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Pele98 wrote:

DeltaTauChi wrote:The family is from NJ.  The kids are probably way too small and way too skilled to play for any teams in NTX.  (Just kidding Stacy.)

If you will be in Prosper, FC Dallas will be your best bet for "one stop shopping" for all 3 kiddos.  They will have teams that span all levels from DA/ECNL down to a half-step above rec, with their main practice facility located in Frisco, within 20 minutes of Prosper (depending on exact location, traffic, time of day).

The other DA/ECNL options are Solar (DA & ECNL), Texans (DA), D'Feeters (ECNL), and Sting (ECNL).  Solar has a practice facility at 121/Stacy in Allen that wouldn't be a bad commute from Prosper, but not sure if any of their DA/ECNL teams practice out of that location.  Texans/D'Feeters/Sting will all be at least 30-40 minutes from Prosper to get to the locations where the main DA/ECNL teams will practice.

All 5 of those clubs have pros and cons.  Know people that have had great experiences with each club.  Know people that have had horrible experiences with each club.

Several of the smaller clubs mentioned (Fever, Liverpool, Tx. Spirit) have good programs as well, but are a bit more hit-and-miss across the age groups, and don't offer access to DA or ECNL at this time.

Good luck with your search.

Brief and to the point.

As for Solar DA/ECNL, I remember reading somewhere here that the 04/05/06 DA/FDL teams will be practicing either in Arlington or Irving.  I don't think Allen was in the mention at all.  All other proper Solar DA and ECNL teams practice at JPII or Greenhill.

DeltaTauChi wrote:The family is from NJ.  The kids are probably way too small and way too skilled to play for any teams in NTX.  (Just kidding Stacy.)

If you will be in Prosper, FC Dallas will be your best bet for "one stop shopping" for all 3 kiddos.  They will have teams that span all levels from DA/ECNL down to a half-step above rec, with their main practice facility located in Frisco, within 20 minutes of Prosper (depending on exact location, traffic, time of day).

The other DA/ECNL options are Solar (DA & ECNL), Texans (DA), D'Feeters (ECNL), and Sting (ECNL).  Solar has a practice facility at 121/Stacy in Allen that wouldn't be a bad commute from Prosper, but not sure if any of their DA/ECNL teams practice out of that location.  Texans/D'Feeters/Sting will all be at least 30-40 minutes from Prosper to get to the locations where the main DA/ECNL teams will practice.

All 5 of those clubs have pros and cons.  Know people that have had great experiences with each club.  Know people that have had horrible experiences with each club.

Several of the smaller clubs mentioned (Fever, Liverpool, Tx. Spirit) have good programs as well, but are a bit more hit-and-miss across the age groups, and don't offer access to DA or ECNL at this time.

Good luck with your search.

TxFutbal wrote:DA/ECNL is just another league.  At the '05 and younger ages the ECNL kids also routinely play LHGCL.  If ECNL/DA is your path at this young an age then Spirit/CitiFutsal/Fever obviously won't be on your list.  If ECNL is not that important to you at this age, then there are quite a few Indies that have really good teams in LH and coaches that are truly focused on teaching your DD how to play soccer.

Let the bashers bash..  I am not suggesting one club over another.. Just supporting the Indies and the almost Indies as the best soccer / soccer experience is not always achieved by the big 3.    If it were, why is there always a TON of turnover in both coach and player at the big 3?

TxFutbal wrote:

FCsoccer1 wrote:I like how this site is so helpful!... here "shop around".   Where?  I see little taste in bashing a coach that is actually welcoming someone.

You best options are below....

https://www.fcdallas.com/youth

https://www.dallastexans.com/

www.solarsoccerclub.com/

There are more and arguably better options than these 3..  Also look at:
1.  Liverpool
2.  Fever (Depending on your propensity to drive)
3.  D'Feeters
4.  CityFutsal is going outdoor this year
5.  Texas Spirit in the FlowerMound/Denton area is solid.

Don't get sucked into the big 3.. They are more focused on $$$ than what is best for your DD

TxFutbal wrote:Really?  The boards are full of coaching/team changes between the big 3.  You must not be paying attention.  Sting teams moving to Solar, Texans Teams moving to Solar, Solar teams moving to Texans, FC teams moving to Solar, Solar teams moving to Feet, etc.  Answer me this paco.  there are a ton of coaches that are mysteriously missing from the FC Dallas website today..  The only reason I know this is I was looking up a coach number for a skills opportunity a parent suggested.  Did they retire?  Did they quit?  Did all their teams graduate out?  If not, where did they go?

Not bashing.. just saying there are equally as good options as the big 3.  Heck.. my oldest DD played for one of the big 3 before she moved to vball.  We had a pleasant experience and really enjoyed the coach (who by the way is still at said big 3).

Zizou wrote:Coaches movement is ramped across all levels. All them looking to move up the ladder. Do look a little closer at the bigs and notice their top coaches have remained pretty consistent for the last 10 years.

ColtMcVince wrote:My guess is this family from New Jersey has turned the van around and is headed back after reading all the ridiculousness on this thread.  

Welcome to north Texas soccer!!