I keep seeing champions league for the top 3 teams. Being new to the game, I was wondering how does this work? For example, what counts towards being qualified (Fall and Spring or just Fall, etc) and where is it held this season?
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It’s a tournament like the World Cup. You play 3 group stage games and, if you advance, the first knockout round in one location (San Diego, girls, Greensboro, boys, this year). You are usually out in that location for about 7 or 8 days due to the way they space out the games. Then, if you advance, a couple weeks later you go to a different location (Richmond, girls, and still TBD, boys) for the final 4. The two teams that don’t make the finals play each other in a consolation game. -
Gotcha, Ty for that summary. Is qualification over at this point based on what happened in the Fall?Comment
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Correct, qualification over the whole season (the qualification they show in the tables is whether you would qualify and what seed # you’d be of the season ended today). I also made a mistake in my original summary, it’s actually the Elite 8 who go to the second location, not the Final Four.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Fantastic. I really appreciate the clear and concise reply!Comment
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And that fills the quota on clear and concise replies for this month- you may now resume the sh*tposting..Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Champions League: In the U13-U17 age groups, 44 teams are placed into 11 different groups determined by regular-season standings. Each team will play every team in their group for three guaranteed games. The team that wins each group, along with the next-best five second-place teams will make up the 16 teams that advance to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, in the U18 age group, 16 teams will battle it out in a winner-moves-on bracket to determine the league champion.
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There are also 2/3 wildcard teams which factor in winning percentage for total games played (including showcases)
Honestly, going once is enough. It's a long haul at the end of the season.Comment
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