The clubs are merging, not for falling numbers, but for the opposite reasons. The Anderson Club has grown by 2-3 team each of its last 2 season's. I can not speak for the Clemson club, but think their numbers have been pretty consistant. The two clubs compete against each other every year for players. The towns are only 15-20 minutes apart with the fields only being 10-15 minutes apart. The Clemson Club primarly has been stronger in the boys divisions and the ASA club the same with the girls. They are merging mainly, becuase it makes since. And hopefully they can put better competitive teams together, and allow more age appropriate teams. Having a child that has to play up two age groups to play competive soccer is not fun for the child or the parents. It should be a good marriage. I know they have some very good players, coaches, and trainers. This may keep some of the future Challenge/Premier players from leaving and going to CESA. At least the Challenge level players.
