GAL Mid Atlantic

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Yes, our 2008 team just added 4 sta players from their supposed first team. Kids and parents seem nice

Shauns sta usys team was the clear B team ?? Congrats on your New additions from the second team . They are still better than most players but they aren’t from the A team .

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I don't think anyone is going to know for sure until the rosters are finalized, but I don't think the club and player loss from DA-> ECNL can be overstated. No one can look at past records and claim a (now) GAL team will be competitive with USYS or any other league based on these losses. Looking at players only, if the top quarter left wouldn't that degrade the GAL rosters to a large extent? I think everyone is jumping the gun on all pronouncements, but let's be real here about potentials.

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I don’t think it will be the top 4 or 5 that leave but instead 1 or 2 of the top and a large chunk of middle and bench players looking to finally get some looks.

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STA losing a lot of players. Parents I spoke to said there is a major backlash because how DA treated them at the end.

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Yes. Some of these clubs will be not look these same. STA probably weakened the most of any. It’s a shame they once had a good thing going.

STA losing a lot of players. Parents I spoke to said there is a major backlash because how DA treated them at the end.

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I don’t think it will be the top 4 or 5 that leave but instead 1 or 2 of the top and a large chunk of middle and bench players looking to finally get some looks.

I think this is very accurate. Look at college sports. The transfer portal is loaded yearly .

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Other than NEFC, please list the teams, and yes I said teams, that will be strong GAL teams? You will not be able to list one that will have any chance of beating a USYS team The last few weeks have been hell for GAL clubs. Players are leaving as coaches have started having small group tryouts

SSS with a couple of U17 WNT players (probably the best U17 striker in the country).

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SSS with a couple of U17 WNT players (probably the best U17 striker in the country).

SSS NT players went to Stars

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SSS with a couple of U17 WNT players (probably the best U17 striker in the country).

SSS with the best striker in the country playing, tied LISC-who is sub-par on a good day. NT player is the WHOLE team, if you shut her down the rest of the team is useless.

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Yes. Some of these clubs will be not look these same. STA probably weakened the most of any. It’s a shame they once had a good thing going.

It’s terrible. Fall rosters are going to be an elevator ride between the age groups. Couple of players thinking HS is the way to go now will not play fall GAL. It’s a mess. It’s the same for other DA clubs across the league. Really bad fall football expected. It will be tough to watch compared to last fall. One major concern is they will lose more girls for Spring after a treacherous Fall showing. Another is a weak showing expected for the winter showcase being worked up. Also so some concerns about a couple clubs jumping ship. Ton of risk for families trying to navigate college recruiting right now.

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I'm actually quite surprised how easily the mass exodus of players from GDA/GAL into ECNL has taken place. I was under the impression ECNL was the top notch league and where any serious player plays (as has been mentioned several times on TS).

If the mass exodus is true, makes me question the validity of those statements as easily 1/3 - 1/2 of rosters were easily replaced on ECNL clubs.

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I'm actually quite surprised how easily the mass exodus of players from GDA/GAL into ECNL has taken place. I was under the impression ECNL was the top notch league and where any serious player plays (as has been mentioned several times on TS).

If the mass exodus is true, makes me question the validity of those statements as easily 1/3 - 1/2 of rosters were easily replaced on ECNL clubs.

I was under the impression that there was talent split into both the DA and ECNL and that each had a top, middle, and low end. With the DA folding and no clubs in NJ directly moving to ECNL, I don't think it's surprising to learn that top talent from CSA/STA are moving to PDA or (cough) Match Fit. Who knows how much of those teams moved over. You'll have to wait until August.

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I'm actually quite surprised how easily the mass exodus of players from GDA/GAL into ECNL has taken place. I was under the impression ECNL was the top notch league and where any serious player plays (as has been mentioned several times on TS).

If the mass exodus is true, makes me question the validity of those statements as easily 1/3 - 1/2 of rosters were easily replaced on ECNL clubs.

I found your mistake. They are not all being replaced .... Most just being added. Many rosters will extend to 24-26 players. So much more money to be made this way.

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I found your mistake. They are not all being replaced .... Most just being added. Many rosters will extend to 24-26 players. So much more money to be made this way.

Oh my gawd, really? 26 on a roster?

Holy shyte.

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I found your mistake. They are not all being replaced .... Most just being added. Many rosters will extend to 24-26 players. So much more money to be made this way.

Not true. A few will have 20-22 tops until Spring and then cut down to 18-20 for the season. Those cuts/non-roster game day spots will be offered practice position and/or spot on another team.

Important to get on encl team before next Spring. If fall GAL is subpar you need to move fast. Really risking it at GAL club. Too many variables that your DOC can’t control that can only lead to harming your daughters path.