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.
