennessee, GSA, and NASA all won and UFA got a draw. Game 2s tomorrow.
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Post by soccerallthetime on Jul 5, 2021 11:13:42 GMT -5
NASA U17 boys are 2 and 0 so far.
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Post by papacoach on Jul 5, 2021 14:37:58 GMT -5
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Post by Brinker on Jul 5, 2021 15:39:33 GMT -5
NASA 07s now 2-0 with wins against the first place teams in the regular season standings from Northern California and Texas Houston Region. 4 goals for 0 against.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jul 5, 2021 17:02:33 GMT -5
NASA 07s now 2-0 with wins against the first place teams in the regular season standings from Northern California and Texas Houston Region. 4 goals for 0 against. Any updates on the NASA 06s, 05s and the 04s? |
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Post by Brinker on Jul 5, 2021 18:10:07 GMT -5
NASA 07s now 2-0 with wins against the first place teams in the regular season standings from Northern California and Texas Houston Region. 4 goals for 0 against. Any updates on the NASA 06s, 05s and the 04s? Yes, NASA 06s have 2 losses so they won’t advance. The 05s have a loss and draw so unlikely to advance. The 04s have 2 wins and look very good here, likely to advance to finals on Friday. 07s also likely to advance to finals on Friday. GSA and Tennessee having some good results too so overall Southeast division is doing well. |
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