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I heard that the USSF was going to start a girls academy in 2010

I know that they orginally talked about it but have not heard anything lately.

CUFC is consulting Bridge, not merging. Bridge will keep their same board of directors and coaches, etc. but are more modeling their club after CUFC. They will carry the name Coastal United with pretty much the CUFC crest. CUFC is in no way trying to "take over the state" but merely help Charleston in any way they can. As you have noticed, that club is splitting into multiple clubs around the islands and this is just an opportunity to strength the soccer in the city once again.

As far as the national pool, SC United, from my understanding, it will be a team created with top players from all over the state, not just CUFC. It is pretty much for kids who want more national exposure, kids could come from CESA, CUFC, or any other club in the state. They will play in 3 showcases.

Here is the email from BridgeFA

April 6, 2009
Charleston, S.C
Bridge Futbol Alliance, Inc., South Carolina�s sole participant in the heralded U. S. Soccer Development Academy operated nationally by the United States Soccer Federation announced today formation of South Carolina United FC, Inc., a new non-profit entity which will, commencing with the 2009-2010 season, provide a U.S. Soccer Development Academy program for boys ages 15 � 18 and a new US Club Elite Girls Showcase program for girls ages 15 � 17. �To say we are excited about the creation of South Carolina United FC is an incredible understatement.� said Clark Brisson, Bridge FA�s Executive Director. �With new training opportunities now available in Columbia, both male and female elite level players from across the state who aspire to play national competition on a regular basis before college recruiters and national team scouts can now be served centrally in Columbia as well as the Coastal area.�
Pursuant to consulting and licensing agreements entered into with Columbia United FC, South Carolina�s largest youth soccer club, South Carolina United FC will adopt the look and feel of Columbia United FC and will have training and match usage rights to Columbia United FC�s BB&T Soccer Complex and Midlands Orthopaedic Soccer Complex. As viewed by Tripp Miller, Director of Soccer Administration for Columbia United �When we formed Columbia United FC, our goal was to make available quality youth soccer opportunities for any child to play soccer at a level commensurate with his or her own level of ability, desire and commitment. From day one, our slogan has always been �One Community - One Club - One Passion � All Youth � All Levels � All Soccer�. Exposing the very, very best of our 4,600 plus players to the type of program South Carolina United FC has to offer is indeed consistent with Columbia United�s mission.�
For more information, coming soon�. www.SouthCarolinaUnitedFC.com

Mr. Clark Brisson
Executive Director

391 Fern House Walk
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
United States
Phone 843-270-0596
Cell 843-270-0596
Fax 843-971-7498

Dont forget the uphere many girls from Fort Mill/ Rock Hill area play for Charlotte United FC

There is also Charleston United Football Club.

Actually, it's Charleston United SOCCER Club...CUSC...we went with the American version.

Good for you. I just struggled with a similar dilemna.
Being an Englishman I lost more than a few moments with naming our club Cainhoy Athletic Soccer Club (CASC).

Still, when in Rome...

Eh, a rose by any other name...