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Post by soccerparentx on Jan 27, 2022 16:12:23 GMT -5
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Post by bogan on Jan 27, 2022 17:15:27 GMT -5
“ Q: What clubs are eligible to apply for Elite 64?
Any youth club in the United States can apply to compete in Elite 64. The club must have the reputation and proven track record of developing elite players. Additionally, applicants must have the club infrastructure to support the ideal training and game day environment for players.”
🤔 DA light?
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Post by rifle on Jan 27, 2022 21:44:24 GMT -5
Fresh coat of paint and ready to start selling the dream to the next batch of young soccer parents.
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Post by footyfan on Jan 28, 2022 22:13:58 GMT -5
"Instead of doing the right thing, we want to do the existing thing, just worse"
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Post by soccer888 on Feb 1, 2022 19:15:16 GMT -5
So now MLSNext, USL and E64 are all "the top level"? And same with ECNL, GA & E64 on the girls side?
This is getting ridiculous. You can't keep adding "top" teams and expect decent talent throughout. Soon everyone in the state will be on a top team.
I'm confused.
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Post by rifle on Feb 1, 2022 19:31:33 GMT -5
So now MLSNext, USL and E64 are all "the top level"? And same with ECNL, GA & E64 on the girls side? This is getting ridiculous. You can't keep adding "top" teams and expect decent talent throughout. Soon everyone in the state will be on a top team. I'm confused. This is the way. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 1, 2022 21:13:55 GMT -5
I may be wrong, but someone told me that the E64 was open to top clubs and that it would be top clubs in GA/ECNL, MLS Next/ECNL. Basically like a Champions League of US Youth Clubs. If that is the case then I am all for it. If not then just watering down even more....
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 1, 2022 21:26:59 GMT -5
Interesting - but not sure now u15+ ecnl teams could fit more games in.
Not a lot of rest during a very tight fall season.
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Post by bogan on Feb 2, 2022 6:33:37 GMT -5
Anytime I see “elite” connected to “new soccer league.” I get a bit nauseous…
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Post by justwatching on Feb 2, 2022 9:36:40 GMT -5
How can you tell what clubs/teams are even in this league? If a supplemental league adding more games to what kids are already doing seems exhausting
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Post by Keeper on Feb 4, 2022 19:04:32 GMT -5
Was told it’ll be a Pro/Rel type league after the first 3 years too.
That and Atlanta will be a hub for the Southeast region. Doubt it beats out ECNL/USClub in the long run but could be a great backup plan for those outside the ECNL bubble.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 23, 2022 13:05:58 GMT -5
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Post by soccermaxx72 on Feb 23, 2022 13:15:25 GMT -5
UFA joining is very interesting
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Feb 23, 2022 14:05:42 GMT -5
UFA joining is very interesting I really haven't followed along re: this new league - does this mean UFA is leaving ECNL? |
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Post by soccerparent02 on Feb 23, 2022 14:08:39 GMT -5
Has anyone seen the list of other Georgia clubs joining? No disrespect but not exactly the top destination clubs like a UFA.
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 23, 2022 14:14:11 GMT -5
UFA joining is very interesting I really haven't followed along re: this new league - does this mean UFA is leaving ECNL? No |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 23, 2022 14:18:44 GMT -5
Has anyone seen the list of other Georgia clubs joining? No disrespect but not exactly the top destination clubs like a UFA. SSA as of right now. I will say that UFA is now one of the top 100 clubs in the country for girls (not sure about boys). Every age group is in the Champions/playoff division except 08 and they are one place out of it. |
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Post by newposter on Feb 23, 2022 14:23:18 GMT -5
14 games over 10 months plus playoffs. Seems like a strange format. Basically are playing 1 game a month.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 23, 2022 14:23:30 GMT -5
This is where these clubs need to get ahead of these announcements with q & a's, maybe it does exist.
But given the different locations of a club like ufa -- what teams will be joining? ecnl, ecnl regional league etc.
Are they envisioning a collection of players from different teams?
10 month schedule adds some challenges for the older age groups.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 23, 2022 14:49:17 GMT -5
Yea, having league games any earlier in August to me is a bad idea. I don't think teams are ready to jump into league play. I think ecnl starts the week before labor day weekend, and that can be pushing it.
And then having jan/feb league games can be problematic because of the weather. Rain rain and its a cold rain.
Given the distance of teams in the is league, not sure how it would work our with out playing multiple games a weekend and having local travel partners lets say.
Maybe games are pushed back to may to prep for playoffs etc.
I'm just very interested in what kids will be playing in this league? I think I checked before, I'm sure their is some overlap between the 64 playoff dates and lets say ECNL's playoff dates.
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Post by diamondmid on Feb 23, 2022 15:04:59 GMT -5
Reading through the info on the site-
14 games over 10 month season, “schedule will be created to aid periodization and involvement in HS soccer”.
8 teams in 8 regions, (play 7 clubs in your region, home and away). Then there’s Showcases and Championships.
Also says: no limit to total number of players (i.e. open roster).
Players can play on any team and program in their club.
So is this just a supplemental team for the club? The team will consist of players from ECNL, ECRL, NPL, or SCCL and a revolving roster???
Also- region includes: Georgia, Florida, N Carolina, S Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.
6 teams have been named so far (2 slots remain). Georgia teams are SSA and UFA (so far).
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Post by rifle on Feb 23, 2022 18:52:36 GMT -5
Soup sandwich
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Post by soulsurvivin on Feb 23, 2022 21:08:28 GMT -5
This part really jumped out at me. It would be great if they pull it off, but sounds expensive and there are complexities with data analytics.
“Each of the inaugural Elite 64 clubs will benefit from world-class performance analysis from ProScore and new USYS partner STATSports, which will provide Elite 64 clubs with unparalleled access to the world’s most advanced performance wearable technology. All data and analysis collected will be shared with college coaches and professional scouts — making every Elite 64 game or training session a recruitable moment.”
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Post by socceristhebest on Feb 24, 2022 11:48:58 GMT -5
Has their been any communication from UFA on this topic?
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 24, 2022 11:53:01 GMT -5
Has their been any communication from UFA on this topic? I can't answer whether they have told the players, but someone I know who has regular convos with IM said it would be ECNL teams. Given the number of games this may permit a little more roster rotation?? Keep 13-18 happier? Some clubs even carry more than 18 nationally... |
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Post by socceristhebest on Feb 24, 2022 15:05:32 GMT -5
Has their been any communication from UFA on this topic? I can't answer whether they have told the players, but someone I know who has regular convos with IM said it would be ECNL teams. Given the number of games this may permit a little more roster rotation?? Keep 13-18 happier? Some clubs even carry more than 18 nationally... yea, that is what I feared....the fall season is brutal as it is. Actually was hoping some of the times when we played local opponents on weekends they'd figure out how to spread them out across multiple weekends to limit the number of sat/sun games. Depth is crucial in my opinion, and a good standing relationship with the regional teams is important, but that's not as easy as it sounds when they are playing games every weekend as well. |
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Post by greenmonkey on Feb 25, 2022 7:32:28 GMT -5
Elite 64
(List compiled from Twitter releases so far over the past month)
Girls
Cedar Stars Academy (NJ)
Chicago Inter SC (IL)
Galaxy SC (IL)
NorCal Surf SC (CA)
Princeton Soccer Academy (NJ)
Southern Soccer Academy (GA)
TFA Cincinnati (OH)
West Florida Flames (FL)
Chicago FC United (IL)
FC Westlake (TX)
Greater Toledo FC Impact (OH)
Ohio Galaxies FC (OH)
St. Croix SC (MN)
Team Boca (FL)
Tonka Fusion Elite (MN)
Charlotte Soccer Academy (NC)
Las Vegas Surf SC (NV)
North Carolina FC Youth (NC)
Real Salt Lake – Arizona (AZ)
Soccer Association of Columbia (MD)
Utah Soccer Alliance (UT)
Madison 56ers SC (WI)
North Shore United (WI)
Renegades Soccer Club (TX)
Rockford Raptors FC (IL)
Seattle United (WA)
South Valley Surf (CA)
United Futbol Academy (GA)
Washington Premier FC (WA)
Boys
Beadling SC (PA)
Charlotte Soccer Academy (NC)
Las Vegas Surf SC (NV)
North Carolina FC Youth (NC)
Real Salt Lake – Arizona (AZ)
Soccer Association of Columbia (MD)
Cedar Stars Academy (NJ)
Galaxy SC (IL)
Jacksonville FC (FL)
Juventus Boston (MA)
NorCal Surf SC (CA)
Sparta United (UT)
Southern Soccer Academy (GA)
West Florida Flames (FL)
FC Westlake (TX)
Liverpool FC Int’l Academy Michigan (MI)
Ohio Galaxies FC (OH)
Princeton Soccer Academy (NJ)
Renegades Soccer Club (TX)
SC del Sol (AZ)
SC Wave (WI)
Madison 56ers SC (WI)
Michigan Tigers (MI)
Oregon Premier FC (OR)
Phoenix Rising FC Youth (AZ)
Rockford Raptors FC (IL)
Seattle United (WA)
United Futbol Academy (GA)
Washington Premier FC (WA)
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Post by diamondmid on Feb 25, 2022 11:44:33 GMT -5
This region includes: Georgia, Florida, N Carolina, S Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.
6 teams have been named so far (2 slots remain):
Jacksonville FC, West Florida Flames, SSA, Charlotte SA, NCFC, UFA.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 18, 2022 11:55:04 GMT -5
another round of elite teams added.... I use the term elite loosely.....  |
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Post by newposter on Mar 18, 2022 21:58:21 GMT -5
Agree with comment on "elite"...lol.
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