Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#178023 06/19/20 06:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 280
S
Corner Kick
OP Offline
Corner Kick
S
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 280
It has been mentioned on another thread, but probably deserves its own place.

Word out there is a major club, with a strong SC presence, has gone out of business nationwide effective immediately. I have not been able to verify this independently so as I type this it Is rumor.

I hesitated to post, but because of the implications this would have on a lot families, I think It should be shared as I know a lot of people lurk here and look for information. I am sure better connected people will add what they know (at least I hope they do).

Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 253
M
Corner Kick
Offline
Corner Kick
M
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 253
I heard this is the case.... effective immediately

Joined: May 2018
Posts: 659
S
Goal
Online Content
Goal
S
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 659
Should be a fun weekend of rumors.

Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
T
Kickoff
Offline
Kickoff
T
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
I can confirm. Just got the email.

Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 280
S
Corner Kick
OP Offline
Corner Kick
S
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 280
Originally Posted By: TwinsDad09
I can confirm. Just got the email.


I hope all the kids, families, coaches and staff find a positive out of this and are welcomed by other clubs. Hard to imagine worse timing.

Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
T
Kickoff
Offline
Kickoff
T
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
The kids will be able to find other clubs for sure. Sucks for the coaches. Hopefully they can land other places quickly. I guess surf and CUSC tryouts u9-u12 will be a little more crowded than they anticipated.

Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
T
Kickoff
Offline
Kickoff
T
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
I feel for the older kids and the NPL kids that committed to GPS last week

Joined: May 2019
Posts: 144
S
Goal Kick
Offline
Goal Kick
S
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 144
Very tragic! Feel bad for those impacted.

Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2
R
Bench
Offline
Bench
R
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2
Quite frankly, the Lexington County Soccer Club should have learned from their previous affilliation with the Liverool model that this was setup to fail.

Having an entity come in and "run your club" speaks volumes as to how the local club should represent itself. GPS had already proven to be a failure elsewhere so why should it work in South Carolina? Just because their is some "partnership" with a great European professional club like Bayern Munich does not guarantee development or success.

I fear we will see more of these types of closings with the ongoing scamdemic (pandemic) and this will strengthen the hold of mighty SC United FC in the Columbia vicinity.

Joined: May 2018
Posts: 659
S
Goal
Online Content
Goal
S
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 659
GPS Charleston NPL spot officially stays in the family. Former GPS and JIYSC/CSC boys have no reason to panic. This signifies the continuance of a great relationship between JIYSC and CSC!

rhhs #178041 06/21/20 11:31 AM
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 6,677
Likes: 5
World Cup
Offline
World Cup
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 6,677
Likes: 5

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 5.4.45 Page Time: 0.053s Queries: 37 (0.013s) Memory: 3.2019 MB (Peak: 3.5861 MB) Data Comp: Off Server Time: 2024-03-29 04:43:16 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS