All things ECRL, Northeast, New England etc

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Since there seems to be by my guess 3 people coming on here calling ECRL Northeast, ECRL 2, I thought maybe some of you who are educated and have kids playing in current ECRL New England could shed light. I’m not sure the need to create a narrative about a region that hasn’t even fully formed yet, nor have teams even been assembled for this new region. The only think I can think of is clubs not included are feeling insecure. Let’s cut through the fake news.
I can only speak from what friends of mine involved in ECRL current New England region. They love it. Travel is fine and clearly organized well in advance. They enjoy playing clubs from NY and NJ while attending local tournaments and playing the local talent too.
Im told depending on the birth year Stars regional teams are locally stronger than say Scorpions but that’s based on birth years and my friends have 2010, 2009, 2008. I know zero about the new region but I do know one thing it’s not called ECRL 2.

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Literally no one cares.

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You're referring to the current ECRL teams/league. This is the B team for these teams. It is not comparable to the new C team/league for these clubs which is ECRL 2. For Stars this will be what the 5th team, 3 team for the Scorpions. Why travel to NY/NJ for a third or even 5th team

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Clearly people do care. Did you see the novel written yesterday? Or how many are trying either bash or promote ECRL northeast? Hadn’t even started yet. Seems on par with current impact league but more travel.
I would choose a higher ranked ECRL New England team over an impact team or DOL that’s ranked close. more opportunities to play teams from out of state while playing teams on state in all the local club tournaments.
But I would not leave an impact or DPL team if they are good especially for the unknown Northeast region right now.

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new league is probably equivalent to GA as far as competition goes

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Clearly people do care. Did you see the novel written yesterday? Or how many are trying either bash or promote ECRL northeast? Hadn’t even started yet. Seems on par with current impact league but more travel.
I would choose a higher ranked ECRL New England team over an impact team or DOL that’s ranked close. more opportunities to play teams from out of state while playing teams on state in all the local club tournaments.
But I would not leave an impact or DPL team if they are good especially for the unknown Northeast region right now.

Curious why you would want to drive further to play teams of equal skill?

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So know ECRL 2 is the same as GA> ECRL is not even comparable. ECRL 2 is a 4th league at best

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So know ECRL 2 is the same as GA> ECRL is not even comparable. ECRL 2 is a 4th league at best

What’s ECRL2?

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new league is probably equivalent to GA as far as competition goes

not even. It's as bad if not worse than existing ECLR. It might overlap with a few low level GA teams, definitely overlap with ECLR but also worse. As has been posted as overall leagues it's

ECNL > GA > ECLR+EDP+DPL and all the rest kind of awash. Some overlaps/switching of orders at the very local level

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What’s ECRL2?

oh now yo've done it! Be prepared for the wrath of current ECLR dad - who doesn't seem to understand that the name doesn't matter. It's an easier and more accurate description of what the situation is

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not even. It's as bad if not worse than existing ECLR. It might overlap with a few low level GA teams, definitely overlap with ECLR but also worse. As has been posted as overall leagues it's

ECNL > GA > ECLR+EDP+DPL and all the rest kind of awash. Some overlaps/switching of orders at the very local level

There's a reason none of these added teams and players weren't already in better leagues. They either aren't skilled enough or don't want the big travel leagues. Playing under a new banner isn't going to change a damm thing in terms of the quality of these teams - except add more cost and travel for families. Don't be fooled by the "college pathway" BS either. Coaches barely show at ECLR now and those teams are (sadly) better than almost all that were just added.

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There's a reason none of these added teams and players weren't already in better leagues. They either aren't skilled enough or don't want the big travel leagues. Playing under a new banner isn't going to change a damm thing in terms of the quality of these teams - except add more cost and travel for families. Don't be fooled by the "college pathway" BS either. Coaches barely show at ECLR now and those teams are (sadly) better than almost all that were just added.

Maybe pick something from here, which may be better for your liking?

https://www.mass-soccer.org/page/show/1700190-leagues

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Feels like this should be here.

Listen, I’ll simplify it.
look at the rankings. No not the old ones, current ones.l
Where does the ECRL , DPL, and Impact teams stack up?
As said before if you’re not on a top 15 team you are playing low or mid-low level. Now do you think you should travel all around the place for a low level team? If you are on a team below 15th that’s a lot of driving and my guess is you are not doing well in the ECRL league.
ECRL is a good opportunity for players on the teams listed below ranked in top 15 MA teams. They may get to showcases and playoffs etc… they will play better competition than playing same teams over and over locally. But look and see where your team lands below.
AND where do you think your new Northeast team will stack up in MA rankings?

Below looking only at ECRL New England teams starting with the younger age groups:

2010: Stars Blue ECNL R ranked 13 in MA only ECNL R team worth the travel. (Scorpions ranked 26, Stars White 25 many impact and DPL teams much better.)

2009: Stars White ECNL R ranked 15 in MA the only ECNL R team worth the travel (Scorpions 19, Stars able ECNL R 20)

2008: Stars Blue ECNL R ranked 13 (White 19, Scorpions 28th)

2007: Scorpions ECNL R ranked 9th, Stars White ECNL R 13th
(Stars Blue ECNL R ranked 18th)

2006: Stars White R 9th, Stars Blue R 11th, (Scorpions RL 17th)

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‘So only 2007 and 2006 has more than one decent ECRL team. With 2007 Scorpions ranked the highest (9th). The younger ages 2010-2008 have one good ECRL int top 15 in MA per age group meaning unless you are National or one of those top ECRL teams DPL or Impact is likely a better team without the travel costs.”

yes^^

and why would anyone travel and pay for the Notheast league if our New England teams are averaging one good regional team per age group between Stars and Scorpions.

and… The fact that Scorpions announced a couple weeks ago an additional regional team per age group when their regional teams are so weak (with the exception of 2007) and they are now “expanding” to RI when all the RI talent left for MA clubs already blows my mind. Acquiring or team in up with the lowest of the low clubs, Bruno?? Scorpions stick to strengthening your national teams. You have a real shot at having some strong up coming National teams if the talent keeps heading your way. But don’t over commit. Consistency in Coaching has been your issue.