Hurst,
To respond to your equation, you just have to look at which state club is now the most aggressive and progressive one, and which is in the best position to develop regional/national-caliber teams. Bridge will continue to grow and develop players in the lowstate region, but I do not believe they will attract too many players from outside that region (Columbia,Midstate regions, or upstate). The new merged club in Cola.,CUSC, has to basically start over and make a determination as to what level of soccer they wish to attain. There is no doubt that, currently, CESA is the most progressive/aggressive club seeking to attain high levels of quality soccer. Just consider their offering of the College Showcase at little or no cost to the players who desire to participate. It will again be interesting to see if the best of the best players from Cola. and even the lowstate, wish to attain the highest level of club soccer offered in the state, and reap success at regionals.
