CFBAL 06 Platinum Championship Game

jm23jm wrote:Congrats to Sting and the players for a well played game and season.  

I predict the same thing but add National league to LHCL/Premier team.  I also predict Stings ECNL roster will look VERY different by U14 (ECNL).

SkeetsG06 wrote:

jm23jm wrote:Congrats to Sting and the players for a well played game and season.  

I predict the same thing but add National league to LHCL/Premier team.  I also predict Stings ECNL roster will look VERY different by U14 (ECNL).

At U9, I think ALL rosters have a high probability to look VERY different.  Of course, there are exceptions, but the norm is rosters will change.  However,  my point is the top teams don't vary much.  I think history has shown that in most cases the Top 1-2 teams tend to remain in the upper echelon despite roster changes.  Here are some examples of top academy teams that remain top teams at U14 and beyond:
97' - Sting ECNL Tatoo
98' - Solar Chelsea ECNL (former LP) Pulpaneck & Sting ECNL
99' - Texans ECNL Rezaie (Two national team players who play up)
00' - Solar Chelsea ECNL Solca & Texans ECNL Rezaie
01' - Solar Chelsea ECNL Solca, FCD ECNL, & Kicks ECNL JM Premier/LH

Zizou wrote:I disagree, 01 ECNL clubs have remained faithful to players mostly that have been in their system. Yes their is the accassional stud that comes in, but a lot of players on the ECNL teams that were loyal to the club.

SkeetsG06 wrote:My oldest dd is currently on an ECNL team.  So, I have seen the rodeo before and, from what I have seen, the top teams tend to remain the top teams b/c they already have several top players.  So my statement was more from a historical POV not a 1st time parent living vicariously through my 8 year old.  

...I shamefully already made that mistake with my 00.  LOL

jm23jm wrote:

Zizou wrote:I disagree, 01 ECNL clubs have remained faithful to players mostly that have been in their system. Yes their is the accassional stud that comes in, but a lot of players on the ECNL teams that were loyal to the club.

I could be wrong but I think I know the 01 age group pretty good. I also know faithful and loyalty don't really exist much in NTX soccer unless your DD can play.  I think all the ecnl teams have a core group about 7-8 from U11 select.  That core group can all play.  The other half have moved on.  I've also heard a few clubs  roster girls from out of state, so not only don't you have to play for an ecnl club at U8, U9, U10 etc......you don't even have to play in NTX if you are good.  I also know several of my players were offered sweet deals and til this day they are still being asked to be a discovery players on NTX ecnl rosters while teams have 20+ players on their roster.  There is no loyalty in NTX soccer.  Parents have to do what they think is best for their kid and coaches have to do what is best for their team.

Zizou wrote:

jm23jm wrote:

Zizou wrote:I disagree, 01 ECNL clubs have remained faithful to players mostly that have been in their system. Yes their is the accassional stud that comes in, but a lot of players on the ECNL teams that were loyal to the club.

I could be wrong but I think I know the 01 age group pretty good. I also know faithful and loyalty don't really exist much in NTX soccer unless your DD can play.  I think all the ecnl teams have a core group about 7-8 from U11 select.  That core group can all play.  The other half have moved on.  I've also heard a few clubs  roster girls from out of state, so not only don't you have to play for an ecnl club at U8, U9, U10 etc......you don't even have to play in NTX if you are good.  I also know several of my players were offered sweet deals and til this day they are still being asked to be a discovery players on NTX ecnl rosters while teams have 20+ players on their roster.  There is no loyalty in NTX soccer.  Parents have to do what they think is best for their kid and coaches have to do what is best for their team.

ECNL, elite, I am glad they are bringing in the best players from all over. I don't care where you call home. ECNL rosters can be as large as 28-30 players, just because you are rostered does not mean you are playing. Solar, Sting, FCD, Texans top 20 rostered players 2/3 of them were chosen from in club. Yes, if you can play yeah you will be found, but not every player can call themselves studs.

Zizou wrote:Yes, if you can play yeah you will be found, but not every player can call themselves studs.

Zizou wrote:Well, I'm sure the ECNL clubs will let you keep players 28-30 but 1-20 most come from within club.

Cobra_Kai wrote:

Zizou wrote:Yes, if you can play yeah you will be found, but not every player can call themselves studs.

How many 'studs' do you estimate there are in an age group?  Are they generally all scholarship?

Zizou wrote:

Cobra_Kai wrote:

Zizou wrote:Yes, if you can play yeah you will be found, but not every player can call themselves studs.

How many 'studs' do you estimate there are in an age group?  Are they generally all scholarship?

What is your definition of stud?

bwgophers wrote:

Zizou wrote:

Cobra_Kai wrote:

Zizou wrote:Yes, if you can play yeah you will be found, but not every player can call themselves studs.

How many 'studs' do you estimate there are in an age group?  Are they generally all scholarship?

What is your definition of stud?

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Zizou wrote:Well, I'm sure the ECNL clubs will let you keep players 28-30 but 1-20 most come from within club.

SWINGIT!! wrote:

Zizou wrote:Well, I'm sure the ECNL clubs will let you keep players 28-30 but 1-20 most come from within club.

So I should have put my DD with an ECNL club at u5? Why didn't you guys tell everyone that 4 years ago? I guess all is lost. Time to find another sport.
If Kicks 01's are going to be wearing hoops next season as some have suggested, just how much loyalty is going to be shown to those players that have come from within the club?