I do not hear much talk about GA here. It is all ECNL and ECNL RL talk as I skimmed this chat. I assume that most top players are all doing ECNL here in Oregon, but isn't there still value to GA over ECNL RL? I know am likely showing that I don't know much by asking this, but hoping for some informed answers sprinkled among the snarky but still amusing ones. Even if ECNL is the top, seems like isn't there still room for girls to get looks in later years by going the GA route even if it is at worst case it is second tier in Oregon. And yes asking because I am not sure if my kid would make ECNL but she is only beginning this soccer journey and not sure we feel like having her on someone's B team either. I know there are other options too, but trying trying to make sense of these two options.
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Absolutely GA has benefits and might even be better in general than RL. I think the main issue has been WA Timbers was the only GA team so it’s a drive for Portlanders and there aren’t any super GA clubs in the Northwest. I hear Bridgecity joined GA. If that’s true that’s another option. I think there’s also a lot of travel since there are fewer GA teams in the Portland and Seattle area. I think reality is if your daughter is looking for a second tier team either GA or United PDX RL will be good. They both get decent exposure at showcases and tournaments. United PDX has great success at getting kids recruited to D3 schools.Originally posted by Guest View Post -
GA has OL Reign academy, mainly because the other Seattle ECNL teams conspired to keep them out when GDA folded.Comment
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As long as it’s not OYSA it’s goodComment
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The Bridge City GA teams are worse than OYSA Premier Gold and Silver teams. Before Bridge City was accepted to GA, they had almost no teams in OYSA Premier Gold or Silver. They were accepted to GA because of Rochelle's connections, not the quality of their players or teams.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Bridge City GA is more money and travel for the same (or lower) level competition than OYSA PremierComment
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To help sharpen the lens re: D3 recruitment. No athletic aid is ever offered, it' basically the highest pay to play platform in the world, with avg cost of attendance at $50 to 70k annually. Which follows the updx club blueprint.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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I hear Utah Tech is a hella competitive D3, and would be even more with a real coach.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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This should enlighten you on the Bridge City trainwreck..
U13 - 0-12, dead last, 1 goal scored in 12 games v. 66 GA for a -65 GD
U-14 - 2-11-2, dead last, 8GF v. 41GA for a -33 GD
U-15 - 0-9, dead last, 2GF v. 53GA for a -51 GD
U-16 - 2-6-1, 6th of 8 teams, 5GF v. 15GA for a -10 GD
U-17 - 8-2, 2nd place, 26GF v. 10GA for +16 GD
U-19 - 3-6-1, 6th of 8 teams, 13GF v. 23GA for a -10 GD
Outside of the U-17 team, pretty much dead last in a conf. of stalwarts such as WA Timbers, Eugene Metro, Capital (Salem), and some random Eastern WA clubs. The scary part is in the younger age groups, completely getting blasted, not good when trying to build a club going forward.Comment
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Nearly as stoopid as any Female soccer parent who wants to believe their kid is being recruited to a pay to play at a d3 school. No kidding it's harder to make most decent varsity 6a Oregon teams than any d3 college in the states.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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I wonder if it is because of the coaching, age of the club, too much money or some other reason. I suppose you could have great coaches but if you don't have kids with ability... and the opposite could also be true.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Fact: U17 Bridge City isn’t from Bridge City. They help pay for an idaho team to play for them. I could be wrong but the GA might even be helping them. It’s a bit of a joke to be honest.Originally posted by Guest View Post
Also, United PDX is even close to Washington Timbers GA. Not on any age group and not even close.
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When a club splits in half, both resulting halves tend to suck.
Old CU was a good club. NWE girls are a joke. Bridge City is a joke. Throw in WSM, which has been rebuilding its girls program after letting it whither on the vine, and there's too many "elite" girls clubs in the Beaverton area.
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Playing ECNL or GA will get you in front of coaches. Both have teams whom go to showcases and travel quite a bit, and most teams that are ECNL or GA have a college recruiting advisor. After that, it has more to do with the quality of the player rather than what league they’re playing in. You’ll hear a bunch of BS about why one is superior over the other, but the reality is being on a low performing ECNL team won’t give you any advantage. Truth is good coaches will find good players…Comment
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