>> [2004striker] ...but I don't know if I agree with all the prognosticators that this new club will dominate SC soccer statewide.<<

I'm no prognosticator. Looking at the last 4 years, however, the clubs that constitute CESA have won 53% of all state titles combined [63% boys, 44% girls].

I think that you're right that the Columbia-area clubs have to do something to try to increase their competiveness. Is there any word on CSC's/Eddie Crosby's attempt to work on this? I thought that it was a wonderful idea and hope something good comes of it.

>>There is currently only one girls state champ from midlands...<<

A small nit: actually, there are 2: CSC [2003 U15] and Lexington [2003 U13]. But I think that your point is valid.