So far, 53 clubs join Girls Development Academy. Portland Thorns included

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U.S. Soccer, which on June 30 announced the first 25 clubs that will play in the inaugural Girls Development Academy season of 2017-18, last weekend named another 28 participants, and has indicated that more clubs will be announced in the near future.

So far, California is the best represented state, with eight Southern California and five Northern California clubs. Seven Florida clubs, so far, have been accepted.

Western Conference:
CALIFORNIA-SOUTH (8): Beach FC, Eagles SC, LA Galaxy San Diego, LA Premier, Legends FC, LAFC-Slammers, San Diego Surf, So Cal Blues.
CALIFORNIA-NORTH (5): Davis Legacy, De Anza Force, Lamorinda, Mustang, San Juan SC.
WASHINGTON (3): Eastside FC, Crossfire, Seattle Reign.
COLORADO (2): Colorado Rush, Real Colorado.
OREGON (1): Portland Thorns.

Eastern Conference
FLORIDA (7): Boca United, Clay County SC, IMG Academy, Jacksonville Armada Youth Academy (JFC), Orlando Pride/City SC, West Florida Flames, Weston FC.
VIRGINIA (3): FC Virginia, Virginia Development Academy, Washington Spirit-Virginia.
GEORGIA (2): Concorde Fire, Tophat NTH.
MASSACHUSETTS (2): FC Stars, Boston Breakers.
NEW JERSEY (2): Match Fit Academy, Sky Blue FC-PDA.
NEW YORK (2): East Meadow SC, World Class FC.
NORTH CAROLINA (2): CASL, Charlotte Soccer Academy.
MARYLAND (1): Washington Spirit-Maryland.
PENNSYLANIA (1): Penn Fusion SA.

Midwestern Conference:
TEXAS-NORTH (4): Dallas Texans, Sting Soccer Club, FC Dallas, Solar Chelsea SC.
TEXAS-SOUTH (1): Lonestar SC.
ILLINOIS (2): Eclipse Select, Sockers FC.
MICHIGAN (2): Michigan Hawks, Midwest United.
MINNESOTA (1): Shattuck-St. Mary's.
OHIO (1): Cincinnati Development Academy/Kings Hammer/CUP.
OKLAHOMA (1): TSC Hurricane.

U.S. Soccer indicated upon the Girls DA launch that it expects 60-80 clubs to compete in the first season, which kicks of in fall of 2017, fielding teams in U-14/15, U-16/17 and U-18/19 age groups.

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Yesterday's news.......

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Yesterday's news.......

..becomes Oregon's future.

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U.S. Soccer, which on June 30 announced the first 25 clubs that will play in the inaugural Girls Development Academy season of 2017-18, last weekend named another 28 participants, and has indicated that more clubs will be announced in the near future.

So far, California is the best represented state, with eight Southern California and five Northern California clubs. Seven Florida clubs, so far, have been accepted.

Western Conference:
CALIFORNIA-SOUTH (8): Beach FC, Eagles SC, LA Galaxy San Diego, LA Premier, Legends FC, LAFC-Slammers, San Diego Surf, So Cal Blues.
CALIFORNIA-NORTH (5): Davis Legacy, De Anza Force, Lamorinda, Mustang, San Juan SC.
WASHINGTON (3): Eastside FC, Crossfire, Seattle Reign.
COLORADO (2): Colorado Rush, Real Colorado.
OREGON (1): Portland Thorns.

Eastern Conference
FLORIDA (7): Boca United, Clay County SC, IMG Academy, Jacksonville Armada Youth Academy (JFC), Orlando Pride/City SC, West Florida Flames, Weston FC.
VIRGINIA (3): FC Virginia, Virginia Development Academy, Washington Spirit-Virginia.
GEORGIA (2): Concorde Fire, Tophat NTH.
MASSACHUSETTS (2): FC Stars, Boston Breakers.
NEW JERSEY (2): Match Fit Academy, Sky Blue FC-PDA.
NEW YORK (2): East Meadow SC, World Class FC.
NORTH CAROLINA (2): CASL, Charlotte Soccer Academy.
MARYLAND (1): Washington Spirit-Maryland.
PENNSYLANIA (1): Penn Fusion SA.

Midwestern Conference:
TEXAS-NORTH (4): Dallas Texans, Sting Soccer Club, FC Dallas, Solar Chelsea SC.
TEXAS-SOUTH (1): Lonestar SC.
ILLINOIS (2): Eclipse Select, Sockers FC.
MICHIGAN (2): Michigan Hawks, Midwest United.
MINNESOTA (1): Shattuck-St. Mary's.
OHIO (1): Cincinnati Development Academy/Kings Hammer/CUP.
OKLAHOMA (1): TSC Hurricane.

U.S. Soccer indicated upon the Girls DA launch that it expects 60-80 clubs to compete in the first season, which kicks of in fall of 2017, fielding teams in U-14/15, U-16/17 and U-18/19 age groups.

Thank you for breaking it down by conference and geography, that's quite an impressive roll call so far.

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Looks like Timbers marketing/propaganda is out in force today.

Yawn.

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U.S. Soccer, which on June 30 announced the first 25 clubs that will play in the inaugural Girls Development Academy season of 2017-18, last weekend named another 28 participants, and has indicated that more clubs will be announced in the near future.

So far, California is the best represented state, with eight Southern California and five Northern California clubs. Seven Florida clubs, so far, have been accepted.

Western Conference:
CALIFORNIA-SOUTH (8): Beach FC, Eagles SC, LA Galaxy San Diego, LA Premier, Legends FC, LAFC-Slammers, San Diego Surf, So Cal Blues.
CALIFORNIA-NORTH (5): Davis Legacy, De Anza Force, Lamorinda, Mustang, San Juan SC.
WASHINGTON (3): Eastside FC, Crossfire, Seattle Reign.
COLORADO (2): Colorado Rush, Real Colorado.
OREGON (1): Portland Thorns.

Eastern Conference
FLORIDA (7): Boca United, Clay County SC, IMG Academy, Jacksonville Armada Youth Academy (JFC), Orlando Pride/City SC, West Florida Flames, Weston FC.
VIRGINIA (3): FC Virginia, Virginia Development Academy, Washington Spirit-Virginia.
GEORGIA (2): Concorde Fire, Tophat NTH.
MASSACHUSETTS (2): FC Stars, Boston Breakers.
NEW JERSEY (2): Match Fit Academy, Sky Blue FC-PDA.
NEW YORK (2): East Meadow SC, World Class FC.
NORTH CAROLINA (2): CASL, Charlotte Soccer Academy.
MARYLAND (1): Washington Spirit-Maryland.
PENNSYLANIA (1): Penn Fusion SA.

Midwestern Conference:
TEXAS-NORTH (4): Dallas Texans, Sting Soccer Club, FC Dallas, Solar Chelsea SC.
TEXAS-SOUTH (1): Lonestar SC.
ILLINOIS (2): Eclipse Select, Sockers FC.
MICHIGAN (2): Michigan Hawks, Midwest United.
MINNESOTA (1): Shattuck-St. Mary's.
OHIO (1): Cincinnati Development Academy/Kings Hammer/CUP.
OKLAHOMA (1): TSC Hurricane.

U.S. Soccer indicated upon the Girls DA launch that it expects 60-80 clubs to compete in the first season, which kicks of in fall of 2017, fielding teams in U-14/15, U-16/17 and U-18/19 age groups.

They can't even win OYSA how are they going to do in this conference

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They can't even win OYSA how are they going to do in this conference

You have a point, they can't win, lose or draw yet they haven't even formed or selected players for the GDA teams.

Thanks for pointing this out.

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You have a point, they can't win, lose or draw yet they haven't even formed or selected players for the GDA teams.

Thanks for pointing this out.

All if not most of these other teams have quite a track record of success and a great foundation to build from

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You have a point, they can't win, lose or draw yet they haven't even formed or selected players for the GDA teams.

Thanks for pointing this out.

Problem is the best talent Thorns ever had was 2 years ago. Ever since its been downhill. No reason for that trend to change given the increased costs and restrictions. If Thorns are lucky they will get a good C team next year...

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All if not most of these other teams have quite a track record of success and a great foundation to build from

The Portland Thorns do have quite a track record and unprecedented level of success in the that does give them a great foundation to build from.

Who will be chosen to compete at this level is up for grabs.

All the best.

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The Portland Thorns do have quite a track record and unprecedented level of success in the that does give them a great foundation to build from.

Who will be chosen to compete at this level is up for grabs.

All the best.

Can't choose those that don't try out and 99% of the best players aren't interested in the DA.

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Can't choose those that don't try out and 99% of the best players aren't interested in the DA.

Probably an exaggeration (99%) but clearly the Thorns GDA will have it's issues attracting enough of the areas top talent to be competitive.
Too restrictive for most girls.

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Looks like Timbers marketing/propaganda is out in force today.

Yawn.

if it were a yawn you would not respond. lol. it's hard to imagine ECNL Oregon teams getting worse I know, but they are officially relegated. game set match.

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if it were a yawn you would not respond. lol. it's hard to imagine ECNL Oregon teams getting worse I know, but they are officially relegated. game set match.

Might want to wait and see how it all works out it might be a Thorns that are finished before they start.

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Probably an exaggeration (99%) but clearly the Thorns GDA will have it's issues attracting enough of the areas top talent to be competitive.
Too restrictive for most girls.

The GDA in Oregon will not attract top players. Just glory seeking parents.