u/Careless_Revenue3317

When does ECNL actually matter?

I have a 2014/2013 daughter. Left our current ECNL club so she can play with the mls boys at another local club. We got the experience of ECNL competition and know we can always go back to this ECNL girls club. This season would’ve been her first ECNL (not pre ecnl) season.

At which age group does the recruiting begin? What age group does “ECNL” actually matter. My daughter goal is to go back to the ECNL club before HS begins (she will be in 7th grade this upcoming school year). Are we missing out on anything now while my daughter we believe develops better at another club?

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u/Careless_Revenue3317 — 6 days ago

subject line for the most part says it all. parent of a 2014 girl in the 2014/2013 age group. she played pre-ecnl this past season with her 2014 girls age group. the club does not offer the opportunity to play up an age group regardless of skill. she tried out with a local mls next 2014/2013 boys team in Northern California/sonoma county and was offered a spot on the team asap after a tryout. while playing mls next/Homegrown she would also play up in a 2012 girls age NPL level team within the club.

thoughts? My main focus is DEVELOPMENT. Where will she get better as a 12 year old girl for this upcoming season. Playing against ecnl girls in her age group or playing against mls next/Homegrown boys in her age group.

stay in ecnl 2014/2013. starting player/6. plays all game

go to mls next Homegrown with NPL girls as second team when time permits. more practices and time on field. from what coach said, she would be a starting player on the boys team.

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u/Careless_Revenue3317 — 8 days ago