Which platform (ECRL or GAL) has higher ceiling and is more established when it comes to exposure, seems like they are fairly even so is the decision then based on club, coach etc.? Lots of mixed messages out there.
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It really is club and team dependent. There's clubs and teams in both that are decent, some terrible. ECLR is part of ECNL so in theory a team or club or player could move up to the ECNL level if good enough.
Best bet is ask to attend a few practices at teams in your area and see what the skill level is like and coaching. Attend games once they start again to compare the competitive level -
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Easy question to answer. Many NTC invites went out back in September. For most ages, it looked like out of around 30 invitations the breakdown was 20 ECNL, maybe 9-10 GA and pa random EDP player. ECRL kids do not get invitations.
GA college showcases are well attended by D1 schools. That is not happening for RL.
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GA or top USYS is better overall than ECRL in NJ. Arguable in our state many of the GA & top USYS teams are better than the ECNL teams so if it is specific to NJ thats the answer - IMO. Other states may have good quality ECRL teams. Also depends on age and coach. But...some parents are crazy about ECNL and that is all they care about even if the team, coach and their kid are not doing well.Originally posted by Guest View Post
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This is true. CSA on its own has better teams than PDA and MF across all age groups.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Lolol….according to some can’t even compete with town clubs like Wall. Check other thread.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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All well and good but that doesn't mean that GAL as a league is very good (it isn't) or that a player debating between GAL and ECLR gives a crap about NT callups (they shouldn't because it won't make a difference in their fit with any team). If you can make some of the few good GALteams, great. If you can't, pick whichever has the best coaching and fit. It's pretty much a wash at that pointOriginally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Good take as there is very little that separates ECRL and GA. For that matter EDP teams are just as competitive as GA and in many cases better. Just find the right team/club and enjoy.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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It all depends on club. Some clubs have been able to field really good ECRL teams at some ages that woukd absolutely beat GA some of the teams in the area.Comment
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GA has a few decent players who were left overs from the GDA days. They will be graduating out next year. Once the 2005's graduate out, all the better players will be in ECNL and then ECRL.Comment
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Every league has its dogs...The top 3 GA teams - READ TEAMS - would do fine in their ECNL age bracket as would maybe top 2 in USYS D1. ECRL not so much. They are the 2nd team for a reason.Comment
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Do you think that every pre 05 player that has the talent and ability for ECNL is just going to magically move to an ECNL team? Not every one wants ECNL, especially at the younger ages, and not everyone lives near enough to an ECNL club that is worth it.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Dogs is an appropriate description for the GA Mid Atlantic clubsOriginally posted by Guest View PostComment
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