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Based on? I know they added a few less than ideal clubs to fill gaps but the league will still be a good third option to ECNL and ECRL. Not a bad choice for realistic D3 aspirations, by the way nothing wrong with that as long as you have good grades.

The league can survive as a B league no problem, as long as they lessen the travel and the associated costs. NPL didn't have national travel before GDA came along nor should this one. Maybe one national end of year playoff/showcase for top teams but that's it. The quality just isn't there to justify the expense and time. Anything else should be regional or allow teams to do stronger regional events like Jeff Cup etc to better suit the reailty that most kids will stay regional for college. Like you said there is absolutely nothing wrong with B leagues. ECNL cannot fill all the spots that are available each year. Good B league players can find spots on lower level D1 programs and certainly can in D2 and D3. If you want top D1 then you better try to get on a good ECNL team if you can.

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The league can survive as a B league no problem, as long as they lessen the travel and the associated costs. NPL didn't have national travel before GDA came along nor should this one. Maybe one national end of year playoff/showcase for top teams but that's it. The quality just isn't there to justify the expense and time. Anything else should be regional or allow teams to do stronger regional events like Jeff Cup etc to better suit the reailty that most kids will stay regional for college. Like you said there is absolutely nothing wrong with B leagues. ECNL cannot fill all the spots that are available each year. Good B league players can find spots on lower level D1 programs and certainly can in D2 and D3. If you want top D1 then you better try to get on a good ECNL team if you can.

100% agree no need to go to Florida, Texas or California when most kids will stay local and play D2/3 anyway with a few low level D1 as you mentioned. Chances are these kids are not going to a D3 in Texas so what’s the point of being seen by regional coaches from that area?

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Don't know about the rest of the country, but around here, GA is way better than ECRL

I don't know about "way better". More like "a little better" or "slight edge".

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I don't know about "way better". More like "a little better" or "slight edge".

I'm not sure how anyone can make a judgment about the GA league just yet. They have only had a 4 month season during quarantines, so the league really hasn't had a chance to do anything yet. Saying the league is really good isn't correct, but on the same token, saying it sucks isn't fair either. I'd honestly wait til this fall before making any sort of judgments on them.

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I don't know about "way better". More like "a little better" or "slight edge".

Right now the ECRL in New Jersey sucks. That is not an option.

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“If you want top D1 then you better try to get on a good ECNL team if you can.

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Agree, lol, these coaches are so desperate it’s pathetic.

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Yea, I’ll pass...way too toxic for me.

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The league can survive as a B league no problem, as long as they lessen the travel and the associated costs. NPL didn't have national travel before GDA came along nor should this one. Maybe one national end of year playoff/showcase for top teams but that's it. The quality just isn't there to justify the expense and time. Anything else should be regional or allow teams to do stronger regional events like Jeff Cup etc to better suit the reailty that most kids will stay regional for college. Like you said there is absolutely nothing wrong with B leagues. ECNL cannot fill all the spots that are available each year. Good B league players can find spots on lower level D1 programs and certainly can in D2 and D3. If you want top D1 then you better try to get on a good ECNL team if you can.

Disagree. You need to look outside metro NY/NJ and realize that ECNL doesn't cover the entire country, and there are hundreds of players who have taken to the top team in the top league that is available to them. If you say there is no need for a showcase, you have eliminated hundreds of talented players from that opportunity.

Not sure what it hurts if you are NOT part of this league, to let them have Showcases. If anything, they are even MORE important.

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I'm not sure how anyone can make a judgment about the GA league just yet. They have only had a 4 month season during quarantines, so the league really hasn't had a chance to do anything yet. Saying the league is really good isn't correct, but on the same token, saying it sucks isn't fair either. I'd honestly wait til this fall before making any sort of judgments on them.

They are still operating under covid restrictions. The judgement on here is so so odd to me.

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They are still operating under covid restrictions. The judgement on here is so so odd to me.

Really comes down to two reasons:

1) Dooshbaggery
2) Concern

No other reason.

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The league can survive as a B league no problem, as long as they lessen the travel and the associated costs. NPL didn't have national travel before GDA came along nor should this one. Maybe one national end of year playoff/showcase for top teams but that's it. The quality just isn't there to justify the expense and time. Anything else should be regional or allow teams to do stronger regional events like Jeff Cup etc to better suit the reailty that most kids will stay regional for college. Like you said there is absolutely nothing wrong with B leagues. ECNL cannot fill all the spots that are available each year. Good B league players can find spots on lower level D1 programs and certainly can in D2 and D3. If you want top D1 then you better try to get on a good ECNL team if you can.

I think you need a little reality check regarding leagues. We can all agree that ECNL is the top platform for the best competitive players who want to play in college. That being said with over 750 ECNL teams in any given graduation year only 1-2% will play in college. That means the vast majority of ECNL players either will not play in college or play at their highest level of college soccer (P5 Conference) they desire. While you call other leagues “B or C” leagues it’s no different for ECNL. ECNL is a platform in which players need to stand out and need to be identified. There is no advantage other than the ECNL showcases. ECNL depth is no different than any other leagues. You have a top core group of 3-4 top players, mid level depth which is the majority of the team and the back end which are the “pay to play”. Go look up the commitments at all the ECNL clubs in the North East and the vast majority will be playing either mid majors or (as you say) lower level D1 programs. Go look up the top 20 D3 programs and you will see many ECNL top layers who choose these programs as a first choice. The point is your answer is condescending. If you think playing ECNL guarantees you anything then first look at the actual numbers and think again

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I think you need a little reality check regarding leagues. We can all agree that ECNL is the top platform for the best competitive players who want to play in college. That being said with over 750 ECNL teams in any given graduation year only 1-2% will play in college. That means the vast majority of ECNL players either will not play in college or play at their highest level of college soccer (P5 Conference) they desire. While you call other leagues “B or C” leagues it’s no different for ECNL. ECNL is a platform in which players need to stand out and need to be identified. There is no advantage other than the ECNL showcases. ECNL depth is no different than any other leagues. You have a top core group of 3-4 top players, mid level depth which is the majority of the team and the back end which are the “pay to play”. Go look up the commitments at all the ECNL clubs in the North East and the vast majority will be playing either mid majors or (as you say) lower level D1 programs. Go look up the top 20 D3 programs and you will see many ECNL top layers who choose these programs as a first choice. The point is your answer is condescending. If you think playing ECNL guarantees you anything then first look at the actual numbers and think again

1-2% is the absolute key figure for D1. Facts backed by the NCAA not massaged and fabricated by coaches that want to sell you a league or “pathway”. D3 is a bit higher 5-8%.

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Ecnl is garbage.

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Ecnl is garbage.

It's really just a fancy soccer league for youth players. No more or less garbage then other leagues.

There are other options available for you to choose from. Enjoy!