On the NC soccer forum there has been some interesting chatter that their beach clubs are getting together to form a US Club based alliance that will petition USSF for an Academy program. Participating clubs are Cape Fear, Port City and I think OCSA from NC.....and also Coast FA from SC.
Now, given that NC already has 4 Academy programs no one is giving them much of a chance. But is it possible that USSF would slide the Bridge slot up the coast a few hours if Bridge struggles organizationally?
How have their Academy teams done?
