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  • Dangerous Play - ECNL-NPL Merger - Would this become a nightmare?
    12/23/25

    Dangerous Play - ECNL-NPL Merger - Would this become a nightmare?

    ⚽ Major News for Youth Soccer Families! ⚽

    US Club Soccer is merging the NPL and ECNL RL postseason starting in 2026-27 to create a clearer competitive ladder.

  • When Wall Street Buys The Soccer Fields
    12/23/25

    When Wall Street Buys The Soccer Fields

    US youth athletics are undergoing a historic shift from a volunteer-led public good to a privatized industry. Since 2020, global markets have aggressively reclassified the sector as a high-growth financial asset.

  • "Elite." It’s a seductive word.
    12/23/25

    "Elite." It’s a seductive word.

    Saying "My child is on the Elite team" feels like a badge of honor. It validates the time, the money, and the miles. It signals to the other parents in the parking lot: "We made it."

    But in this episode of Dangerous Play, we ask the uncomfortable question: Are we paying for their development, or our own validation?

    Real growth doesn't need a status symbol. It just needs support.

    📺 Watch the full breakdown