Why join a new league? To give as many players the opportunity to play at as high a level as their ability, commitment, cost, etc will allow them. It seems that many believe that the DA is the end all and there is no use playing if you are not in the Academy. Well, let's face it, only @ 40 players will make the full time roster for 2 teams (4 age groups) in Academy, U15-U16 and U17-U18. There are many talented players who have the ability to play at that level but for what ever reason, (money, politics, etc) do not. And many are not on a team qualified for R3 Premier. Do you just cast them aside (play challenge league) or do you find as many opportunities for players to play soccer, go to showcases and if they desire to play at college, be seen by college scouts. I would hope that CUFC, sorry SC United, would embrace this new league for some of their teams.
