Interesting. This past spring, my sons division was fairly strong, but the fall had a lot of weaker teams.
Using the strength of play though, GPS NASA White was weak in our age group last year and likely continue to do so.
Once GPS took over NASA, things really took a downturn for SSC. I know my sons team lost two players to them, one of which was offered a scholarship to make the switch.
There are over 100 former SSC players now at GPS NASA.
Over 60 coaches applied to coach the Battery youth. Several SSC coaches did not. Two of the prominent SSC girls coaches switched to GPS NASA, one of whom will become the girls director there.
I think it is fair to say that the Battery taking over SSC, as well as opening fields in Daniel Island and Mt. Pleasant doesn't sit well with those that preferred the previous local club structure.
Would this move have happened if the Battery did not start their youth club? Do certain clubs stand to lose in any way if the Battery is successful?
