So now a question (devil's advocate)

CSC and NECSA merged to form Columbia United FC, as I believe was presented to their membership prior to the vote, the merger would maintain an east / west separation of teams with the older ages having a "premier" level teams that would be selected from the merged areas. How is this any different than what Bridge is doing with JISC and Summerville other than in name alone.

Is it because it is merged and thus one entity?

Then I agree that there will be a new club next year or possibly one less one and a major US Club Soccer member.