BBA to drop DA!!!

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Do you live under a rock? 99.999999% won't be attending any NT camps.

Of course. That's why ultimately GDA will either flop or look very different two years from now. Possible incoming players/families aren't falling for the hype and many current participants (players and clubs) see that this isn't serving their needs. College is the focus.

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Do you live under a rock? 99.999999% won't be attending any NT camps.

It wasn't so subtle. They had to play DA if their club had DA. That's why some clubs didn't accept the invitation. They weren't foolish enough to get kids to switch clubs when they were having success where they were.

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USSF had already been subtly pressuring NT players to move over. As early as next year they most likely would have started picking only DA players for selection anyway - just to send a not very subtle message to players.

The time for subtlety is over. Revoke all invitations to those players from clubs that chose to drop DA. Demand as a prerequisite that you play for a DA club or you are not eligible for consideration. The fact that this policy isn’t already in place is the reason these clubs even dare to leave.

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The time for subtlety is over. Revoke all invitations to those players from clubs that chose to drop DA. Demand as a prerequisite that you play for a DA club or you are not eligible for consideration. The fact that this policy isn’t already in place is the reason these clubs even dare to leave.

Why would ussf want to constrict the eligible pool? some players have neither the location or the funds for gda.

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The time for subtlety is over. Revoke all invitations to those players from clubs that chose to drop DA. Demand as a prerequisite that you play for a DA club or you are not eligible for consideration. The fact that this policy isn’t already in place is the reason these clubs even dare to leave.

With this type of thinking, it's no wonder the mens team can't qualify for a World Cup.

Let the USSF prioritize punishing their petty dispute over putting the best product on the field. That will work our really well. It won't be long until the USWNT is also losing to Trinidad & Tobago! But at least they'll show PDA whose boss!

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With this type of thinking, it's no wonder the mens team can't qualify for a World Cup.

Let the USSF prioritize punishing their petty dispute over putting the best product on the field. That will work our really well. It won't be long until the USWNT is also losing to Trinidad & Tobago! But at least they'll show PDA whose boss!

First let’s be honest. These families will not choose club loyalty over NT invites. They will migrate where ussf wants them to be. Secondly these girls are essentially interchangeable and are invited based on club relationships and quid pro quo. Anyone with any business acumen knows that in any negotiation you use the leverage that you have.

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The time for subtlety is over. Revoke all invitations to those players from clubs that chose to drop DA. Demand as a prerequisite that you play for a DA club or you are not eligible for consideration. The fact that this policy isn’t already in place is the reason these clubs even dare to leave.

Good luck with that. Come back in a few yeas and let us know how weak the NT pool has gotten. Not only do families not like being told what to do, the reality is some NT players don't have a good GDA option that works for them (geography, local club offerings). Quality coaching should always trump league affiliation. USSF should be working WITH non GDA clubs to improve curriculum, coach training etc, not against them.

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Why would ussf want to constrict the eligible pool? some players have neither the location or the funds for gda.

God forbid we piss off the one percenters who comprise the local NT players.

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First let’s be honest. These families will not choose club loyalty over NT invites. They will migrate where ussf wants them to be. Secondly these girls are essentially interchangeable and are invited based on club relationships and quid pro quo. Anyone with any business acumen knows that in any negotiation you use the leverage that you have.

Wow. Just wow.

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First let’s be honest. These families will not choose club loyalty over NT invites. They will migrate where ussf wants them to be. Secondly these girls are essentially interchangeable and are invited based on club relationships and quid pro quo. Anyone with any business acumen knows that in any negotiation you use the leverage that you have.

But you're talking about a handful of families. That does not a club or league make. Also, if your local GDA option has crap coaching you shouldn't be forced to chose it. In the end it not only limits the talent pool but also weakens the pool if they're stuck with substandard training. LISC anyone?

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Good luck with that. Come back in a few yeas and let us know how weak the NT pool has gotten. Not only do families not like being told what to do, the reality is some NT players don't have a good GDA option that works for them (geography, local club offerings). Quality coaching should always trump league affiliation. USSF should be working WITH non GDA clubs to improve curriculum, coach training etc, not against them.

The point is not to have ussf scouring in every little club for talent but to bring it together in one centralized place. And let’s face it the coaching at most of these clubs is borderline offensive. Lastly every NT family will do what they’re told if that’s their only option. The country club conversation starts and ends with how proud we are of our NT daughter. Stop fooling yourself if you think you have any leverage.

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Lastly every NT family will do what they’re told if that’s their only option.

Give it up. That's not going to happen.

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But you're talking about a handful of families. That does not a club or league make. Also, if your local GDA option has crap coaching you shouldn't be forced to chose it. In the end it not only limits the talent pool but also weakens the pool if they're stuck with substandard training. LISC anyone?

Of course coaching is where it starts that’s why ussf wants control over curriculum and credentials. Ecnl promised minimum licensing and almost 10 years later we are still waiting for those to be enforced. Ussf must do something about the cost associated with the liscensing process as it can be a barrier. The talent pool is larger than most think it’s just the same players from the same clubs who get invited year after year despite dreadful results at the younger ages.

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Give it up. That's not going to happen.

Tell them they’re out and see how high they jump. Hasn’t happened yet so you and I are speculating but been around soccer long enough and interacted with these families enough to know their soccer identity is dependent on that status.

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Article in the other thread said more clubs may be leaving. Maybe Breakers are moving to ecnl.