Since the main goal of the Academy is identification and development of sound soccer players, it is not imperative that an Academy team be dominant. What is most important is that the Academy program is thriving and competitive versus other Academies so as to provide an environment for good development. In fact I would argue that rather than have CESA and SCUnited Academy merge, CESA should join the academy system and provide academy coverage for the north end of the state. CESA is a great club as it is and adding an Academy option for its u15-u18 players would only make the club that much more successful. This would also reduce the travel times for folks on the north end that have made the decision to pursue the USSDA Academy track.
