I dont know where to post now that we have 2 sites on Bridge FA! That shows you the level of interest for high level soccer among low country soccer fans. So I posted this message on both sites: (you don't have to read both, unless you just like to hear me rant!) -
I applaud the new Bridge FA concept and club. I am a midstate soccer fan too, Chico and I desire to have teams from this area play at the highest level possible. But with Bridge FA I foresee (and I have been humbly ranting about this for 2 years) that quality club soccer in Cola will cease to exist...... I know CSC is doing a great job seeking area players to field quality teams, but they need more interest from the other area clubs in order to compete with CESA and now with the 'new lowcountry' concept for quality soccer. We may have 2 Lovefests to contend with at the conclusion of state finals! The level of talent and coaching is diluted with the too many area clubs in Cola. With all the facilities in place here at LSC,CSC,CRSA,NECSA (at least 20 quality fields), with all the quality coaching in place, with 4 financially sound small area clubs, and with enough quality players in Cola. and surrounding areas; what is now needed is quality leaders to take the next and final step forward. A Cola. merger of some type is no longer a risk or rocket science. It has been done and done well at CESA and I foresee that it will be successful at Bridge FA. There are too many merger successes to mention here; but when one occurs, just look at the results: CESA took all, as in ALL, the state titles after 1, as in ONE year. In Atlanta Concorde Fire was formed in 2003 with merger between Concorde and Atlanta Fire clubs. After only 1 year, the new club sent 6 state championship teams to the regional finals. CASL, our capitol counterpart, has achieved much success after it mergered all Raleigh area efforts to seek the highest level of play. With a merger of efforts here, Cola. could also organize a large quality national tournament on par with Atlanta Cup or Raleigh Shootout. That would be a financial success for the city and be an avenue to obtain club grants or other funding.
It can be done Cola. area soccer fans......
If something is not done within 2 years, the level
of club play here will not warrant fielding any challenge teams, let alone a premier one....
Or do you want adequate, nice, social, convenient soccer in Cola?
