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    ECNL Member Clubs Affirm Membership

    So the clubs are set for 16-17 and the only ones confirmed for 17-18 are the ones mentioned below?

    Considering that the ECNL is now already in the Breakers' "Pyramid" marketing materials, I find this quite interesting.

    http://eliteclubsnationalleague.com/home/920431.html


    ECNL Member Clubs Affirm Membership
    RICHMOND, VA (July 12, 2016) – The Elite Clubs National League concluded its seventh season this past weekend in Germantown, MD, crowning National Champions at the U15, U16 and U17 age groups in the 2016 ECNL Final Four. As the 2015-16 season ends, the league is already preparing for a fantastic 2016-17 season and beyond.

    The changes in the development and competition landscape that have been spurred by the ECNL over the past seven years are continuing at an even higher pace. As the youth landscape continues to evolve, the league will continue to maintain the highest standards in competition, performance and other areas for its member clubs. This commitment includes ensuring that all clubs in the league meet these standards each year, and that each member club is committed and able to meet or exceed them moving forward. This determination is made based on an objective review of each club’s past performance, club depth and strength, and additional factors and unique circumstances of each club.

    After initiating this review process, and in discussions with leadership of top performing clubs, the ECNL has approved the membership of the below listed clubs at this time, and each club has re-affirmed its membership in the ECNL in both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. The ECNL will continue to review other clubs’ eligibility for membership.

    Crossfire Premier
    Dallas Sting
    Dallas Texans
    Eclipse Select Soccer Club
    FC Stars of Massachusetts
    Michigan Hawks
    PDA
    Real Colorado
    San Diego Surf
    Slammers FC
    So Cal Blues SC

    “The Michigan Hawks are committed to participating in the ECNL moving forward. Over the last five years, the ECNL has provided all of our players and coaches a fantastic platform of competition, and an environment that has driven player development. We have improved and grown immensely as a club because of the league, and are excited to have the league as a part of our club programming for many years to come.”
    -Michigan Hawks Director of Coaching, Doug Landefeld

    “PDA is very proud to be part of the ECNL, and will continue to be part of the league in the future. The ECNL has had a positive impact at PDA, from staff development, player development, as well as coaching education. The influence of the ECNL can be felt at every level within our club, and we are excited to be a part of the future.”
    -PDA Girls Director of Coaching, Mike O’Neill

    “The ECNL has played a significant role in the growth and development of Real Colorado. We look forward to the continuing challenge to raise the standards of our club, compete with top clubs in the country and strive for excellence the ECNL environment provides and demands.”
    -Real Colorado Chief Operating Officer, Jared Spires

    The ECNL has led and transformed female youth soccer in the past seven years, and the league will continue to do so moving forward. As the mission to RAISE THE GAME continues, the league will continue to support its clubs, and continue the ongoing assessment of each club’s ability to maintain the highest standards in the league.
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    Sounds like some member clubs may opt to leave the ecnl and focus on DA. To do damage control the founders will make a list of affirmed clubs so that the ones who leave will simply be un affirmed... or in other words they chose not to remain.

    Stinks of exodus...
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      #3
      The beginning of the end.
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        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        The beginning of the end.
        Some notable omissions, which one would think are no-brainers .
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          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Sounds like some member clubs may opt to leave the ecnl and focus on DA. To do damage control the founders will make a list of affirmed clubs so that the ones who leave will simply be un affirmed... or in other words they chose not to remain.

          Stinks of exodus...
          I think you are reading this entirely wrong. Those new GDAP clubs need something like ECNL to harbor players, especially those in youngest birth year. Of the 37 ECNL clubs offered GDAP, ECNL is saying only these 11, so far, will have continued membership in their league. I expect ECNL will boot quite a few of the clubs that they anticipate being unable to field competitive teams in two elite leagues. I can tell you right now that two Florida teams, for instance, are in serious trouble. Boca United and West Florida Flames are barely able to be competitive in ECNL. No way they can do both. ECNL will boot them if they stay with GDAP. Clubs like those are easily replaceable.
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            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            I think you are reading this entirely wrong. Those new GDAP clubs need something like ECNL to harbor players, especially those in youngest birth year. Of the 37 ECNL clubs offered GDAP, ECNL is saying only these 11, so far, will have continued membership in their league. I expect ECNL will boot quite a few of the clubs that they anticipate being unable to field competitive teams in two elite leagues. I can tell you right now that two Florida teams, for instance, are in serious trouble. Boca United and West Florida Flames are barely able to be competitive in ECNL. No way they can do both. ECNL will boot them if they stay with GDAP. Clubs like those are easily replaceable.
            I interpreted it similarly - more a statement of strength, this is who we have, look at these highly respected clubs...with an ominous undertone of "don't mess with us "
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              Note the following:

              "each club has re-affirmed its membership in the ECNL in both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. The ECNL will continue to review other clubs’ eligibility for membership."

              Is there an implication that unless the club commits for both years it may not be eligible for 2016-2017? Perhaps a bit of a power play for this coming year? Did the "re-affirmation" require a contract to be signed for 2017-2018 with financial obligations?

              Inquiring minds want to know?
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                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                Note the following:

                "each club has re-affirmed its membership in the ECNL in both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. The ECNL will continue to review other clubs’ eligibility for membership."

                Is there an implication that unless the club commits for both years it may not be eligible for 2016-2017? Perhaps a bit of a power play for this coming year? Did the "re-affirmation" require a contract to be signed for 2017-2018 with financial obligations?

                Inquiring minds want to know?
                Interesting take. But with tryouts completed for 16-17 it would suggest that next year is status quo. I don't think any club or league would want to open up that can of worms, especially after the age change earthquake.
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                  If ECNL is really revisiting its member clubs for 2016-2017 does that mean any club that offered ECNL spots to kids based upon their inclusion last year in ECNL might now not have the league affiliation ? I can not imagine what that would do to some clubs.
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                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    If ECNL is really revisiting its member clubs for 2016-2017 does that mean any club that offered ECNL spots to kids based upon their inclusion last year in ECNL might now not have the league affiliation ? I can not imagine what that would do to some clubs.
                    They just let in Breakers and they aren't on the list--wht not? Weren't their credentials just checked?
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                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      They just let in Breakers and they aren't on the list--wht not? Weren't their credentials just checked?
                      It was a reaffirmation of existing members.
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                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        It was a reaffirmation of existing members.
                        Fine, but to do a cryptic press release about it is odd. And the omission of some very good clubs - DeAnza, Virginia, CASL, Jacksonville,Del Sol West Coast, Indiana Fire, etc raises some eyebrows.
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                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          Fine, but to do a cryptic press release about it is odd. And the omission of some very good clubs - DeAnza, Virginia, CASL, Jacksonville,Del Sol West Coast, Indiana Fire, etc raises some eyebrows.
                          And who exactly is their target audience with this release? Teams are set for next year. Gdap doesn't start for another 12-14 months....it's a bizarre "reaffirmation"... Is it a warning shot to some of the smaller gdap accepted clubs (world class, east meadow, etc)?
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                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            And who exactly is their target audience with this release? Teams are set for next year. Gdap doesn't start for another 12-14 months....it's a bizarre "reaffirmation"... Is it a warning shot to some of the smaller gdap accepted clubs (world class, east meadow, etc)?
                            They are scared . Reminds me of what is happening to Maple right now. ECNL may be done in less than 2 years.
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                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              It was a reaffirmation of existing members.
                              Ahhh, no. It was a review of existing membership, and, of the clubs that were offered membership in GDAP, only those 11 clubs, as of now, will be allowed to continue in ECNL. ECNL are making the more modest clubs choose, which is fine. And yes, I expect a certain number of clubs, new or not, will be participating in the league for at most one year if they choose to go the GDAP route.
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