As a reminder DA didn't announce the MLS clubs essentially having their own league until June last year, way too late for people to make changes3. I wouldn't count on any information from clubs of the league until much later
This was all announced to the DA clubs at the meetings held at the DA Showcase in December in Florida.
1) u13 DA or not next year: YES
2) U16/17 boys get split as on girls side or stay combined: YES on boys side. Not sure on girls.
Plenty of GDA clubs struggled to field u16 and U17 teams, let alone two quality teams. It would be a shame to see that changed for boys. Being challenged by older players is one of the better things about DA. Splitting them keeps non MLS clubs happy with more revenues, but MLS clubs don't want to have to pay more
Plenty of GDA clubs struggled to field u16 and U17 teams, let alone two quality teams. It would be a shame to see that changed for boys. Being challenged by older players is one of the better things about DA. Splitting them keeps non MLS clubs happy with more revenues, but MLS clubs don't want to have to pay more. If it isn't being split next year it's no doubt because USSF is trying to keep MLS in the league
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