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Post by soccerdad2021 on Aug 22, 2021 7:45:46 GMT -5
The MLS Next schedule is out. Any thoughts about the U14 southeast schedule and who do you think will come out on top? There are only 3 MLS academies in this group (AU, NSC and Charlotte FC).
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Post by hateallthesechanges on Aug 22, 2021 7:50:35 GMT -5
U19 has no MLS academies. They are all NPL teams just moved up a level. Play the same 5 teams 4 times all year long.
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Post by Brinker on Aug 22, 2021 10:21:47 GMT -5
I would expect AU to win in every age group. I don’t think they have much competition in the Southeast at MLSNEXT. They will need to travel and play other MLS academies. NASA, CF, GSA, UFA are all in ECNL.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Aug 22, 2021 17:02:19 GMT -5
I would expect AU to win in every age group. I don’t think they have much competition in the Southeast at MLSNEXT. They will need to travel and play other MLS academies. NASA, CF, GSA, UFA are all in ECNL. Looks like they are taking a page out of your book and following your suggestion. Sporting KC is hosting the AU Academy U17s & U15s. So far AU is undefeated (don't know scores) and both play Seattle tomorrow... |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Aug 22, 2021 17:06:07 GMT -5
The MLS Next schedule is out. Any thoughts about the U14 southeast schedule and who do you think will come out on top? There are only 3 MLS academies in this group (AU, NSC and Charlotte FC). Here is the link to the schedule. Just toggle to choose which age group and club etc... www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/schedule/2021-2022/u19_mls-next-schedule |
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Post by mightydawg on Aug 22, 2021 17:06:27 GMT -5
Since Sporting KC is inviting MLS Next teams, Why weren’t SSA and LSA and invited?
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Post by Brinker on Aug 22, 2021 17:16:26 GMT -5
Since Sporting KC is inviting MLS Next teams, Why weren’t SSA and LSA and invited? LSA is not in MLSNext anymore, at least not in the older ages. I also don’t think Non-MLS teams would be very competitive against MLS academy teams. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Aug 22, 2021 17:51:05 GMT -5
Since Sporting KC is inviting MLS Next teams, Why weren’t SSA and LSA and invited? LSA is not in MLSNext anymore, at least not in the older ages. I also don’t think Non-MLS teams would be very competitive against MLS academy teams. There is also the costs associated with flying the team out to KC for a 5 day set of friendlies. No segue, but in looking at the schedules for both MLS clubs and non-MLS clubs using AU and SSA as examples. They have a very vastly different set of opponents. SSA is limited to AU/Charlotte/Nashville and regional/local teams like KSA, Vestavia, Wake FC, etc. AU on the other hand have games against and trips to MLS teams like Red Bulls, NYCFC, CF Montreal, Toronto, Miami, Orlando, Philly, DC United. So again, the pay 2 play model is back in full effect. For a non-MLS club that is a big travel budget for the families to foot the bill for... |
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Post by allthingsoccer on Aug 23, 2021 9:10:14 GMT -5
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Post by Soccerhouse on Aug 23, 2021 9:36:55 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I never even knew this existed nor have I ever heard of most these clubs. Who the heck are the Atlanta Elephants FC? I have to say that is one of the worst soccer names I've ever heard in the Atlanta Market. |
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Post by flamengo100 on Aug 23, 2021 10:20:52 GMT -5
I googled and the Atlanta Elephants were created by the Ivory Coast community in Atlanta. The nickname for the Ivory Coast National Team is the Elephants.
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Post by bogan on Aug 23, 2021 10:32:09 GMT -5
I guess whether we like the name or not is irrelephant…
Sorry. Had to…😬😉
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Post by socceristhebest on Aug 23, 2021 12:26:16 GMT -5
I think that is the exact worry of the non MLS clubs in joining MLS next. the 19s were always an issue, but with so many mls teams not fielding a u19 team in MLS next, makes ya wonder, when they start going the same direction for the 17s and it's just a matter of time before we see an MLS only tier.
I'm speaking mostly from the local market vs across the country.
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Post by Keeper on Aug 23, 2021 16:31:36 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I never even knew this existed nor have I ever heard of most these clubs. Who the heck are the Atlanta Elephants FC? I have to say that is one of the worst soccer names I've ever heard in the Atlanta Market. Worse then Atlanta United? I don’t think so. |
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Post by bogan on Aug 23, 2021 17:34:23 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I never even knew this existed nor have I ever heard of most these clubs. Who the heck are the Atlanta Elephants FC? I have to say that is one of the worst soccer names I've ever heard in the Atlanta Market. Worse then Atlanta United? I don’t think so. I liked the “Atlanta Ruckus “ name. Not sure who owns it now. |
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Post by Keeper on Aug 24, 2021 4:05:30 GMT -5
Worse then Atlanta United? I don’t think so. I liked the “Atlanta Ruckus “ name. Not sure who owns it now. If anyone does, it’s probably Boris and Silverbacks. Though I doubt the name patent is still valid as that and the Atlanta Attack (my fav!) and Atlanta Magic all player two lifetimes ago. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Aug 24, 2021 13:54:29 GMT -5
I was hoping they would sneak back into the MLS Next league at the last minute or merge both leagues to give the lads more challenges. Guess I'll be taking more of an interest in the Premier Div. League... |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Aug 24, 2021 17:35:15 GMT -5
I was hoping they would sneak back into the MLS Next league at the last minute or merge both leagues to give the lads more challenges. Guess I'll be taking more of an interest in the Premier Div. League... ha! I can't even follow the league my kids are in..... But I'll repeat seems odd for MLS to boast and promote a youth league that isn't even a option for its own u19 teams? Does that not seem like a red flag to folks? Keep in mind, many of the top u19 players are homegrowns or already being rostered on USL teams etc and aren't playing much in the u19 leagues etc. |
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Post by bogan on Aug 24, 2021 17:48:40 GMT -5
I was hoping they would sneak back into the MLS Next league at the last minute or merge both leagues to give the lads more challenges. Guess I'll be taking more of an interest in the Premier Div. League... ha! I can't even follow the league my kids are in..... But I'll repeat seems odd for MLS to boast and promote a youth league that isn't even a option for its own u19 teams? Does that not seem like a red flag to folks? Keep in mind, many of the top u19 players are homegrowns or already being rostered on USL teams etc and aren't playing much in the u19 leagues etc. Seems to me they didn’t think it all the way through when they split with USL… But maybe they did…maybe a tiered system is coming. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Aug 26, 2021 12:52:59 GMT -5
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Post by justwatching on Aug 26, 2021 14:19:56 GMT -5
One would think ATL United should dominate this league. Also looks like Carleton will get a chance to play against his old academy if he does another season with Georgia Storm since they will also enter their top team into UPSL this fall.
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