I think Chris Christian is correct. A merger is not the only way for more competative teams to form in the Midlands. The CSC plan is to become the dominant club, just by being bigger and better than everone else. If they do, then a merger is irrelevant for the families that play there. I don't think anyone can argue with the analysis.
If it means more kids playing better soccer, I wish CSC luck. Really.
GGG, I don't take Chris' comments personally. I don't read them as cocky or arogant or anything else. I think what he says is just a matter of stating the facts. Their perspective and plans are natural for a large club with fields and coaches.
Just means that every other club (individual parents and players also) has to make a decision whether to join CSC, do what it takes to compete with them on that level, or settle for being second tier. I think there are very valid arguments for taking any one of these three paths and I don't think that any one of them is "wrong". Just depends what your goals are and how much time, energy and money you are willing to spend.
