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GPS poach many of their players years ago. So, this shows you the low class crap going on with the Fire! -
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Wait a minute, Are you saying that GPS is now poaching entire clubs and is forcing the Fire to merge! Wow, I didn't realize that.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Come on people wake up. We have had too many clubs in this area for years, which within itself creates a carousel for coaches and players. "Most" clubs try to improve and grow each year by either creating partnerships (GPS- Bayern Munich, Naples - Chicago Fire, Azzuri - Orlando City FC, Elite-West Ham) or through affiliations and leagues (US Club, FYSA, NPL, ECNL, DA, FPL). The fact that our area only had DA for a year with GPS is embarrassing. That was lost due to changes in US Soccer by dropping U12 and deemphasizing the younger age group within DA and the lack of a centralize large pool of players didn't allow for older age expansion. We should have both DA and ECNL in our areas years ago, but our local clubs didn't want to pool together to make this happen. Instead, they choose to put the players and the quality of soccer behind their ego's. They have gone out of their way to create partnerships out of the local area instead of building in our own backyard. Finally, we are moving in the right direction and I would bet that if the GPS/Fire merger goes through, we will see other mergers as a bi-product (the only way the others clubs will catch up), which will be great for our area! 2-3 large clubs bringing all the top talent and coaching together and allowing for much-needed depth with clubs being able to field 2nd and 3rd teams for true development.
If players and parents choose to leave a club to go elsewhere....that is not poaching...it's free choice! If you choose Chic-fil-a over Burger King, it most likely because you think one is better!Comment
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Well said except it’s Chick-fil-a, and we all know we would choose that over Burger King!Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
I agree a merger is a good thing, but I truly don’t think it’s going to happen. We shall see.Comment
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Southwest Florida needs it to be true. Cape and Lee County should join to form powerhouse and try to get DA or ECNL. It’s what is best for kids, no? How does that not help ALL kids.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Public Announcement
If this is true, when do you think a public announcement would go out? May/Aug? Aligned with end of the season?Comment
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They will wait to see what others do. Classic RP, no F U C K I N G clue!Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Best thing that can happen for the area!! Should have happened years ago. Lots of talent at both clubs, will be great to see it pooled together finally!Comment
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It is just a rumor !Comment
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No secret. Unethical practices and breaches of club by laws by both parties.Comment
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https://www.nesoccerjournal.com/inve...ership-change/Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;2651916][url]https://www.nesoccerjournal.com/investigation-lawsuit-ensnares-global-premier-soccer-amid-leadership-change/[/url
Old news. Catch upComment
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;2651950]GPS is on life support!Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;2652061]Wow! This article is from yesterday. Can’t imagine Bayern Munich is happy about their name being associated with this.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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It's Happening!
Heard today that the Fire coaches received word of the new combined GPS/Naples Fire Club! It's about time! This will bring together 2 of the strongest clubs to form a super club in our area. Official announcement to come in March. No more GPS or Fire...New Club, New Name!Comment
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