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    DA... is it really the top

    Newbie to soccer. I hear parents talking about DA as the thing to aspire to get you kid on? Who are the DA teams on LI? And is it better than....ECNL... EDP...NPL?? how would you rank them if you were to.

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    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    Newbie to soccer. I hear parents talking about DA as the thing to aspire to get you kid on? Who are the DA teams on LI? And is it better than....ECNL... EDP...NPL?? how would you rank them if you were to.
    "Depends"

    We are in DA, but would likely consider, generally, ECNL in this area is top. Some good, some bad, no matter where you are. Each league has their great teams and crappy teams.

    "Top" is a relative term based on what you, as a family, prioritize.

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      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      Newbie to soccer. I hear parents talking about DA as the thing to aspire to get you kid on? Who are the DA teams on LI? And is it better than....ECNL... EDP...NPL?? how would you rank them if you were to.
      If you are talking about a funded boys da team. Absolutely.

      After that, don't choose based on league. Do your homework and find the best coaching available within your location area and your budget. Even within the same club, one coach can be a good fit and one can be a bad fit so spend some time this spring trying to find a good fit. Good luck

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        #4
        This is a very complicated issue with many different situations and scenarios. Short answer is yes, tops for boys. ECNL is still on top on the girls' side.

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          #5
          In order

          MLS DA (free to play)
          Some non MLS DA
          Other non MLS DA = ECNL
          NPL, top level EDP
          all the rest

          Pick the best fit and coaching for your kid within a reasonable distance from your home. If they're going to ride the bench at a higher level program it isn't worth it. If you're at a bad DA club it isn't worth it

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            #6
            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            This is a very complicated issue with many different situations and scenarios. Short answer is yes, tops for boys. ECNL is still on top on the girls' side.
            Agree.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              Newbie to soccer. I hear parents talking about DA as the thing to aspire to get you kid on? Who are the DA teams on LI? And is it better than....ECNL... EDP...NPL?? how would you rank them if you were to.

              Oh boy. You may have just opened another can of worms for the Great Northeast Youth Soccer debate.

              DA is supposed to be the best but is struggling. Especially on the girls side. You will hear many different responses to your question.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                Oh boy. You may have just opened another can of worms for the Great Northeast Youth Soccer debate.

                DA is supposed to be the best but is struggling. Especially on the girls side. You will hear many different responses to your question.
                They all say they are the best like every brand promoting itself. Do your homework.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  They all say they are the best like every brand promoting itself. Do your homework.
                  There is no single "best".

                  Every family is different and has different priorities. Even among the same team some players will find a certain league is a perfect fit for them, and some will find the opposite.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    There is no single "best".

                    Every family is different and has different priorities. Even among the same team some players will find a certain league is a perfect fit for them, and some will find the opposite.
                    Jut enjoy playing this great game ! Keep the kids out of trouble and make great memories. It will all be over for 99% of the kids after HS or College !

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                      #11
                      DA... is it really the top

                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      There is no single "best".

                      Every family is different and has different priorities. Even among the same team some players will find a certain league is a perfect fit for them, and some will find the opposite.
                      many, many, many players play in multiple leagues....whos to say one is better than the other when the better or more committed players are playing in both leagues? (US Club and US Youth).

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                        #12
                        For boys, DA is the best league with MLS Academy teams being clearly at the top of the pyramid. Boys ECNL is a good idea but needs time to really get going. Some good clubs going there and MLS possibly ceasing participation in the DA may swing the pendulum in BECNL's favor in the future.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          There is no single "best".

                          Every family is different and has different priorities. Even among the same team some players will find a certain league is a perfect fit for them, and some will find the opposite.
                          True, look at all the girls that left NYCFC to go to STA and NYSC, big mistake.....

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                            #14
                            For boys DA clearly best. Who is to say you ask? How about US Soccer? That's what they have designated as the top boys league. Doesn't mean there arenst some stellar premier teams, especially in regions lacking DA teams. And to answer the first question - no DA teams on Long Island. Have to go to Queens for Gotschee and Met Oval. Eventually Barca will get it maybe.

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                              DA... is it really the top

                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              For boys DA clearly best. Who is to say you ask? How about US Soccer? That's what they have designated as the top boys league. Doesn't mean there arenst some stellar premier teams, especially in regions lacking DA teams. And to answer the first question - no DA teams on Long Island. Have to go to Queens for Gotschee and Met Oval. Eventually Barca will get it maybe.
                              1) lmao!!!!Of course US Soccer will say that their brand is the best (your so dumb).
                              2) NY Cosmos is DA and based and train in Nassau County, so now you are 2x as dumb.

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