Boys DA split into 2 Divisions for 2019/2020

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With no pro/rel in this new scheme, it basically guarantees MLS academies Tier I status indefinitely.

MLS likes it that way!

USSF DA Tier I is basically the new MLS academy league.

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Being placed in the second tier is a death sentence for a DA club.

Locally it will only serve to accelerate the college recruiting disparities between non-MLS and MLS teams.

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So GPS and NEFC are now 4th tier? That sucks.

you miss my point.
ECNL becomes tier 3.....right along with the top NPL teams.

State cup play already demonstrated that the ECNL teams are no better than the NPL teams.
GPS 2001 beat Stars ECNL (2000/2001).....Stars ECNL clobbered Bolts ECNL (2000/2001).

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you miss my point.
ECNL becomes tier 3.....right along with the top NPL teams.

State cup play already demonstrated that the ECNL teams are no better than the NPL teams.
GPS 2001 beat Stars ECNL (2000/2001).....Stars ECNL clobbered Bolts ECNL (2000/2001).

And Bolts ECNL 02s beat GPS 02 (NEFC 02s still can’t)

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you miss my point.
ECNL becomes tier 3.....right along with the top NPL teams.

Not to college coaches.

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And Bolts ECNL 02s beat GPS 02 (NEFC 02s still can’t)

Thanks for supporting my point.
The ECNL teams are still playing the NPL teams.
They are in the same league essentially.

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Thanks for supporting my point.
The ECNL teams are still playing the NPL teams.
They are in the same league essentially.

Who said they were not ? It’s a parenteral ******* contest and for what.... there is only 10 tickets to the ride and no one from around here is likely getting one. Keep puffing your chest....

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The Bolts have ECNL. Bolts DA gives waivers to play high school. As long as the Bolts keep churning out decent college commitments they’ll keep bringing in money.

Rumor has it the Revs are giving waivers now.

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Rumor has it the Revs are giving waivers now.

Desperation

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rumor has it the revs are giving waivers now.

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From the MIAA topic of all places:

Since people here are speculating about something they have very little working knowledge of I'll offer you some specific information regarding the new BDA structure and schedule.

This year the new divisions only effect U19 players for the entire season but will effect the younger ages for DA Cup qualifying. Will they expand it to U17’s and U15’s next year? I think they will but the travel for the younger age will be prohibitive in the eyes of the parents.

The whole “B” league thing is interesting. EVERYONE in the BDA is competing towards the DA Cup regardless of their placement in the “A” or “B” league. The fall games are all part of the DA Cup group stage qualifier and will not count towards the regular season standings. Locally the Revs are in the Northeast/Atlantic "A" division and Beachside, Bolts, Oakwood and Seacoast are in the Northeast "B" league.

In the Northeast/Atlantic "A" league the Revs play Baltimore Armour, Bethesda SC, DC United, Montreal Impact, NYCFC, NYRB, Philly Union and PDA. Only the top (6) U19 teams and top (5) U17 teams will advance to the DA Cup. The question for the Revs is whether or not they can qualify over the other very strong competition they'll face. If not, it also hurts their Academy playoff chances and will almost certainly result in their relegation from the "A" league to the "B" league in 2020.

In the Northeast "B" league Beachside, Bolts, Oakwood and Seacoast all vie for a single spot at the DA Cup. The qualifying team boosts it's Academy playoff chances and will most likely be promoted to the Northeast/Atlantic "A" league in 2020.

From the USSDA: "In the future seasons, DA Cup groups will be based on the previous season’s DA Cup final standings, as well as past regular season performance."

After fall DA Cup qualifying concludes the 32 clubs that advance from the group stage will face off in the Winter Cup in Florida. Those 32 teams will be broken up into 8 group of 4. The final 8 teams left standing after the Winter Cup will move on to compete at the Spring Cup Championship. All other BDA teams that don't qualify for the Winter Cup will play in the traditional DA Winter Showcase of which the DA Cup is a component.

It's important to note that historically the Winter DA Showcase is loaded with hundreds of college coaches actively scouting games. There is no event other than the DA Summer Showcase that draws a similar number. Whether any of the local teams compete in the actual DA Cup remains to be seen but all will be scouted by a large number of the coaches that attend the Showcase. ECNL does not currently offer the same type of exposure. Will that change in the next 3-5 years? Your guess is as good as mine.

The Northeast "B" league may in fact have a local college recruiting advantage over the "A" league. The vast majority of games will be played within Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Exposure to local college coaches "should" be greater for the "B" teams during the actual season. Each BDA game locally is usually scouted by 3-7 college coaches. The Revs games will range geographically from Virginia to Montreal. Local coaches will most certainly scout them less frequently. The Revs will be exposed to a wider range of college coaches during the season for sure.

The 8 teams that move on to the Spring Cup Championship will compete to win the DA Cup. All Spring Cup games will count towards the regular season playoff standings so participating teams have an advantage in making the playoffs. I would imagine the Spring Cup Championship will be VERY heavily attended by college coaches. Should a local team make it to this point it could be very beneficial in terms of exposure. It's VERY unlikely a local team will advance.

Final season standings and DA Cup standings will be used to determine the playoff spots and wildcard berths for the Summer Showcase.

Hopefully this answers any questions people might have about the new format.

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From the MIAA topic of all places:

Zzzzz

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Zzzzz

Sucks when transparency ruins the narrative doesn’t it?

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The Split is a big plus for the bolts. They will play weaker teams and look quite a bit better. For the bolts the Academy is almost exclusively for kids to get into colleges whether it be division 1, 2 or three. Coaches can now come to see decent games and the bolts have an opportunity to look that much better.

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The Split is a big plus for the bolts. They will play weaker teams and look quite a bit better. For the bolts the Academy is almost exclusively for kids to get into colleges whether it be division 1, 2 or three. Coaches can now come to see decent games and the bolts have an opportunity to look that much better.

I feel badly for the Revs players on the U17 team that hope to be recruited by D1 college coaches. They won't show well this year. If they miss the DA Cup and the summer playoffs they're at a distinct disadvantage.