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Not aware of the particulars, just pointing out that head to head goal difference was not the tie breaker.

I am not sure the Level of play is the Same in the SCSCL as in the Premier League. So to make the Assumption that CUFC Elite and BFA are ready for the CESA premier Team may be a little wishful thinking. But good luck either way.

SCCRMOM, I believe Charles (and others) are talking about the regular Challenge League season, i.e., prior to the finals. Bridge and CUFC could both win the "regular season," but would only be seeded as high as #2 going into the playoffs (not sure if that is exactly correct or not). I don't think anyone is counting out CESA Premier, nor saying they will be a walk in the park.

Wouldn't the #1 and 2 seeds be CESA and Bridge Gold since they are playing Premier? Why would Bridge Gold not be seeded 2 since they are playing premier? Just curious...

From the SCYSA website:

The teams (two maximum) playing in the Region III Premier League will be seeded one (1) or two (2) based on their winning percentage against common opponents in the Region III Premier League and the first six (6) teams from the SCSCL will be seeded three (3) through eight (8).

Nothing against Bridge but to place the third placed team from the 2006 Challange season which is also now the 2007 second placed team as a number two seed is just not right. Then throw in the fact that Bridge has earned no points in Premier league play. I blame all of this on the "evil empire" out of Greenville. They confused everything!

Again, I don't think it will matter except which uniforms the kids will wear! Good luck to all!

What did the evil empire out of Greenville do to confuse things?

Soccer16, I believe your "just not right" information is just not right. Since the Bridge team did not "earn" their spot into the Premier League like CESA Premier did, i.e., being #1 or #2 in the league at the end of the 2006 Spring season, they do not get an automatic seed in the playoffs like CESA Premier does. CESA Premier will be seeded #1 in the playoffs. The #2 spot is currently up for grabs.

Besides, which of the seasons in 2006 are you talking about the Bridge team ending up #3? And, regarding the Spring 2007 season, it's not over yet.

After JV ends this week, it'll be time to focus on the U14 brass ring. Best of luck to all as they prepare for State.

Belligerent, I'm inclined to think your take on the seeding situation is accurate. CESA Premier comes in as #1 seed and the outcome of the final two games for CUFC and Bridge will determine the #2 seed.

I hope you all are correct but where in the rules does it state anything about earning your way into premier league and that fact changing the seeding for the cup?

Scotland - Catch Up! CESA secured the services of Tega Cay's two best players (argueable) which influenced Tega Cay's decision to decline the premiership offer. This opened the door for Bridge who finished 3rd in the state cup last spring to accept playing in the permier league. Please note that I use the "evil Empire" in jest as I respect what CESA has done as a club. It is just so much fun to get those in the upstate all riled up!

B-You are correct in that it was the cup they finished 3rd not the season and MPSC still has the ability to finish 2nd if they win out. No slight just and oversight! We will be pulling for MPSC next Tuesday night! That game will be big for Bridge in terms of there future premier league status. The winner of that game would likely gain the 2nd spot. If Bridge loses and falls to third (assumption) the 3rd place team (in the season) would play CESA prior to the final. This then gives rise to the question that MPSC may get the short end of the stick if the seeding issue is not based on head to head competition. That too would be a shame!