well said.. I get it.. I cant really speak about the league. But I have heard from a few different people who in the local soccer scene and they have said that early on, the battery was unwilling to work with the local clubs. I think the perception is that the battery assumed because they were the "pro" club in the area that they would hold some sway. I dont have a clue if that is reality or not, but I do know that is the perception of the cbsc. I know trying to cherry pick kids from other clubs to go to the Dallas cup during their own season rubbed many clubs the wrong way. Whether the clubs should have been upset,,,, I cant speak to, but I can see why that wouldn't go over well.
I do wonder about the first teams attendance. I wonder if they have lost or gained fans by starting their own youth club.
