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    #31
    Let this play out for 5 years and get back to me. GAL is the up and comer. Book it.

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      #32
      If thorns allow high school it would improve the quality of players they get.

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        #33
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        Let this play out for 5 years and get back to me. GAL is the up and comer. Book it.
        The girls DA was founded in 2017 and fully funded by US Soccer. It lasted a total of 3.5 years.

        The better question is, if we let this play out 5 years will the “new” Girls Academy League even exist?

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          #34
          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          The girls DA was founded in 2017 and fully funded by US Soccer. It lasted a total of 3.5 years.

          The better question is, if we let this play out 5 years will the “new” Girls Academy League even exist?
          Except it wasn't "fully funded" by US Soccer. A few clubs did fund it significantly. Most clubs were pay-to-play.

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            #35
            Head to head matchup of rankings of top GA clubs compared to top ECNL clubss. Most GA clubs aren't even ranked.

            ECNL/ECRL-GA
            Solar(2)-Tophat(1)
            PDA(3)-FC Virginia(16)
            SoCal Blues(4)-NEFC(25)
            San Diego Surf(6)-Sporting Blue Valley(26)
            Real Colorado(7)-Cincinnati DA(28)
            Legends FC(8)-Lonestar(29)
            Beach FC(9)-South Shore Select(32)
            Concord Fire(11)-Nationals(37)
            Michigan Hawks(12)-Albion(46)
            MVLA(13)-City SC San Diego(formerly LA Galaxy SD)(50)
            LAFC Slammers(14)-SC Wave(58)
            NC Courage(15)-Cleveland FC(59)
            San Juan SC(17)-Lou Fusz Athletic(65)
            SLSG(MO)(18)-Beadling(69)
            Mustang SC(19)-Houston Dash(74)
            Eclipse SC(20)-Oakwood SC(82)
            Sting SC(21)-SC del Sol(83)
            Real SoCal(22)-Weston FC(84)
            Ohio Premier(23)-Colorado Rush(87)
            Crossfire Premier(24)-Michigan Jaguars(88)
            D'Feeters(27)-Sockers FC Chicago(89)
            Minnesota Thunder(30)-Arlington SA(95)
            Slammers FC(31)-Cedar Stars Bergen(NR)
            World Class FC(33)-STA(NR)
            FC Stars(34)-Long Island SC(NR)
            Tennessee SC(36)-New York SC(NR)
            Internationals(38)-Midwest United FC(NR)
            Charlotte SA(39)-Salvo SC(NR)
            Heat FC(40)-Chicago FC United(NR)
            McLean YS(41)-MN Eclipse(NR)
            Maryland United FC(42)-Indy Premier(NR)
            Albion Hurricanes(42)-Albion Las Vegas(NR)
            Western NY Flash(44)-Utah Royals Arizona Academy(NR)
            Crossfire United(45)-Cedar Stars Monmouth(NR)
            GSA(47)-Baltimore Armour(NR)
            SUSA(48)-Philadephia Ukranian National SC(NR)
            Ohio Elite(52)-SJEB Rush(NR)
            Carolina Elite(53)-Metro United(NR)
            Sunrise Prime(54)-PA Classics(NR)
            Colorado Rapids(55)-West Florida Flames(NR)
            Tampa Bay United(56)-United Soccer Alliance(NR)
            East Meadow(57)-Wake FC(NR)
            Match Fit(60)-IMG Academy(NR)
            Scorpions(61)-Rise SC(NR)
            Challenge(62)-Oklahoma Energy(NR)
            Phoenix Rising(63)-West Side Alliance(NR)
            Connecticut FC(64)-San Antonio SC(NR)

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              #36
              GAL is on par with ECNL.

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                #37
                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                Head to head matchup of rankings of top GA clubs compared to top ECNL clubss. Most GA clubs aren't even ranked.

                ECNL/ECRL-GA
                Solar(2)-Tophat(1)
                PDA(3)-FC Virginia(16)
                SoCal Blues(4)-NEFC(25)
                San Diego Surf(6)-Sporting Blue Valley(26)
                Real Colorado(7)-Cincinnati DA(28)
                Legends FC(8)-Lonestar(29)
                Beach FC(9)-South Shore Select(32)
                Concord Fire(11)-Nationals(37)
                Michigan Hawks(12)-Albion(46)
                MVLA(13)-City SC San Diego(formerly LA Galaxy SD)(50)
                LAFC Slammers(14)-SC Wave(58)
                NC Courage(15)-Cleveland FC(59)
                San Juan SC(17)-Lou Fusz Athletic(65)
                SLSG(MO)(18)-Beadling(69)
                Mustang SC(19)-Houston Dash(74)
                Eclipse SC(20)-Oakwood SC(82)
                Sting SC(21)-SC del Sol(83)
                Real SoCal(22)-Weston FC(84)
                Ohio Premier(23)-Colorado Rush(87)
                Crossfire Premier(24)-Michigan Jaguars(88)
                D'Feeters(27)-Sockers FC Chicago(89)
                Minnesota Thunder(30)-Arlington SA(95)
                Slammers FC(31)-Cedar Stars Bergen(NR)
                World Class FC(33)-STA(NR)
                FC Stars(34)-Long Island SC(NR)
                Tennessee SC(36)-New York SC(NR)
                Internationals(38)-Midwest United FC(NR)
                Charlotte SA(39)-Salvo SC(NR)
                Heat FC(40)-Chicago FC United(NR)
                McLean YS(41)-MN Eclipse(NR)
                Maryland United FC(42)-Indy Premier(NR)
                Albion Hurricanes(42)-Albion Las Vegas(NR)
                Western NY Flash(44)-Utah Royals Arizona Academy(NR)
                Crossfire United(45)-Cedar Stars Monmouth(NR)
                GSA(47)-Baltimore Armour(NR)
                SUSA(48)-Philadephia Ukranian National SC(NR)
                Ohio Elite(52)-SJEB Rush(NR)
                Carolina Elite(53)-Metro United(NR)
                Sunrise Prime(54)-PA Classics(NR)
                Colorado Rapids(55)-West Florida Flames(NR)
                Tampa Bay United(56)-United Soccer Alliance(NR)
                East Meadow(57)-Wake FC(NR)
                Match Fit(60)-IMG Academy(NR)
                Scorpions(61)-Rise SC(NR)
                Challenge(62)-Oklahoma Energy(NR)
                Phoenix Rising(63)-West Side Alliance(NR)
                Connecticut FC(64)-San Antonio SC(NR)
                Legends and Beach FC , top two clubs in the country placed their A teams in GAL, not ECNL B league. This comparison chart proves how bad ECNL was for the last four years.

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  Head to head matchup of rankings of top GA clubs compared to top ECNL clubss. Most GA clubs aren't even ranked.

                  ECNL/ECRL-GA
                  Solar(2)-Tophat(1)
                  PDA(3)-FC Virginia(16)
                  SoCal Blues(4)-NEFC(25)
                  San Diego Surf(6)-Sporting Blue Valley(26)
                  Real Colorado(7)-Cincinnati DA(28)
                  Legends FC(8)-Lonestar(29)
                  Beach FC(9)-South Shore Select(32)
                  Concord Fire(11)-Nationals(37)
                  Michigan Hawks(12)-Albion(46)
                  MVLA(13)-City SC San Diego(formerly LA Galaxy SD)(50)
                  LAFC Slammers(14)-SC Wave(58)
                  NC Courage(15)-Cleveland FC(59)
                  San Juan SC(17)-Lou Fusz Athletic(65)
                  SLSG(MO)(18)-Beadling(69)
                  Mustang SC(19)-Houston Dash(74)
                  Eclipse SC(20)-Oakwood SC(82)
                  Sting SC(21)-SC del Sol(83)
                  Real SoCal(22)-Weston FC(84)
                  Ohio Premier(23)-Colorado Rush(87)
                  Crossfire Premier(24)-Michigan Jaguars(88)
                  D'Feeters(27)-Sockers FC Chicago(89)
                  Minnesota Thunder(30)-Arlington SA(95)
                  Slammers FC(31)-Cedar Stars Bergen(NR)
                  World Class FC(33)-STA(NR)
                  FC Stars(34)-Long Island SC(NR)
                  Tennessee SC(36)-New York SC(NR)
                  Internationals(38)-Midwest United FC(NR)
                  Charlotte SA(39)-Salvo SC(NR)
                  Heat FC(40)-Chicago FC United(NR)
                  McLean YS(41)-MN Eclipse(NR)
                  Maryland United FC(42)-Indy Premier(NR)
                  Albion Hurricanes(42)-Albion Las Vegas(NR)
                  Western NY Flash(44)-Utah Royals Arizona Academy(NR)
                  Crossfire United(45)-Cedar Stars Monmouth(NR)
                  GSA(47)-Baltimore Armour(NR)
                  SUSA(48)-Philadephia Ukranian National SC(NR)
                  Ohio Elite(52)-SJEB Rush(NR)
                  Carolina Elite(53)-Metro United(NR)
                  Sunrise Prime(54)-PA Classics(NR)
                  Colorado Rapids(55)-West Florida Flames(NR)
                  Tampa Bay United(56)-United Soccer Alliance(NR)
                  East Meadow(57)-Wake FC(NR)
                  Match Fit(60)-IMG Academy(NR)
                  Scorpions(61)-Rise SC(NR)
                  Challenge(62)-Oklahoma Energy(NR)
                  Phoenix Rising(63)-West Side Alliance(NR)
                  Connecticut FC(64)-San Antonio SC(NR)
                  So, number one club in the country in playing in GAL.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    So, number one club in the country in playing in GAL.
                    If the Seahawks enter the PAC12, they would win the National Championship. The PAC12 would then attract better players and in no time it would be the best conference in the country. This is how it works and what Top Hat will have on GAL.

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      Head to head matchup of rankings of top GA clubs compared to top ECNL clubss. Most GA clubs aren't even ranked.

                      ECNL/ECRL-GA
                      Solar(2)-Tophat(1)
                      PDA(3)-FC Virginia(16)
                      SoCal Blues(4)-NEFC(25)
                      San Diego Surf(6)-Sporting Blue Valley(26)
                      Real Colorado(7)-Cincinnati DA(28)
                      Legends FC(8)-Lonestar(29)
                      Beach FC(9)-South Shore Select(32)
                      Concord Fire(11)-Nationals(37)
                      Michigan Hawks(12)-Albion(46)
                      MVLA(13)-City SC San Diego(formerly LA Galaxy SD)(50)
                      LAFC Slammers(14)-SC Wave(58)
                      NC Courage(15)-Cleveland FC(59)
                      San Juan SC(17)-Lou Fusz Athletic(65)
                      SLSG(MO)(18)-Beadling(69)
                      Mustang SC(19)-Houston Dash(74)
                      Eclipse SC(20)-Oakwood SC(82)
                      Sting SC(21)-SC del Sol(83)
                      Real SoCal(22)-Weston FC(84)
                      Ohio Premier(23)-Colorado Rush(87)
                      Crossfire Premier(24)-Michigan Jaguars(88)
                      D'Feeters(27)-Sockers FC Chicago(89)
                      Minnesota Thunder(30)-Arlington SA(95)
                      Slammers FC(31)-Cedar Stars Bergen(NR)
                      World Class FC(33)-STA(NR)
                      FC Stars(34)-Long Island SC(NR)
                      Tennessee SC(36)-New York SC(NR)
                      Internationals(38)-Midwest United FC(NR)
                      Charlotte SA(39)-Salvo SC(NR)
                      Heat FC(40)-Chicago FC United(NR)
                      McLean YS(41)-MN Eclipse(NR)
                      Maryland United FC(42)-Indy Premier(NR)
                      Albion Hurricanes(42)-Albion Las Vegas(NR)
                      Western NY Flash(44)-Utah Royals Arizona Academy(NR)
                      Crossfire United(45)-Cedar Stars Monmouth(NR)
                      GSA(47)-Baltimore Armour(NR)
                      SUSA(48)-Philadephia Ukranian National SC(NR)
                      Ohio Elite(52)-SJEB Rush(NR)
                      Carolina Elite(53)-Metro United(NR)
                      Sunrise Prime(54)-PA Classics(NR)
                      Colorado Rapids(55)-West Florida Flames(NR)
                      Tampa Bay United(56)-United Soccer Alliance(NR)
                      East Meadow(57)-Wake FC(NR)
                      Match Fit(60)-IMG Academy(NR)
                      Scorpions(61)-Rise SC(NR)
                      Challenge(62)-Oklahoma Energy(NR)
                      Phoenix Rising(63)-West Side Alliance(NR)
                      Connecticut FC(64)-San Antonio SC(NR)
                      After the 1 versus 2 matchup, it get ugly real fast. Lol
                      Quakes just disbanded their girl’s program. If GA in the Northwest really becomes a thing, it’s going to horrible teams hopping on flights to play each other.

                      SJ Earthquakes
                      Dear players and parents:

                      First and foremost, we hope that you are all safe and healthy while we all stay home to fight the ongoing pandemic that has affected all of our lives.

                      In the past few weeks, U.S. Soccer announced that they eliminated the Development Academy for both the boys and girls. This decision came down quickly amid the shutdown of all soccer leagues across the country. As with every business, this pandemic has caused us to evaluate all of our operations, including our youth soccer development programs. We have spent the past few weeks examining our options for the future of the Earthquakes youth soccer platform, and after much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision that the Earthquakes Girls Academy program will cease operations, effective immediately.

                      Over the past three years, we have been consistently impressed by the work ethic, positive attitude and humbleness that all of our players and coaches have displayed. You, the players, have been outstanding ambassadors for the San Jose Earthquakes and the local community. We appreciate all that you have done for our organization and will not forget all that you have achieved both individually and collectively. You won national championships, tournaments and many of you earned the great honor of representing your country with various national teams.

                      We know that it is a difficult time for everyone and that this decision will create more uncertainty for you. We want to let all of you, both players and parents, know that we are here for you as you transition to a new challenge. If you need any support or guidance on the next steps for your future, we are here to help. You proved over the past three years that you are among the top players in the country and carried yourselves the right way. We know that you have a bright future ahead both in soccer and in life.

                      For all the parents, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to coach and learn from your children. We appreciate all your support and commitment and for helping your children achieve their goals. Our staff will work with you to help find the best option for your daughters as they continue in their soccer career.

                      We also want to let the parents know that we will be refunding all payments (registration/training fees) made since training was halted on March 12. All the money from March 12 through the end of the 2020 season will be returned. Our staff will coordinate those refunds with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

                      Finally, we also wanted to let you know that we will keep all girls’ development academy coaches on staff through the end of June. They will be available to help with the transition as well during this time.

                      We want to thank you again for everything you have done for our organization. We are proud to have worked with all of you and wish you luck. Stay healthy and let us know if there is anything we can do for you now or in the future.

                      Sincerely,

                      Jesse Fioranelli Chris Leitch
                      General Manager Technical Director

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        Legends and Beach FC , top two clubs in the country placed their A teams in GAL, not ECNL B league. This comparison chart proves how bad ECNL was for the last four years.
                        No true. We have friends at Beach and the goal is to put their A team on ECNL Regional Team. It is still up in the air.

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          After the 1 versus 2 matchup, it get ugly real fast. Lol
                          Quakes just disbanded their girl’s program. If GA in the Northwest really becomes a thing, it’s going to horrible teams hopping on flights to play each other.

                          SJ Earthquakes
                          Dear players and parents:

                          First and foremost, we hope that you are all safe and healthy while we all stay home to fight the ongoing pandemic that has affected all of our lives.

                          In the past few weeks, U.S. Soccer announced that they eliminated the Development Academy for both the boys and girls. This decision came down quickly amid the shutdown of all soccer leagues across the country. As with every business, this pandemic has caused us to evaluate all of our operations, including our youth soccer development programs. We have spent the past few weeks examining our options for the future of the Earthquakes youth soccer platform, and after much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision that the Earthquakes Girls Academy program will cease operations, effective immediately.

                          Over the past three years, we have been consistently impressed by the work ethic, positive attitude and humbleness that all of our players and coaches have displayed. You, the players, have been outstanding ambassadors for the San Jose Earthquakes and the local community. We appreciate all that you have done for our organization and will not forget all that you have achieved both individually and collectively. You won national championships, tournaments and many of you earned the great honor of representing your country with various national teams.

                          We know that it is a difficult time for everyone and that this decision will create more uncertainty for you. We want to let all of you, both players and parents, know that we are here for you as you transition to a new challenge. If you need any support or guidance on the next steps for your future, we are here to help. You proved over the past three years that you are among the top players in the country and carried yourselves the right way. We know that you have a bright future ahead both in soccer and in life.

                          For all the parents, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to coach and learn from your children. We appreciate all your support and commitment and for helping your children achieve their goals. Our staff will work with you to help find the best option for your daughters as they continue in their soccer career.

                          We also want to let the parents know that we will be refunding all payments (registration/training fees) made since training was halted on March 12. All the money from March 12 through the end of the 2020 season will be returned. Our staff will coordinate those refunds with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

                          Finally, we also wanted to let you know that we will keep all girls’ development academy coaches on staff through the end of June. They will be available to help with the transition as well during this time.

                          We want to thank you again for everything you have done for our organization. We are proud to have worked with all of you and wish you luck. Stay healthy and let us know if there is anything we can do for you now or in the future.

                          Sincerely,

                          Jesse Fioranelli Chris Leitch
                          General Manager Technical Director
                          The Earthquakes Girls Academy was light years ahead of the Thorns Academy. If they are now done, who will the Thorns play on this “new” league...Bend Timbers and Grants Pass!!

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            The Earthquakes Girls Academy was light years ahead of the Thorns Academy. If they are now done, who will the Thorns play on this “new” league...Bend Timbers and Grants Pass!!
                            Actually hearing it may be the ECNL B teams that also join GAL. Should be a battle.

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              If the Seahawks enter the PAC12, they would win the National Championship. The PAC12 would then attract better players and in no time it would be the best conference in the country. This is how it works and what Top Hat will have on GAL.
                              It’s unbelievable! Thorns are in GDA and claim to be better than everyone else. Then the GDA folds and they beg to get into ECNL. When that looks to be highly unlikely, Thorns Fans start touting GAL as the best league and somehow inferior to ECNL (which technically they are still trying to join). Aren’t we all exhausted of listening to this?!! Doesn’t matter what the outcome is, they will claim to be at the top and their followers will eat it up. But, boy, the number one team is in the GAL League, as well as some other big girl clubs, and they will eat the thorns for dinner. Quakes had the right idea. I hope they don’t get hurt too bad. Good luck to them.

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                                It’s unbelievable! Thorns are in GDA and claim to be better than everyone else. Then the GDA folds and they beg to get into ECNL. When that looks to be highly unlikely, Thorns Fans start touting GAL as the best league and somehow inferior to ECNL (which technically they are still trying to join). Aren’t we all exhausted of listening to this?!! Doesn’t matter what the outcome is, they will claim to be at the top and their followers will eat it up. But, boy, the number one team is in the GAL League, as well as some other big girl clubs, and they will eat the thorns for dinner. Quakes had the right idea. I hope they don’t get hurt too bad. Good luck to them.
                                Is there a NW GAL for them to play in? And who else would be in it?

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